Author: Adam Nobel

Australia’s population grew by 2.1% in the year to 30 June 2024, according to the latest figures released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). “Our population at 30 June 2024 was 27.2 million people, an increase of…

Following years of experimentation, a new fire-retardant paint formulated by engineers at UNSW Sydney to withstand bushfire, is now available for sale. Commercially branded ‘FSA Firecoat’, the paint has been designed to produce a thick layer of char which offers…

Christmas is a time of celebration and (often) excess, but that’s no reason our environmental footprint should increase, even though spending and waistlines might. Here are some tips for a greener Christmas – – Keep it real this year. When…

Not sure we would want walls of it, but Pantone has just announced that its Colour of the Year 2025 is PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse. Each year the Pantone Color Institute selects a colour that ‘captures the global zeitgeist, reflecting…

In the garden, all over the outdoor furniture, on the picnic rug or even throughout the house – ants can be a major pest when we want to enjoy a quiet meal outside. Ants marching into the house in lines…

The value of Australia’s homes rose by another $156.3 billion in the September quarter, according to data released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The figures show that the total value of residential dwellings in Australia in the…

As expected, the Reserve Bank had little Christmas joy to share with the borrowers of Australia this week, opting once again to leave the official cash rate at 4.35% as it has been all year. In a statement announcing the…

Homes built of cardboard and ply could provide fast access to high-quality temporary housing after disasters like the 2022 floods in Lismore. Researchers at Southern Cross University have teamed up with government and industry partners* to develop a bio-based, low-carbon…

This Friday is the 13th, or ‘Black Friday’, a day that has for centuries seen people taking precautionary measures against bad luck – some people will not travel, move house or get married on that day. Being superstitious or believing…

If you are a car enthusiast and own multiple expensive treasures, why would you hide them in the garage? Mulholland Drive resident Jack Corwin has found the perfect solution – his high-performance cars live behind glass walls facing the family…