Author: Adam Nobel

The cost of house building materials has stabilised for the first time since before the pandemic, new data shows. Producer Price Indexes released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that house construction inputs recorded no change in…

Australians whose homes become inhabitable following natural disasters will be able to more easily access temporary shelter, following the delivery this week of new emergency accommodation. Federal Emergency Management Minister, Murray Watt saw the first national stockpile of emergency shelter…

As our cities grow more populous and we need to squeeze the most out of every parcel of land, where do we find space for new parks and other outdoor recreational areas? This week, it was announced that Sydney’s Moore…

The Reserve Bank will again decide next Tuesday whether to raise interest rates further in their ongoing quest to reduce inflation, and many economists are predicting it could happen. So what can borrowers do, to handle another possible rise in…

Do you often hear frogs calling in your garden or the neighbourhood? The Australian Museum is inviting Australians everywhere to help them with their annual count of Australia’s frogs. Anytime from Friday November 3 to Sunday November 12, simply use…

The lava lamp – that essential décor darling of the 60s and 70s – has surprisingly endured to this day and is now celebrating its 60th anniversary through a collaborative that includes pop band Duran Duran. British lighting production house…

The property market around the country remains strong, according to a new report released this week by the NAB Economics Group. The report, entitled ‘NAB Property Insights: Property Market Update & Economic Outlook’, looks at the key trends, patterns and…

Summer is still officially four weeks away, but with the heat we have been experiencing your pool is possibly already the focus of family activity. While there’s nothing better than swimming in sparkling clean water, having the right plants around…

New home building slumped in the June quarter, according to data released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The latest figures show that total home starts fell 11.8% to 40,720, in seasonally adjusted terms. Work started on new…

Love it or hate it, Halloween is gaining traction here, with Australians predicted to spend $490 million this year on decorations, dress-ups or treats. Research released by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has revealed that more than 5.3 million Australians…