A home re-built stronger and better after being ravaged by bushfire has been named the overall winner in the 2023 HIA Australian GreenSmart Awards, announced this week. Yellow Rock Passive House by NSW sustainable builder Blue Eco Homes won the…
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Owners of sustainable homes can make immediate savings on energy and borrowing costs, according to new research released this week by the Green Building Council of Australia. Independent analysis by KPMG has found owners of Green Star Homes are financially…
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That’s it, Winter is officially over – and with Spring comes a magic time for gardeners. It’s for enjoying the sight and perfume of blossoms and flowering bulbs, the sound of baby birds in the trees and the emergence of…
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Around one in four prospective homebuyers are putting off big life decisions, new research shows. A recent survey commissioned by Mortgage Choice has revealed that 76% of mortgage holders and 78% of prospective buyers have postponed a big life decision…
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Australia’s unique freshwater turtles gained notoriety this week, with the 2023 Eureka Prize for Innovation in Citizen Science being awarded to national citizen science program ‘1 Million Turtles’. If you have turtles in your local area, 1 Million Turtles would…
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Engineers at MIT announced this week they have found a way to make stronger concrete using coffee grounds, claiming that not only would the new concrete be more robust, but it would greatly reduce waste going to landfill. Australia currently…
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Resolutions made by the recent National Cabinet regarding definitive action on housing have been welcomed by the industry this week. At a press conference announcing the decisions, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese affirmed the best way to ensure more Australians have…
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The colder months of winter usually have a slowing effect on real estate listings, but not this year, new research shows. According to Corelogic Research Director Tim Lawless, new listings added to the national housing market historically* drop by 5.2%…
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Have you already been swooped by a magpie this season? It might seem a bit early, but President of the Canberra Ornithologists Group Neil Hermes told ABC News that it was not unheard of for magpies to begin swooping in…
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It’s nearly Spring, traditionally a time for opening our homes, clearing out winter’s clutter and getting organised for the warmer months. One of the easiest – and possibly the most essential – areas of change to tackle at this time…
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