Author: Adam Nobel

Household wealth rose for the third straight quarter, up 2.6% ($379 billion) in the June quarter 2023, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Total household wealth was $15.1 trillion in the June quarter, which was…

Have you been entertaining the idea of building a granny flat in the back yard, to help with the current housing crisis – and possibly bring in some welcome income? A new report released this week by Corelogic has revealed…

When they look at the data, experts see potential for many of our houses to support granny flats, bringing in extra income and boosting housing supply. But how easy is it to have a tenanted granny flat in your backyard?…

Consumers are being urged to use and store lithium-ion batteries safely to prevent deadly fires, following another incident in Sydney involving a couple of French backpackers charging phones. The ACCC is warning consumers about rare but serious fire hazards from…

Have you taken part in the Great Aussie Bird Count this week? It’s not too late to spend 20 minutes noting all the birds you see in your backyard, park, riverbank or wherever you are – counting closes on Sunday…

If your child wants to celebrate Halloween this year but freaks out over all the orange and black, never fear – just incorporate some pink into your decorations. Unsurprisingly, following the runaway success of The Barbie Movie this year, pink…

Do you live at number 13? Today is Friday 13th, a date that has been associated with bad luck and evil since the days of the Vikings – if you believe that stuff. But if you thought superstition surrounding the…

One in three first home buyers were boosted by the federal government’s home guarantee scheme over the last financial year, a new report shows. The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) this week released its fourth annual ‘Home Guarantee…

It’s that time again, when Australians everywhere get to appreciate and record all the wonderful birds that inhabit our yards, parks and neighbourhoods. From October 16 to 22, BirdLife Australia will be holding the 10th annual Aussie Bird Count, which…

Spring and Summer in Australia tend to draw us all outside – to the beach, the river or park, into the garden or onto the balcony. If your favourite outside room is a balcony, take time out now to check…