What’s your favourite Australian native tree? This week (13-21 August) is also National Science Week and to celebrate, ABC Science has been running a poll to find out which is Australia’s number one most-loved tree. After more than 100,000 votes…
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Building approvals continued to fluctuate through June, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The latest seasonally adjusted figures show that the total number of dwellings approved fell 0.7% in June, following an 11.2% rise in…
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High demand has resulted in a continued shortage of skilled trades across Australia, a new report shows. According to the latest HIA Trades Report*, the industry Trades Availability Index declined from -0.90% to -0.92% in the June 2022 quarter. HIA…
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Australians are squeezing more savings out of their banking and utilities products as the cost of living bites, according to new research by comparison website Finder. The research shows nearly half of Australians (47%) have switched at least one financial…
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Small space decorating is always a hot topic. Smaller homes, apartments, and villas all offer unique challenges: will the furniture fit, which colours should be used, and how can a space be multi-functional yet still beautiful? Some people live in…
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The Guitar House in Fayetteville, Georgia is for sale, and according to the marketing agent, just needs a slight tune-up and polishing! Originally designed in 1986 by the country music singer Elvis L. Carden, the 5-br house was not only…
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Hate those venetian blinds but not ready to remove them altogether? Try hanging some light-coloured sheer curtains in front of them. With very little outlay, your windows will be on trend and the room will gain a new lease on…
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The Reserve Bank of Australia has again raised the official cash rate this week, for the fourth month in a row. The latest rise of 50 basis points takes the new rate to a six-year high of 1.85%, and is…
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The phenomenal growth in property values over the past few years continued to stabilise over July, new data has revealed. CoreLogic’s latest national Home Value Index shows that Australian dwelling values fell by 1.3% overall in July, in a third…
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Refinancing soared in June as borrowers took advantage of competitive offers, according to new data released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The latest figures show that the value of new loans for housing fell 4.4% in…
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