Author: Adam Nobel

Australia’s frogs are in trouble, so a new citizen science project has been launched in an effort to help researchers find out why. Most frog species in eastern Australia are inactive at this time of year, yet biologists are receiving…

Sales of new homes fell in May but remain strong, according to a monthly survey of Australia’s larger home builders. The latest HIA New Home Sales report shows that new home sales fell by 5.5% in May, compared with the…

Ever felt that real estate prices are a little crazy? We have to feel for UK buyers looking for their dream beach hut this season, following reports that prices for the coveted spaces have risen by more than £10,000 over…

Need a quick makeover for a wall or room in your house? Try removable decals or wallpaper, depending on how much change you want. Decals come in a wide range of designs, from kids’ décor, landscapes, floral prints to brickwork,…

The mean price of a home in Australia is now $941,900, according to data released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The figures show that the total value of Australia’s homes rose by $221.2 billion in the…

With the cold weather sweeping across the country, it is the time to start thinking about the best way to make your home cosy this winter without breaking the bank. Heating a home can cost a lot of money in…

One in two Australian households plan to reduce their heating this winter, new research shows.In a survey commissioned just before winter set in, Money.com.au found that half of us (51%) will reduce the use of non-essential appliances, while almost half…

It was good to read this week that our recycling and waste-reducing efforts are paying off, finally, with new research by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, showing that Australian coastal plastic pollution has decreased by 29% since 2013. CSIRO researcher…

One of the possible downsides of living in a ‘tiny home’ might be a lack of exercise as it’s only a few steps from kitchen to bedroom. A Portland, Oregon-based company has come up with a unique solution to the…

In a surprise move, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decided this week to increase the official cash rate by 50 basis points to .85%, in a bid to curb inflation. It follows last month’s rise of .25%, the first…