Renewable energy supplies exceeded household electricity use in 2021-22, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Continued growth in solar and wind production means that, for the first time, the output of electricity from these sectors…
A scheme to help more Australians into their own homes by allowing them to purchase a property with as little as a 2% deposit has this week taken a step closer to fulfilment. The ‘Help to Buy’ legislation introduced in…
As the Christmas party season and holidays rush towards us, new research shows that Australians are entertaining at home now more than we have in a long time. According to a report* released this week by online homewares retailer Temple…
Whenever it rains, the gutters on an apartment block in Dresden, Germany turn into a musical instrument. Part of an art experiment by the tenants of the buildings, the drain pipes were constructed like a giant Rube Goldberg Machine, converting…
Consumers have been urged to immediately check for recalled LG solar batteries after the Government this week issued a safety warning notice. Following a recommendation by the ACCC, the Assistant Treasurer, the Hon. Stephen Jones, issued a national safety warning…
An increasing number of communities are suffering the consequences of natural disasters, wars or other humanitarian crises, forcing them to leave their homes to stay indefinitely in refugee camps. Acting on their belief that we should be designing homes rather…
Sales of new homes remained low in October, according to a monthly survey of Australia’s home builders. The latest HIA New Home Sales report shows that sales of new homes fell back in October, to be down by 8.1% for…
Last week (11-19 November) was Australian Pollinator Week and this year it’s all about understanding pollinator diversity. Many people know about the important role honey bees play in pollinating crops, but there are many more unsung heroes of pollination including…
Is your driveway a wide slab or maybe two parallel lines of concrete running from the street to the house? Is it broken in places, daubed with oil spots or overgrown with weeds? The driveway is one of the most…
Canadian tech entrepreneur Marcel Lebrun is putting his money into building a community of tiny homes to provide for those in need. For the past two years, LeBrun’s factory in Fredericton, New Brunswick, has been churning out one tiny home…
