Fewer than half of all Australians believe any level of government is adequately supporting recycling improvements, new research from Planet Ark has revealed. Just 43% of those surveyed agreed that the federal government was doing enough to increase recycling rates…
Building approvals lifted Australia-wide during September, according to data released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The new seasonally adjusted figures show that the total number of dwellings approved rose 4.4% in September to 14,842, following a 3.9%…
Could you spend two minutes this weekend to check in on our local pollinators? The annual Australian Pollinator Count monitors the status of insect pollinator populations, including more than 2,000 species of native bee, along with thousands of species of…
Used coffee grounds have been laid into a footpath in Melbourne, RMIT University announced this week. Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) and BildGroup have used concrete mixed with biochar made from spent coffee grounds, replacing a portion of the river…
If you are feeling slightly less concerned about the cost of living these days, you’re not alone, new research shows. Data from the latest quarterly NAB Consumer Sentiment survey has revealed many Australians feel like they’re getting on top of…
An ongoing shortage of available land for housing continues to drive up costs, according to research released this week. The latest HIA-CoreLogic Residential Land Report shows that the median price of a residential lot in Australia reached $351,044 in the…
The sweet taste of honey, the sound of Spring or a sharp and painful sensation brought on by a sting – we all have particular associations when we think of bees. As pollinators, however, bees play a major role in…
There is no doubt that renovations can add value to a home, but if you are planning to sell soon, it is important to make sure that changes you invest in now will actually be of value to other people.…
If there’s a room in your home that could benefit from a no-fuss humidifier and air purifier, you might consider the Moss Air. The table-top device uses actual moss, which has natural detoxifying capabilities to filter airborne particles and convert…
If you are looking to buy a home or refinance your mortgage soon, now could be a good time to follow through, with many banks slashing rates this month and offering big savings for borrowers. The savings might not be…
