Australia installed its highest-ever number of rooftop solar panels in 2020, making us the country with the highest uptake of solar globally. Data from the Clean Energy Regulator and analysed by CSIRO shows that in 2020, over 362,000 rooftop solar…
Winter has often been said to be a difficult season for selling a home, but is that really true anymore? With the property market on fire right now, the next few months could be exactly the right time. If you’re…
One in seven Australians moved house over the past year, according to a survey conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Between March 2020 and April 2021, – almost half of those (49%) moved locally, – 31% moved outside their…
The surge in demand for new homes tapered off in March, according to a monthly survey of Australia’s largest home builders. The latest HIA New Home Sales report shows that sales of new homes fell in April 2021 to be…
Fire authorities are warning residents again of the need for adequate fire alarms, after a Melbourne family lost their two-storey home over Easter. Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) said this week that while the family had installed a smoke alarm, it…
The homeowning dreams of some Australians were boosted this week, with the announcement of new guarantees for single parent buyers and first timers. In its 2021-22 Budget, the Australian Government announced an extension to the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme…
Renovations hit an all-time high in March this year, according to data released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The latest building approvals figures show that the value of residential building approved rose 22.9%, in seasonally adjusted…
Next Thursday (20th May) is World Bee Day. Much of our food depends on pollinators such as bees, so we take a look at what we can do at home to protect, preserve and encourage them. Globally, three out of…
Australians are being warned to check their kitchens for recalled or worn appliances, to reduce risk of burns, lacerations or even explosion. In the last five years, more than 30 kitchen products have been recalled by Australian retailers and manufacturers.…
Slime. Kids love it, parents not so much, especially when it ends up on the couch or carpet. Fortunately, slime is easy to clean away with vinegar. Remove any excess using your fingers, then soak the rest in vinegar for…
