Finding flying foxes a place to call home
Local Government NSW (LGNSW) is partnering with the State Government to deliver a $5 million project to help councils research, restore and build flying-fox habitats.
Month: April 2018
Redeployable solar system could replace diesel generators
Pop-up mobile solar PV could soon replace diesel generators as temporary power supply for military operations, disaster relief efforts and music festivals, thanks to an Australian-made innovation.
Monochrome magic
According to the latest Housing Industry Association (HIA) Kitchens and Bathrooms Report, an estimated 219,000 bathroom renovations took place across Australia in the last financial year with an average $17,000 spent on each renovation. The report reveals a demand by renovators looking for cutting-edge design…
Your hands-on guide for getting down and dirty
Fresh Autumnal weather provides ideal temperatures for working in the garden. On top of this, by putting in time and effort now, not only will it look neat and tidy throughout the winter months, you’ll have a head start for the main spring clean.
Unveiling an exclusive collection of Swedish-designed bird houses
Bird lovers can now bring their gardens, balconies and courtyards to life with The Design Edit’s newly introduced range of designer bird houses and feeders. Designed in Sweden alongside ornithological experts, these adorable miniature houses are not only beautiful, but are also functional and hygienic,…
Ombudsman calls for small businesses in trouble with ATO to “contact us”
Small business owners are advised to urgently contact the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprises Ombudsman (ASBFEO) if they have experienced heavy handed tactics by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
Sydney Airport’s largest hotel rooms have landed
Opening as the first airport hotel in Sydney to feature three bedroom suites, the largest that the area has ever seen, Meriton Suites Sydney Airport is providing greater value and extra comfort to their voyaging guests.
Strong position for growth and sustainable returns
CIMIC Group Executive Chairman Marcelino Fernández Verdes said that CIMIC was in a strong position to continue to deliver growth and sustainable returns, after an outstanding performance in 2017.
Enjoy your outdoor room all year round
Outdoor rooms and alfresco areas continue to be one of the biggest trends in Australia, with many of the luxuries from inside the home now being used outside.
New era of engineering and mathematical sciences
A new era for engineering students at The University of Western Australia is a step closer with a ground-breaking event to mark the start of construction of EZONE UWA.
2018 RAM 1500 set for launch into ute market
The 2018 RAM 1500 will be launched in Australia in the middle of 2018 providing buyers in Australia’s fastest growing market sector with a unique full-size American pickup truck that sets new benchmarks for towing, cabin space and ability, the sole Australian authorized importer and…
Housing market cooling
“The Reserve Bank of Australia left the official cash rate at 1.50 per cent – for a record 19 consecutive months and it seems it won’t change soon”, said the HIA’s Principal Economist, Tim Reardon.