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Backyards are potential farms in the making

Australia currently generates around 50 million tonnes of waste every year. Of this 7.6 million tonnes is food waste. With available areas for landfill slowly diminishing, the need to establish cost effective and sustainable alternatives to landfill is crucial. One low cost way is to…

Apr 23, 2018

Nominations open for 2018 Green Globe Awards

The environmental awards will honour people and projects that are making real progress towards sustainability in NSW.

Apr 21, 2018

CityPulse Perth: a new blueprint to unlock the city’s potential

PwC has revealed the top 10 places to ‘live, work and play’ in Perth as part of its CityPulse campaign designed to provide a suburb by suburb snapshot for each of our major cities.

Apr 21, 2018

Introducing a new generation of Australian made furniture

The Wood Room Furniture is sure to inspire. Designed with flexibility and simplicity in mind, our contemporary products embody a refined elegance with pieces that can be customised to suit a space.

Apr 20, 2018

Lock & Roll Australia launches new franchise business

Lock & Roll Australia has announced the launch of its new franchise business, aiming to be the benchmark in window and door maintenance in Australia. Lock & Roll is a specialist window and door repair, maintenance and upgrade service for domestic and commercial property owners…

Apr 20, 2018

Affordability improving in most capital cities

“Affordability improved in most of Australia’s capital cities during the first three months of 2018 as house price pressures eased,” commented Shane Garrett, HIA Senior Economist.

Apr 19, 2018

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.

Apr 19, 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.

Apr 19, 2018

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…

Apr 19, 2018

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.

Apr 18, 2018

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,…

Apr 16, 2018

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).

Apr 16, 2018