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Ranked: Cheap suburbs beating capital cities for energy efficency
15+ hour, 52+ min ago (659+ words) Updated 26 May 2026, 12: 02am First published 26 May 2026, 12: 00am New data reveals some of Australia's most affordable suburbs rank among the top 50 most energy-efficient regions in the country " leaving capital cities stumbling. New i Select data shows seven of the top 50 most energy-efficient areas…...
The backyard feature that could add hundreds of thousands to your home's value
1+ week, 1+ day ago (636+ words) Updated 17 May 2026, 10: 03pm First published 17 May 2026, 9: 07pm When Brett and Alana Harvey bought their Hawthorne home back in 2022, it needed "a lot of love. But it came with a feature they never knew they wanted " a brand new, detached and council approved…...
Can the economic roundtable help speed up home building?
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (526+ words) Australia's productivity boss has warned there will be no easy fixes to speeding up home building, with housing on the agenda of this week's economic reform roundtable in Canberra....
Lawn addict reveals $30 secret to perfect backyard putting green
2+ week, 8+ hour ago (436+ words) Updated 12 May 2026, 5: 05am First published 12 May 2026, 5: 00am Armstrong Creek man Rory Olver last year competed for the title of Australia's best lawn. Picture: Brad Fleet Making the neighbourhood green with envy is par for the course for lawn addict Rory Olver. The…...
Chaos gardening trend slashing maintenance bills for homeowners
2+ week, 1+ day ago (974+ words) Updated 11 May 2026, 1: 53pm First published 11 May 2026, 1: 24pm Chaos gardening is growing in popularity thanks to social media platforms. Picture: Tik Tok The chaos gardening trend has become viral on social media, with hundreds of newbie gardeners sharing their tips. This technique entails…...
SA Water warns residents about tree roots in sewer systems
2+ week, 3+ day ago (476+ words) Updated 8 May 2026, 3: 30pm First published 8 May 2026, 3: 16pm An inspection chamber rim shows how determined tree and grassroots drawn to moisture can find their way into tiny cracks in our sewer network and keep growing. Picture: SA Water. South Australians are being urged…...
Expert warns popular garden mulch is a "breeding ground" for termites
3+ week, 4+ hour ago (598+ words) Updated 5 May 2026, 10: 19am First published 5 May 2026, 10: 17am A seemingly innocent garden staple is being flagged as a major culprit in a surge of devastating termite infestations across Australia, with one expert warning it could cost homeowners tens of thousands in repairs. Nathan…...
Homeowners to lose thousands as popular solar battery rebate is cut
3+ week, 4+ day ago (586+ words) Updated 1 May 2026, 9: 36am First published 1 May 2026, 5: 00am Australians keen to embrace rooftop solar and battery storage are facing significant changes to federal government incentives, with a popular rebate scheme undergoing a major overhaul from today. The move, aimed at reining in ballooning…...
Investor reveals how he is turning a profit on termite-riddled homes
4+ week, 8+ hour ago (803+ words) Updated 28 Apr 2026, 7: 40am First published 28 Apr 2026, 7: 39am At a time when Australian renters are facing unprecedented pressures and the housing market grapples with a severe shortage, one audacious investor is challenging conventional wisdom by turning a profit from properties most buyers wouldn't…...
Million-dollar makeover: Where designer homes fetch top dollar
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (541+ words) Professional styling could double your home's selling price, as new data shows Queensland buyers will pay extraordinary premiums for designer properties....