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Cyclone Gabrielle caused chaos one year ago. Repairs due to that storm and the Auckland floods have required substantial time and resources. Hawkes Bay, parts of Auckland and the Coromandel all still bear the scars of the worst storm to hit New Zealand this century.
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What makes Queensland such an architectural powerhouse?
Australia’s subsidised aged care services now help around 1.5 million older people to receive care and support. Taxpayers contributed A$28 billion to the various programs in 2022-23. And yet the system is governed by an act that was first passed in 1997.
Housing is fundamental to every Australian’s health, wellbeing, security, and sense of community – so it’s critical and urgent that all parts of the complex, interconnected property sector tackle the housing problem fast.
In Australia’s race to net zero emissions, nuclear power has surged back into the news. Opposition leader Peter Dutton argues nuclear is “the only feasible and proven technology” for cutting emissions. Energy Minister Chris Bowen insists Mr Dutton is promoting “the most expensive form of energy”.
A home buyer usually does not pay goods and services tax (GST) on a home except if they buy a new home that has not been sold before as residential property. However, when a home that has been “substantially renovated” is sold, the buyer may have to pay GST. This can add 10% to the price of the home for the buyer.
With Paris 2024 just a few months away, let’s take a look at the stories behind some of these impressive venues that have made Olympic history not just for their size or value but also for the inspiring engineering and architectural design features that make for great conversations.
Welcome back to Design Notes by Tone On Tuesday, a column about design process, design policy and design and politics. There's been much madness on all fronts over the summer break.
COVID-19 showed us how useful monitoring wastewater can be. But the genetic material in our wastewater, namely DNA and RNA, is a treasure trove of other useful information. It reveals the presence of thousands of different types of weird and wonderful wastewater microbes.
How long does it take to build a solar or wind farm? It’s a simple question with wide implications. To reach our ambitious 82% renewable energy target by 2030, we have to build many new projects – and start them soon.
Concrete has gained huge attention in the global design world recently as an attractive and minimalist design material. Concrete houses have a sense of raw brutalism which is becoming an increasingly attractive stylistic alternative in a decade marked by the opulence of ultra-wealthy society.
Parking, and the enormous amount of space we cede to it, is undergoing two revolutions. The first is the rise of parking apps. The second is a reckoning with whether we really need so much parking, and what else we could do with all that space.
