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    The hidden costs of buying a house in Australia
    The hidden costs of buying a house in Australia

    Like anything, there are a lot of costs associated with buying a house that often get overlooked. From legal fees to restoration fees, there will always be a little extra – so it’s good to be prepared.


    The nightmare of housing wait lists for people fleeing domestic violence
    The nightmare of housing wait lists for people fleeing domestic violence

    People who flee domestic violence desperately need safe, affordable and secure housing. Our study of people on housing waiting lists in New South Wales, Tasmania and Queensland found private rental housing isn’t an option when leaving domestic violence.


    More than ever, it’s time to upgrade the Sydney–Melbourne railway
    More than ever, it’s time to upgrade the Sydney–Melbourne railway

    Is a new, dedicated, high-speed rail link the answer? The Labor government thinks so: among the plans flagged last week when Governor-General David Hurley opened parliament was a pledge to begin work on “nation-building projects like high-speed rail”.


    A guide to the numerology of house numbers
    A guide to the numerology of house numbers

    Do house numbers have any specific meanings?


    Cost breakdown: How much will a new kitchen cost?
    Cost breakdown: How much will a new kitchen cost?

    Kitchens are one of the more expensive rooms to try and renovate. This is because they require a lot of forethought for safety and efficiency. Here are some ways to create the best possible kitchen whilst remaining cost-conscious.


    Doubling your home size: is it an option for you?
    Doubling your home size: is it an option for you?

    Adding a second story to a one-story house in Australia is a complicated process. Here’s how to know if you qualify.


    Highway underpasses for wildlife actually work
    Highway underpasses for wildlife actually work

    Australia’s wildlife is increasingly threatened with extinction. One key driver of this is habitat clearing and fragmentation. An associated factor is the expansion of our road network, particularly the upgrade and duplication of our highways.


    Garden fence: Our top 10 ideas and designs for your next fence
    Garden fence: Our top 10 ideas and designs for your next fence

    Garden fence ideas for modern Australian homes


    How technology is helping to create Australia’s smarter, greener cities of the future
    How technology is helping to create Australia’s smarter, greener cities of the future

    Creating greener cities has become one of the biggest and most important global initiatives of this century.


    Laminate colours for your floors, benchtops, cabinets and more
    Laminate colours for your floors, benchtops, cabinets and more

    Laminate is a versatile material with practically endless applications in interior design.


    Everything you need to execute these five rubber flooring ideas
    Everything you need to execute these five rubber flooring ideas

    Rubber floors are a common staple of high traffic areas for sport and recreation.


    Fireplace cladding Ideas – Stone, brick, timber & other modern options
    Fireplace cladding Ideas – Stone, brick, timber & other modern options

    What cladding options are safe to use for a fireplace?


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