European efficiency expert says Australia is ā€œon the right trackā€ for home electrification

One of Europe’s leading voices on energy efficiency, Efficient Buildings Europe secretary general Adrian Joyce, has urged Australia to ā€œstay the courseā€ on accelerating...

Dulux celebrates 40 years of colour, creativity and design excellence

Dulux is celebrating a major milestone with the 40th anniversary of the Dulux Colour Awards, an annual program that recognises the creative and innovative...

CSR Gyprock expands cornice range with the Canto profile

CSR Gyprock has introduced the Canto profile to its cornice range. Only 90mm, it's designed to be minimalist in form and features a stepped ridge that flows into a subtle curve, transforming the ceiling line.

Rapid increase in solar installations potentially overloading the grid

There are claims the rapid installation of residential solar panels could be feeding so much power back into the grid that it overloads the...
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Why is maintenance important?

A well maintained home, even if it’s covered in brown tiles, green shag pile and other construction crimes from three decades ago, is a...

Data reveals where Australia’s oldest homes are

Whether you live in a heritage home or a new build, home is usually where the heart is and data released by Canstar’s 2023 Insurer of the Year has revealed where in Australia our oldest homes are situated.Ā 

GlobeWest introduces seven collections and over 210 styles

GlobeWest has introduced seven collections and over 210 styles with its second collection for 2025.The designs aim to complement the natural and architectural elements...

Queensland contractor Applied Electro fits out grain storage facility

This NECA Queensland Excellence Award-winning project required Applied Electro to provide a rapid installation into a grain storage facility that had to meet the...

Does the new energy efficiency legislation over-step the mark?

New energy efficiency legislation is designed to make suppliers more accountable for their actions, but does it go too far? And how does it...

Ngara wireless access

Rural and regional areas across Australia, and the world, could benefit greatly from a newly developed CSIRO wireless broadband technology. ā€˜Ngara’ is an Aboriginal...