PM quizzed over $4.3 million clifftop property purchase
The prime minister has been peppered with questions about the purchase of a $4.3 million luxury home for he and future wife Jodie Haydon.
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The hidden costs of building a home: what every family should know
Building a home can come with hidden costs. Unfortunately, many people don’t think about these costs until it’s too late.
Home sweet home: the places people never leave
Waterside suburbs and areas with idyllic lifestyles are unsurprisingly among the tightest-held property markets in the country, new data reveals.
Insurance hikes are leaving struggle street unprotected
Natural disasters exacerbated by climate change are resulting in higher home insurance costs with about 1.6 million households now under home insurance stress.
5 foods to add to your shopping list to save money – and they’re good for you too
To help save money on the weekly groceries, consider adding these five staples to your shopping trolley.
Feeling the cold? Study shows newer homes are more cosy
Apartments and houses built in the last decade are more energy efficient and easier to cool or heat, a CSIRO study has revealed.
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renewable energy
Australia needs more batteries, EVs and electricians
Australia needs to recruit more female electricians, deploy more home solar batteries and connect electric cars to the grid, a Senate inquiry has heard.
Ultra-processed foods: here’s what the evidence actually says about them
The perils of ultra-processed foods received widespread coverage in recent months – thanks in no small part to the publication and promotion of TV presenter and doctor of virology Chris Van Tulleken’s book Ultra-Processed People.
How do I use air conditioning efficiently? Is it better to blast it briefly throughout the day, or just leave it on?
While running air conditioning briefly and intermittently at a very cool temperature may feel thrifty, it won’t be the most energy efficient choice. Here’s what to do instead.
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No solace for city renters as prices continue to surge
Economists say there could be relief on the horizon for renters, despite prices growing in every capital city in the last months of 2023.
The cost-of-living crisis is hitting hard. Here are 3 ways to soften the blow
As our wallets feel the strain from the cost-of-living crisis, many of us are looking for ways to soften the blow.
8 tips to navigate Christmas if you have a fussy eater or child with allergies
Food-focused celebrations like Christmas can be very stressful for parents with children who can’t eat just everything. However, parents can navigate these situations and foster healthy eating habits with a few simple strategies.
Australia’s rental market woes go from bad to worse
Regional areas in the Sunshine State are now the most unaffordable places for renters to live, as affordable housing concerns spread beyond capital cities.
Here’s what new 60-day prescriptions mean for you and your hip pocket
From today, there are significant changes to how some common medicines are prescribed and dispensed in Australia. This means you could walk away from the pharmacy with 60-days’ worth of your usual medicine from a single prescription. Until now, most long-term medicines were only available for 30 days at a time. So the price of these medicines for some patients may effectively halve.
Rental crisis supercharges discrimination: top advocate
With vacancies at historically low rates across the country, the race to secure a rental is fiercer than ever and it is weighing on vulnerable communities.
Why Australians are moving further away from cities
City-dwellers are drawn to country life for space, wellbeing, affordability and more time, according to research by the Regional Australia Institute.
Jobs and housing remain a drawcard for tree-changers
Australians are moving further away from cities in pursuit of available jobs and housing, as more people leave Sydney than any other capital.
Air Fryers: A Savvy Solution to Rising Energy Costs
By utilising rapid air technology, these innovative appliances are cooking up healthy, delicious meals while cutting down on power usage.
Peter Allen’s Tenterfield Saddler property for sale
The heritage-listed NSW building that was immortalised in Australian singer-songwriter Peter Allen's song Tenterfield Saddler is up for sale.
Sublime design: the Queenslander
The Queenslander house is a classic piece of Australian architectural design. With its distinctive timber and corrugated iron appearance, it breaks the monotony of the bland, master-planned display villages on the peripheries of our cities.
Power struggle: charging challenge for EVs
Australia's switch to electric cars is accelerating but connected a charger to every home threatens to put the brakes on progress.