Bizarre new shortage could ruin summer
There seems to be a shortage of everything, with supply chain issues even hitting summer pleasures Aussies tend to take for granted.
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Home reno tweaks can help you make big bucks
Aussies need to make changes to their thinking on home renovations if they want to enjoy them and make as much money as possible, experts say.
Dad’s $37k secret underground backyard pub
Determined to build his dream man cave without sacrificing his back lawn, this dad created a hidden gem underneath his shed.
Bunnings raves about mum’s $300 reno
A Victorian mum was left “shocked” when Bunnings “unexpectedly” hailed her backyard DIY project as the best in the country.
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Aussie man’s ‘wacky’ underground home
Standing in the middle of this garden in a Canberra street, you’d have absolutely no idea you’re actually on top of a fully functional home.
Fans fume after Insta icon’s makeover
A Perth hotspot that was the brainchild of Julie Bishop has undergone a plastic makeover for visiting football side Manchester United and some fans are unimpressed.
Cheap detail that transformed ‘ugly’ house
This house in a popular Queensland suburb would not sell — until owners made a quick and simple fix that boosted its value.
The Block judge reveals latest design trends
Popular design guru and TV renovation show judge Darren Palmer reveals his top style tips for 2019, and what he believes are the greatest design mistakes people make.
Secrets of Adelaide’s coolest garden on the street
As Adelaide sweltered through its hottest start to autumn in more than a decade, a couple in the city’s northwest revelled in the glorious shade of their home garden. Here’s their simple secret.
Chilling koala photo causes uproar
A wildlife charity has caused divide over a heartbreaking image of a dead koala shared online — with many branding it “triggering”.
Cones put out to block public parking
Just to make Sydney parking a little more difficult, someone has blocked off a large section of the road with cones and wheelie bins.
Wedding present becomes national icon
WHEN Sir Keith Murdoch gave his young bride this wedding present, no one knew it would become a national treasure.
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