Shock change to exclusive beachside suburb
A protracted legal battle has forced a local council to scrap one decades-old aspect for local residents.––
Outdoors
$450k unit sale proves Sydney has lost it
The eye-watering price for a tiny studio apartment on busy Bondi Beach has revealed the dire state of Sydney’s property market.
Toddler drowns in backyard pool
The young boy was found facedown in the water and couldn’t be revived, prompting reminders for parents about water safety.
‘Unpredictable’: Grim warning ahead of summer
Parents of young children are being warned to stay vigilant around pools this summer, with drowning rates tripling once a child turns one.
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Disgusting discovery in woman’s garage
An Australian mum’s cry for help to remove an army of unwanted visitors has shocked an online cleaning advice group.
New rules to stop dodgy solar tradies and rebate changes
More Aussies are getting solar panels to slash their power bills, but the industry faces many issues from unqualified contractors to changing rebates and growing wait lists.
Outdoor trends you’ll see everywhere this summer
The backyard is where we will want to be this summer thanks to luxury pools, outdoor kitchens, firepits and cool concrete.
Locals seethe over ‘monument of stupidity’
A coastal resident has built a wind turbine towering almost 11 metres on his property, but his project has won few fans.
Big home design mistake you’re making
We’ve heard the saying “make your house a home”, but how do we achieve this? It’s all about designing with your wellbeing in mind, according to this expert.
‘Like driving 150’: Crackdown on ‘cowboys’
Police are cracking down on “cowboys” doing the wrong thing by introducing strict speed limits and making warnings mandatory.
‘Karen’ rages over sign outside her mansion
A Melbourne woman has been ridiculed after a tradie decided to film her over-the-top reaction to a “footpath closed” sign placed outside her home.
Must-dos to make winter gardening simple
Yes winter has started, but you still have time to get these must-do tasks done to prepare the garden for the colder months and reap the benefits in summer.
Silver bullet solution to every home makeover
As the hit TV show Selling Houses Australia wraps up its incredible 14th season, the resident experts share the good, the bad and the ugly of the contemporary home makeover.
Neighbour’s fence stunt sparks fury
Without warning, Laura and Dale became neighbours to a building site. Despite their objections, they were powerless to stop it.
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