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.
Outdoors
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.
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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.
Aldi does it again: Inflatable spas selling cheap
ALDI have added inflatable spas to its speciality items, just in time for the scorching summer months.
When it comes to lawns he’s a broken record
HE RUNS the Australian Lawn Fanatics Facebook group, is about to hold the nation’s only lawn festival, and hopes to set a new lawn-related world record.
IKEA launches massive sale
JUST in time for the festive season, one of Australia’s largest retailers has announced a huge sale across stores in Australia.
Family only leaves home once a year
MOST of us have had the daydream of getting away modern life and going off grid. But this family has taken it to the next level.
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