Guru bringing wildlife back to the ’burbs
He’s one of Australia’s best known backyard identities and he is transforming the way we look at the city outdoors.
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Backyard buzzword changing how we look at our homes
It centres around housing, farming, energy and economics – if you don’t know about it now you soon will.
Secrets of a serial renovator
Steven Tambouras has been busy flipping homes for big bucks since he was 18, so he knows what he’s talking about.
Bunnings launches ‘designer’ range
The hardware store has launched a range of more than 300 fancy items, with prices starting at just $4.
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IKEA starts selling solar panels in UK
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Boy, 13, dies from fire ant bites
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Canine safety rates a paw second
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Clydesdales rescued from a nightmare
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School: Kids’ sunscreen strips paint
A SCIENCE experiment at an Australian school has found that children’s sunscreen contains chemicals capable of stripping varnish from wood.
Holiday-makers have ‘pet dreams’
PUPPY lovers have ‘fessed up – they have “pet dreams” when they leave their four-legged friends behind on holidays.
How to create a dog-friendly garden
A beautiful garden and curious pets who like to explore don’t always mix. Plan your yard well though, and you will find the two can co-exist happily!
Aussie garden wins top flower prize
A GARDEN the Queen calls “a beautiful slice of Australia” complete with waterfalls and a Waratah wins at the 2013 Chelsea Flower Show.
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