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Negative gearing
If Albanese wants this fight, he’ll need to gear up for a big one
Negative gearing is a totemic policy because of the way any attempt at reform can be turned into an assault on aspiration or a scare about a tax grab.
- by David Crowe
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Seasonal homewares that are sure to put a spring in your step
Usher in the new season with sunny shades and pretty pastels, whether it’s some cheerful kitchen accoutrements or a complete paint refresh.
- by Georgie Gordon
How to create a native garden that birds and people will love
Even if your outdoor area is small – or confined to a balcony – it’s possible to design a space that’s welcoming to pollinators and passersby.
- by Megan Backhouse
Spruce up your spring-cleaning with these chic laundry accessories
Fabulous finds to make the most of mundane tasks, from a space-saving ironing board to a Scandi update on the old-school Hills Hoist.
- by Georgie Gordon
The award-winning makeover of a ‘higgledy-piggledy’ manor in the Snowies
It once had servants scuttling about. Now, after a thoroughly modern renovation, this grand villa is a home for four.
- by Luke Slattery
News season, new style: The trendiest home accessories for the deck
Spring welcomes a connection between indoor and outdoor living with hard-wearing pieces that work well in both spaces.
- by Georgie Gordon
A contemporary apartment in Melbourne’s inner west receives a fresh look
New and old merge in this stylish home.
- by Heather Nette King
Opinion
Opinion
Ditch the downlights: How you light a room says a lot about who you are
When God said, “Let there be light,” he probably meant let’s turn on a few lamps, not every single light in the house.
- by Thomas Mitchell
Beneath the living area of this Byron Bay house is an all-black concrete pool
The dramatic exterior of a house in the hinterland’s conceals a warm sanctuary inside.
- by Susan Redman
From luxury leather to a native flora fragrance: Australian-designed decor
Celebrate Australian design talent with everything from luxury leather to sustainable furniture and a native flora fragrance.
- by Georgie Gordon
Step inside this Mornington Peninsula home modelled after a childhood doll house
This expansive American-style abode is this young family’s dream home.
- by Heather Nette King
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