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How flat-pack homes could help solve the housing crisis

How flat-pack homes could help solve the housing crisis

Chris and Jo Patterson’s home was built quickly and cheaply, and had a low risk of defects. These Ikea-like homes have broken the mould for housing in Australia.

  • by Sue Williams

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Bridging the gap with the big fella
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Bridging the gap with the big fella

While checking the rearview.

Deep discounts v good deals: How IKEA, Kmart and Aldi win when we spend less

Deep discounts v good deals: How IKEA, Kmart and Aldi win when we spend less

In an economic environment where cost-of-living pressures are high, retailers focused on keeping prices consistently low are winning favour with consumers.

  • by Jessica Yun
IKEA follows Bunnings by ending sale of engineered stone

IKEA follows Bunnings by ending sale of engineered stone

IKEA has followed Bunnings’ decision to stop selling engineered stone, with its Australian chief executive announcing it will phase out the harmful product ahead of a potential national ban on its use.

  • by Angus Thompson
Perth’s southern suburbs to get a new IKEA, but not as you know it

Perth’s southern suburbs to get a new IKEA, but not as you know it

A new IKEA store will open in Cannington in early 2024, just don’t expect a giant furniture labyrinth or a food court.

  • by Cameron Myles
Refugee jobseekers: Offering skills and experience for a door to the future

Refugee jobseekers: Offering skills and experience for a door to the future

Permanent jobs that go beyond work placements are helping refugees build their new lives in this Australia.

  • by Sue White
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Ikea owner takes stake in $2b  Victorian wind farm

Ikea owner takes stake in $2b Victorian wind farm

‘The perfect country’: Ikea’s Australian boss says the group will look for more investment opportunities in Australia as it works towards emissions reduction.

  • by Emma Koehn
Ikea is shrinking its stores as food hall gets the boot

Ikea is shrinking its stores as food hall gets the boot

A Swedish meatball rest stop will be off the table for Ikea shoppers as the furniture giant tries out a new store format in Australia.

  • by Emma Koehn
Want to switch from gas to electricity? This is how you do it

Want to switch from gas to electricity? This is how you do it

As gas prices skyrocket in Australia, you may be thinking of bringing forward your plan to switch your household to electric appliances.

  • by Chloe Booker
Periscope up for polling day
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Periscope up for polling day

Doing the Harold Holt from Exmouth to Malvern.

When X does more than mark the spot
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When X does more than mark the spot

The butterfingers award everyone wants.

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