What used to be known as a requirement to lend responsibly is now regarded as red tape. The National Consumer Credit Protection Act introduced by the Rudd government after the global financial crisis introduced responsible lending obligations that...
Like most people, you’ve probably been spending more time at home than ever before in the past couple of years. Among other stuff, one of the nastier side effects of this change are rising power bills. With a huge number of folks studying online or...
Visiting unusual vacation destinations may seem like going against the norm. However, the beauty of travel lies in getting trapped in the euphoria of an unknown destination. This feeling of satisfaction and pleasure comes with being among the first few...
Decluttering probably sounds like a tedious job, but it’s essential if you want to have a nice, well-decorated backyard. Bad organization habits and hoarding can eventually lead to clutter, and if you haven’t been paying attention to where you stored...
Curb appeal can make a difference in your daily life. You deserve a beautiful home that you can enjoy every day after work—or during work hours if you work from home. You should be proud and happy with your house, so what better way than to add some...
Cats have recently been on the tail-end of bad press, with recent research finding roaming pet cats kill 390 million animals per year in Australia. Most of them are native species. To protect our native wildlife, who never evolved with such an...
Did someone say a garden party? We'll be there! A garden party is an ideal occasion to spend time with your loved ones enjoying the nice weather, food, music and the great outdoors. Sounds perfect, and it can be pretty easy to organise it; all you...
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Building a new home can be an exciting and confusing time in your life. Exciting because you are going to build a new home. At the same time, the major confusion will be related to selecting the right home builder. Selecting the right home builder for...
Next to heating and cooling your home, hot water is the next big expense you’ll find on your energy bill, accounting for up to 25% of your home’s overall electricity usage. If you’re looking to save on that energy, there are several things you can do,...
What is that stench? You come home after work and your house reeks of...something. You can’t quite put your finger on it, but there is a faint but disgusting smell floating about. Then, when you go to wash your hands, you find it. The water doesn’t...
Most homeowners put off decorating as they fear spending a lot of money to achieve a certain look or theme. With jaw-dropping images of interior designs often posted online, many homeowners associate home decorating to an expensive endeavor. Decorating...
Selling a home is hard, but selling it for more is harder. To make more money from selling your home, you have to make it stand out by spending a little more money and time on it. In this article, we’ve outlined tips to help you make more money when...
For many people, moving overseas to another country is white-knuckling; new cultures, new people, new challenges. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and you should take full advantage of this kick at the cat rather than succumbing to unrealistic...
The Australian home has long benefited from the legendary flyscreen. Households across the country enjoy their ability to keep out flies while providing a host of other awesome benefits. Let’s take a look at why flyscreens in Newcastle, Sydney,...
When you’re expecting a baby, the levels of anticipation are persistently growing. Everyone in the family is already excited and even your four-legged friend might already have sensed that an important change is coming. However, despite this feeling...
Commercial buildings include offices, restaurants, hotels, etc. and their design can play a crucial role in all the important aspects of a business such as brand reinforcement, customer engagement, and employee productivity. Therefore, it’s only...
We always want it to be inviting and relaxing--to feel at home. When designing our house the living room is often high on the list, and, expectedly, we are preoccupied with getting it right. We pontificate about colors, arrangement, furniture, and its...
Men are notoriously difficult to shop for. It’s especially tough if this is your first Valentine’s Day together and you’re unsure of exactly what your new guy’s present preferences are, but still want to impressive him with a gift that shows him how...
Now that recreational cannabis is legal in 17 states and Washington D.C., there is a multi-billion dollar marijuana industry. Furthermore, there's an increase in interest in growing marijuana, but growing cannabis and enjoying it are two entirely...
Effective signage and display hardware can help businesses communicate information, promote products and organise customer or visitor movement. Road...
Effective packaging begins with understanding the product, bottle material, artwork and production requirements when planning bottle label printing. H...
Modern industrial systems depend on accurate communication between sensors, machines and control systems. An I/O controller can help manage this commu...
Mining environments place considerable demands on equipment used for material transfer, water management and processing. Hoses operating in these co...
We have all been to those parties where everyone just stands around the kitchen island, staring at their phones, waiting for someone else to make a mo...
Lighting can influence how a room looks, feels and functions, so the right fitting should be selected according to both appearance and practical req...
Keeping a workplace clean requires a service that can accommodate everyday tasks as well as the particular needs of the business. Professional comme...
Caravan ownership is about more than having somewhere to sleep while travelling. For many Queenslanders, it is one of the best ways to explore regio...
Two quotes landed on a Hills District homeowner's kitchen table last spring for the exact same 80-square-metre backyard. One said $12 a metre. The o...
1,276 people in NSW hospitals have been medically cleared for discharge but remain in hospital because they're still waiting for NDIS or aged care sup...
The effects of recent NDIS reforms are beginning to move beyond policy papers and into day to day service delivery. A new national survey is asking ...
What new Australian parents unwrap, keep, and quietly thank you for months later.
Six weeks after my daughter was born, I did an audit of the baby sh...
Parents have always been part of the disability sector. They advocate, coordinate services, challenge decisions and often become the person holding ev...
An international medical conference compresses many responsibilities into a few days. A delegate may need to present research, move between venues, ...
The diamond industry has changed significantly in recent years as more buyers seek ethical, affordable, and sustainable alternatives to mined diamon...
Search engine optimisation has changed dramatically over the past few years. Search engines have become smarter, user behaviour has evolved, and bus...
