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Fifty-four small apartments, one big idea: Nightingale Marrickville opens its doors

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A new era for housing affordability in Sydney began today with the NSW Minister for Housing, Rose Jackson, opening Australia’s most innovative build-to-rent housing project: Nightingale Marrickville. The project uniquely utilises land owned by a church, leased to their charity arm, to create much-needed affordable housing. It has given 54 eligible singles, couples and small … Continued

POWER TO THE PEOPLE: BRISBANE FORUM HEARS HOW AUSTRALIANS COULD SAVE $9 BILLION ON POWER BILLS AS QUEENSLAND LEADS THE WAY

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16 April 2024POWER TO THE PEOPLE: BRISBANE FORUM HEARS HOW AUSTRALIANS COULD SAVE $9 BILLION ON POWER BILLS AS QUEENSLAND LEADS THE WAY Community members, civil society and climate groups, and energy experts will gather in Brisbane on Tuesday to discuss Queensland’s energy transition, the key policies of the major parties and plans for community … Continued

CSR Gyprock and Rondo Join Forces for Volunteering Day

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April – CSR Gyprock® and Rondo Building Services have recently partnered with The Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife (FNPW) to plant two trees for every Red Book printed as part of conservation efforts. This initiative aligns with Gyprock’s commitment to environmental stewardship and aims to propagate native trees and seedlings across two sites in … Continued

SCREENWOOD LAUNCHES MODULO® GROUP 1 SCULPTED TONGUE AND GROOVE LINING SYSTEM FOR HIGH FIRE RATED INTERIOR ENVIRONMENTS

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NEWS RELEASE – AUSTRALIA APRIL 2024 Screenwood is proud to announce the launch of MODULO® Group 1 interior tongue and groove lining, an innovative extension to its bestselling MODULO® Group 3 range.   MODULO® Group 1 presents interior architects and designers with a cost effective, linear lining solution – pre-finished in NAVURBAN™ decorative surface film for ultra-realistic woodgrain interiors, NAVURBAN™ … Continued

New home starts sink to 11-year low

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10 April 2024 The latest building activity data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics has confirmed there is still a long way to go before Australia overcomes the housing crisis. Master Builders Chief Economist Shane Garrett said work started on just 163,285 new homes during 2023, a 10.5 per cent reduction on the previous … Continued

The key physical security threats to businesses

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By Michael Fisher, Managing Director, Boon Edam Australia   For businesses, building management is no longer as simple as it once was. For one, building usage has changed dramatically over the last century – and even more over the last decade.    Covid-19 brought with it a whole host of changes, from remote and hybrid … Continued

More work needed if we are to build 1.2 million homes

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Despite a myriad of Federal Government housing initiatives, Australia is on track to fall over 110,000 homes short of its National Housing Accord target. Master Builders Australia has today released its 2024 building and construction industry forecasts which, for the first time, cover the full five-year period of the Accord. From 1 July 2024 until … Continued

Branded a Scammer at 24: The Unyielding Battle of MyTinyHomeKit’s Spencer Porter Against Unjust Accusations and Harsh Realities

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In an era where sensational headlines often drown out the truth, we bring to you a compelling narrative that demands attention.   This is not just a business saga; it’s a story of unwavering resilience, redemption, and an unbreakable commitment to consumer satisfaction, embodied by the young director of MyTinyHomeKit, Spencer Porter.   At just … Continued

Sydney apartment layouts don’t suit families, study suggests

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Research into unit layouts reveals most are designed to meet the needs of developers rather than residents. More people in Australia, including families with children, are choosing to live in apartments. But it turns out that new units aren’t necessarily being designed for people living in them. Research led by UNSW Sydney reveals a mismatch in layout … Continued