Health & Safety

DIY Home Security Tips Gaining Popularity

DIY home security solutions are rapidly gaining traction among Australian homeowners, offering an accessible and cost-effective way to enhance property safety. With advancements in technology and the availability of user-friendly…

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More than half of Australia’s homes were built before fire standards came in. Here are 5 ways to retrofit them

As temperatures inch upwards, bushfires will become more severe and more frequent,…

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Hidden danger still lurking beneath the surface for QLD flood victims

After weeks of torrential rain and widespread flooding, the dangers are sadly…

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Returning home after a flood? Prioritise your health and take it one step at a time

Written by Kazi Mizanur Rahman, Bond University Parts of North Queensland have…

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The secret symbols thieves use to mark your home

It sounds like something out of a crime novel rather than what…

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See past eye-safety dangers with these vision saving essentials

For tradies and DIY lovers, having good vision is an essential part…

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Homeowners urged to get bushfire ready in wake of LA fires

As bushfire season starts to heat up again, fire safety experts are…

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20 people in a two-bedroom apartment: the growing health and safety risks of ‘hot bedding’

Written by: Zahra Nasreen, Macquarie University Rental costs have hit record highs…

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“It is not a thing of the past”: Cancer survivor warns asbestos danger lives on in Aussie homes

Four years ago, 67-year-old Simon Christley started noticing what he described as…

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Homeowners urged to beware of ageing and deteriorating asbestos

With Aussies gearing up for some summer DIY renovations, safety experts are…

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Asbestos Awareness Month: How to stay safe during renovations

As homeowners start to pick up the tools to tackle pre-summer DIY…

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Snap-on’s pink tool partnership raises over $200k for breast cancer

Snap-on’s latest pink partnership has raised over $200k for the fight against…

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The asbestos safety tool every home renovator needs this summer

Renovators have been handed a “lifesaving” tool to tackle asbestos in the…

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Doctors say it’s ‘healthier’ to swap the knock-off beers for this alcoholic drink

Could this ‘healthier’ alcoholic alternative replace the cold frothy as every tradie’s…

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What are house dust mites and how do I know if I’m allergic to them?

People often believe they are allergic to house dust. But of the…

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