All owners and builders who apply for 10-day approvals for new homes and renovations will now be required to safely remove asbestos.
 
Minister for Planning, Tony Kelly, said state-wide guidelines regulating works involving the safe removal of asbestos in complying development were urgently needed and have now been delivered.

Minister for Fair Trading Virginia Judge today urged residents of strata schemes to follow 10 tips to avoid potential problems with their neighbours.
 
Ms Judge said requests for mediation in strata disputes had risen from 1,273 in 2008 to 1,405 in 2009 – an increase of almost 10 per cent.

“Complaints last year ranged from the ordinary to the off-the-wall,” Ms Judge said.

No matter how much they bemoan the beginning of the school calendar, there is something exciting about shopping for back to school supplies.

Whether they’re toddlers or teenagers extreme care is put into the selection of a folder, pencil case or lunchbox that will best reflect their individual style.

But just as the right accessories are important in the classroom, so too are those for the desk at home to create an environment that is conducive to doing homework.

The upcoming Christmas holidays pose a salient reminder that each of us needs to be more vigilant over home security, especially if planning to go away for a Christmas break or holiday.

Recent figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveal someone is robbed just about every minute with most burglaries happening when residents are away from home.  And what most burglars are after are the easily accessible, quickly pocketed items such as wallets, jewellery, mobile ‘phones, cameras and laptops.