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Logitech targets lefties with ergonomic mouse in Australia
Logitech ANZ is promoting its Lift Left Vertical Ergonomic Mouse to left-handed users in Australia, linking the push…
#NewsBeep #News #Technology #AU #Australia #Australian #healthandsafety #Hybrid&RemoteWork #Hyperconvergedinfrastructure(HCI) #Logitech
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Logitech targets lefties with ergonomic mouse in Australia
Logitech ANZ is promoting its Lift Left Vertical Ergonomic Mouse to left-handed users in Australia, linking the push…
#NewsBeep #News #Technology #AU #Australia #Australian #healthandsafety #Hybrid&RemoteWork #Hyperconvergedinfrastructure(HCI) #Logitech
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Four mates buy $2 home in Italy as great Australian dream ‘goes global’
Four Aussie mates have taken their Australian property dream overseas after selling everything and quitting their jobs to…
#Italy #Europe #Europa #EU #Aussiemates #australia #Australian #Italianproperty #MattAbsalom #renovationcosts #youngAustralians
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Four mates buy $2 home in Italy as great Australian dream ‘goes global’ https://www.byteseu.com/2268243/ #AussieMates #Australia #australian #ItalianProperty #Italy #MattAbsalom #RenovationCosts #YOUNGAUSTRALIANS
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Samsung launches foldable phones & watches in Australia
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip8, Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy…
#NewsBeep #News #Technology #Android #ArtificialIntelligence(AI) #AU #Australia #Australian #Consumertech #flipphones #galaxyai #HealthTechnologies(HealthTech) #Productivity #pureprofile #Samsung #Smartphones #Smartwatches #Telcos #wearables
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Samsung launches foldable phones & watches in Australia
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip8, Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy…
#NewsBeep #News #Technology #Android #ArtificialIntelligence(AI) #AU #Australia #Australian #Consumertech #flipphones #galaxyai #HealthTechnologies(HealthTech) #Productivity #pureprofile #Samsung #Smartphones #Smartwatches #Telcos #wearables
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@26pglt
[Retooting parts of my earlier toot]When you read it, you’ll learn about #Japanese #GunLaws and even get a statistic out of it… about #Japan. What you wil not get is how #Australian gun laws work (whatever their merits). Nor will you learn a lot about the facts purportedly supporting statements made by the author of the article (I am assuming the author can back up all his claims here - innocent until proven … well you know the rest).
From my perspective, the more we talk/read/hear about gun laws in Australia the better informed we’ll all be. And that makes all the difference when it comes to deciding what our polies ought to do about it and where our votes should go. But, it must be *informed* discussions, not dubious opinions.
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@26pglt
[Retooting parts of my earlier toot]When you read it, you’ll learn about #Japanese #GunLaws and even get a statistic out of it… about #Japan. What you wil not get is how #Australian gun laws work (whatever their merits). Nor will you learn a lot about the facts purportedly supporting statements made by the author of the article (I am assuming the author can back up all his claims here - innocent until proven … well you know the rest).
From my perspective, the more we talk/read/hear about gun laws in Australia the better informed we’ll all be. And that makes all the difference when it comes to deciding what our polies ought to do about it and where our votes should go. But, it must be *informed* discussions, not dubious opinions.
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@26pglt
[Retooting parts of my earlier toot]When you read it, you’ll learn about #Japanese #GunLaws and even get a statistic out of it… about #Japan. What you wil not get is how #Australian gun laws work (whatever their merits). Nor will you learn a lot about the facts purportedly supporting statements made by the author of the article (I am assuming the author can back up all his claims here - innocent until proven … well you know the rest).
From my perspective, the more we talk/read/hear about gun laws in Australia the better informed we’ll all be. And that makes all the difference when it comes to deciding what our polies ought to do about it and where our votes should go. But, it must be *informed* discussions, not dubious opinions.
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@26pglt
[Retooting parts of my earlier toot]When you read it, you’ll learn about #Japanese #GunLaws and even get a statistic out of it… about #Japan. What you wil not get is how #Australian gun laws work (whatever their merits). Nor will you learn a lot about the facts purportedly supporting statements made by the author of the article (I am assuming the author can back up all his claims here - innocent until proven … well you know the rest).
From my perspective, the more we talk/read/hear about gun laws in Australia the better informed we’ll all be. And that makes all the difference when it comes to deciding what our polies ought to do about it and where our votes should go. But, it must be *informed* discussions, not dubious opinions.
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@26pglt
[Retooting parts of my earlier toot]When you read it, you’ll learn about #Japanese #GunLaws and even get a statistic out of it… about #Japan. What you wil not get is how #Australian gun laws work (whatever their merits). Nor will you learn a lot about the facts purportedly supporting statements made by the author of the article (I am assuming the author can back up all his claims here - innocent until proven … well you know the rest).
From my perspective, the more we talk/read/hear about gun laws in Australia the better informed we’ll all be. And that makes all the difference when it comes to deciding what our polies ought to do about it and where our votes should go. But, it must be *informed* discussions, not dubious opinions.
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By all means read it. You’ll learn about #Japanese #GunLaws and even get a statistic out of it… about #Japan. What you wil not get is how #Australian gun laws work (whatever their merits). Nor will you learn a lot about the facts purportedly supporting statements made by the author of the article (I am assuming the author can back up all his claims here - innocent until proven … well you know the rest).
From my perspective, the more we talk/read/hear about gun laws in Australia the better informed we’ll all be. And that makes all the difference when it comes to deciding what our polies ought to do about it and where our votes should go. But, it must be *informed* discussions, not dubious opinions. Facts. Facts matter here because gun ownership is a most serious issue for society. False comparisons, cherry picking, innuendo(s), appeals to emotions, hidden agendas, and unsubstantiated statements simply won’t do if one intends to inform the reader.
TBH, I am surprised the Australian Insitute allowed this poorly written piece get published, lacking bio info about the author — where does his writing come from, what are the biases we should be made aware of? Etc. Come on *The Point* editor(s), lift your game up, please. I would’ve left a comment had this been enabled. Instead, I’m tooting it. You’re welcome.
#AustralianInstitute #ThePoint #Journalism #OpinionArticle #GoodWritingThisIsNot #ThisIsNotJournalism #AusPol #ThePoint
https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260811-australia-should-follow-japans-gun-laws
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By all means read it. You’ll learn about #Japanese #GunLaws and even get a statistic out of it… about #Japan. What you wil not get is how #Australian gun laws work (whatever their merits). Nor will you learn a lot about the facts purportedly supporting statements made by the author of the article (I am assuming the author can back up all his claims here - innocent until proven … well you know the rest).
From my perspective, the more we talk/read/hear about gun laws in Australia the better informed we’ll all be. And that makes all the difference when it comes to deciding what our polies ought to do about it and where our votes should go. But, it must be *informed* discussions, not dubious opinions. Facts. Facts matter here because gun ownership is a most serious issue for society. False comparisons, cherry picking, innuendo(s), appeals to emotions, hidden agendas, and unsubstantiated statements simply won’t do if one intends to inform the reader.
TBH, I am surprised the Australian Insitute allowed this poorly written piece get published, lacking bio info about the author — where does his writing come from, what are the biases we should be made aware of? Etc. Come on *The Point* editor(s), lift your game up, please. I would’ve left a comment had this been enabled. Instead, I’m tooting it. You’re welcome.
#AustralianInstitute #ThePoint #Journalism #OpinionArticle #GoodWritingThisIsNot #ThisIsNotJournalism #AusPol #ThePoint
https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260811-australia-should-follow-japans-gun-laws
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By all means read it. You’ll learn about #Japanese #GunLaws and even get a statistic out of it… about #Japan. What you wil not get is how #Australian gun laws work (whatever their merits). Nor will you learn a lot about the facts purportedly supporting statements made by the author of the article (I am assuming the author can back up all his claims here - innocent until proven … well you know the rest).
From my perspective, the more we talk/read/hear about gun laws in Australia the better informed we’ll all be. And that makes all the difference when it comes to deciding what our polies ought to do about it and where our votes should go. But, it must be *informed* discussions, not dubious opinions. Facts. Facts matter here because gun ownership is a most serious issue for society. False comparisons, cherry picking, innuendo(s), appeals to emotions, hidden agendas, and unsubstantiated statements simply won’t do if one intends to inform the reader.
TBH, I am surprised the Australian Insitute allowed this poorly written piece get published, lacking bio info about the author — where does his writing come from, what are the biases we should be made aware of? Etc. Come on *The Point* editor(s), lift your game up, please. I would’ve left a comment had this been enabled. Instead, I’m tooting it. You’re welcome.
#AustralianInstitute #ThePoint #Journalism #OpinionArticle #GoodWritingThisIsNot #ThisIsNotJournalism #AusPol #ThePoint
https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260811-australia-should-follow-japans-gun-laws
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By all means read it. You’ll learn about #Japanese #GunLaws and even get a statistic out of it… about #Japan. What you wil not get is how #Australian gun laws work (whatever their merits). Nor will you learn a lot about the facts purportedly supporting statements made by the author of the article (I am assuming the author can back up all his claims here - innocent until proven … well you know the rest).
From my perspective, the more we talk/read/hear about gun laws in Australia the better informed we’ll all be. And that makes all the difference when it comes to deciding what our polies ought to do about it and where our votes should go. But, it must be *informed* discussions, not dubious opinions. Facts. Facts matter here because gun ownership is a most serious issue for society. False comparisons, cherry picking, innuendo(s), appeals to emotions, hidden agendas, and unsubstantiated statements simply won’t do if one intends to inform the reader.
TBH, I am surprised the Australian Insitute allowed this poorly written piece get published, lacking bio info about the author — where does his writing come from, what are the biases we should be made aware of? Etc. Come on *The Point* editor(s), lift your game up, please. I would’ve left a comment had this been enabled. Instead, I’m tooting it. You’re welcome.
#AustralianInstitute #ThePoint #Journalism #OpinionArticle #GoodWritingThisIsNot #ThisIsNotJournalism #AusPol #ThePoint
https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260811-australia-should-follow-japans-gun-laws
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Tier der Woche in Wermelskirchen: Bello sucht sein Traumzuhause
Bello hat Stil. Der Australian Shepherd-Collie-Mix weiß genau, was er will – und was er gar nicht will.…
#Wuppertal #Deutschland #Deutsch #DE #Schlagzeilen #Headlines #Nachrichten #News #Europe #Europa #EU #Australian #Bello #Collie #Germany #Jagdtrieb #Kleintiere #Leine #Mix #Nordrhein-Westfalen #Shepherd #Tier #Tierheim #Wermelskirchen #Zuhause
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Forbes Travel Guide’s 8 Best Sydney Hotels
Park Hyatt Sydney offers stunning views around every corner. Park Hyatt Sydney Australian airline Qantas will launch non-stop…
#Australia #Sydney #Australian #ForbesTravelGuide #HyattSydney #Qantas
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Australian AI cloud spending set to jump to AUD $1.5bn
Australian organisations…
#NewsBeep #News #Australia #AIadoption #AIinfrastructure #Analystreport #Applicationinfrastructure #Applications #ArtificialIntelligence(AI) #AU #Australian #Cloud #Cloudmarketplace #Datacenters(DC) #DigitalTransformation #Gartner #HighPerformanceComputing(HPC) #Infrastructure-as-a-Service(IaaS) #ITDepartment #LargeLanguageModels(LLMs) #Trends&Predictions #UnitedStatesDollar(USD)
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/850914/ -
Australian AI cloud spending set to jump to AUD $1.5bn
Australian organisations…
#NewsBeep #News #Australia #AIadoption #AIinfrastructure #Analystreport #Applicationinfrastructure #Applications #ArtificialIntelligence(AI) #AU #Australian #Cloud #Cloudmarketplace #Datacenters(DC) #DigitalTransformation #Gartner #HighPerformanceComputing(HPC) #Infrastructure-as-a-Service(IaaS) #ITDepartment #LargeLanguageModels(LLMs) #Trends&Predictions #UnitedStatesDollar(USD)
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If you not following the At-work adventures of Pinky guard...
...your life is all the poorer for it.https://m.youtube.com/shorts/OITPhkGwKZM
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If you not following the At-work adventures of Pinky guard...
...your life is all the poorer for it.https://m.youtube.com/shorts/OITPhkGwKZM
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If you not following the At-work adventures of Pinky guard...
...your life is all the poorer for it.https://m.youtube.com/shorts/OITPhkGwKZM
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Most #Australian Teens Still On #SocialMedia Three Months After Ban
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Most #Australian Teens Still On #SocialMedia Three Months After Ban
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Most #Australian Teens Still On #SocialMedia Three Months After Ban
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Most #Australian Teens Still On #SocialMedia Three Months After Ban
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Most #Australian Teens Still On #SocialMedia Three Months After Ban
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Fundamentally, #centrelink is a fraud.
As it is based on deception and prosecuting the vulnerable to satisfy the bloodlust of the uninformed majority."STRUCTURAL UNEMPLOYMENT" - Is a capitalist, economic tool to keep the wages down by providing a readily available pool of workers to buffer the workforce on an ad hoc basis.
It is used also a tool to keep the wages down ("We can replace you with others who will work cheaper"). This number is around 3.5% of a workforce, which not coincidentally, it the number during even the most prosperous times.This is not a conspiracy, it's #Australian economic policy burried deep amongst incomprehensible economic jibber jabber.
Any politician who bloviates about "full employment", "putting people to work" or "dolebludgers" is a dog whistling ignorant C*nt.
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Fundamentally, #centrelink is a fraud.
As it is based on deception and prosecuting the vulnerable to satisfy the bloodlust of the uninformed majority."STRUCTURAL UNEMPLOYMENT" - Is a capitalist, economic tool to keep the wages down by providing a readily available pool of workers to buffer the workforce on an ad hoc basis.
It is used also a tool to keep the wages down ("We can replace you with others who will work cheaper"). This number is around 3.5% of a workforce, which not coincidentally, it the number during even the most prosperous times.This is not a conspiracy, it's #Australian economic policy burried deep amongst incomprehensible economic jibber jabber.
Any politician who bloviates about "full employment", "putting people to work" or "dolebludgers" is a dog whistling ignorant C*nt.
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Fundamentally, #centrelink is a fraud.
As it is based on deception and prosecuting the vulnerable to satisfy the bloodlust of the uninformed majority."STRUCTURAL UNEMPLOYMENT" - Is a capitalist, economic tool to keep the wages down by providing a readily available pool of workers to buffer the workforce on an ad hoc basis.
It is used also a tool to keep the wages down ("We can replace you with others who will work cheaper"). This number is around 3.5% of a workforce, which not coincidentally, it the number during even the most prosperous times.This is not a conspiracy, it's #Australian economic policy burried deep amongst incomprehensible economic jibber jabber.
Any politician who bloviates about "full employment", "putting people to work" or "dolebludgers" is a dog whistling ignorant C*nt.
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How smarter garden planning can help #Australian homes adapt to #ClimateChange
7 August 2026
"Why Australian gardens are under pressure
Walk outside on a January afternoon in most Australian cities and the difference is unmistakable. It's hotter than it used to be. The soil cracks earlier. The grass gives up faster. These aren't just impressions — rainfall patterns have shifted, heatwaves hit harder and linger longer and water restrictions keep tightening across the country. The backyard is where all of that lands first.
Rethinking the traditional Australian garden
The classic Australian backyard – big lawn, English hedge, maybe a rose bed – made sense when rainfall was more predictable and council water restrictions were rare. That’s not most people’s reality anymore. But scrapping the garden entirely isn’t the answer either. What actually works is rethinking how the space is put together from the ground up.
Why #NativePlants outperform exotics in Australian conditions
#KangarooPaw, #grevillea, #NativeGrasses, #DwarfWattles — these plants didn’t arrive here from somewhere with mild summers and reliable rain. They evolved in Australian conditions over millions of years. Poor soil, fire, long dry spells: that’s their home turf. Imported species are working against the climate; natives are working with it.
Structural planting and layering
Look at any bush community and you’ll notice the same pattern: big trees up top, shrubs in the middle, groundcover keeping the soil shaded and cool. The best contemporary Australian garden designers borrow this logic directly. Layers trap moisture, buffer heat and give the garden a structure that holds up through even a brutal February.
Designing for heat: Shade, airflow and cool zones
A #ShadedGarden can sit several degrees cooler than an exposed one. That’s not a small thing when the mercury is nudging 42°C. Trees on the north and west sides of a house do double duty: they block the worst of the afternoon sun in summer, then drop their leaves in winter and let the warmth through. One tree, planted in the right spot, changes the feel of an entire outdoor space.
Airflow matters too. A courtyard ringed by solid timber fencing and dense hedges can turn into an oven by mid-afternoon. Gaps in plantings, open pergola structures, permeable screens — small decisions that let a breeze through make a real difference to how usable the space actually is.
Water-smart garden planning for a drier future
- Group plants with similar water needs together to reduce waste.
- Choose deep-rooted native groundcovers over lawn in low-traffic zones.
- Use #mulch generously — 8 to 10 cm of organic mulch can halve soil moisture loss.
Design for rainwater capture: swales, rain gardens and permeable paving keep water on-site rather than funnelling it into drains.
- Consider #GreyWater reuse systems planned into the garden layout from the beginning.Planning before planting: Why design matters more than ever
Most garden mistakes happen at the nursery, not in the ground. Someone sees a plant they like, buys it, takes it home and finds out three years later it’s blocking a window or dying in soil it can’t handle. Starting with a layout – even a rough one – means working out sun angles, shade requirements and water zones before any money gets spent.
Tools have caught up with that need. Homeowners can now use landscape design software – like GardenBox 3D, a downloadable desktop app with a free trial – to build a 3D version of their plot and move things around before touching a shovel. That kind of visual pass almost always turns up something: a western wall screaming out for deciduous screening, a shadowed corner that’s actually perfect for a seat, a slope that could hold a rain garden if anyone had thought to look at it.
Creating a private sanctuary that also works hard
There's a persistent myth that climate-conscious gardens are all mulch and drought-tolerant grasses. Some of the most visually striking contemporary gardens in the country – Victorian country retreats, terraces in inner Sydney, suburban blocks in Brisbane – are also among the most environmentally sensible. #Photinia hedges, native #LillyPilly, a simple bench sitting in the right patch of shade: it doesn't take much to make a space feel genuinely worth spending time in.
Small gardens, big impact
You don't need a half-acre to make a difference. Pull up a strip of concrete and put in a native bed. Add one tree to a bare courtyard. Replace that thirsty privet hedge with something that actually belongs here. None of these are dramatic renovations. But when enough households in the same suburb do it, the cumulative effect on heat and water use is measurable.
Thinking ahead: Planning for the next 20 years, not the next season
The tree you plant this year might not hit its stride for 15 years. That’s the reality of garden time. And the climate those trees grow into will be different from the one we have now — hotter summers, less predictable winters, probably longer dry stretches between rains. Choosing species with that in mind, building soil that can absorb a downpour and then hold moisture for weeks afterward, leaving room for the garden to adapt — that’s the thinking that separates a good garden from one that needs replacing in a decade.
Getting the planning right – whether that’s with a landscape designer, a neighbour who knows their plants, or just an afternoon with a decent garden planning tool – pays off many times over. It’s cheaper than ripping things out and starting again. And in the climate Australians are now gardening in, there’s less and less room for expensive mistakes."
#SolarPunkSunday #ClimateChangeGardening #Gardening #GardenPlanning #Australia
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How smarter garden planning can help #Australian homes adapt to #ClimateChange
7 August 2026
"Why Australian gardens are under pressure
Walk outside on a January afternoon in most Australian cities and the difference is unmistakable. It's hotter than it used to be. The soil cracks earlier. The grass gives up faster. These aren't just impressions — rainfall patterns have shifted, heatwaves hit harder and linger longer and water restrictions keep tightening across the country. The backyard is where all of that lands first.
Rethinking the traditional Australian garden
The classic Australian backyard – big lawn, English hedge, maybe a rose bed – made sense when rainfall was more predictable and council water restrictions were rare. That’s not most people’s reality anymore. But scrapping the garden entirely isn’t the answer either. What actually works is rethinking how the space is put together from the ground up.
Why #NativePlants outperform exotics in Australian conditions
#KangarooPaw, #grevillea, #NativeGrasses, #DwarfWattles — these plants didn’t arrive here from somewhere with mild summers and reliable rain. They evolved in Australian conditions over millions of years. Poor soil, fire, long dry spells: that’s their home turf. Imported species are working against the climate; natives are working with it.
Structural planting and layering
Look at any bush community and you’ll notice the same pattern: big trees up top, shrubs in the middle, groundcover keeping the soil shaded and cool. The best contemporary Australian garden designers borrow this logic directly. Layers trap moisture, buffer heat and give the garden a structure that holds up through even a brutal February.
Designing for heat: Shade, airflow and cool zones
A #ShadedGarden can sit several degrees cooler than an exposed one. That’s not a small thing when the mercury is nudging 42°C. Trees on the north and west sides of a house do double duty: they block the worst of the afternoon sun in summer, then drop their leaves in winter and let the warmth through. One tree, planted in the right spot, changes the feel of an entire outdoor space.
Airflow matters too. A courtyard ringed by solid timber fencing and dense hedges can turn into an oven by mid-afternoon. Gaps in plantings, open pergola structures, permeable screens — small decisions that let a breeze through make a real difference to how usable the space actually is.
Water-smart garden planning for a drier future
- Group plants with similar water needs together to reduce waste.
- Choose deep-rooted native groundcovers over lawn in low-traffic zones.
- Use #mulch generously — 8 to 10 cm of organic mulch can halve soil moisture loss.
Design for rainwater capture: swales, rain gardens and permeable paving keep water on-site rather than funnelling it into drains.
- Consider #GreyWater reuse systems planned into the garden layout from the beginning.Planning before planting: Why design matters more than ever
Most garden mistakes happen at the nursery, not in the ground. Someone sees a plant they like, buys it, takes it home and finds out three years later it’s blocking a window or dying in soil it can’t handle. Starting with a layout – even a rough one – means working out sun angles, shade requirements and water zones before any money gets spent.
Tools have caught up with that need. Homeowners can now use landscape design software – like GardenBox 3D, a downloadable desktop app with a free trial – to build a 3D version of their plot and move things around before touching a shovel. That kind of visual pass almost always turns up something: a western wall screaming out for deciduous screening, a shadowed corner that’s actually perfect for a seat, a slope that could hold a rain garden if anyone had thought to look at it.
Creating a private sanctuary that also works hard
There's a persistent myth that climate-conscious gardens are all mulch and drought-tolerant grasses. Some of the most visually striking contemporary gardens in the country – Victorian country retreats, terraces in inner Sydney, suburban blocks in Brisbane – are also among the most environmentally sensible. #Photinia hedges, native #LillyPilly, a simple bench sitting in the right patch of shade: it doesn't take much to make a space feel genuinely worth spending time in.
Small gardens, big impact
You don't need a half-acre to make a difference. Pull up a strip of concrete and put in a native bed. Add one tree to a bare courtyard. Replace that thirsty privet hedge with something that actually belongs here. None of these are dramatic renovations. But when enough households in the same suburb do it, the cumulative effect on heat and water use is measurable.
Thinking ahead: Planning for the next 20 years, not the next season
The tree you plant this year might not hit its stride for 15 years. That’s the reality of garden time. And the climate those trees grow into will be different from the one we have now — hotter summers, less predictable winters, probably longer dry stretches between rains. Choosing species with that in mind, building soil that can absorb a downpour and then hold moisture for weeks afterward, leaving room for the garden to adapt — that’s the thinking that separates a good garden from one that needs replacing in a decade.
Getting the planning right – whether that’s with a landscape designer, a neighbour who knows their plants, or just an afternoon with a decent garden planning tool – pays off many times over. It’s cheaper than ripping things out and starting again. And in the climate Australians are now gardening in, there’s less and less room for expensive mistakes."
#SolarPunkSunday #ClimateChangeGardening #Gardening #GardenPlanning #Australia
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How smarter garden planning can help #Australian homes adapt to #ClimateChange
7 August 2026
"Why Australian gardens are under pressure
Walk outside on a January afternoon in most Australian cities and the difference is unmistakable. It's hotter than it used to be. The soil cracks earlier. The grass gives up faster. These aren't just impressions — rainfall patterns have shifted, heatwaves hit harder and linger longer and water restrictions keep tightening across the country. The backyard is where all of that lands first.
Rethinking the traditional Australian garden
The classic Australian backyard – big lawn, English hedge, maybe a rose bed – made sense when rainfall was more predictable and council water restrictions were rare. That’s not most people’s reality anymore. But scrapping the garden entirely isn’t the answer either. What actually works is rethinking how the space is put together from the ground up.
Why #NativePlants outperform exotics in Australian conditions
#KangarooPaw, #grevillea, #NativeGrasses, #DwarfWattles — these plants didn’t arrive here from somewhere with mild summers and reliable rain. They evolved in Australian conditions over millions of years. Poor soil, fire, long dry spells: that’s their home turf. Imported species are working against the climate; natives are working with it.
Structural planting and layering
Look at any bush community and you’ll notice the same pattern: big trees up top, shrubs in the middle, groundcover keeping the soil shaded and cool. The best contemporary Australian garden designers borrow this logic directly. Layers trap moisture, buffer heat and give the garden a structure that holds up through even a brutal February.
Designing for heat: Shade, airflow and cool zones
A #ShadedGarden can sit several degrees cooler than an exposed one. That’s not a small thing when the mercury is nudging 42°C. Trees on the north and west sides of a house do double duty: they block the worst of the afternoon sun in summer, then drop their leaves in winter and let the warmth through. One tree, planted in the right spot, changes the feel of an entire outdoor space.
Airflow matters too. A courtyard ringed by solid timber fencing and dense hedges can turn into an oven by mid-afternoon. Gaps in plantings, open pergola structures, permeable screens — small decisions that let a breeze through make a real difference to how usable the space actually is.
Water-smart garden planning for a drier future
- Group plants with similar water needs together to reduce waste.
- Choose deep-rooted native groundcovers over lawn in low-traffic zones.
- Use #mulch generously — 8 to 10 cm of organic mulch can halve soil moisture loss.
Design for rainwater capture: swales, rain gardens and permeable paving keep water on-site rather than funnelling it into drains.
- Consider #GreyWater reuse systems planned into the garden layout from the beginning.Planning before planting: Why design matters more than ever
Most garden mistakes happen at the nursery, not in the ground. Someone sees a plant they like, buys it, takes it home and finds out three years later it’s blocking a window or dying in soil it can’t handle. Starting with a layout – even a rough one – means working out sun angles, shade requirements and water zones before any money gets spent.
Tools have caught up with that need. Homeowners can now use landscape design software – like GardenBox 3D, a downloadable desktop app with a free trial – to build a 3D version of their plot and move things around before touching a shovel. That kind of visual pass almost always turns up something: a western wall screaming out for deciduous screening, a shadowed corner that’s actually perfect for a seat, a slope that could hold a rain garden if anyone had thought to look at it.
Creating a private sanctuary that also works hard
There's a persistent myth that climate-conscious gardens are all mulch and drought-tolerant grasses. Some of the most visually striking contemporary gardens in the country – Victorian country retreats, terraces in inner Sydney, suburban blocks in Brisbane – are also among the most environmentally sensible. #Photinia hedges, native #LillyPilly, a simple bench sitting in the right patch of shade: it doesn't take much to make a space feel genuinely worth spending time in.
Small gardens, big impact
You don't need a half-acre to make a difference. Pull up a strip of concrete and put in a native bed. Add one tree to a bare courtyard. Replace that thirsty privet hedge with something that actually belongs here. None of these are dramatic renovations. But when enough households in the same suburb do it, the cumulative effect on heat and water use is measurable.
Thinking ahead: Planning for the next 20 years, not the next season
The tree you plant this year might not hit its stride for 15 years. That’s the reality of garden time. And the climate those trees grow into will be different from the one we have now — hotter summers, less predictable winters, probably longer dry stretches between rains. Choosing species with that in mind, building soil that can absorb a downpour and then hold moisture for weeks afterward, leaving room for the garden to adapt — that’s the thinking that separates a good garden from one that needs replacing in a decade.
Getting the planning right – whether that’s with a landscape designer, a neighbour who knows their plants, or just an afternoon with a decent garden planning tool – pays off many times over. It’s cheaper than ripping things out and starting again. And in the climate Australians are now gardening in, there’s less and less room for expensive mistakes."
#SolarPunkSunday #ClimateChangeGardening #Gardening #GardenPlanning #Australia
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How smarter garden planning can help #Australian homes adapt to #ClimateChange
7 August 2026
"Why Australian gardens are under pressure
Walk outside on a January afternoon in most Australian cities and the difference is unmistakable. It's hotter than it used to be. The soil cracks earlier. The grass gives up faster. These aren't just impressions — rainfall patterns have shifted, heatwaves hit harder and linger longer and water restrictions keep tightening across the country. The backyard is where all of that lands first.
Rethinking the traditional Australian garden
The classic Australian backyard – big lawn, English hedge, maybe a rose bed – made sense when rainfall was more predictable and council water restrictions were rare. That’s not most people’s reality anymore. But scrapping the garden entirely isn’t the answer either. What actually works is rethinking how the space is put together from the ground up.
Why #NativePlants outperform exotics in Australian conditions
#KangarooPaw, #grevillea, #NativeGrasses, #DwarfWattles — these plants didn’t arrive here from somewhere with mild summers and reliable rain. They evolved in Australian conditions over millions of years. Poor soil, fire, long dry spells: that’s their home turf. Imported species are working against the climate; natives are working with it.
Structural planting and layering
Look at any bush community and you’ll notice the same pattern: big trees up top, shrubs in the middle, groundcover keeping the soil shaded and cool. The best contemporary Australian garden designers borrow this logic directly. Layers trap moisture, buffer heat and give the garden a structure that holds up through even a brutal February.
Designing for heat: Shade, airflow and cool zones
A #ShadedGarden can sit several degrees cooler than an exposed one. That’s not a small thing when the mercury is nudging 42°C. Trees on the north and west sides of a house do double duty: they block the worst of the afternoon sun in summer, then drop their leaves in winter and let the warmth through. One tree, planted in the right spot, changes the feel of an entire outdoor space.
Airflow matters too. A courtyard ringed by solid timber fencing and dense hedges can turn into an oven by mid-afternoon. Gaps in plantings, open pergola structures, permeable screens — small decisions that let a breeze through make a real difference to how usable the space actually is.
Water-smart garden planning for a drier future
- Group plants with similar water needs together to reduce waste.
- Choose deep-rooted native groundcovers over lawn in low-traffic zones.
- Use #mulch generously — 8 to 10 cm of organic mulch can halve soil moisture loss.
Design for rainwater capture: swales, rain gardens and permeable paving keep water on-site rather than funnelling it into drains.
- Consider #GreyWater reuse systems planned into the garden layout from the beginning.Planning before planting: Why design matters more than ever
Most garden mistakes happen at the nursery, not in the ground. Someone sees a plant they like, buys it, takes it home and finds out three years later it’s blocking a window or dying in soil it can’t handle. Starting with a layout – even a rough one – means working out sun angles, shade requirements and water zones before any money gets spent.
Tools have caught up with that need. Homeowners can now use landscape design software – like GardenBox 3D, a downloadable desktop app with a free trial – to build a 3D version of their plot and move things around before touching a shovel. That kind of visual pass almost always turns up something: a western wall screaming out for deciduous screening, a shadowed corner that’s actually perfect for a seat, a slope that could hold a rain garden if anyone had thought to look at it.
Creating a private sanctuary that also works hard
There's a persistent myth that climate-conscious gardens are all mulch and drought-tolerant grasses. Some of the most visually striking contemporary gardens in the country – Victorian country retreats, terraces in inner Sydney, suburban blocks in Brisbane – are also among the most environmentally sensible. #Photinia hedges, native #LillyPilly, a simple bench sitting in the right patch of shade: it doesn't take much to make a space feel genuinely worth spending time in.
Small gardens, big impact
You don't need a half-acre to make a difference. Pull up a strip of concrete and put in a native bed. Add one tree to a bare courtyard. Replace that thirsty privet hedge with something that actually belongs here. None of these are dramatic renovations. But when enough households in the same suburb do it, the cumulative effect on heat and water use is measurable.
Thinking ahead: Planning for the next 20 years, not the next season
The tree you plant this year might not hit its stride for 15 years. That’s the reality of garden time. And the climate those trees grow into will be different from the one we have now — hotter summers, less predictable winters, probably longer dry stretches between rains. Choosing species with that in mind, building soil that can absorb a downpour and then hold moisture for weeks afterward, leaving room for the garden to adapt — that’s the thinking that separates a good garden from one that needs replacing in a decade.
Getting the planning right – whether that’s with a landscape designer, a neighbour who knows their plants, or just an afternoon with a decent garden planning tool – pays off many times over. It’s cheaper than ripping things out and starting again. And in the climate Australians are now gardening in, there’s less and less room for expensive mistakes."
#SolarPunkSunday #ClimateChangeGardening #Gardening #GardenPlanning #Australia
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How smarter garden planning can help #Australian homes adapt to #ClimateChange
7 August 2026
"Why Australian gardens are under pressure
Walk outside on a January afternoon in most Australian cities and the difference is unmistakable. It's hotter than it used to be. The soil cracks earlier. The grass gives up faster. These aren't just impressions — rainfall patterns have shifted, heatwaves hit harder and linger longer and water restrictions keep tightening across the country. The backyard is where all of that lands first.
Rethinking the traditional Australian garden
The classic Australian backyard – big lawn, English hedge, maybe a rose bed – made sense when rainfall was more predictable and council water restrictions were rare. That’s not most people’s reality anymore. But scrapping the garden entirely isn’t the answer either. What actually works is rethinking how the space is put together from the ground up.
Why #NativePlants outperform exotics in Australian conditions
#KangarooPaw, #grevillea, #NativeGrasses, #DwarfWattles — these plants didn’t arrive here from somewhere with mild summers and reliable rain. They evolved in Australian conditions over millions of years. Poor soil, fire, long dry spells: that’s their home turf. Imported species are working against the climate; natives are working with it.
Structural planting and layering
Look at any bush community and you’ll notice the same pattern: big trees up top, shrubs in the middle, groundcover keeping the soil shaded and cool. The best contemporary Australian garden designers borrow this logic directly. Layers trap moisture, buffer heat and give the garden a structure that holds up through even a brutal February.
Designing for heat: Shade, airflow and cool zones
A #ShadedGarden can sit several degrees cooler than an exposed one. That’s not a small thing when the mercury is nudging 42°C. Trees on the north and west sides of a house do double duty: they block the worst of the afternoon sun in summer, then drop their leaves in winter and let the warmth through. One tree, planted in the right spot, changes the feel of an entire outdoor space.
Airflow matters too. A courtyard ringed by solid timber fencing and dense hedges can turn into an oven by mid-afternoon. Gaps in plantings, open pergola structures, permeable screens — small decisions that let a breeze through make a real difference to how usable the space actually is.
Water-smart garden planning for a drier future
- Group plants with similar water needs together to reduce waste.
- Choose deep-rooted native groundcovers over lawn in low-traffic zones.
- Use #mulch generously — 8 to 10 cm of organic mulch can halve soil moisture loss.
Design for rainwater capture: swales, rain gardens and permeable paving keep water on-site rather than funnelling it into drains.
- Consider #GreyWater reuse systems planned into the garden layout from the beginning.Planning before planting: Why design matters more than ever
Most garden mistakes happen at the nursery, not in the ground. Someone sees a plant they like, buys it, takes it home and finds out three years later it’s blocking a window or dying in soil it can’t handle. Starting with a layout – even a rough one – means working out sun angles, shade requirements and water zones before any money gets spent.
Tools have caught up with that need. Homeowners can now use landscape design software – like GardenBox 3D, a downloadable desktop app with a free trial – to build a 3D version of their plot and move things around before touching a shovel. That kind of visual pass almost always turns up something: a western wall screaming out for deciduous screening, a shadowed corner that’s actually perfect for a seat, a slope that could hold a rain garden if anyone had thought to look at it.
Creating a private sanctuary that also works hard
There's a persistent myth that climate-conscious gardens are all mulch and drought-tolerant grasses. Some of the most visually striking contemporary gardens in the country – Victorian country retreats, terraces in inner Sydney, suburban blocks in Brisbane – are also among the most environmentally sensible. #Photinia hedges, native #LillyPilly, a simple bench sitting in the right patch of shade: it doesn't take much to make a space feel genuinely worth spending time in.
Small gardens, big impact
You don't need a half-acre to make a difference. Pull up a strip of concrete and put in a native bed. Add one tree to a bare courtyard. Replace that thirsty privet hedge with something that actually belongs here. None of these are dramatic renovations. But when enough households in the same suburb do it, the cumulative effect on heat and water use is measurable.
Thinking ahead: Planning for the next 20 years, not the next season
The tree you plant this year might not hit its stride for 15 years. That’s the reality of garden time. And the climate those trees grow into will be different from the one we have now — hotter summers, less predictable winters, probably longer dry stretches between rains. Choosing species with that in mind, building soil that can absorb a downpour and then hold moisture for weeks afterward, leaving room for the garden to adapt — that’s the thinking that separates a good garden from one that needs replacing in a decade.
Getting the planning right – whether that’s with a landscape designer, a neighbour who knows their plants, or just an afternoon with a decent garden planning tool – pays off many times over. It’s cheaper than ripping things out and starting again. And in the climate Australians are now gardening in, there’s less and less room for expensive mistakes."
#SolarPunkSunday #ClimateChangeGardening #Gardening #GardenPlanning #Australia
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After 18 years away from #australia I sometimes get a little homesick.
But I've found a sure fire way to location/age check the folks I interact with online, to make sure I get the best possible medicine.
All I have to do is ask folks to complete the following song lyric:
"Have you ever, ever felt like this..."
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After 18 years away from #australia I sometimes get a little homesick.
But I've found a sure fire way to location/age check the folks I interact with online, to make sure I get the best possible medicine.
All I have to do is ask folks to complete the following song lyric:
"Have you ever, ever felt like this..."
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After 18 years away from #australia I sometimes get a little homesick.
But I've found a sure fire way to location/age check the folks I interact with online, to make sure I get the best possible medicine.
All I have to do is ask folks to complete the following song lyric:
"Have you ever, ever felt like this..."
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After 18 years away from #australia I sometimes get a little homesick.
But I've found a sure fire way to location/age check the folks I interact with online, to make sure I get the best possible medicine.
All I have to do is ask folks to complete the following song lyric:
"Have you ever, ever felt like this..."
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After 18 years away from #australia I sometimes get a little homesick.
But I've found a sure fire way to location/age check the folks I interact with online, to make sure I get the best possible medicine.
All I have to do is ask folks to complete the following song lyric:
"Have you ever, ever felt like this..."
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Australian property market wobble makes New Zealand look attractive – Darcy Ungaro https://www.byteseu.com/2258805/ #across #attractive #australian #bank #Central #darcy #ditch #good #Government #Houses #Like #look #looking #makes #market #new #NewZealand #party #pretty #property #ruining #says #ungaro #wobble #zealand
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Someone got dinged by the #Australian designed #AI #camera on #A12 (Suffolk Constabulary are trialling these) and will get a traffic violation for this..
( #doggo should be in passenger seat on a harness, you can get them which connect via #Isofix - same as for smol humans )
how even do you #drive safely like that, thats 16-20kg of doggo, and won't end well for either driver or hound if things go pear-shaped..
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Someone got dinged by the #Australian designed #AI #camera on #A12 (Suffolk Constabulary are trialling these) and will get a traffic violation for this..
( #doggo should be in passenger seat on a harness, you can get them which connect via #Isofix - same as for smol humans )
how even do you #drive safely like that, thats 16-20kg of doggo, and won't end well for either driver or hound if things go pear-shaped..
