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Dec 13, 2023 | moneymag.com.au | Georgia Madden |Tracie Ellis |Nicola Field

Engineered stone will be banned in most Australian states and territories from next year after it was linked with a rise in silicosis in tradespeople. Workplace ministers from the Commonwealth and states and territories agreed to the ban after meeting on Wednesday. More than half a million Australian workers are exposed to silica dust, according to the CFMEU, and 600 workers in NSW, Victoria and Queensland have silicosis, a lung disease caused by inhaling the dangerous dust.

Sep 15, 2023 | moneymag.com.au | Tracie Ellis |Nicola Field |Tom Watson

The soaring cost of living continues to see families trimming their budget. But it's important through these difficult times to ensure that cutting corners now does not cost you significantly more down the track, or is detrimental to retaining the value in your property. Improvement projects are essential and go hand in hand with home ownership. And vital maintenance should not be overlooked despite the financial challenges.

Mar 30, 2023 | moneymag.com.au | Tracie Ellis |Tom Watson |Paul Bloxham

7. Switch fan to winter modeNow this one is something that a lot of home owners are not aware of, or simply do not think to action. Switching your ceiling fans to winter mode is a great function that reverses the direction the blades turn. In summer, your fans direct the cool breeze down to the space below. Switching to winter mode draws warm air up to the ceiling and returns it back down the walls to the floor, circulating warm air throughout your home.