The former Elsie Refuge in Glebe, founded to shelter and advocate for women experiencing domestic and family violence, has been added to the NSW State Heritage Register.
Australian Energy Ministers have agreed to a major change in energy efficiency ratings for residential buildings that will help cut their ongoing costs and put them on the path to net zero emissions.
Today Federal, state and territory Building Ministers agreed to raise the minimum energy efficiency standards for new homes by updating the National Construction Code (NCC).