Month: June 2025

While you might be looking forward to the season of mulled wine and woolly jumpers, you’re probably less excited about months of huddling around your living room heater. We live in a sunburnt country, so why are our houses so cold in winter? Here’s why Australian houses are notorious for their chilly temperatures. 1. Our …

More of us are seeing a rise in energy bills – here’s how to reduce them. With these small changes to how you use household appliances, experts say you can bring your energy costs down this winter. Heating and cooling Chris Barnes, senior project officer at Choice, says heating and cooling have the highest associated …