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Importance of Emergency and Exit Lighting

Emergency and exit lighting is crucial in ensuring the safety of occupants during emergencies, especially fires or power outages. Here are some key points on the importance of emergency and […]

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By In2Fire

December 12, 2024

Electrifying Your Gas Hot Water Plant

Over the last year or so as interest in sustainability for strata has grown through the installation of solar panels and reviews of the potential to retrofit EV Charging solutions, […]

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By Active

December 10, 2024

The Most Important Things to Remember About Internet Connections When Moving Home

Moving is a big deal, and a little preparation can make all the difference between a seamless transition and a stressful ordeal, especially when it comes to internet. Careful planning […]

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By nbn

December 10, 2024

Importance of Hydrant Flow and Hydrostatic Testing

Hydrant flow tests and hydrostatic tests are crucial for maintaining the effectiveness and safety of water supply and fire protection systems in Victoria, Australia. These tests ensure that your infrastructure […]

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In2 Fire

September 10, 2024

Tobacconists and Vapes – Not Just Bad for Your Health

Tattoo shops and massage parlours have been on the list of ‘uninsurable’ risks for some time. Tobacconists have recently joined the watch list, with some insurers declining cover due to […]

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Whitbread

September 2, 2024

Significant Changes to Australia’s Fair Work Act – What it Means for Your Business

Australia’s employment laws are undergoing some of the most substantial reforms seen in recent years, with the introduction of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023 (Cth) and […]

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By Michelle Cummins, SCA National Board Director and SCA Vic Board Director

July 31, 2024

Handling Challenges and Resolving Conflict

At the SCA National Conference in 2018 I presented on Resilience and High-Level Dispute Resolution and in 2020, as part of the COVID-19 “hubbub”, I wrote an article on how […]

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By Colin Grace, Partner, Grace Lawyers

July 30, 2024

Significant Changes to Australia’s Fair Work Act

What it means for your business Australia’s employment laws are undergoing some of the most substantial reforms seen in recent years, with the introduction of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment […]

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By Michelle Cummins, SCA National Board Director and SCA Vic Board Director

July 9, 2024

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Securing Your Strata

The 7 Essential Access Control Decisions Every Committee Must Make As an experienced security installer specialising in strata communities, Brave Security has witnessed firsthand the challenges and critical decisions strata […]

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Brave Security

June 8, 2024

Are You Breaking the Law for Your Owners Corporation?

Roscon is in the reporting field. Owners Corporation managers often ask us, once we provide a report, “Can you please give me a quote to complete these works?” Typically, the […]

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Joshua McDonald, Reporting Manager, Roscon Group

May 15, 2024

An Industry-Led Code of Conduct

Industry-led voluntary Code of Conducts form self-regulation and sets standards for how an industry deals with its members and customers. Among consumers, members, and the general public, there can sometimes […]

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By SCA

February 19, 2024

Where to in 2024?

Wow – what a crazy couple of years… thankfully, the world didn’t collapse because of Covid and StrataLand just keeps on giving. As we move into 2024, I wonder about […]

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By Colin Grace, Partner, Grace Lawyers

February 19, 2024

Shoddy and Deadly

Spontaneous glass explosions in apartment blocks has highlighted the dangers of cheap and faulty building glass flooding into the Australian market. Linked to the poor manufacturing of balcony balustrades when […]

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By Express Glass

January 31, 2024

Underinsurance: Something you should always avoid when insuring your property

It is a simple fact that most homeowners may not have enough savings to rebuild a badly damaged or destroyed home, or, to pay off the mortgage still owing even […]

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Whitbread insurance

January 14, 2024

Estate Planning — It’s Not All About the “End”

Recently I gave a seminar on basic estate planning for managers (both business owners and staff) and I was surprised on how many people either didn’t have a will or […]

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By Colin Grace, Grace Lawyers

December 12, 2023

Easy Window Maintenance Tips from the Experts!

1. How do I arrange window maintenance? Consider the environment in which windows function. They’re subject to extreme weather temperatures from extreme dry to wet and humid conditions, not to […]

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By Express Glass

October 31, 2023

6 Ways to Protect your Business Online

Australian businesses know their cybersecurity has never been more vital. Yet, businesses are increasingly falling prey to cybercriminals, losing hundreds of millions of dollars every year.1 When there is so […]

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By Macquarie Bank

October 8, 2023

Ethics in Strata

Recently I attended the SCA National Conference in Darwin and was charged with the responsibility of doing a session on Ethics in Strata Management. Giving a solicitor such a topic […]

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By Colin Grace, Partner, Grace Lawyers

October 8, 2023

Are your Glass Balustrades fit for purpose?

If you’re the owner or manager of an apartment building, then your glass balustrades could be deemed unsafe under a new Australian Standard (AS). AS 1288: 2021 Glass in Buildings: […]

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By Express Glass

September 29, 2023

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Pipe Relining Costs Explained

In the world of plumbing, new techniques are always surfacing that can help homeowners maintain their property without major disruptions or hefty costs. One of these techniques is pipe relining […]

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Tunnel Vision (WA)

September 9, 2023

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