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As a Strata Manager, you’re no stranger to the role fast, reliable internet plays in modern living – whether it’s for work-from home professionals, streaming households, or smart home devices. […]
Read full articleBy nbn
September 8, 2025

The recent, tragic “fatal gate case” in NSW delivers a sobering message to the strata community: Work Health and Safety (WHS) obligations on common property aren’t just administrative tasks. They […]
Read full articleBy Wal Dobrow, Director, BIV Reports
September 8, 2025

Over the two years or so since we last wrote about Electric Vehicle (EV) charging in strata, technology, across batteries, chargers and electrical backbone solutions has continued to evolve. With […]
Read full articleBy Active
September 8, 2025

In June 2025, the Strata Community Association (SCA) unveiled a refreshed Code of Ethics setting a new benchmark for integrity, professionalism, and accountability across the strata sector. The Code provides […]
Read full articleWritten by Anna Hahm, Partner, and Catia Pieriboni, Lawyer, Grace Lawyers
September 8, 2025

Navigating the complexities of strata living can be challenging, especially when dealing with difficult individuals. A rebarbative lot owner or a dysfunctional strata committee can create a hostile environment, impacting […]
Read full articleBy Wal Dobrow, Director, BIV Reports
May 12, 2025

Energy costs in Australia have risen steadily over the past decade, putting pressure on strata managers and committees to minimise expenses for owners. The reasons behind rising energy prices are […]
Read full articleBy Active
May 12, 2025

Well, another year gone. 2024 was a tumultuous year for strata and unfortunately not all good… But here we are in 2025, no limbs broken and no animals harmed… After […]
Read full articleBy Colin Grace, Partner, Grace Lawyers
May 12, 2025

Last Christmas, my wife and I ordered a premium zero-alcohol boutique beer tasting pack as a gift for a family member who had given up drinking. By the time it […]
Read full articleDominic Thurbon
February 3, 2025

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 […]
Read full articleBy In2Fire
December 12, 2024

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, […]
Read full articleBy Active
December 10, 2024

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 […]
Read full articleBy nbn
December 10, 2024

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 […]
Read full articleIn2 Fire
September 10, 2024

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 […]
Read full articleWhitbread
September 2, 2024

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 […]
Read full articleBy Michelle Cummins, SCA National Board Director and SCA Vic Board Director
July 31, 2024

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 […]
Read full articleBy Colin Grace, Partner, Grace Lawyers
July 30, 2024

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 […]
Read full articleBy Michelle Cummins, SCA National Board Director and SCA Vic Board Director
July 9, 2024

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 […]
Read full articleBrave Security
June 8, 2024

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 […]
Read full articleJoshua McDonald, Reporting Manager, Roscon Group
May 15, 2024

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 […]
Read full articleBy SCA
February 19, 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 […]
Read full articleBy Colin Grace, Partner, Grace Lawyers
February 19, 2024