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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]