Forum: Chill out over ‘crazy’ air-con ban
With temperatures going through the roof every other day and humidity reaching saturation – at least, when we’re not in the middle of a downpour – there’s a very timely…
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Heat on planners and pollies as cities swelter
Poor building standards and soaring energy costs are forcing one in three Australians out of their flats and houses and into air-conditioned shopping centres and community facilities during heat waves.…
Forum: Delayed complaint leads to doubt over debt
Here’s a tricky one from a Flatchatter who wants to do the right thing but isn’t sure how much he should actually do. The problem is that the owner downstairs…
Popular apartment pets at risk from smoke and heat
Some of the most popular dog breeds for apartment residents are the most susceptible to breathing problems from the smoke that’s been blanketing our cities. Vets in smoke-affected areas are…
Air-con: hot topic demands cool heads
A strata scheme not a million miles from where I sit is facing a very modern quandary – how do they deal with global warming when it gets real but…