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The importance of having a well-sealed home
Having a healthy home that also has good thermal performance requires good insulation levels and airtightness as well as reliable ventilation.
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Take advantage of rainwater in your home
Rainwater is a valuable natural resource that can used at home to reduce water bills, maintain your garden and provide an alternative supply during water restrictions.
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Saving energy with home shading systems
Designing with the Canberra climate in mind means considering the harsh summer sun.
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The benefits of high-performance windows
Using double- or triple- glazed windows can greatly improve the comfort of your home.
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New Board Chair for Suburban Land Agency
Jennifer Cunich has been appointed as the new Board Chair of the Suburban Land Agency
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Canberra’s first specialist dementia care village one step closer
Find out more about the community engagement, the Place Development Brief and this development opportunity
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Lawson’s only mixed-use site will be guided by community vision
Canberrans are invited to express what they would value and hope to see in the development of Lawson’s only Mixed-use site.
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Consultation open on laws related to buying property off-the-plan
The ACT Government is reviewing laws to protect off-the-plan home buyers from unfair contract cancellations.
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Inhabit Whitlam - Artists have taken over
From 1 May to 30 June, seven local artists will work from SLA’s sustainable display homes in Whitlam. You are invited to join them.
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Jacka’s newest stage is officially opened
A key milestone for Canberra’s first all-electric suburb – Jacka. The next stage is for the construction of more than 500 new homes.
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Meet the expert Industry Panel for Sustainable House Day
Canberra’s leading industry experts will share their knowledge, advice and tips.
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Sustainable House Day
Renew’s Sustainable House Day is back with in-person open homes, and bigger than ever
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Display Village closed over the Easter long weekend
The SLA Display Village will be taking a short break for the Easter long weekend.
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Consultation open for Jacka Local Centre site
Suburban Land Agency is developing a Design and Place Framework for the future local centre in Jacka.
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Construction commenced in North Wright's sustainable house precinct
Construction is starting on the ACT Government’s North Wright sustainable house precinct.
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SLA's newest suburb Whitlam is excited for the anticipated new school for 2026.
A space that fosters growth, learning, and creativity.
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Canberra’s new tree protection laws
The new laws have been developed to protect the forest that protects us.
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How community support through the Mingle program helped change a mother's life
Sonu Sharma was so anxious to speak English that her children had to order her morning coffee. Today, she serves it herself.
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Early works are underway on Molonglo River Bridge Crossing
The works to improve access in and around the Molonglo Valley have commenced with initiation of realignment project of the northern approach road to Coppins Crossing.
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Free ice-cream at SLA's Display Village this weekend!
Join us at the SLA Display Village in Whitlam on the 27 January when the Sales Information Centre reopens.
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