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News and Articles From Strata Community Association NSW

Flexible Working Day – 22 May

May 19, 2019 No Comments

The nine to five grind is increasingly not possible and certainly not desirable for a lot of people, yet this is how our working day is pretty much structured. But

Strata basics for Chinese speakers (Strata101讲座: 关于公寓式住宅维修和管理需知)

May 16, 2019 No Comments

The City of Sydney runs practical programs for owners and tenants on living in strata. This year it is offering Chinese speakers a workshop on living in strata. If you live in an apartment, or are

Be aware there’s a tram there

April 29, 2019 No Comments

Sydney’s newest light rail which will operate between Circular Quay via Moore Park to Randwick and Kingsford has started tram testing. Sydney’s current operating light rail system, the Inner West

The lift that goes up must also come down

April 29, 2019 No Comments

If you have a lift or even if you use one regularly, it’s likely you can imagine what life would be like if it broke down. How many stairs would

Community can also be vertical

April 29, 2019 No Comments

Creating a sense of community and how to go about this is a topic that is very important to SCA (NSW) as illustrated through our commitment to research in this

New Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation

April 29, 2019 No Comments

Following the 2019 NSW State Election, as expected a new Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation, the Hon Kevin Anderson, MP, has been appointed. The Minister is the Member for

Calling all residential building managers – a free course is on offer

April 10, 2019 No Comments

The City of Sydney is offering a residential building managers course free (but only for a limited time). This course is popular so if this has your attention read on

Insurance Commissions in the Spotlight of ACCC

April 10, 2019 No Comments

The national body, Strata Community Association has consulted with members to ensure the response to the recent ACCC Northern Australia Insurance Inquiry reflects a fair representation of current industry practice

Earth Hour – Our actions today can change our tomorrow

March 13, 2019 No Comments

Earth Hour was started by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) in Sydney in 2007 when it presented the idea to City of Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore who

Guide to Sustainable Living

March 13, 2019 No Comments

Renters rejoice – now there is something for you on how to live sustainably. Not just limited to renters though, the (Renters) Guide to Sustainable Living contains tips for a

Energy Savings Scheme

March 13, 2019 No Comments

If you’ve suffered bill shock this Summer from using the air conditioning or other cooling appliances you’re not alone. Fortunately, the NSW Government’s Energy Savings Scheme can help. Home owners

NABERS

March 13, 2019 No Comments

Most people by now are conscious of the need to reduce their energy and water consumption. At the very least it can reduce our electricity bills and conserve water as