The jacarandas will be out next month. The tree may be an introduced species, but some environmentalists think anything that makes the public aware of plants could help save native species.
A NSW Productivity Commission proposal to remove the requirement that apartments get some sunlight could be a step in a dark and gloomy direction, say critics.
The jacaranda has caused delight since it was introduced to Australia about 160 years ago. This year, the Herald is celebrating with a poetry competition.
The Australian Institute of Architects 2024 National Architecture Awards have announced 35 top awards. See the full list of winners and explore the gallery.
Ellen Waugh loved her home so much she wanted others to enjoy the nearby coast and views, but she was determined to keep on living there until the end.
Dr Laura Ryan has been a guinea pig for how to go off the grid in a small inner-city terrace. She nearly succeeded, except for “one real bummer” that cut her energy production by half.