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Rating Your Home Energy Efficiency: The NatHERS System

Understanding the NatHERS System will not only help you build a home that meets minimum energy efficiency requirements, but also one that will save you money in the long run.

The Australian Timber Shortage: What You Need to Know

Australian Timber supplies are at a crisis point. A perfect storm of limited supply and unprecedented demand has put significant pressure on sawmills, builders and families across the country.

Combatting Condensation

Mould, peeling wallpaper and moisture damage are all issues caused by condensation, and these problems can affect everything from your home to your health - so let's get a handle on it!

Why the Housing Boom May End Soon According to Analysts

Some analysts are warning that Australia’s multi-decade property boom may be about to end - though most agree that it won’t come this year.

Victorian Showrooms Open for Business

After the latest circuit-breaker lockdown, our Victorian showrooms are back open for business.

Winter Windows: 4 Tips to Keep You Warm

Before you reach for the thermostat this winter read these 4 hot tips on how to keep your home warm through the colder months.

Windows & Doors Buyers Guide: Glazing Options

This series will guide you through the important decisions to make when you're planning what windows and doors will go in your new home or renovation. In this part, we'll look at the full range of glazing options and the settings that suit them best.

New Home Sales Plummet as HomeBuilder Ends.

Sales of new homes fell by 54.4% in April 2021, following the end of the Federal Governments HomeBuilder program on the 31st of March.

Inspired Homes: Bold & Beautiful in Brisbane.

Part of our 'Inspired Homes' series, where look at some of our favourite houses from around Australia using Canterbury Timber and Southern Star Aluminium Windows and Doors.

Why You Need To Care About WERS

Your home can lose as much as 40% of it's heating or cooling energy through your windows alone, so selecting the right window for your climate is critical - WERS can help you make the right choice.

Windows and Doors Buyers Guide: Door Types Explained

This series will guide you through the important decisions to make when you're planning what windows and doors will go in your new home or renovation. In this part, we'll look at the different types of doors on offer so you can work out what will work best in your home.

You're Invited to the 2021 Salvation Army ANZAC Commemorative Concert.

The Southern Star Group and Print Design Australia is proud to invite you to the 2021 Salvation Army Commemorative Concert on Saturday the 24th of April at 7 pm, held at Wesley Uniting Church on 100 Yarra Street, Geelong.

7 Things to Consider When Choosing Windows and Doors.

Finding out what 'looks good' is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to selecting the right windows and doors for your new home or renovation.  We've prepared a list of the Top 7 Things to Consider When Choosing Windows and Doors To make sure you cover all bases with your window and door selection.

Inspired Homes: A Masterpiece in Brunswick East

Part of our 'Inspired Homes' series, where look at some of our favourite houses from around Australia using Canterbury Timber and Southern Star Aluminium Windows and Doors.

Window & Doors Buyers Guide Series: Window Types

This series will guide you through the important decisions to make when you're planning what windows and doors will go in your new home or renovation. In our first instalment, we'll discuss our range of window types and what will work best for you.

Timber Types Explained: Choosing The Right Timber Species For Your Windows & Doors.

Variation in timber species will affect both the appearance and performance properties of any door or window. This leads to an important question - what is the best timber species for my windows and doors?

The River's Gift 2021 Construction Cup Golf Day

The Southern Star Group is thrilled to once again lend our support to River’s Gift in their mission to stamp out SIDS by proudly sponsoring the River’s Gift 2021 Construction Cup Golf Day, and we’re inviting you.

One Piece Stacker Door Frames: The Key To Opening Up Your Home

The Southern Star Group now offers One Piece Stacker Door Frames to help give a great 'open' feel to your home.

Top 5 Tips for New Home Owners

Our 5 top tips for new homeowners to help you navigate the pitfalls of getting in to your very own home.

Off-Grid Farm: Where Country, Coastal and Off-Grid Living Meet.

A very special home South-West of Melbourne, with a rural, coastal and off-grid twist.

Keep your home quiet with windows and doors

Learn how you can keep noise from your neighbourhood out and keep your home quiet with windows and doors.

December New Home Sales Skyrocket

New home sales across Australia have boomed despite a Pandemic weakened economy, thanks in part to the Governments HomeBuilder program.

Fly Screen & Safety Screen Doors Explained

Christmas Closure Dates 2020

Keep Cool Without Overusing Your Aircon.

Let’s get Alfresco Ready!

Door Types Explained

Master Bedrooms To Inspire

Window Types Explained

Kitchens To Inspire

HomeBuilder Boosts the Industry

Bathrooms To Inspire

Window tips to make the most of your view

What colours are right for my windows and doors?

Federal Government Homebuilder Grant

Showroom Opening Times

We Have A New Blog!

Southern Star Group - Putting Safety First

WPCC (Waurn Ponds Community Church) Momentum Charity Golf Day & Auction Night

Southern Star Group Sashless Insert

Can You Afford NOT to Hire a Licensed Tradesperson?

Update for Customers with regard to the Southern Star Group and COVID-19

Why choose Canterbury Timber for your windows and doors?

Windows and Falls

Doors Advantage Series – French Doors

Window and Door Cleaning and Maintenance

New and Improved KD Hardwood Products now Available

Double Glazing

Bancoora Surf Life Saving Club

New Year, New Look!

Elf Squad Donations

Condensation & Prevention

Christmas Closure Dates 2019

Doors Advantage Series – Stacking Sliding Doors

Aussie Muscle Car Run 2019

Changes to The National Construction Code – Window Flashings

Fly and Safety Screens

Door Advantage Series - Bifold Doors

HIA Pays Us a Visit!

Customer Testimonials

Proud Community Supporters

Zero Net Carbon Home By Metricon

Windows advantage series - Double Hung

Our Logo on the Salvation Army Outreach Vans

The Nova Digital Deadlock

National Award for The Southern Star Group

The Barwon Health Foundation Gala Ball 2019

Construction Cup 2019

Windows advantage series - Louvre Windows

Continued Fight Against Non-Conforming Building Products

5 Essential Tips for First Home Builders

Award Winning Windows and Doors From Southern Star

5 Reasons to build your next home instead of buying

Windows Advantage Series – Bifold

5 Must Haves For Your Alfresco This Summer

Fixed Windows

Australian Owned, Australian Made!

Window Advantage Series – Awning Window

Red Ball Adelaide 2019

Showroom Locations

A New Anam Cara for Geelong

Window Advantage Series – Sliding Windows

BAL RATINGS

Aluminium Window Colour Trends

Edgepoint Homes - Tour De Cure Ride 2019

4 Important Winter Window Tips

Timber Benefits Series - Timber Lasts Longer Than You think!

Using Windows for Splashbacks

The Love Red Lunch Geelong

6 Questions to Ask Your Builder Before You Sign on the Dotted Line

Salvation Army Anzac Tribute Concert 2019

Timber Benefits Series - Aesthetics

5 Home Design Trends for 2019

Supplying Australian Owned Businesses

WPCC Golf Day and Auction Night

Timber Benefits Series - Energy Efficiency

Supplying Award Winning Builders - Malishev

AWA-AGGA Creating a Stronger Vision Together

OBSCURE GLASS TYPES

The Window Energy Ratings Scheme (WERS)

5 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home

15 Year HIA Member

Christmas Closure Dates 2018

5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Tradesperson

6 ways to increase natural light in your home

Black is Back!

Top tips for keeping cool this summer

Corner Stacking Doors

Bi fold Windows

River's Gift Construction Cup 2018

The Surf Life Saving Foundation’s First Prize Home

Bringing The Outdoors In……..To Your Bathroom!

5 LOOKS FOR YOUR FRONT ENTRANCE

Australian Window Association Membership and Annual Conference

Comet Window Winder

The Southern Star Group - Supplying Award Winning Builders

Sliding Door Hardware Upgrades

How To Dress Your Windows In Style

Installation Guides and How-to Videos

Under The Big Top Charity Ball- Barwon Health Foundation

What Timber Should I Choose?

Anatomy Of A Window

New Queensland Showroom

River’s Gift Gala Ball 2018

Door Screens

Top Ten Security Tips for Winter

What Windows Do I Pick for My Home Style?

Red Shield Appeal 2018

GLAZING OPTIONS SERIES - Glass For Security

Window Screens

River's Gift

Housing Australia’s Future

TimGuard

Aluminium Door Upgrades

ANZAC Tribute Concert 2018

Southern Star Screening Solutions

Steve Waugh Foundation Charity House

Melbourne’s Growth

Energy Efficiency

Double Hung Windows

Sliding Doors

Windows and Pools

Bifold Doors

Louvre Windows

New Year Renovations

Christmas Closure Dates 2017

Timber Stacking Sliding Doors

Door Hardware

Beat the Heat: Our Summer Scorcher Tips

Southern Star Aluminium Stacking Sliding Doors

Canterbury Timber Double Hung Windows

Environmental Actions

House Hunting Tips

Entry/Pivot Doors

Windows and Wind Loads

Condensation and Prevention

Construction Cup 2017

Renovations on the Rise

Star Range of Hardware

2017 Home Design Trends

New Catalogue

Technical Centre

Housing Predictions Remain Strong Despite Downturn

Awning Windows

Alfresco Options

2017 HIA Housing Scorecard

Some Familiar Personalities Lend Their Voices to New Southern Star Ad

Casement Windows

$1 Million for Geelong Connected Communities

Census Housing Market Results

Performance Glass

Stacking Sliding Doors

Product Highlight: French Doors

The Factors of Housing Desirability

Geelong Connected Communities

Internet Important for Homebuyers

Sliding Windows

Southern Star Offices and Showrooms

Aluminium Upgrades - 100, 200 and 300 Series

Australia’s Most Expensive Suburbs

Window Myths Busted

Australian Rotary Health

TimGuard

Product Feature: Bifold Windows

What the 2017-2018 Federal Budget Means for the Australian Housing Industry

Handy Guide to Window Types

Handy Guide to Door Types

Red Ball Adelaide - Fight Cancer Foundation

Property Price Growth

Product Feature: Bifold Doors

Videos! Now Online

Tour de Cure

Double Hung Windows

Southern Star Strives for Environmentally Friendly Footprint

First Home Owners Grant Changes

Timber Species and Products

Capital Gains Tax Explained

Sliding Doors

Window Hardware

Southern Star See Gold

Home Ownership Is Still The Australian Dream

Powder Coat Colours

Door Handles - STAR Range

Air Conditioning Tips

Melbourne the Most Desirable and Expensive

Louvre Windows

2017 Australian Property Outlook

Happy New Year 2017

Glazing Options Guide

Christmas Closure Dates

Compliance with New Australian Standards

Southern Stars Stellar Christmas Tips

New Powdercoat and Logistics Facility hosts the Geelong Chamber of Commerce After Five

Product Highlight – Sliding Windows

Aspire Awards

What Homeowners Want in 2016

Brio Pleated Screen

The Future of Australian Cities

Timber Popularity on the Rise

Product Highlight – Awning Windows

Australian Housing Affordability 2016

Rebates and Benefits for Your Home

Spring Selling

Screening Solutions

Tour de Cure – Riding to Cure Cancer

Timber Bifold Window

Real Estate Agents Must Disclose Haunted Houses

Southern Star Helps Band Buddies with Just Brass

Maximising Space This Spring

Changes to the Building Act

Spring-Cleaning Tips

Record Low Interest Rates

Product Highlight - Bifold Doors

Southern Star Shines for Business Excellence Awards

Southern Stars Showroom Success – Showroom of the Year

Apartments on the Rise

In It for the Long Haul - Southern Star Feature in Indy

Successful Sustainability Tips

Southern Star Aluminium Series’

Australian Housing Affordability

Casement Window Update

Housing Industry Association State Scorecard

Ride for Research

200 Series 90-Degree Stacking Sliding Door

Introducing TimGuard – Semi Finished Two Coat Clear Seal

New Showroom and Office: Morisset

What Drives First Homebuyers?

Southern Star Support Elaine Cricket Club

Sustainability Made Simple

Aluminium Upgrades - 200 and 300 Series

2 Coat Clear Seal for Timber

Australia's Ideal Home

Red Shield Appeal Launch

Australian Design Standards

2 Coat Clear Seal for Timber

Salvation Army ANZAC Concert

3 Weeks From Order to Delivery – Canterbury Timber

Bell Post Hill Football and Netball Club

More Medium Density

Product Spotlight - French Doors

Real Estate Overtakes Mining

Charity House SOLD! - Pledge for Rivers Gift Update

Sliding Window Spotlight

Renovating for Profit

Southern Star Help Build Home For Hospital

Negative Gearing Explained

Product Highlight – Bifold Windows

6 Questions To Ask When Choosing Windows For Your Home

BAL Ratings Explained

The Hottest Home Design Trends of 2016

Southern Star Sponsor Coburg Lions

Southern Star Aluminium Windows and Doors is proud to be a sponsor of the Coburg Lions Football Club.

Backyard Building Boom

Homeowners are turning to their backyards for property investment with a record number of people building on their current blocks of land in recent years.

2016 Industry Outlook

The outlook for the housing industry in 2016 has surprised economists by exceeded initial predictions.

The STAR Range of Hardware

The STAR Range of Hardware

What Makes Western Red Cedar the Best Choice for Your Timber Windows and Doors?

Western Red Cedar is a stylish and practical material option with natural appeal, superior structural performance and elemental protection.

Recent changes to the range of standard aluminium powder coat colours for the Southern Star range of aluminium windows and doors

Our range of standard powder coat colours has recently changed to reflect emerging trends and ensure our ongoing commitment to meeting customer needs.

Renovations on the Rise

The Australian Home Renovations Market is seeing a slow but steady recovery that is predicted to continue over the next three years.

Christmas Closure Dates

As Santa’s workshop goes into full swing, our workshops and offices will be closing for Christmas. View closing and opening dates for our branches.

Introducing Gemini: New Sliding Window Handle and Lock

The Southern Star Group is proud to introduce the Gemini, a brand new handle and lock mechanism for sliding windows. The Gemini perfectly blends style and functionality with clever design.

Bifold Doors: Perfect For Summer

Southern Star Group Bifold doors provide the perfect solution to both of these elements. Available in either Southern Star Aluminium or Canterbury Timber, Bifold doors provide functionality and style to any home.

Southern Star’s Handy Guide to Window Types

Handy Guide to Window Types

Timber Louvre Window

The Canterbury Timber Louvre Window is a modern classic that combines elements of traditional with features of contemporary.

Pledge for River's Gift

Geelong Homes has undertaken a pledge to raise much-needed funds for River’s Gift, a Geelong-based Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) charity. The Southern Star Group is proud to have donated all windows and doors to this worthy cause.

Termite Protection

Termites can be often difficult to detect until damage is done. We show you the signs to look out for and what we do to stop them from ever occurring in your home.

Aluminium Sliding Window

Siding windows are a classic yet contemporary window type that boasts stylish design and simplistic operation.

Handy Guide to Door Types

The Southern Star Group offers a number of door styles and options. With so many choices, how can you decide which type of door is best for your situation? We have compiled a handy list of door types and purposes to help the decision making process.

The New Gamma Handle

The Gamma has been designed to meet the desires of architects and homeowners who want a streamlined non-obstructive handle that allows unimpeded views through glazed doors.

Timber Species Options

Canterbury Timber Windows and Doors offer a variety of timber options to choose from, with three different species available. Each has its own unique set of features and benefits to suit certain projects both practically and aesthetically.

Double Hung Windows

Continuing with the theme of spring, this weeks product highlights are the perfect addition to any home wanting to utilise superior ventilation to enjoy the fresh breeze and aromas of the season. The Southern Star Group’s Double Hung Windows are a blend of classic and contemporary, suitable for any home.

Southern Star Gift to Give Where You Live

The Southern Star Group is a proud partner of the Give Where You Live ‘BIG Program’, an initiative encouraging local businesses to make a difference to their community.

East Coast Housing Boom

The east coast of Australia is currently experiencing a record boom in housing construction during 2015 with experts predicting the increase to continue for several years.

Screen Options for Doors

With spring in full swing, a screened door is the best way to protect houses from unwanted insect visitors. The Southern Star Group offers a number of screening solutions to suit various doors and projects.

Meet Carina Lever

Showcasing elegance with smooth styling and practical functionality, the Carina Lever Handle comes standard with the 100 and 200 Series Aluminium Bifold and French doors.

Slide Into Spring With Stacking Sliding Doors

With spring now beginning and the weather improving there is no better time to invest in a set of stacking sliding doors.

Southern Star Shines with Platinum Membership Awarded by AWA

The Southern Star Group has been awarded the coveted status of Platinum Member by the Australian Window Association.

New Delta Door Handle

Excitement surrounds the brand new and innovative Delta handle launching this month.

Window and Door Maintenance

Ensure The Best Performance And Longevity Of Your Windows And Doors With Regular Maintenance

Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal

The Southern Star Group is a proud supporter of The Salvation Army and was a major contributor to the 2015 flagship Red Shield Appeal.

Protim® Protection for Meranti

Canterbury Timber Windows and Doors Meranti wood is treated with a unique Protim formula to protect it from the elements.

New Aluminium and Timber Product Catalogue

The new Group catalogue is now available, combining aluminium products from Southern Star Aluminium Windows and Doors and timber products from Canterbury Timber Windows and Doors.

Three Simple Steps to Determining Window, Door and Glazing Needs

Follow these three simple steps and you'll be well on your way to determining the best window, door and glazing options to suit your needs.

Samaritan House

Southern Star Group donates $50,000 worth of windows and doors to Geelong charity Samaritan House; providing accommodation for the homeless.

Senate Inquiry: Imported Product Compliance

A senate inquiry into the safety and compliance of imported products for the building and construction industry has been announced.

Product Highlight: Bifold Windows

Bifold Windows are perfect for almost any application, combining functionality with style.

Port Macquarie Move

Our Port Macquarie office location has recently moved.

Introducing Alpha - New Sliding Door Handle

The Southern Star Group is happy to introduce our brand new sliding door handle.

New Website

The Southern Star Group is pleased to announce the launch of our brand new website: www.windowsanddoors.build

All About Double Glazing

What is double glazing? And what are the benefits of using double glazing for the windows and doors in your home to achieve improved energy efficiency, noise reduction, security and much more

Southern Star Windows introduces its range of BAL 40 Rated Products

Does your home need BAL Rated Products? Southern Star Windows now has an extensive range of products that are BAL tested and rated

Building Code Changes - Restricted Openings for Windows

Building Code Changes now stipulate restricted openings for windows in certain areas of residential buildings.

New Architectural Range

Southern Star Windows is pleased to introduce its new Architectural range of products.