Southern Star Windows

Victorian Showrooms Open for Business

[22/6/2021]

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

Winter Windows: 4 Tips to Keep You Warm

[11/6/2021]

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

[26/5/2021]

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.

[21/5/2021]

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.

[14/5/2021]

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

[07/5/2021]

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

[28/4/2021]

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.

[23/4/2021]

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.

[14/4/2021]

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

[09/4/2021]

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

[26/3/2021]

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.

[24/3/2021]

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

[12/3/2021]

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.

A Southern Star One Piece Stacker Door Frame

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

[05/3/2021]

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

[12/2/2021]

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.

[05/2/2021]

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

Keep your home quiet with windows and doors

[29/1/2021]

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

December New Home Sales Skyrocket

[22/1/2021]

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

[10/12/2020]

Christmas Closure Dates 2020

[04/12/2020]

Keep Cool Without Overusing Your Aircon.

[25/11/2020]

Let’s get Alfresco Ready!

[29/9/2020]

Door Types Explained

[21/9/2020]

Master Bedrooms To Inspire

[14/9/2020]

Window Types Explained

[07/9/2020]

Kitchens To Inspire

[03/8/2020]

HomeBuilder Boosts the Industry

[28/7/2020]

Bathrooms To Inspire

[20/7/2020]

Window tips to make the most of your view

[13/7/2020]

What colours are right for my windows and doors?

[06/7/2020]

Federal Government Homebuilder Grant

[15/6/2020]

Showroom Opening Times

[04/5/2020]

We Have A New Blog!

[27/4/2020]

Southern Star Group - Putting Safety First

[20/4/2020]

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

[08/4/2020]

Southern Star Group Sashless Insert

[30/3/2020]

Can You Afford NOT to Hire a Licensed Tradesperson?

[23/3/2020]

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

[23/3/2020]

Why choose Canterbury Timber for your windows and doors?

[16/3/2020]

Windows and Falls

[11/3/2020]

Doors Advantage Series – French Doors

[02/3/2020]

Window and Door Cleaning and Maintenance

[24/2/2020]

New and Improved KD Hardwood Products now Available

[17/2/2020]

Double Glazing

[10/2/2020]

Bancoora Surf Life Saving Club

[03/2/2020]

New Year, New Look!

[29/1/2020]

Elf Squad Donations

[23/12/2019]

Condensation & Prevention

[16/12/2019]

Christmas Closure Dates 2019

[09/12/2019]

Doors Advantage Series – Stacking Sliding Doors

[02/12/2019]

Aussie Muscle Car Run 2019

[25/11/2019]

Changes to The National Construction Code – Window Flashings

[18/11/2019]

Fly and Safety Screens

[11/11/2019]

Door Advantage Series - Bifold Doors

[06/11/2019]

HIA Pays Us a Visit!

[28/10/2019]

Customer Testimonials

[21/10/2019]

Proud Community Supporters

[14/10/2019]

Zero Net Carbon Home By Metricon

[07/10/2019]

Windows advantage series - Double Hung

[30/9/2019]

Our Logo on the Salvation Army Outreach Vans

[30/9/2019]

The Nova Digital Deadlock

[23/9/2019]

National Award for The Southern Star Group

[16/9/2019]

The Barwon Health Foundation Gala Ball 2019

[10/9/2019]

Construction Cup 2019

[04/9/2019]

Windows advantage series - Louvre Windows

[04/9/2019]

Continued Fight Against Non-Conforming Building Products

[26/8/2019]

5 Essential Tips for First Home Builders

[19/8/2019]

Award Winning Windows and Doors From Southern Star

[13/8/2019]

5 Reasons to build your next home instead of buying

[07/8/2019]

Windows Advantage Series – Bifold

[29/7/2019]

5 Must Haves For Your Alfresco This Summer

[23/7/2019]

Fixed Windows

[23/7/2019]

Australian Owned, Australian Made!

[23/7/2019]

Window Advantage Series – Awning Window

[23/7/2019]

Red Ball Adelaide 2019

[24/6/2019]

Showroom Locations

[17/6/2019]

A New Anam Cara for Geelong

[11/6/2019]

Window Advantage Series – Sliding Windows

[03/6/2019]

BAL RATINGS

[27/5/2019]

Aluminium Window Colour Trends

[20/5/2019]

Edgepoint Homes - Tour De Cure Ride 2019

[15/5/2019]

4 Important Winter Window Tips

[06/5/2019]

Timber Benefits Series - Timber Lasts Longer Than You think!

[29/4/2019]

Using Windows for Splashbacks

[24/4/2019]

The Love Red Lunch Geelong

[15/4/2019]

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

[08/4/2019]

Salvation Army Anzac Tribute Concert 2019

[03/4/2019]

Timber Benefits Series - Aesthetics

[03/4/2019]

5 Home Design Trends for 2019

[25/3/2019]

Supplying Australian Owned Businesses

[18/3/2019]

WPCC Golf Day and Auction Night

[13/3/2019]

Timber Benefits Series - Energy Efficiency

[04/3/2019]

Supplying Award Winning Builders - Malishev

[25/2/2019]

AWA-AGGA Creating a Stronger Vision Together

[18/2/2019]

OBSCURE GLASS TYPES

[11/2/2019]

The Window Energy Ratings Scheme (WERS)

[04/2/2019]

5 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home

[30/1/2019]

15 Year HIA Member

[21/1/2019]

Christmas Closure Dates 2018

[17/12/2018]

5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Tradesperson

[10/12/2018]

6 ways to increase natural light in your home

[26/11/2018]

Black is Back!

[19/11/2018]

Top tips for keeping cool this summer

[12/11/2018]

Corner Stacking Doors

[07/11/2018]

Bi fold Windows

[29/10/2018]

River's Gift Construction Cup 2018

[22/10/2018]

The Surf Life Saving Foundation’s First Prize Home

[15/10/2018]

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

[08/10/2018]

5 LOOKS FOR YOUR FRONT ENTRANCE

[03/10/2018]

Australian Window Association Membership and Annual Conference

[24/9/2018]

Comet Window Winder

[17/9/2018]

The Southern Star Group - Supplying Award Winning Builders

[10/9/2018]

Sliding Door Hardware Upgrades

[03/9/2018]

How To Dress Your Windows In Style

[27/8/2018]

Installation Guides and How-to Videos

[20/8/2018]

Under The Big Top Charity Ball- Barwon Health Foundation

[13/8/2018]

What Timber Should I Choose?

[06/8/2018]

Anatomy Of A Window

[25/7/2018]

New Queensland Showroom

[16/7/2018]

River’s Gift Gala Ball 2018

[09/7/2018]

Door Screens

[25/6/2018]

Top Ten Security Tips for Winter

[25/6/2018]

What Windows Do I Pick for My Home Style?

[18/6/2018]

Red Shield Appeal 2018

[18/6/2018]

GLAZING OPTIONS SERIES - Glass For Security

[04/6/2018]

Window Screens

[28/5/2018]

River's Gift

[21/5/2018]

Housing Australia’s Future

[14/5/2018]

TimGuard

[07/5/2018]

Aluminium Door Upgrades

[02/5/2018]

ANZAC Tribute Concert 2018

[30/4/2018]

Southern Star Screening Solutions

[01/3/2018]

Steve Waugh Foundation Charity House

[26/2/2018]

Melbourne’s Growth

[22/2/2018]

Energy Efficiency

[22/2/2018]

Double Hung Windows

[15/2/2018]

Sliding Doors

[08/2/2018]

Windows and Pools

[25/1/2018]

Bifold Doors

[25/1/2018]

Louvre Windows

[25/1/2018]

New Year Renovations

[18/1/2018]

Christmas Closure Dates 2017

[07/12/2017]

Timber Stacking Sliding Doors

[30/11/2017]

Door Hardware

[30/11/2017]

Beat the Heat: Our Summer Scorcher Tips

[23/11/2017]

Southern Star Aluminium Stacking Sliding Doors

[16/11/2017]

Canterbury Timber Double Hung Windows

[09/11/2017]

Environmental Actions

[26/10/2017]

House Hunting Tips

[26/10/2017]

Entry/Pivot Doors

[26/10/2017]

Windows and Wind Loads

[19/10/2017]

Condensation and Prevention

[05/10/2017]

Construction Cup 2017

[28/9/2017]

Renovations on the Rise

[28/9/2017]

Star Range of Hardware

[28/9/2017]

2017 Home Design Trends

[21/9/2017]

New Catalogue

[14/9/2017]

Technical Centre

[07/9/2017]

Housing Predictions Remain Strong Despite Downturn

[31/8/2017]

Awning Windows

[31/8/2017]

Alfresco Options

[24/8/2017]

2017 HIA Housing Scorecard

[17/8/2017]

Some Familiar Personalities Lend Their Voices to New Southern Star Ad

[10/8/2017]

Casement Windows

[03/8/2017]

$1 Million for Geelong Connected Communities

[27/7/2017]

Census Housing Market Results

[27/7/2017]

Performance Glass

[27/7/2017]

Stacking Sliding Doors

[20/7/2017]

Product Highlight: French Doors

[13/7/2017]

The Factors of Housing Desirability

[06/7/2017]

Geelong Connected Communities

[29/6/2017]

Internet Important for Homebuyers

[29/6/2017]

Sliding Windows

[29/6/2017]

Southern Star Offices and Showrooms

[22/6/2017]

Aluminium Upgrades - 100, 200 and 300 Series

[15/6/2017]

Australia’s Most Expensive Suburbs

[08/6/2017]

Window Myths Busted

[01/6/2017]

Australian Rotary Health

[25/5/2017]

TimGuard

[25/5/2017]

Product Feature: Bifold Windows

[25/5/2017]

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

[18/5/2017]

Handy Guide to Window Types

[11/5/2017]

Handy Guide to Door Types

[04/5/2017]

Red Ball Adelaide - Fight Cancer Foundation

[27/4/2017]

Property Price Growth

[27/4/2017]

Product Feature: Bifold Doors

[27/4/2017]

Videos! Now Online

[20/4/2017]

Tour de Cure

[13/4/2017]

Double Hung Windows

[06/4/2017]

Southern Star Strives for Environmentally Friendly Footprint

[30/3/2017]

First Home Owners Grant Changes

[30/3/2017]

Timber Species and Products

[30/3/2017]

Capital Gains Tax Explained

[23/3/2017]

Sliding Doors

[16/3/2017]

Window Hardware

[09/3/2017]

Southern Star See Gold

[02/3/2017]

Home Ownership Is Still The Australian Dream

[02/3/2017]

Powder Coat Colours

[02/3/2017]

Door Handles - STAR Range

[02/2/2017]

Air Conditioning Tips

[26/1/2017]

Melbourne the Most Desirable and Expensive

[26/1/2017]

Louvre Windows

[26/1/2017]

2017 Australian Property Outlook

[19/1/2017]

Happy New Year 2017

[12/1/2017]

Glazing Options Guide

[22/12/2016]

Christmas Closure Dates

[15/12/2016]

Compliance with New Australian Standards

[08/12/2016]

Southern Stars Stellar Christmas Tips

[30/11/2016]

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

[30/11/2016]

Product Highlight – Sliding Windows

[30/11/2016]

Aspire Awards

[24/11/2016]

What Homeowners Want in 2016

[17/11/2016]

Brio Pleated Screen

[10/11/2016]

The Future of Australian Cities

[03/11/2016]

Timber Popularity on the Rise

[27/10/2016]

Product Highlight – Awning Windows

[27/10/2016]

Australian Housing Affordability 2016

[27/10/2016]

Rebates and Benefits for Your Home

[20/10/2016]

Spring Selling

[13/10/2016]

Screening Solutions

[06/10/2016]

Tour de Cure – Riding to Cure Cancer

[29/9/2016]

Timber Bifold Window

[29/9/2016]

Real Estate Agents Must Disclose Haunted Houses

[29/9/2016]

Southern Star Helps Band Buddies with Just Brass

[22/9/2016]

Maximising Space This Spring

[15/9/2016]

Changes to the Building Act

[08/9/2016]

Spring-Cleaning Tips

[01/9/2016]

Record Low Interest Rates

[25/8/2016]

Product Highlight - Bifold Doors

[25/8/2016]

Southern Star Shines for Business Excellence Awards

[25/8/2016]

Southern Stars Showroom Success – Showroom of the Year

[18/8/2016]

Apartments on the Rise

[04/8/2016]

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

[28/7/2016]

Successful Sustainability Tips

[28/7/2016]

Southern Star Aluminium Series’

[28/7/2016]

Australian Housing Affordability

[21/7/2016]

Casement Window Update

[14/7/2016]

Housing Industry Association State Scorecard

[07/7/2016]

Ride for Research

[30/6/2016]

200 Series 90-Degree Stacking Sliding Door

[30/6/2016]

Introducing TimGuard – Semi Finished Two Coat Clear Seal

[30/6/2016]

New Showroom and Office: Morisset

[23/6/2016]

What Drives First Homebuyers?

[09/6/2016]

Southern Star Support Elaine Cricket Club

[02/6/2016]

Sustainability Made Simple

[26/5/2016]

Aluminium Upgrades - 200 and 300 Series

[26/5/2016]

2 Coat Clear Seal for Timber

[19/5/2016]

Australia's Ideal Home

[12/5/2016]

Red Shield Appeal Launch

[05/5/2016]

Australian Design Standards

[05/5/2016]

2 Coat Clear Seal for Timber

[05/5/2016]

Salvation Army ANZAC Concert

[21/4/2016]

3 Weeks From Order to Delivery – Canterbury Timber

[07/4/2016]

Bell Post Hill Football and Netball Club

[31/3/2016]

More Medium Density

[31/3/2016]

Product Spotlight - French Doors

[31/3/2016]

Real Estate Overtakes Mining

[24/3/2016]

Charity House SOLD! - Pledge for Rivers Gift Update

[17/3/2016]

Sliding Window Spotlight

[10/3/2016]

Renovating for Profit

[03/3/2016]

Southern Star Help Build Home For Hospital

[24/2/2016]

Negative Gearing Explained

[24/2/2016]

Product Highlight – Bifold Windows

[22/2/2016]

6 Questions To Ask When Choosing Windows For Your Home

[15/2/2016]

BAL Ratings Explained

[11/2/2016]

The Hottest Home Design Trends of 2016

[04/2/2016]

Southern Star Sponsor Coburg Lions

[28/1/2016]

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

Backyard Building Boom

[28/1/2016]

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

[20/1/2016]

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

The STAR Range of Hardware

[14/1/2016]

The STAR Range of Hardware

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

[10/12/2015]

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

[03/12/2015]

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

[03/12/2015]

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

[03/12/2015]

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

[26/11/2015]

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

[19/11/2015]

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

[12/11/2015]

Handy Guide to Window Types

Timber Louvre Window

[05/11/2015]

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

Pledge for River's Gift

[05/11/2015]

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

[29/10/2015]

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

[29/10/2015]

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

Handy Guide to Door Types

[22/10/2015]

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

[15/10/2015]

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

[08/10/2015]

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

[01/10/2015]

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

[23/9/2015]

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

[23/9/2015]

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

[23/9/2015]

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

[17/9/2015]

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

[10/9/2015]

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

[03/9/2015]

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

New Delta Door Handle

[27/8/2015]

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

Window and Door Maintenance

[27/8/2015]

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

Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal

[27/8/2015]

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

[20/8/2015]

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

[13/8/2015]

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

[06/8/2015]

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

[30/7/2015]

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

[30/7/2015]

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

Product Highlight: Bifold Windows

[30/7/2015]

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

Port Macquarie Move

[16/7/2015]

Our Port Macquarie office location has recently moved.

Introducing Alpha - New Sliding Door Handle

[09/7/2015]

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

New Website

[02/7/2015]

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

All About Double Glazing

[08/11/2013]

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