Southern Star Windows

Meet the New 7-Star Energy Efficiency Minimum, And Beat the Cost

[06/10/2021]

With the National Construction Code making NatHERS 7-star energy efficiency mandatory in 2022, ways to meet this standard in a cost effective way will be critical.

Spring Cleaning Your Windows & Doors: A Step-by-Step Guide

[21/9/2021]

Get your windows and doors looking your best with this handy spring cleaning guide.

Getting Your Windows and Doors Ready for Bushfire Season.

[17/9/2021]

Bushfires are becoming a more regular and devastating part of life in Australia. Make sure your windows and doors are offering you and your home the right level of protection.

Light Transmittance Ratings: Why They're Important To Understand

[08/9/2021]

Light Transmittance ratings have complex, but big, implications for the aesthetics and the energy efficiency of your home.

Helping Address Homelessness: The Samaritan House Prefab21 Project

[02/9/2021]

The Southern Star Group has proudly provided the windows and doors in a project run by Samaritan House to alleviate homelessness in the Greater Geelong region.

HIA News: Lockdowns Slow New Home Sales

[26/8/2021]

As New South Wales & Victoria find themselves in statewide lockdowns, new home sales have declined by 20.5% nationwide.

Introducing the Vega: The Lock Your Sashless Window Needs

[19/8/2021]

The locks on today's Sashless Windows are likely to be the same bulky, face-fit, screw-on cabin-catch locks as you'd find on your nan's house back in the 1970s. That is until now.

Top 5 Signs That It's Time To Replace Your Windows & Doors

[12/8/2021]

Knowing when it's the right time to replace your windows and doors is part of being a responsible homeowner and a necessary investment. So how do you know that it's time to replace the windows and doors in your home?

Solar Heat Gain: What Is It and Why Does it Matter?

[06/8/2021]

Solar heat gain can be beneficial and annoying - keeping you toasty-warm in winter, but sweltering in summer. So, what is it? And how can you harness or combat it?

6 Sustainability Tips For Your New Home

[06/8/2021]

Living sustainably not only saves the planet, but it can save you money. We've compiled six tips that will help you make your new home as sustainable as possible.

Rating Your Home Energy Efficiency: The NatHERS System

[23/7/2021]

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

[14/7/2021]

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

[09/7/2021]

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

[30/6/2021]

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

[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.

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.

Bancoora Surf Life Saving Club

[03/2/2020]

New Year, New Look!

[29/1/2020]

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]

Merry Christmas from Southern Star Windows

[12/12/2013]

We would like to thank our customers and suppliers for being such a valuable part of our business this year

Launch of new website.

[18/9/2012]

Southern Star Windows is pleased to announce the launch of its brand new website. The site has been specifically designed to enhance the online experience that Southern Star brings to its customers, and provide them with all the information they require to make informed decisions about their choices of windows and doors for their building or renovation projects.

Southern Star Windows Business of the Year

[08/8/2012]

SOUTHERN STAR WINDOWS has won Business of the Year at a gala evening to celebrate the Geelong Advertiser Business Excellence Awards held at The Pier on 18 July. 2012 is a milestone year for Southern Star Windows with the business celebrating 10 years of operation.

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