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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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? Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
Victorian Showrooms Open for Business [22/6/2021] After the latest circuit-breaker lockdown, our Victorian showrooms are back open for business. Read More