Archive 2009

Tuesday, 22 June 2010 13:26

31/12/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Men Urged to have Kidney Checks in 2010
Men at high risk of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) should request regular kidney checks when they visit their GP in the same way people are now conditioned to ask for checks for prostate cancer, heart disease, blood pressure or diabetes, Kidney Health Australia said today
17/12/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Kidney Tax Break on Phone Bills
Australian families could save hundreds of dollars off their existing phone bills with a TAX BREAK by supporting one of Australia's peak charities, Kidney Health Australia.
14/12/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Architects add at least 10% value to New Homes and Renovations
Renovations and homes designed by Architects can add at least ten per cent value to the property as home buyers look for special features according to Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects.
13/12/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Chronic Disease Monitoring Vital To Save Lives
Kidney Health Australia today said a new report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) was an important reminder of the major challenges being faced by the health system to cope with chronic disease.
10/12/2009	Kidsafe Victoria	Give Your Children Safety For Christmas: Is Your Home Kidsafe?
With 60% of all child injuries in Victoria taking place in the home, Kidsafe is urging Victorian parents to give their children safety for Christmas by conducting a safety audit and removing dangers from their homes or holiday homes.
7/12/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Guttering Clean Up Tops Summer Tune Up List for Homes
Australian homeowners have been urged to protect their greatest asset, their home, with a summer tune up by Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects.
3/12/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Check the Deck Before the Party
Check the deck before you have a party this holiday season is the message from Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects. The warning follows the collapse of a balcony last night in Lorne where a railing gave way with three people falling and being injured. A number of incidents have occurred over the past twelve months where deck and balcony collapses have been responsible for deaths and serious injuries.
30/11/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Large Houses, Efficient Building, Urban Sprawl, Climate Change and Ageing Population on Collision Course
The efficiency of the building industry, new materials, cheaper methods of construction and less expensive imported housing fittings is providing Australians with an ability to build larger homes, Archicentre the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects said today.
27/11/2009	Sandhurst Club and Limbs 4 Life	Amputee Golfers Reach For The Sky on UN Day for Disabled
The inspirational exploits of British Flying Ace Douglas Bader, who lost both legs in air crash on 14 December 1931 and who fought bureaucracy to rejoin the RAF as a fighter pilot in 1939, will be celebrated on the eve of the United Nations International Day of the Disabled on 2 December 2009.
23/11/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Fire Resistant Homes Mainstream Housing Market
The growing urban sprawl surrounding Australia's capital cities combined with the baby boomer tree change and sea change phenomena has made fire resistant homes a major part of Australia's mainstream housing market, Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects said today.
20/11/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Archicentre Appoints New Chief Executive
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects, has appointed Mark Stewart as its new Chief Executive Officer.
18/11/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Australia Faces the Clean, Green and Affordable Challenge
With home ownership in Australia having fallen from 40% to 33% in just ten years and 24% of renters spending more than 30% of their income on rent, Australia is in urgent need of clean, green and affordable design solutions to battle climate change and housing affordability. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics.
16/11/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Diabetes the Leading Cause of Kidney Failure
Kidney Health Australia today said diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure, accounting for 34% of new dialysis patients in 2008, up 3% on 2007. Less than half of the people diagnosed with diabetes are undergoing a simple screening test for kidney disease.
13/11/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Billy Kidney and Lindi Jane Launch Online Healthy Barbeque Recipes
Kidney Health Australia's Children's Ambassadors Billy Kidney and his companion ventriloquist Lindi Jane have launched the latest online healthy BIG RED BBQ recipes to help Kidney Health Australia tackle obesity at the traditional Australian barbeque as part of the battle against kidney disease at http://www.bigredbbq.com.au
12/11/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Victorian MPs in All Party Healthy BBQ Cook Off
Victorian MPs, in an all Party Cook Off in the Parliamentary Gardens, today helped Kidney Health Australia tackle obesity at the traditional Australian barbeque as part of the battle against kidney disease, which is present in one in seven Australians.
10/11/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Kidney Failure Higher in Australian Men
Australian men are being accepted onto dialysis programs at a rate 154% higher than women according to data released today by Kidney Health Australia. In Australia in 2008, 1503 men and 973 women started dialysis.
10/11/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Government Superannuation Cap Stimulates Property Interest
The Federal Government's move to cap superannuation contributions at $50,000 has stimulated interest in renovation and investment in negatively geared property, according to Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects.
10/11/2009	Limbs 4 Life and Sandhurst Club	Limbs 4 Life Launches Fundraising Campaign For Amputee Golf Clinics
Limbs 4 Life has launched a fundraising campaign for clinics for amputee golfers who are learning to play golf as part of their rehabilitation and return to social activity. The event known as the Sandhurst Red Gum Classic will be staged on Wednesday 2nd December 2009, on the eve of the International Day for the Disabled.
9/11/2009	Sanctuary Lakes Resort	Sanctuary Lakes Last Stages Ignites Buying Frenzy
Second and third home buyers have ignored rising interest rates purchasing thirty three blocks of land in three days at the prestigious Sanctuary Lakes Resort last week.
6/11/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Breaking Down the Barriers of Dialysis
Kidney Health Australia is helping fifteen Western Australian families break down the barriers of dialysis with a holiday in Busselton.
5/11/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	The Dangers of Demolition and Excavation Next Door
Government planning policies to increase housing densities combined with the trend to maximise land space during renovations and new building is seeing an increasing number of people excavating and building to property boundaries.
2/11/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Interest Rate Rise but Tax Break on Phone Bills Announced
Kidney Health Australia has chosen the eve of a proposed interest rate rise expected to be announced tomorrow to launch an Australian wide phone service retailing operation which could save families hundreds of dollars off their existing phone bills.
29/10/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Child's Death In Hammock Sparks Red Safety Alert
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects has issued a red safety alert for all home owners in relation to attaching hammocks to brick pillars or single brick walls. The alert follows the tragic death of a three old boy crushed to death when a brick pier collapsed on a hammock in Western Australia.
29/10/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Brisbane Deck Collapse Timely Warning
The collapse of a timber deck at Morayfield, north of Brisbane yesterday, where seven people were injured and taken to hospital, is a timely warning for people organising end of year events or parties at their home, Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects said today.
28/10/2009	Fed Square Pty Ltd, Centacare Catholic Family Services, Regional Arts Victoria and the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust	Melbourne Cup Run At Marysville
The horse race that stops the nation in November, the Melbourne Cup, will be simulcast on the Fed Square and Marysville Big Screens next Tuesday 3 November 2009.
26/10/2009	Wodonga Lions Club and Kidney Health Australia	Lions Make A Noise About The Silent Killer
Lions and motor bike enthusiasts are set to create a lot of noise about Australia's 'Silent Killer' -kidney disease with the Wodonga Lions Club Motorbike Show and Shine on Sunday 1 November 2009.
21/10/2009	Sandhurst Club and Limbs 4 Life	ETS Debate Goes Underground
A carbon neutral worm race being run at Sandhurst, Australia's only drought proof suburb in Melbourne, to raise money for a unique golfing clinic to teach amputees to play golf, today announced a slider called 'The Ruddster'.
21/10/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Interest Rate Rises Make Renovation Cost Control Vital
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects, is urging home owners to take a conservative approach to renovating and not over-capitalise their properties based on predictions of up to 20% jump in property values over the next three years and increased interest rates.
19/10/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Apartment Explosion Highlights Importance of Maintenance Checks
An explosion in an East Hawthorn apartment block in Melbourne yesterday highlighted the importance of regular maintenance and safety inspections on multi storey units and apartments Archicentre said today.
19/10/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Archicentre calls for window modifications on multi storey flats and houses
Archicentre has called upon parents with young children living in multi storey flats and houses to modify windows to prevent children falling out of them.
19/10/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Vandals Cause Thousands of Dollars Damage in Attack on Kidney Health Australia National Headquarters
Vandals have caused thousands of dollars damage in an attack on the national headquarters of Kidney Health Australia in York Street, South Melbourne.
16/10/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Archicentre Hits One Hundred Free Housing Bushfire Rebuild Design Concepts
Archicentre today announced over one hundred free home design concepts for survivors of the Victorian bushfires, aimed at helping speed up the rebuilding process, had been commissioned with 32 completed.
16/10/2009	Sanctuary Lakes Resort	Sanctuary Lakes Resort Announces Last Four Stages
Sanctuary Lakes Resort sparked development in Point Cook some fourteen years ago as Melbourne's first golfing residential project and has now announced its last four stages of land for sale.
16/10/2009	Sandhurst Club	Sandhurst Club - Cashed Up Fourth Home Buyers Go for Green Open Space and Superannuation Top Ups
Cashed up home buyers looking for a green lifestyle are cashing in on a tree change in the suburbs, shifting onto projects with open space and using the equity in their family homes to boost their superannuation funds.
15/10/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Archicentre - Guttering Regulations are up the Spout
Confusion between government, manufacturers and industry associations over high fronted guttering regulations could become a costly and major environmental problem with climate change causing shorter but heavier rainfall patterns.
14/10/2009	Kidney Health Australia	BIG RED BBQ Tackles Obesity with Healthy Menus
Kidney Health Australia has combined forces with BBQ manufacturer LOKKII to tackle obesity by promoting healthy eating at the traditional barbeque. The partnership supports the battle against kidney disease which is present in one in seven Australians.
14/10/2009	Kidsafe and Melbourne rail operator Connex	Kidsafe Red Alert on Pram Dangers on Trains
Kidsafe and Melbourne rail operator Connex have issued a RED ALERT over an alarming number of potentially serious incidents involving children and babies in prams travelling on trains.
8/10/2009	Lane Cove Council and Archicentre	Lane Cove Council and Archicentre Announce FREE Green Advice Service for Home Owners
Lane Cove Council has combined with Archicentre to offer residents a Sustainable Building Advisory Service (SBAS).
7/10/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Interest Rate Rise Increases Lemon Factor Risk for Home Buyers
The rise in the official cash rate by the Reserve Bank by one quarter of a percentage point in a hot housing market where affordability is falling has increased the 'Lemon Risk' for home buyers who do not check out a property thoroughly before signing the contract of sale.
7/10/2009	Fed Square Pty Ltd, Centacare Catholic Family Services, Regional Arts Victoria and the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust	Marysville Big Screen - Sound Relief Concert
The Melbourne Concert Sound Relief Concert will be screened on the MARYSVILLE BIG SCREEN on SATURDAY 10th OCTOBER 2009 at 1.00pm.
7/10/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Interest Rate Rises will Hit Charity Area
Kidney Health Australia today said interest rate rises will make it harder for charities to raise funds in their fight back against the impact of the global economic downturn.
6/10/2009	Sandhurst Club	Last Sandhurst Island Lots for Sale
Waterfront living at Sandhurst has proved popular with just four lots left for sale on the island. Residents of the award winning golfing residential project, Sandhurst Club, have nominated the ability to live in a drought proof suburb with vast areas of green open space as the number one reason for choosing to build a new home in the prestigious Sandhurst Club with waterfront living seen as the pinnacle location.
6/10/2009	Sandhurst Club and Limbs 4 Life	Rudd and Turnbull Face Race Challenge over Climate Change
Major political parties have been requested to acknowledge the major positive role worms play in climate change by entering a 'slider' in the Sandhurst Cup to be staged on Sunday 1st November at Sandhurst, Australia's drought proof suburb in south east Melbourne.
5/10/2009	Sandarra	Golfers Tee Off with Last Lots at Sandarra
Just fifteen golf front lots bordering the prestigious Champions Course are expected to be sold quickly when they are released this week as the final stage of Sandarra, the 500 lot subdivision adjacent to the prestigious Sandhurst Club, is almost complete.
1/10/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Patients Get A Voice in First National Survey on Dialysis Delivery
Kidney Health Australia today announced it had completed the first stage of a national survey of all kidney dialysis patients to examine barriers and issues affecting the treatment they have experienced in their battle with kidney failure.
30/09/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Don’t Destroy your Home with Insulation and NO Ventilation
….Mould can result in black specks on the wall, pungent odours and toxic air which can cause respiratory problems, especially for asthma sufferers. People turning their homes green by taking action to seal them to stop heat escaping and cut power use have been warned to balance their activities with sensible ventilation or risk expensive repairs by Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects.
30/09/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Kidney Failure Increasing at Alarming Rate - New Figures Released
....... This equates to almost 7 new patients requiring dialysis or transplantation each and every day of the year. Kidney Health Australia today said new figures released this week by the Australian and New Zealand Dialysis & Transplant Registry show that the burden of kidney failure on the Australian community continues to escalate at an alarming rate.
28/09/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Pensioners Plan to Use Kerosene Lamps to Fund Dialysis Machine Electricity Bill
One of Australia's leading charities, Kidney Health Australia today called for the New South Wales and Federal Governments to investigate the cost of electricity and water to people with kidney failure undertaking home dialysis.
28/09/2009	Marysville Marathon Festival and Fed Square	Help support the Marysville Marathon Festival
Yesterday Marysville's only town doctor, Lachlan Fraser, promoted the upcoming Marysville Marathon Festival by running from the Big Screen in Marysville to the Big Screen at Federation Square.
21/09/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Patients Urged to Ask Doctors for Simple Test on Silent Killer
Kidney Health Australia has urged people at an increased risk of kidney disease - those over 50 years, all diabetics and those known to have high blood pressure - to visit their local GP to request a simple test to check the health of their kidneys.
16/09/2009	Kidsafe Victoria	Kidsafe calls for increased parental awareness on water safety
Kidsafe Victoria has called on increased parental awareness on swimming and water safety following a 16% jump in drowning in the 12 months to June 2009.
15/09/2009	Kidney Health Australia	International Marketer Says ‘Business Winners Love Recessions’
The economic downturn is full of opportunities for Australian business to expand and grow their market share according to one of the world's leading marketing and business consultants, Bob Pritchard, who has warned business against depending on the Rudd Government economic stimulus package.
11/09/2009	Fed Square Pty Ltd, Centacare Catholic Family Services, Regional Arts Victoria and the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust	Kick a Goal for Marysville Golf Club on Grand Final Day
Footy fans not attending the AFL Grand Final have been urged to make the One Day in September a special day to help rebuild Marysville.
10/09/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Australians Back Property Investment over Shares in Archicentre Consumer Poll
Property is In and Shares are Out according to a snap consumer poll on the Archicentre website of 450 respondents conducted by Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects.
10/09/2009	Kidsafe Victoria	Kidsafe Victoria Backs Novelty Lighter Ban
Kidsafe Victoria has backed an interim ban by Consumer Affairs Victoria on novelty lighters, saying it should be immediately introduced nationally in all states to prevent serious injury.
10/09/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Adelaide Kidney Health Australia Angel of the Road Arrives in Darwin
NT: Margie Raynor, a fifty four year old school teacher from Adelaide who left her home town on 17th of July is on the last day of her 4500 kilometre solo ride to Darwin this morning as she heads towards Darwin.
9/09/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Red Alert on Insulation and Down Lights
The massive insulation boom boosted by the Australian Government's Energy Efficient Homes Package to install ceiling insulation in up to 2.9 million Australian homes has prompted a red alert warning from Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects over the deadly fire risk caused by the installation of insulation and down lights.
9/09/2009	Esperance	Buying Frenzy on Last Stages on Esperance
Sixty lots have sold over the past two weekends at Esperance, the project at Point Cook adjacent to Sanctuary Lakes Resort, and is set to sell out in record time.
9/09/2009	Sandarra	Land Run Out as Last Stages of Sandarra Released
Sandarra, the 500 lot subdivision adjacent to the prestigious Sandhurst Club, released in November 2008, is expected to be sold out by late November, just 12 months after being released to the market.
8/09/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Kidney Health Australia Launches Red Runners Against Obesity
Kidney Health Australia has launched 'Red Runners' to attack the issue of obesity, one of the major influences of Chronic Kidney Disease. Obesity places the kidneys under strain through high blood pressure and poor diet with excessive consumption of alcohol, sugar and salt.
7/09/2009	Kidney Health Australia and ANZSN	Hobart International Kidney Conference Starts Today
The forty-fifth annual scientific meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology (ANZSN) will commence in Hobart today with over four hundred kidney specialists from around the world attending.
6/09/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Adelaide Angel of the Road just 5 Days from Darwin
Katherine NT: Margie Raynor, a fifty four year old school teacher from Adelaide who left her home town on 17th of July, will commence the last five days of her solo ride to Darwin this morning as she heads towards Pine Creek (80 klm) from Katherine in support of people with Kidney Disease.
3/09/2009	Sandhurst Club and South East Water	Operation Green Shoot For Marysville A Go
The supply of recycled water to residents at Sandhurst by South East Water has brought to life Operation Green Shoot, a unique potting program which will see local residents and South East Water staff working together to pot up to 1000 native shrubs which will be planted in Marysville later in the year. The plants are being donated to the Marysville community as part of efforts to re-vegetate the area after February's 'Black Saturday' bush fires.
3/09/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Australia’s Spending on Kidney Disease Jumps 33% in Four Years
Kidney Health Australia, in welcoming the release of this first report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) on the cost of Chronic Kidney Disease said it is no surprise that spending surged by more than 30% in the four years to 2004-5 and believes it will continue to escalate until a national coordinated approach to detection, treatment and management is introduced.
3/09/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Renovation Costs on the Rise
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects expects that renovations and extension costs and new home costs could increase by 2% over the next six months.
1/09/2009	Fed Square Pty Ltd, Centacare Catholic Family Services, Regional Arts Victoria and the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust	Fed Square Big Screen to Move to Marysville
An alliance between Fed Square, Centacare Catholic Family Services, Regional Arts Victoria, the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust and the Marysville and Triangle Development Group will see the Marysville community and visitors to the historic township. which is now in recovery mode from the Black Saturday bushfires, enjoy the benefits of a large screen for community events, development and cultural experiences.
1/09/2009	Kidney Health Australia	BIG RED BBQ Tackles Obesity with Healthy Menus
Kidney Health Australia has launched a unique health and fundraising campaign program to tackle obesity at the traditional barbeque as part of the battle against kidney disease which is present in one in seven Australians.
31/08/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Hot Market Increases 'Lemon' Risk
The financial risk of buying a 'lemon' property is increasing in Australia with the housing market heating up, Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects said today.
30/08/2009	Sanctuary Lakes Resort	Memorial Plaque Ceremony for Luke Mitchell - Good Samaritan
Sanctuary Lakes Beach Sunday 30 August 2009 The family, friends and members of the Sanctuary Lakes Community today honoured one of its former residents, Luke Mitchell, with the unveiling of a plaque on the beach at Sanctuary Lakes Resort, his favourite spot for sitting and photographing. Over a hundred people gathered to support Luke's family with representation also from the Victoria Police Association and Sanctuary Lakes Club staff. Luke lost his life being a Good Samaritan protecting another person.
25/08/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Noise - the New Frontier for Housing in Australia
With governments planning to add hundreds of thousands of more residents to existing suburbs in Australia's capital cities to battle the urban sprawl, noise will become a major economic, social and environmental issue for home buyers and home owners.
24/08/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Patients Get A Voice in First National Survey on Dialysis Delivery
Kidney Health Australia today announced it has launched the first stage of a national survey of all kidney dialysis patients to examine barriers and issues affecting the clinical pathway they have experienced in their battle with kidney failure.
24/08/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Kidney Kar Rally Great Success
The 21st Kidney Health Australia Kidney Kar Rally was an outstanding success. The Rally raised in excess of $500,000. Kidney Health Australia wishes to thank all of the teams who participated in the Kidney Kar Rally and the sponsors and supporters of the teams.
21/08/2009	Esperance	Local Buyers on the Move to Point Cook
30% of all land purchasers on the new Esperance project are from Point Cook with another 10% making the move from Werribee as locals move to upgrade into a new home.
21/08/2009	Sandarra	Local Buyers Dominate Sandarra Market
40% of all land purchasers on Sandarra will move from suburbs close by including Patterson Lakes, Skye, Frankston, Chelsea Heights and Edithvale.
20/08/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Falling Work Hours Catalyst for Home Office Activity
The falling hours of work being offered to Australians is likely to translate in an increase of home offices as people look for ways to boost their incomes in the current economic downturn, Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects said today.
20/08/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Kidney Health Australia Welcomes Roxon Announcement on Swine Flu Vaccine
Kidney Health Australia today welcomed the announcement by the Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon on the provision of the Swine Flu vaccination for people with chronic kidney disease.
19/08/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Alice Springs Rocks for Angel of the Road
Alice Springs: Margie Raynor, a fifty four year old school teacher from Adelaide who is riding solo to Darwin to support people with Kidney Disease will meet up with her eldest daughter Kat Raynor, a well known local musician for a night of rock n roll in Alice Springs. Along with other well known musicians Kat Raynor will stage a special fundraising night for Kidney Health Australia.
19/09/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Kidney Kar Rally Update Report 2
The Kidney Kar Rally now in its fourth day left Ballarat this morning and headed for Rushworth where the first cars are due around lunch time before heading onto Myrtleford for an overnight stay with cars arriving at around 4.30pm.
18/08/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Dialysis Debt Will Force The Rudd Government To Take Over Chronic Kidney Disease Management in Australia
The projections of numbers needing Kidney Dialysis in Australia over the next 10 years and the current Federal Government's drive to make the health system more efficient will ultimately force the current Rudd Government to review the delivery of dialysis and consider a nationally coordinated Chronic Kidney Disease policy on prevention, detection and management, Kidney Health Australia said today.
18/08/2009	Sandhurst Club	Top End of the South East Lifestyle Property Market on the Move
The top end of the property market in the south east of Melbourne is on the move with the best sales month for eighteen months being reported at Sandhurst Club.
17/08/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Kidney Kar Rally Update Report 1
The 21st Kidney Health Australia Kidney Kar Rally is well underway with two days completed during a hectic schedule created by the weather which saw cars facing deep water crossings after six inches of rain in Tasmania.
17/08/2009	Sandhurst Club	Sandhurst Wine and Roses Dinner A Great Success
Well known ABC and 3AW Gardening Personality Jane Edmanson was in good form when she entertained gardeners at the Sandhurst Gardening Club Dinner last Thursday evening.
15/08/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Warning on Lack of Government Policy to Fight Kidney Disease
Kidney Health Australia has used the start of its 21st Kidney Kar Rally to 'Make a Noise about the Silent Killer' Chronic Kidney Disease and issue a warning to the Federal and State Governments over the current lack of long term policy and funding to reduce the burden of kidney disease in Australia.
13/08/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Kidney Kar Rally Set To Make A Noise About The Silent Killer
Rally Kars from all over Australia are starting to roll into Tasmania to take part in the 21st Kidney Kar Rally, which will include a crossing of Bass Strait on the Spirit of Tasmania, and cover three States - Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales. The first car will be flagged off at 8.00am Saturday morning 15 August 2009 from the Country Club in Launceston.
13/08/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	DIY Renovators Warned on Safety
DIY renovators and owner builders, especially older handymen, can risk death and serious injury of both themselves and others if they do not follow appropriate safety procedures during home renovations, Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects said today. Injuries are usually caused by the non-use of personal protective equipment, inappropriate tools, unsafe work practices and insufficient safety precautions.
13/08/2009	Fed Square Pty Ltd, Centacare Catholic Family Services, Regional Arts Victoria and the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust	Fed Square Big Screen to Move to Marysville
An alliance between Fed Square, Centacare Catholic Family Services, Regional Arts Victoria and the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust will see the Marysville community and visitors to the historic township, which is now in recovery mode from the Black Saturday bushfires, enjoy the benefits of a large screen for community events, development and cultural experiences.
7/08/2009	Kidsafe Victoria	Parents Urged To Take Child Restraint Action Now
Many parents who are not are aware of new seat belt laws which come into force on 9 November 2009 could find themselves breaking the law and hefty fines, Kidsafe warned today.
5/08/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Home Buyers Warned on Uninsured Inspectors
The first question anyone hiring a person to undertake a pre-purchase housing inspection should ask is do they have professional indemnity insurance and what are their qualifications, Australia's major independent home inspection service Archicentre said today.
4/08/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Kidney Kar Rally Set To Make A Noise About Silent Killer
Melbourne: The Kidney Kar Rally, will celebrate its 21st Birthday this year by starting its rally on Saturday 15th August 2009 at Launceston when the first cars will be flagged off at 8.00am from the Country Club. Seventy vehicles in the event from all over Australia will start arriving on the Spirit of Tasmania in the week prior to the start to assemble in Launceston for final safety checks.
31/07/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Home Owners Warned on Rats and Mice
The City of Greater Dandenong has the greatest incidence of rats and mice in Victorian homes and Stonnington has the highest infestation of possums.
30/07/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Rudd Government Could Follow US Congress on National Kidney Health Reform
The Rudd Government could follow the United States Congress strategy to deal with Chronic Kidney Disease in Australia, Kidney Health Australia said today.
28/07/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Sir Jack Brabham on the side of the Angels
Australian racing car legend Sir Jack Brabham will be on the side of the Angels today when Kidney Heath Australia officially recognises three Queensland residents as special Kidney Health Australia Angels this morning at the Princess Alexandra Hospital.
27/07/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Tough Economic Times for Dialysis Patients and Families
Kidney Health Australia today said thousands of Australians suffering kidney failure on dialysis were doing it tough in the economic downturn as they struggled to cope with three visits a week to dialysis centres to stay alive.
25/07/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Kidney Health Australia sends Silent Killer to Canberra
Kidney Health Australia has launched a major community awareness campaign in Australia on Chronic Kidney Disease with a series of web based videos including statements from two of the world's leading authorities on the disease known as the Silent Killer.
24/07/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Archicentre Warns of Green Time Bomb for Investors
Archicentre today said many people investing in small commercial properties such as office buildings, factories or retail properties are unaware of the climate change reporting regulations which will come into force next year.
23/07/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Congress Puts United States on $100 Billion Kidney Watch Health Program
The United States Government has elevated the priority of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in order to address the high cost of end stage kidney disease (ESKD). Known as the multiplier of all other major chronic diseases including heart, diabetes, cancer and chronic lung disease, CKD is a silent but deadly killer.
20/07/2009	Murdoch Childrens Research Institute and Kidsafe Victoria	Head Injuries Strike Youngsters
Babies and toddlers are twice as likely to present to hospital with head injuries as older children, according to new research from the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute.
20/07/2009	Esperance	50 Lots Sold in $9.4 Million Land Sale at Point Cook
Fifty lots costing an average of $185,000 valued at $9.4 million on a new 250 lot subdivision Esperance, which abuts the prestigious Sanctuary Lakes Resort, have been sold on the first day of the project going on sale on Saturday.
20/07/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Australian women urged to put health knowledge into practice
Despite 2 in 3 Australian women saying they know what superfoods are, only 1 in 3 eat superfoods on a regular basis to get the health benefits according to new research1.
17/07/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Media Alert - Cyclist Starts Adelaide To Darwin Ride To Promote Kidney Health Awareness
Kidney Health Australia will officially declare 54 year old Margie Raynor a Kidney Angel for her ongoing support of people with Kidney Disease at the start of her solo ride from Adelaide to Darwin this morning at 8.00am.
16/07/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Electricity Safety Switches should be included in all Renovations
The mandatory laws related to electricity safety switches being fitted to all houses being rented or sold should be extended to all renovations, Archicentre said today.
16/07/2009	Sandhurst Club	Gardeners Wine and Roses Dinner with Jane Edmanson
Local gardeners are in for a special treat with the announcement of the 'Wine and Roses Dinner' to be held at Sandhurst Club on Thursday 13th August 2009.
16/07/2009	Kirra Galleries	Kirra Galleries 100th Exhibition - Nick Mount
Kirra Galleries opened in 1997 and showcases one of the most comprehensive collections of Australian Glass Art and Jewelry in the world, and is set to hold its milestone 100th exhibition featuring the work of internationally acclaimed Australian glass artist Nick Mount.
14/07/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Shake Rattle and Roll Legal Time Bomb at Rozelle
Home owners being given out industrial-strength earmuffs in Rozelle on Sunday night, to cope with noise from massive road works should be demanding dilapidation reports are carried out on their homes to record any damage done by these road works, according to Archicentre.
13/07/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Archicentre Architect to attend Asia Pacific Climate Summit with Al Gore
West Australian Archicentre Architect Gerard Siero has been selected from more than 2000 Australasian applicants to be trained by former US Vice President Al Gore at The Climate Project - Australia Asia Pacific Summit (A-P Summit) in Melbourne in 11 – 13 July.
13/07/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Archicentre Launches Free Housing Bushfire Rebuild Design Concept Service
Archicentre has launched hands on housing design service for survivors of the Victorian bushfires aimed at helping speed up the rebuilding process.
10/07/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Angel of the Road with Wind Beneath Her Wheels
Kidney Health Australia has called on Adelaide cyclists to rally and meet at the Rotunda in Elder Park in Adelaide at 8.00am Friday 17th July in support of Margie Raynor, a fifty four year old school teacher from Adelaide who will commence a solo ride to Darwin to support people with Kidney Disease.
9/07/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Renovate, Relocate or Detonate, that is the question
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects said it is a question all homeowners have to face at some point and there's no easy answer as every situation is unique.
6/07/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Kidney Health Australia Backs Tax on Cigarettes
Kidney Health Australia today said it would back any move to increase the tax on cigarettes to taking them to more than $20.00 a packet to cut their use in the community especially in children in the future.
3/07/2009	Sanctuary Lakes Resort	'The Sanctuary' Opens its Doors to The Public with Major Renovation
Sanctuary Lakes has re-launched its dining, entertainment, function and corporate events facilities with a recently completed $750,000 renovation.
1/07/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	$50,000 Superannuation Cap to Boost Property Investment
A change in Australia's superannuation regulations which becomes law today limiting superannuation contributions to $50,000 could be a further catalyst for a return to property investment and renovation.
30/06/2009	Kidney Health Australia	National Summit on Chronic Kidney Disease
A conference featuring local and international experts on Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) will meet in Melbourne on 23-24 July 2009.
30/06/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Archicentre Push on Environment and Safety
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects, has launched a campaign to promote safety and energy efficiency around the home to their customers.
24/06/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Winter Warning on Deadly Fires
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects, today warned that most fatal fires occur in the home and winter is a high fire risk time. A faulty electrical appliance or washing left too close to a heater could have disastrous consequences by exposing family members to death or injuries and causing major structural damage to a property.
19/06/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Kidney Health Australia Launches First Stage of Online Nutrition Forum
Kidney Health Australia will hold a consumer forum in Parramatta on Saturday 20th June 2009 which is to be filmed and distributed to hundreds of renal units across Australia.
17/06/2009	Links Living Limited	Links Living Launches $100 Million New Development in Point Cook
Links Living Limited, responsible for the development of the award winning Sanctuary Lakes Resort, has announced the release of a new $100 million development in Point Cook.
16/06/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Kidney Health Australia Welcomes Government Support for Domino Kidney Transplants
Kidney Health Australia today welcomed the appointment of one of Australia's leading Kidney specialists, Dr Paolo Ferrari as National Program Director of the National Paired Kidney Exchange program as a major win for kidney health in Australia and patients on the transplant waiting list.
12/06/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Kidney Health Australia Launches National Survey on Dialysis Services
Kidney Health Australia has set up a national multi-disciplinary working party to look at attitudes to dialysis and resources available for dialysis in Australian renal units which are under stress to cope with growing numbers.
11/06/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Red Alert on Deadly Water Tanks
Poorly installed or unstable water tanks being filled with the recent rains could become a death trap for home owners or visitors, Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects warned today.
9/06/2009	Sandhurst Club	Sandhurst Club Goes Public with Social Golf Package
One of Melbourne's most prestigious private golf club's, Sandhurst, has introduced its own stimulus package in the form of a Nine and Dine program which will see public golfers able to play nine holes and have a meal for $38.00.
5/06/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	1.9% Drop in Construction Costs
Construction costs have dropped 1.9% in the first quarter of 2009 according to Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects.
5/06/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Borers may leave $2.4 Billion Dinner Bill to Western Australian Home Owners
Borers may leave Western Australian Home Owners an estimated $2.4 billion dinner bill if a government strategy to contain European House Borers fails according to Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects.
2/06/2009	Sandhurst Club	No Extra Cost for Ultra High Speed Broadband Connection
All residents in Australia's first optic fibre suburb Sandhurst in the south east of Melbourne are connected to Ultra High Speed broadband services for just $350, the same amount Telstra charges for a standard telephone connection.
2/06/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Renovators Warned on Cash Economy
Renovators who fall for the discount for cash line, which can be used by handymen and tradespeople to obtain a job, could find they have not only encouraged the law to be broken by not paying taxes, but more importantly have lost any legal right to consumer protection.
1/06/2009	Sandhurst Club and Marysville Community Golf & Bowls Club	Australian Golfing Legend Reopens Marysville Golf Course
Australian golf legend Peter Thomson officially reopened the Marysville Community Golf and Bowls Club on Saturday 30 May 2009. The Marysville Golf Course sustained over $1 million damage during the Black Saturday fires on Saturday 7 February 2009.
27/05/2009	Kidney Health Australia	New South Wales Parliamentary Secretary for Health Launches Kidney Health Week
Six New South Wales Kidney Health Australia Angels were recognised today during a special ceremony at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital to launch Kidney Health Week. Dr Andrew McDonald MP, the New South Wales Parliamentary Secretary for Health officially launched Kidney Health Week in New South Wales and presented the Operation Angel Awards to people who have made an outstanding contribution to Kidney Health.
26/05/2009	Sandhurst Club	'Lights Camera Action' - New TV Show to come from Sandhurst Club
A new lifestyle television program 'Older Wiser - Feeling Younger' which explores all the fun and opportunities that life has to offer for Baby Boomers will be hosted from the multi award winning suburb of Sandhurst developed by Links Living Limited in the City of Frankston.
26/05/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Governor General Launches Kidney Health Week
The Governor General and Patron in Chief of Kidney Health Australia, Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC, will officially launch Kidney Health Week 2009 at the Canberra Hospital this morning before visiting the Hospital's dialysis unit.
25/05/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Higher Floor Levels For Homes In Flood Prone Areas
Housing being built in flood prone areas in the future will be designed with floor levels above the one hundred year flood level to cope with the increasing intensity of floods and storms attributed to climate change.
25/05/2009	Kidney Health Australia	One in Three Australians at Risk of Kidney Disease
With one in three Australians at increased risk of kidney disease the need for people to keep their blood pressure down to reduce the risk of damaging their kidneys is a major issue in the battle against Chronic Kidney Disease in Australia.
22/05/2009	Kidney Health Australia	1 in 7 Australians have at least one clinical sign of existing Kidney Disease
1 in 7 Australians, the equivalent of the entire population of Sydney, have at least one clinical sign of existing Kidney Disease such as reduced kidney function and the presence of protein or blood in their urine, Kidney Health Australia said today.
21/05/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Jelly Beans 'Make A Noise About The Silent Killer' on YouTube
The image of the humble jelly bean has become the latest weapon in the war against Chronic Kidney Disease which affects some two million Australians who do not even know they have it. Kidney Health Australia has launched a national advertising campaign in the lead up to Kidney Health Week which begins on Sunday 24 May 2009 to create awareness that one in three Australians is at increased risk of Chronic Kidney Disease.
20/05/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Federal Budget Cuts to Superannuation Contributions Cuts Open Renovation for Retirement Door
One million baby boomers set to retire in the next ten years who have had their potential superannuation contributions slashed by 50% from $100,000 to $50,000 in the Federal Budget could turn to renovation to try and boost the value of their main asset - the family home.
15/05/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Kidney Health Australia Calls on Motorists to Calm Down in Blood Pressure Campaign
Kidney Health Australia has called on motorists caught in peak hour traffic jams every day in Australia's capital cities to remain calm to ensure their blood pressure does not rise as part of its Kidney Health Week program to 'Keep The Pressure Down'.
13/05/2009	Sandarra	170 Days 200 Lots Sold - First Home Buyers Grant in Budget to Maintain Housing Confidence
The developer of one of the fastest selling housing estates in Melbourne that has sold 200 lots in just 170 days since releasing its first land in November 2008, has welcomed the continuation of the first home buyer grants to boost jobs in the industry.
13/05/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Federal Budget Reaction - Archicentre
Archicentre today urged Australians to maintain their faith in the Great Australian Dream of home ownership. In a reaction to the Federal Budget, Archicentre said the retention of the first home buyers grants at both Federal and State levels would assist maintain employment in the industry through the difficult times ahead.
12/05/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Renovate out of Recession
Renovators or home owners throughout Australia can now take advantage of a FREE online service which provides home owners with a time saving way of engaging licensed, qualified tradespersons.
12/05/2009	Kidney Health Australia	D Day for Dialysis - MPs Urged to Visit Kidney Patients
Kidney Health Australia has urged all Members of State and Federal Parliament to visit their local Renal Unit and 'MAKE A NOISE ABOUT THE SILENT KILLER' as part of Kidney Health Week 24-30 May 2009, saying many dialysis patients are being affected by the economic downturn.
11/05/2009	Spowers Architects	Australian Technical College Sunshine Wins Worldwide Architecture Award
A recently completed technical college in Sunshine Victoria has won the inaugural worldwide architecture award for educational buildings.
8/05/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Green Home Loans to Create Green Jobs
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects will expand its training role to focus on creating 150 new Green Jobs by training household Sustainability Assessors.
6/05/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Give Mum the Gift of Safety on Sunday
Australian sons and daughters have been urged to use Mother's Day to do a safety audit of the home for elderly parents, especially those living alone.
4/05/2009	Sandarra	150 Blocks Sold in 150 Days
With land prices starting at $162,500 and house and land packages being available from $360,000, home buyers are taking advantage of the highly competitive home building market at Sandarra, the fastest selling housing project in Melbourne's south east.
1/05/2009	Kidney Health Australia	‘Keep the Pressure Down’ Campaign Targets High Blood Pressure
'Make A Noise About The Silent Killer' is the key message of Kidney Health Week this year as Kidney Health Australia moves to increase awareness about Chronic Kidney Disease which affects some two million Australians who may not even know they have the disease.
30/04/2009	Spowers Architects	Victorian Technical College Finalist In World Architecture Awards
A recently completed technical college in Sunshine Victoria which has the front of a Holden Ute as its reception desk and burnout designs on its polished concrete floors is one of six finalists in a worldwide architecture award.
29/04/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Boundary Disputes, Excavation, Cracking and Lawyers
Government planning policies to increase housing densities combined with the trend to maximise land space during renovations and new building has the potential to increase boundary disputes with Australian home owners, renovators and neighbours.
28/04/2009	Sandhurst Club	Australia's First Fibre to the Home Suburb Sandhurst part of International Conference
The Fibre to the Home (FTTH) Council Asia Pacific Annual Conference & Exhibition 2009 - "See The Light: Fibre Foundations for the Digital Economy" will use Sandhurst, a privately developed suburb in south east Melbourne to highlight the advantages of Fibre to the Home.
22/04/2009	Sandhurst Club and Marysville Community Golf & Bowls Club	Marysville Golf Club Fight Back Report
The Marysville Sandhurst Inaugural Challenge.
21/04/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	First Home Buyers Warned on Bitter Twist of Lemon
First home buyers extending themselves to the limit to get into a home could be could be severely financially stung if they bought a LEMON, Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects said today.
21/04/2009	Sandhurst Club	Emotional Packed Day as Marysville Golfers Tee Off
It will be an emotional packed day for several teams of Marysville Golf Club members as they tee off together for the first time as a group since Black Saturday, when fire engulfed the small picturesque township and golf course.
16/04/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Kidney Kids Camp Great Success
The Kidney Kids Camp has fired up and got underway with a lot of fun and activity this week with the Kidney Kids tackling rock climbing, raft building and producing their own camp concert.
7/04/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Kidney Kids Head to the Gold Coast Next Week for Adventure
Sixty children from around Australia between the ages of seven and seventeen suffering from kidney disease, many of them transplanted or on dialysis, will all head to the Gold Coast next Tuesday for the Kidney Kids Camp organised by Kidney Health Australia.
31/03/2009	Kidsafe Victoria	Kidsafe Victoria Speakers Bureau Targets Home Safety
Kidsafe Victoria has launched a Speakers Bureau to take its child safety message on injury prevention directly to the community.
31/03/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Kidney Deaths Jump 133% over the last three years
New data released from the Australian Bureau of Statistics on 18 March 2009 indicate that kidney failure is increasing significantly as a cause of death.
31/03/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Kidney Health Australia Welcomes Research Breakthrough on Blood Pressure
Kidney Health Australia today welcomed the announcement that Australian scientists have developed a world-first technique that could revolutionise the treatment of people with high blood pressure, a major cause of kidney disease.
31/03/2009	Marysville Golf Club and Sandhurst Club	Marysville Golf Club Calls for Help
The Marysville Golf Club has sent out an URGENT plea for the assistance of Victoria's golfers and companies to play in its major fundraising golf challenge to raise funds to start restoring the Club, which is a major community asset for the small tourism town destroyed by the fires on Black Saturday 7th February 2009.
30/03/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Women Top In Home Buying Influence By A Mile
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects has said its poll in determining which sex has more influence over home buying has revealed women win hands down.
26/03/2009	Marysville Golf Club and Sandhurst Club	Marysville Golf Course Operation Fight Back
Golfers from the severely damaged Marysville Golf Club have signalled the start of the fight back to restore the Golf Course, which sustained over $1 million damage during the Black Saturday fires, with a symbolic tee off on the course surrounded by a black environment.
26/03/2009	medialaunch.com.au Pty Ltd	A Fragile Black Heart
Lucy Di Paolo, a suburban news photographer journeyed to Lightning Ridge in north west New South Wales , where she got to know the locals, and fulfilled her mother's last wish. Her exhibition includes some 42 photographs and prints of her journey and also features a 30 minute documentary filmed by Lucy on the people of Lightning Ridge.
20/03/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Rats and Mice in 46% of Homes
A survey of 500 homes in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, covering a range of pests including borers, termites, rats, mice, cockroaches, ants, spiders and silverfish and wood rot has revealed many people are living with health hazards.
19/03/2009	Sandarra	$250 Million Melbourne Housing Project Jobs Boost
Links Living Limited has announced it has accelerated the construction of the $250 million 500 lot housing project in the south east of Melbourne just four months after releasing its first block of land for sale.
20/03/2009	Sandhurst Club	Golfers Tee Off at Sandhurst to Rebuild Marysville Golf Course
A group of golfers from Marysville will be in green surrounds today when they join golfers from Sandhurst Club on the driving range to officially launch a special fundraising event to help re-establish the Marysville Golf Course, which was severely damaged during the Black Saturday fires.
18/03/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Kidney Health Australia Backs Alcopops Legislation
One of Australia's peak medical organisations has called on Federal Politicians to make the health of future generations of young Australians a priority and pass the Alcopops legislation.
15/03/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Harsh Economic Times Hit Live Donors
Kidney Health Australia today said the increasingly harsh economy will make it harder for many live donors to give the gift of life. Kidney Health Australia is encouraging both the State and Federal Governments to look at a way of setting up a simple process or one phone number where live donors who are experiencing financial problems can have their cases managed and details assessed promptly.
13/03/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	First Home Buyers Lemon Alert
First home buyers rushing to sign up to gain the Federal and State Government Grants could face a triple financial whammy if they buy a 'lemon'. These are over priced homes, expensive repairs and rising interest rates in the longer term.
12/03/2009	Kidney Health Australia	80% of people with Failed Kidneys suffer High Blood Pressure
Kidney Health Australia today nominated the link between high blood pressure, found in 80% of patients with failed kidneys, as a major contributor to Chronic Kidney Disease which kills 40 people a day in Australia.
12/03/2009	Kidney Health Australia	World Kidney Day Launch at Prahran Market
Kidney Twins Promote Warning on High Blood Pressure on World Kidney Day
11/03/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Sir Jack Brabham Urges Kidney Patients to Live Life to Full
Sir Jack Brabham O.B.E., Patron of Kidney Health Australia has urged kidney patients on dialysis not to allow the treatment to take charge of their lives and to live their life to the full by continuing the activities they enjoy.
11/03/2009	Kidney Health Australia	1 in 7 Australian Adults over 25 years has Chronic Kidney Disease
One in seven Australians over 25 has Chronic Kidney Disease which kills 40 Australians daily and is growing at 6% a year according to Kidney Health Australia.
6/03/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Brabham and REPCO Unite to Fight Kidney Disease in Australia
Australian motor racing legend Sir Jack Brabham OBE will unite with REPCO, the company that he combined with to create the foundation of Australian motor sport some fifty years ago, to fight Chronic Kidney Disease.
3/03/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	New Planning Regulations in New South Wales Boost Jobs
The NSW Housing Code, which came into force last week, will provide a major boost to jobs in the building and construction industry according to Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects.
2/03/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Consumers Should Request Testing and Compliance Standards for Fire Bunkers
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects said that Australia will need to have an urgent review of the design and building regulations of products being sold as fire bunkers.
2/03/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Keep The Pressure Down - Stay Calm
Nearly one billion people worldwide have high blood pressure and more than 500 million have chronic kidney disease. Unchecked high blood pressure may severely damage the kidneys and is a major cause of Chronic Kidney Disease. World Kidney Day - to be held on 12 March 2009 - aims to encourage the community to face up to the harsh realities of kidney disease and motivate people to check if they are at risk, and take action.
2/03/2009	Sandarra	EastLink Motorist Wins $170,000 Land at Sandarra
One of 81 trips he made on EastLink between 25 November 2008 and 14 February 2009 has won a Melbourne man the great Australian dream – a $170,000 block of land at the newly released Sandarra housing project at Sandhurst.
27/02/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Climate Change Design and Behaviour the New Gold in Housing
New housing and renovations designed to take into account the impact of climate change will provide their owners with a long term re-sale value as costs of energy and water are expected to rise.
25/02/2009	Sandhurst Club	Green V8 Golf at Sandhurst Club
Golfers at Sandhurst Club in the south east of Melbourne this week were powered up in more ways than one when they found the traditional golf cart had been replaced by a V8 Supercar sitting in pride of place on their driving range.
22/02/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Patient's Experiences and Perspectives of Living with Chronic Kidney Disease
Australians diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease initially find it difficult to understand and accept the diagnosis, causing them to feel vulnerable and confused, according to a new research report released today.
20/02/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Harley Davidson's Set To Make A Noise About The Silent Killer to Support Tasmanian Hospital Renal Units and Kidney Patients
Over two hundred finely tuned Harley Davidson's are set to Make a Noise About The Silent Killer - Chronic Kidney Disease, which is responsible for over 40 deaths a day in Australia.
20/02/2009	Kidney Health Australia	More Patients to Get Second Chance at Life
Kidneys account for 50% of all organ transplants in Australia. Kidney Health Australia today said it expected more people will get a second chance at life with improved organ donation systems being put in place by the Federal and State Governments.
16/02/2009	Sandhurst Club	Sandhurst Club Golfers and Residents Tee Off for Bushfire Survivors
Golfers and residents at Sandhurst Club are teeing off with a special Fundraiser for the Victorian Bushfire Appeal 2009 with a nine hole twilight golf game on its two championship courses on Tuesday 24th February 2009.
16/02/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Archicentre Launches J For Jobs Tradesmen's Service
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects has launched a new web based service for Australian homes owners to find quality tradespeople as part of its national J For Jobs program to encourage employment in the building industry.
13/02/2009	Sanctuary Lakes Resort	Sanctuary Lakes Resort to Host Community Bushfire Fundraiser
Sanctuary Lakes Resort is set to launch a major community fundraising event for the Victorian bushfire survivors on Friday 20th February 2009 from 11.00am to 9.00pm.
12/02/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Termite Attacks Hot Up In Drought
High temperatures and the continuing drought is increasing the intensity of termite attacks on Australian homes which is estimated to cost Australian home owners $910 million annually.
5/02/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Kidney Health Australia Tees Off Against Hypertension
85% of people with failed Kidneys suffer Hypertension. Kidney Health Australia today said hypertension, found in 85% of Australians with failed kidneys, is a major contributor to Chronic Kidney Disease which kills 40 people a day.
5/02/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Archicentre Backs Victorian Government on Fast Track Planning Reforms
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects today backed the Victorian Government's plan to fast track planning of major projects to create jobs and stimulate economic development and urged the government to go further and for other States to follow.
4/02/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Cracking Becomes a Hot Topic for Home Owners, Buyers and Investors
Climate change and the drought has made cracking, which can cost tens of thousands dollars to manage, one of the hottest housing topics for home owners, home buyers and investors in 2009.
3/02/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	J FOR JOBS - Insulation Compulsory For House Sale
The Federal and State Governments should consider a national program of insulation by making it compulsory for every home being sold to be insulated, Archicentre the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects said today.
1/02/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	J FOR JOBS - Renovate out of Recession
The $20 billion a year renovation industry in Australia could be a major key in kick starting the economy, according to Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects, which today launched its J For Jobs program with a series of 100 Free seminars in 2009.
1/02/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Red Dogs Make a Noise About The Silent Killer
Red Dogs, a rockin' country blues band formed by fire fighters and staff from the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia are set to rock in Hyde Park and Make a Noise About Kidney Disease known as The Silent Killer.
30/01/2009	Sandarra	EastLink Road Lotto Numbers Hit 1.7 Million
One lucky driver on EastLink is just three weeks away from winning a block of land on Melbourne's fastest selling estate, Sandarra, a new housing project in the suburb of Sandhurst in the City of Frankston.
28/01/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Heat on Cracking Houses
34% of properties across Australia have been damaged by drought. The forecast heat wave in Victoria will place extreme pressure on many homes that are already suffering cracking due to the extended drought and water restrictions, Archicentre the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects said today.
27/01/2009	Kidsafe Victoria	Kidsafe Warns on Heat Wave Danger Hot Spots
Kidsafe today said the forecast heat wave will place children at greater risk of death and injury as it issued a warning to parents to be on high alert around backyard swimming pools, leaving children in cars on hot days, and pedestrian safety as tens of thousands of young children start school for the first time this week.
25/01/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Build Fire Resistant Homes on Urban Fringe
Current bushfires occurring in fringe suburbs in Australia reinforces the importance of building fire resistant homes on the urban fringes of Australian capital cities, Archicentre the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects said today.
24/01/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Archicentre Launches Poll on Home Buying Influence of Men and Women
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects has launched a poll in its latest Consumer Bulletin aimed at determining which sex has more influence over home buying.
22/01/2009	Sandarra	New Melbourne Housing Project Defies Economic Downturn
Sandarra, a new 500 lot housing project in the south east of Melbourne, is defying the economic downturn selling on average 1.5 blocks of land every day over the past 60 days.
22/01/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Bib Stillwell BMW Tee Off to Make A Noise About The Silent Killer
Kidney Health Australia has announced Bib Stillwell BMW as the naming rights sponsor of the Kidney Health Australia annual golf day at Kingston Heath on Thursday 5 February 2009.
20/01/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Tackle Obesity on Australia Day with Healthy Menus
Kidney Health Australia has called on Australians to tackle obesity at the traditional Australia Day barbeque as part of the battle against kidney disease which is present in one in seven Australians.
20/01/2009	Kidney Health Australia	The BIG RED BBQ - the Healthy Choice in Perth
BIG RED BBQ at Hyde Park on Sunday 1st February 2009.
19/01/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Beach Shack Asbestos Warning
Owners of tens of thousands of traditional beach shacks built of fibro cement have been urged to take appropriate health and safety precautions during any renovation, maintenance or clearing up after storm damage by Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects.
17/01/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Hot Weather Stress on Faulty Wiring
Electrical faults in homes can result in fires when home owners flick the switch to cope with soaring temperatures, overloading the electrical system with the heavy demand of air conditioners, Archicentre warned today.
15/01/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Red Sneaker Brigade to Make a Noise About the Silent Killer
Kidney Health Australia is quietly launching its latest weapon to increase awareness about Chronic Kidney Disease on the feet of some very influential people.
13/01/2009	Kidsafe Victoria	Kidsafe Issues Urgent Warning Over Children in Hot Cars
Don't turn your car into a coffin! Kidsafe Victoria has issued an urgent warning to parents over the deadly dangers of leaving children in cars on hot days as Victoria's temperatures are expected to soar in the next two days and over summer.
13/01/2009	Kidney Health Australia	National Warning for Kidney Patients on Soaring Temperatures
Kidney Health Australia has issued a national warning to thousands of people suffering kidney disease to help avoid the impact of soaring summer temperatures.
13/01/2009	Sanctuary Lakes Resort	Block of Land in West Tops Half a Million Dollars at Sanctuary Lakes Resort
The selling of a 800 square metre block of land for $535,000 at Sanctuary Lakes in the current market is an indication of the value people place on established master planned communities that have unique environments.
12/01/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	ZONE HOMES: Housing the Big Issue for 2009
ZONE HOMES with two independent living areas are set to become a major trend as Australia faces major housing challenges in the next decade.
9/01/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	New Housing Down - Renovation Up in 2009 - ABS Reaction
With new home building approvals dropping 35% from a year ago the $20 billion a year renovation industry in Australia will become vital cog in maintaining employment in the building industry, Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects said today. Apart from new home buildings other buildings including units and apartments were down 21%.
8/01/2009	Kidsafe Victoria	Deadly Dogs Major Risk to Children
The killing of a three year old child by a group of cross bred dogs yesterday should be a major warning to every family who has a dog and young children, Kidsafe Victoria said today.
7/01/2009	Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects	Renovators Risk Resale Value with Poor Design
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects today warned people renovating properties for resale and investment purposes that they could devalue their properties with poorly planned and constructed renovations.
6/01/2009	Kidsafe Victoria	Drought Increases Drowning Risk
The drought in Australia has heightened the risk of drowning, especially for young children around drainage channels, Kidsafe Victoria said today.
6/01/2009	Kidney Health Australia	Kidney Health Australia Welcomes Record Transplant Numbers
Kidney Health Australia today welcomed the record transplant numbers released today by the Australia and New Zealand Organ Donation Registry.