Why Australian Homes Are so Cold — and What You Can Do About It

Why Australian homes are so cold — and what you can do about it

Australia is known for having warm weather, but poor insulation and low building standards mean our houses feel much colder than in other countries.

Australia's sunshine state shivers—rare tropical frost hits Queensland as cold records fall

In a country better known for sun-soaked beaches and scorching summers, Australians have been bundling up—especially in Queensland, a state in northeastern Australia often nicknamed the "Sunshine State" due to its typically mild, subtropical climate. But this week, Queenslanders have faced a startling shift, as freezing temperatures swept far into the tropics, breaking decades-old cold records and delivering a frosty reality check to the nation'…

Icy homes: Why most Aussies are using their heaters the wrong way - realestate.com.au

Aussie homes often feel cold even when the heating is turned on because of a key mistake people make with their heater systems.