We all hear it but very few of us know what we can do about it. Noise can impact our lives in a variety of ways. Loud sounds may begin as an inconvenience but over time they continue to take a toll on our sleep, productivity, and health. Trying to navigate what rights you have when it comes to unwanted sound can be confusing. NoiseNet is passionate about helping people take back their lives from unwanted noise which threatens to invade it. Our team has compiled a list of answ

It's hard to find time in our busy lives, especially when we can be bombarded with messages, emails, and news at every hour of the day. Taking a minute to stop, breathe and reflect has numerous health benefits, but it's often overlooked in our busy schedules. Here are some simple ways to relax and take away the stress of the city. 1. Eat some chocolate You don't have to binge, but just one square of chocolate has been proven to calm peoples nerves. Dark chocolate, just like r

If you've ever lived in the country and then moved closer to a city then you know how drastically different the soundscapes can be. In the city your little ears are competing with the busy lives of thousands of others who drive cars, own pets, do the dishes late at night and sometimes, painfully, even their recycling. But perhaps you don't always have to sacrifice silence in order to be near the big smoke. There are some places in cities that are significantly quieter than ot

A natural by-product of the Australian housing boom has been an increase in commute time for the average Australian. According to Ford's commuter calculator, an average worker will spend the equivalent of 417 days commuting to and from the office in their lifetime. This adds up to 1.1 years either sitting behind the wheel or on a crowded train or bus. Time is just the tip of the iceberg when deciding what house price to settle for compared to the distance to the office. There

You wouldn't dream of buying a property without a building inspection. The risk of damp, termites, poor electrical systems, structural damage, a leaking roof and much more makes a $600 inspection look very cheap and attractive. It also has the benefit of giving you a chance to negotiate a better price for any minor issues identified. In reality, there's another costly risk which causes just as much trouble for new homeowners. New data from NoiseNet reveals 25% of people say

If you're pulling long days at the office and staying up binging Netflix, then you probably already know the answer. For some people though, an interrupted sleep is enough to drive them mad with wondering why they feel so tired, constantly. Lifestyle changes are the most likely cause and should be your first focus to change. Some of these include drinking more water, eating a balanced diet and of course - going to bed at a reasonable hour to maximise sleep. If none of this ma

In todays world, we monetise just about everything. Everywhere you go, there are decisions around the choices you make and what you are prepared to spend on them. Whether taking the tollway to save 10 minutes on the road, choosing a school for your children, whether you want a 1 year warranty or a 5 year warranty, there is always a choice to spend more and get something better. Some of our choices in life we don't think about that way (and many would argue that we should ke