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Divide and Conquer

here is a certain kind of nostalgia synonymous with the Australian backyard. An integral part of the great Australian dream and the quintessential quarter-acre block, it conjures up images of manicured lawns, Hills Hoists and hot days spent under the sprinkler, and yet for many Australians this notion no longer holds true. Housing affordability and the need for increased densification has contributed to a shift away from large backyards and while some may

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