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Security in Schools

WORKINGfrom HOME

High definition video calls

RECIPEWinter WarmerThe Humble Osso Buco

ORAN PARKTOWN

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03 EDITOR’S LETTERWELCOME back to Residential Space.

Read all about connecting to fibre, networkservices, technology, different terminology andfuture proofing your dream home.

04 ORAN PARKSydney’s newest town is fast becoming thelandmark development of the south west.

Relevant to all ages and stages of life, OranPark Town will be a great place to call home.

08 OPTICAL FIBRE COMMUNITIESModern technology has brought manychanges to the way we live. Questions youshould ask your builder... from appropriatequalifications to design and installation.

12 SECURITY IN SCHOOLSBy Leonie Cox

The Reliance Security system, robust forschools, great for the new residential house.Reliance, protecting people and assets.

16 BRINGING WORK HOMEBy Steve FreethFast broadband and High Definition video callsare blurring the lines between home and work,a trend that’s seeing the rise of the home officeespecially in Fibre Connected Communities.

20 RECIPE: WINTER WARMERBy Leonie CoxMmm… The Humble Osso Buco on a bed ofmash with the taste of Limestone RidgeWine. I can’t think of a better way to spend acold winters night.

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The residential market in Australia is evolving technically at a rateof knots and I don’t mean 20 knots, it’s more like 100 knotsovernight, similar to the recent strong winds.

We now have access to advanced technology which was frightfullyexpensive ten or so years ago, most are within reach financially for theaverage two income family, all with clever planning.

Who would have thought that a decade or so ago you couldcontrol your security, communications, energy management, lighting,blinds, pool, your garden watering system and much, much more allvia a remote or with the touch of a button (you could even turn thecoffee on – if you wish).

More recently I attended an informal high school educationsession, to give me a clearer understanding of the path that lay aheadfor my son studying for his final year at school. What did this sessionachieve for me? I came away feeling quite overwhelmed, and almostfelt sorry for what lies ahead for my son. However, the one thingwhich became very evident and was clearly outlined is – to beorganised and get planning, now!

The same principal can be adopted after you have made a decisionto build your dream home, be organised, get planning and make wisechoices. The more homework you do, the more research you do, themore organised you’ll be for what lies ahead, your journey will bemuch easier and enjoyable.

So find somewhere warm, sit down, relax with a cup of coffee andread some of our articles in relation to technology and we hope ourpublication will assist with all that planning.

Until next time,

Leonie Cox, EditorEmail: [email protected]

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Oran ParkSydney’s newest town is fastbecoming the landmarkdevelopment of the south west.

Photos: LANDCOM

A djacent to the prestigiousHarrington Grove and recentlyopened Gregory Hills area, Oran

Park Town will become the cornerstone of allthings; educational, business, service andentertainment in the south west of Sydney.

Relevant to all ages and stages of life, OranPark Town will be a great place to call homefor a broad community of families, firsthomebuyers, self-employed professionals andseniors, for many future generations.

The dream of a town built for the future is

fast becoming a reality. Two new schools havecommitted to construction in 2011 and 2012and the retirement village is literally comingout of the ground. Over 150 homes areunder construction and stage 1 of the towncentre’s shopping precinct is due in 2013.

Eventually home to 25,000 people, OranPark Town residents will have a modernlifestyle with the latest in home design andsustainability. It will offer the benefits ofcontemporary amenities with both mall andmain street shopping, civic facilities

complemented by a town square that will bethe energy source of this new community.

Oran Park Town has been carefully master-planned to maximise lifestyle and familyactivities with plenty of open spaces such asparks, playgrounds and sports fields,including: • 43 hectares of open space• 12 children’s playgrounds, local parks and

recreation areas• Plenty of sports fields and reserves• 40 hectares of re-vegetated riparian

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corridor area• Water features with walking tracks,

viewing decks and boardwalks• 9km of cycle ways within open space• 22km off road local cycle ways (within

road reserve footpath area)• Schools – currently provision for two K-12

private/independent schools• Retail shops

The town square will cater for residents ofall ages, day and night offering an array offood and specialty shops, restaurants,department stores, leisure and recreational

facilities including a pool, civic buildings,apartments and offices, a medical centre,emergency services, indoor shopping andretail strips, cafes and restaurants.

The town also offers a number ofsustainability features. A walkable town,with pedestrian friendly streets and cycleways will reduce reliance on cars, thusreducing emissions. Landscaping which issympathetic to the local environmentreduces water consumption and promoteslongevity of plants and trees. The latestdesign homes help to reduce energy needs

due to clever sun orientation, insulation andother design initiatives.

Playing a key role in the new town, isSydney’s first major optical fibre communitythat will replace traditional phone, TV andbroadband wiring, providing the fastestresidential broadband in Australia and thehighest quality free to air TV. This allowsconsumers to have connectivity to servicesand entertainment which is second to none.

Oran Park is helping you live your dream,the perfect environment to raise yourgrowing family. �

OIt will offer the benefitsof contemporaryamenities with both malland main streetshopping, civic facilitiescomplemented by a townsquare that will be theenergy source of this newcommunity.

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www.hillshomesolutions.com.authe future in home digital is ready.

Smart homes withinnovative productsat your fingertips.

Linking communities, people,homes and technology

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The Hills Home Hub delivers anddistributes data, phone, video, audioand TV signals using the latest indata and TV cables from a centrallylocated enclosure to any room ofyour choice.

Structured cabling using the HillsHome Hub is preferably planned atthe same time as your electricalwiring. The central enclosure ishome to the devices that enable the

delivery and distribution of thesesignals. It also houses the securitysystem central controller. An ideallocation for the central enclosure isa garage or utility room.

It is important to plan whichrooms you would like to accessdata, phone, video, audio and TV.This planning is important to younow and to future owners of yourhome later because it adds flexibility

and value. The use of a room couldchange over time. A nursery now willbecome a teenager’s bedroom, andpossibly a study or home office inthe future. In order to access orshare these signals, cables alongwith wall outlets, containingstandard data and TV entertainmentpoints need to be installed.

Welcome to a day in the life of theHills Home Hub.

Install Hills™ Smart Wiring Today,It’s the Smart Choice…

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Modern technology has brought manychanges to the way we live, specifically incommunications where many new services arebeing introduced that require high-speeddelivery infrastructure. New Digital Telephone,Ultra-High Speed Internet and TelevisionServices (including pay and free to air) offergreatly enhanced performance whencompared to older technology. Toaccommodate these changes, residentialdevelopments must move forward withtechnology and provide infrastructure that willhave the capacity for not only today but alsofor future technological advancements.

In standard residential areas, theincumbent carrier meets the basiccommunication needs of the community. AtOptiComm, there commitment is about beingat the forefront of the education andbroadband revolution, and as such theyprovide advanced fibre optic communicationinfrastructure as a replacement for thetraditional copper network.

Opticomm’s fibre optic basedcommunication network will provide a rangeof services, including reticulation of the

analogue and digital free to air televisionsignals, Pay TV, Ultra-High-Speed Internet,and a Standard Telephone Service. Additionalservices, such as Community Intranet, securitymonitoring, gate control, and newentertainment services such as IPTV andVideo-on-Demand, are all possibilities withthis latest technology.

A fibre optic enabled community allowsfor you to connect to the network that runspast your property. A fibre optic lead in cableconnects to a device on the external wall ofyour home. This is called a NetworkTermination Device (NTD) and it is where theoptical signal (light) is converted to anelectrical signal and retransmitted on twistedpair and coaxial cable to your HomeDistribution Unit (HDU).

HOME WIRING GUIDELINESA structured cabling system in today’s homeis important to take full advantage ofmodern telecommunications systems. Allcabling shall use a star wire topology, that isall cabling is wired from the HomeDistribution Hub in the garage to the outlet

plate or device as an individual feed withoutjoints, tap offs or splitting.

SMART WIRING“Smart wiring” is a term commonly used todescribe home wiring that may include, but isnot limited to, one or more of the following:• structured telephone, data (Internet) and

TV cabling.• home security — intruder detection, back-

to-base monitoring or CCTV (Closed CircuitTelevision).

• home theatre and/or in-house audio/videodistribution.

• home automation — “intelligent”

THINGS YOUSHOULD KNOWABOUT A FIBRECOMMUNITY

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lighting, automatic/remote control ofelectrical appliances, HVAC (Heating,Ventilation and Air Conditioning),lawn/garden irrigation, etc.

• paging/intercom, which may includemusic distribution and CCTV.Such systems may be wired separately by

different installers or may be included in atotal wiring package offered by aSmartWired builder or contractor. We areonly touching on some of the possibilitiesfor your smart home.

HOME DISTRIBUTION UNITThe HDU is the central hub of the smart wiringnetwork of the home. Typically it is a steelcabinet installed in the garage with a lock thathouses all of the passive and active

equipment. All services enter and exit thiscabinet. This allows for total flexibility to thehome owner in the future. It should be of aminimum size of 405mm wide (to fitbetween studs), 600mm high and 112mmdeep. Typically the bottom of the cabinet ismounted 1200mm above finished floor leveland is recessed into the wall with bottomand top ventilation into the wall cavity.

It needs to be large enough to cater forany active device such as alarm panels,television amplifiers, data switches and240Vac power outlets and have enoughroom for cable looms, IDC blocks, splittersand couplers.

It is the responsibility of theBuilder/Consumer/Contractor to provide thesmart wiring and Home Distribution Unit.

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURNOMINATED BUILDER• Is the tradesmen installing your cabling

accredited to do smart wiring™ andcabling?

• Will we have the opportunity to sit downand discuss the design and installation?

• Will the recognised specialist doing theinstallation have appropriatequalifications and experience?

• Will our installation be labelled for futuretechnicians?

• Will my job be cabled with category 5for now or category 6 cable to futureproof my home?

• What is the extended warranty period forparts and labour?

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Fibre-optic communication is amethod of transmittinginformation from one place toanother by sending pulses oflight through an optical fibre.

Today more than 80 percentof the world's long-distancevoice and data traffic is carriedover optical-fibre cable.



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The Hills Reliance systemis robust and suitable forschool security. It alreadyhas a proven trackrecord in the residentialproperty market; its easyto use and interfaceswith various otherresidential technologieswithin the home.

The Hills Reliance VoiceNav.

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A leading security consultant, and aqualified electronics technician withover 20 years of experience, knows

some of the challenges that a school can pose.Having worked in a number of Australia’snewest schools for over a decade says itssystem flexibility and simplicity which is crucial.

“These schools have multiple buildings andlarge numbers of staff, many of who changeon a regular basis,” Colin said. “Any system hasgot to be both easy to use and easy to install,while providing guaranteed, never failprotection day or night.”

“The system I choose had to be flexibleenough to accommodate the differencesbetween schools, from smaller to largerschools. The largest site covered a 56 acresand the smallest school was only a fifth of thatsize, flexibility to expand the system wasextremely important.”

Colin said “I chose the Reliance SecuritySystem (A Hills Holdings product) as it is costeffective and fitted the specifications for all sites.The Hills Reliance can be easily expanded for theclients future needs. It also has importantfeatures like full room control and monitoring,as well as silent alarms to allow guards to

respond without scaring off intruders so theymay be caught unawares.1

“The Reliance system has already proved tobe successful, with a number of intrudersapprehended and detained before valuableassets were stolen, damaged or destroyed.”

Simplicity is also a key factor given thenumber of regular teachers and securitypersonnel with access and staff changing on aregular basis. Schools are usually monitored via acentrally graded monitoring station.

The system also supports automatic armingand disarming for system integrity. Add-onaccessories like wireless expanders and sensors,card readers for access control, keychain remotecontrol and a range of code pads, including theelegant VoiceNav that uses a Personal VoiceGuide to ‘talk’ users through the whole system.

“One of Reliance’s biggest advantages for methough is that every panel is identical to use andprogram no matter what the size,” Colin said.“That makes using the system so easy and alsoreduces any problems between home and work.”

“I was also relieved that Reliance comes with acommunication buss that can run out up to 4kmfrom the main controller, which means no greatinstallation issues to confront.” �

SECURITY IN SCHOOLS

Schools are a tough environment for anysecurity system, the Hills Reliance (NX) isearning top marks in some of Australia’snewest-and biggest-facilities.

1 When the Hills System is being monitored, the system gives teaching staff reassurance and security of havingadditional support at the press of a button if any major incidences occur at the school.

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B eing part of the newgeneration of householdersthat are planning for todays and

future needs of Home Technology andservices in your home which we oftenrefer to as a Smart Home.

Many consumers find it very confusingtrying to understand the differentrequirements to maximise technology intheir new home. Let us assist you in yourjourney so you have a betterunderstanding with clear explanation onhow you can maximise the benefits withchoices you make with technology todayat the planning stage. Making the rightchoice will give you flexibility and assist toadapt to your changing lifestyle over thenext decade or so installing the rightproducts and cabling.

Because so much fits into the fibreoptic network as apposed to most homesat present, your home will need to bewired differently to traditional methods.

All of your telecommunication andentertainment services are delivered toyour home via our high speed fibre opticnetwork; this includes your telephone,broadband, free to air TV, Security, Musicand pay TV.

When I personally built my home 4years ago, my investment for the futurewith 3 growing teenage boys, I installed 4

data, 4 TV, 1 pay TV and 4 telephonepoints. I can honestly say that we haveutilised all points over the past few yearsin some way shape or form. It gives youflexibility and above all choice.

Your builder or smart wiring integratorshould be able to provide good adviceand assist you with a quote to wire yourhome so you and your family can take fulladvantage of optical fibre technology.

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UnderstandingTechnology inyour Home



To ensure your home is properlyprepared to interface with the OpticalFibre Network; think about the following:

• Communications – Broadband,www, intercoms, telephones andperhaps home video conferencing.

• Entertainment – High definitiontelevision, distributed audio,distributed video, free to air TV, Hometheatre, Pay TV

• Energy management – Manageappliances (Pool, air condition, homewater), controlled blinds and lighting,

controlled appliances and perhapselectric vehicles.

• Security and safety – Digital homehealth, age and assisted living forimpaired or elderly parents.

• Home Health & Aged care – Videoconferencing, monitoring devices,security, online medical diagnostics,video cam direct to doctors and safety(medical alert).

• Intelligent lighting & power –Heating, hot water, lighting, airconditioning, cooking, entertainment,

mode lighting.

Important: You should discuss your homewiring needs with your builder prior tostarting the construction of your home. �

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The Home Distribution Unit isthe central hub of the smartwiring network of the home.Typically it is a steel cabinetinstalled in the garage with alock that houses all of thepassive and activeequipment. All services enterand exit this cabinet.



BRINGINGWORK HOME

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Fast broadband and High Definition video calls areblurring the lines between home and work, a trendthat’s seeing the rise of the home office especially inFibre Connected Communities says Steve Freeth*.

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*Steve Freeth is an independent contributing writer/technology commentator and can be contacted at [email protected]. | Photos: DELL, HP, Steve Freeth.


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W ork became even moremobile when laptops, mobilephones and now tablets like the

iPad made it simple to be always connected tothe office. Called everything from e-work,telework or telecommuting, it’s now bigbusiness as more people take up the option,and companies and government get morecomfortable with the idea.

In fact it’s predicted that one in eightAustralians will be working full time fromhome by 2020 and with many of theminvolved in a ‘micro-business’ with under fivestaff. The country already has over a million ofthem now and that’s expected to save familiesmoney on daily commutes, improve ourproductivity and do good things for theenvironment as well.

It’s being helped along by technology ofcourse. Telco’s such as iiNet, Internode,iPrimus, Optus & Telstra are rapidly ramping upfaster internet connections and dedicatedservices to home businesses, while companieslike Microsoft, Dell, Canon or Lenovo keepreinventing personal computers, printers andscanners, embedding much smarter softwareto let us create documents, graphics and websites that once could only have been achievedwith big office resources.

It’s meant a home office or home study ifyou like-revolution. Banished are many of thebulky machines and filing cabinets as thedigital revolution ushered in electronic back-upand storage. Expect that to get even morestreamlined as we start to lodge commercialand personal information in the “cloud”-basically web-based services that housecontent remotely so that it’s on tap whereveryou happen to be.

The gadgets we work on are also getting

smaller and better looking too. Large desk topcomputers have morphed in to stylishnetbooks, notebooks and tablets andincreasingly those multi-tasking smart phonesfrom the likes of Apple or Google that not onlycome with much bigger data capacity andconvergence, but are absolutely portable.

Some of the biggest impacts on homeworkare now coming from video-basedcommunication, allowing us to take part inmeetings as if we were there in the room, beit locally or on the other side of the world.While services like Skype started to make thata reality on our laptops a while ago, the moveto add it to televisions is really putting thehome office on the big screen. Dedicated,High Definition video conferencing – onceonly possible for large companies is alsowithin reach of the home as prices falldramatically, the equipment shrinks in size andthe broadband gets big enough to handle it.

Which means the home office is no longera crowded nook in the hallway or an add-on ina spare bedroom, but a dedicated, greatlooking space all on its own. Many developerssaw that trend coming and now either buildthem in right from the word go in new homesor apartments, or offer it as an option toconsider. Builders and installers are increasinglyon board too and you should always makesure you talk to them about wiring to potentialoffice space so that you not only have plenty ofdata outlets, but have options for smarterlighter, multi-room audio, wall or ceilingspeakers, security and climate control.

In fact with fibre on the outside wall andthe proper wiring and wireless optionsticked off inside your office can be part of awhole house network that blends work andlifestyle perfectly. �

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The home office is nolonger a crowded nook inthe hallway or an add-onin a spare bedroom, but adedicated, great lookingspace all on its own.



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SAMSUNG GALAXY Tab 10.1Samsung unveiled in June this year the

world’s thinnest mobile tablet – the GALAXY

Tab 10.1.

Weighing only 595g, the GALAXY Tab

gives you better experience, for work and

play. Sharper HD quality screen, better

web browsing and more.

It comes with the latest Android mobile

platform “Android 3.0 Honeycomb” and

comes with built-in support for Adobe Flash

10.2 – optimized for a good movie

experience and playing games at a breeze.

Samsung’s TouchWiz user interface is

designed with a Live Panel menu that lets

you customize display to include wide

content on the home screen including

digital pictures, favourite websites and

social network feeds.

NEW KOCOM INTEGRATED SOLUTIONThe ultimate home and office communications solution, Kocom KCV-

D374SD, is now available from DAS. The KCVD374SD provides users with a

crystal clear and ultra bright display through its large 7” widescreen LCD

screen with LED back lighting, for optimal viewing. The On-Screen Display

(OSD) menu and touch keys further add to its simplistic operation.

The KCV-D374SD is no ordinary intercom. Featuring both a SD card (up to

16GB) Multi-media and CCTV interface, the KCV-D374SD is capable of

recording and storing motion detection videos and still-cut images, for added

security. The KCV-D374 can also be transformed into a stylish digital photo

frame – displaying your favourite photos directly from the SD card.

To further add to its feature set, the KCV-D374SD is easily integrated with

the Hills Reliance Alarm System through the Hills ComNav module.

Are you looking for products for in and around your homeor just wanting the latest gadgets to make life a little easier.

DIGITALCONNECT

CRYSTAL FORCE CENTRALLY DUCTEDVACUUM SYSTEMHills ‘Crystal Force’ Centrally ducted vacuum systems offer

exceptional features for built-in performance. Following on from

the hugely successful HCV range, the Crystal Force, in addition to

the healthy living benefits of a centrally Ducted system offers the

following outstanding performance features:

• Cyclonic Operation • 100% Duty cycle

• Aesthetic Design • 608 Air Watts

• Powerful 240VAC 1600W Twin Turbine Fan Cooled Motor

• High Efficiency Particle Air filter (HEPA) Filtration

• 25 litre Dust Collection Bucket with Integral Carry Handles

• ABS Construction • Peripheral Bypass exhaust

• 210 Cu/mH Airflow

NEW PRODUCTRELEASE

HILLS VOICENAVConnecting homes and families with ease.

• Added Access Control features including REX, DOTL

and Forced Door for improved security.

• Auto Partial Arm by Area allows the premises to

automatically secure the perimeter of any area by a

preset time while still allowing free movement.

• Disable Bypass for Force Arm Zones can provide

greater security to prevent force arm zones from

being automatically bypassed.

For more information visit www.hills.com.au.


PRODIGYProdigy by Crestron, a most respected and trusted name in home automation,

Prodigy is control without compromise. Far more than just another universal

remote control, the Prodigy range offers affordable, simplified control of your

home and entertainment from any room in your house or any place on the

planet, even from your iPad or iPhone! Installed in more homes worldwide than

all other brands combined, Crestron is the global standard in luxury homes.

Backed by Crestron quality, expertise and support, Prodigy provides the power

and scalability you’d expect at a price you can afford. Now every house can

be a Crestron home with Prodigy. Visit www.crestron.com.au.


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COMNAVThe Hills ComNav is an intuitive interface module that maybe added to your Hills Reliance security system. It allowsauthorised users to remotely access and control the securitysystem from any off site touch-tone telephone, webbrowser or via WiFi using a powerful iPhone application.

When accessing the ComNav via a touch-tonephone, the inbuilt PVG (Personal Voice Guide) offers usersa friendly, easy to operate interface to their security system. The PVG allowsnew users to access the full power of their Hills Reliance security system withouthaving to refer to their manual. You can dial in and check the status of yoursecurity system, change a users pin number, enter a new alarm phonenumber or simply arm your system with easy to follow voice prompts.

NEW MICROHEAT CONTINUOUS FLOWELECTRIC HOT WATER SYSTEMSMicroHeat water heating product’s compact sizecompliments ‘point-of-use’ installation strategies that reduceenergy and water consumption.

These Australian engineered water heating products areextremely efficient and have virtually no energy losses, donot incorporate heat exchange technology and do notrequire venting. MicroHeat products have none of the ongoing maintenance issues exhibited in existing like typeproducts, such as scaling or furring of the heat exchanger/electricelement. For more information visit www.hills.com.au.

NEW IPAD APP MAKES EASY WORK OFAUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLThe Australian Monitor new iPad App makes controlling an end user control system easy. Following

on from the success of the Australian Monitor AV Revolution iPad App, the Zone Revolution App

makes controlling a bar or nightclub sound system easy with the simple tap of an iPad.

The Zone Revolution App incorporates all the end user controls from the Zone Revolution software GUI

over 3 tabs. It also offers: Background source selection or source off • Background source level and mute

• Mic/line levels and mutes • Zone master level and Mute controls.

These are available per zone so the program source can be tailored to suit the different needs of

multiple areas and venues. The App also allows 8 global preset configurations to be recalled from

the Zone Revolution, as well as allowing each input, output zones and presets to be clearly labeled.

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GLOBALSTANDARD

HILLS HOME HUBHills Smart Wiring. Building a smart home that’s

connected.

Install Hills Smart Wiring to ensure your home

is cabled for your future entertainment and home

office requirements. Pre-wired data points to

selected rooms will allow you to connect to the

internet and access your family’s favourite music,

movies and entertainment downloads. Build a

home that’s wired for technology.

Install Hills Smart Wiring today - home

integration for tomorrow.

Visit us at www.hillshomehub.com.au.

NEW PRODUCTRELEASE



THE HUMBLE

OSSO BUCO

THE TASTEOF ITALY

INGREDIENTS:2 tbs plain flour8 (about 1.5kg) veal osso buco1 tbs olive oil2 brown onions, finely chopped6 shallots, sliced thinly1 celery stick, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, crushed1 cup (250ml) Marsala wine or Red wine2 cups (500ml) tomato paste21/2 cups (625ml) beef stock2 sprigs thyme12 cherry tomatoes3 Carrots thinly slicedMashed potato, or savoury rice to serve

GREMOLATA:1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley450g basmati rice2 tsp finely shredded lemon rind1 garlic clove, finely chopped

METHOD:1. Preheat oven to 150°C. Place flour on aplate. Dip each piece of veal into the flour andturn to coat. Shake off any excess.2. Heat oil in a flameproof casserole pan overmedium-high heat. Add veal and cook for 2minutes each side or until golden brown.Transfer to a plate. Add onions, shallots,carrot, celery, cherry tomatoes and garlic to

the pan and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes oruntil onion softens. Return veal to the panwith wine; bring to the boil. Reduce heat tolow. Add sugo, beef stock and thyme. Removefrom heat.3. Cook in preheated oven, covered, turningoccasionally, for 2 hours or until meat is fallingoff the bone.4. To make gremolata, combine parsley, lemonrind, rice and garlic in a small bowl.5. Spoon osso buco from the casserole amongserving plates. Sprinkle with gremolata. Serveon a bed of mashed potato or savoury rice.Enjoy with your favourite glass of red orLindemans 2008 Limestone Ridge Shiraz.

SERVES

4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 135 minutes

Total Time: 150 minutes

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Lindemans 2008Limestone RidgeShiraz Cabernet Region: Coonawarra,South AustraliaPrice: $54.99COLOUR: Deep Red.


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Located in Sydney’s Olympicsuburb of Newington, the SmartHome not only contains the latest

technologies, it provides the opportunity for areal family to put them to the test bydocumenting their energy and water use,carbon emissions and lifestyle changes.

The Smart Home will:• generate its own electricity on site, and

export any surplus electricity back to thegrid;

• feature two types of solar panels –rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) panels andan innovative solar pergola;

• have its own ceramic fuel cell thatconverts natural gas into electricity, one ofthe first in the country;

• include a battery storage unit to store thesolar and fuel cell power generated duringthe day for use at night;

• feature furnishings made from recycledand sustainable materials

• showcase more than 20 energy- andwater-efficient appliances;

• contain state-of-the-art LED lighting and adevice to remove standby power in thelounge room to reduce both bills andcarbon emissions;

• use recycled water, which will more thanhalve the amount used in a traditionalhome of similar size.

This Smart Home allows Ausgrid and

Sydney Water the chance to learn and makebetter choices for the future. It also allowsthe wider community to share theexperience.

The Smart Home is being tested by a realfamily, in real time, with informationbroadcast via the internet.

Australia’s Smart Home Family will live inthe home for a year to roadtest exactly whatit’s like to live in a home embracing thepower of environmental design, hi-techappliances and new energy technology.

The information gathered by the SmartHome family will be the key to informing andengaging the public in the way we might livein the future.

In the living roomStandby power can account for upto 10% of household electricityconsumption, or over $100 per year on

bills. Home entertainment and home officeappliances, such as TVs and computers, arethe main source of standby powerconsumption.

Due to improved design, newerappliances generally consume less energyon standby mode. However, the number ofappliances in our homes that consumestandby power is increasing - estimated tobe up by 30% since 2000.

Ultimately the home combines energyefficiency with beautiful, contemporarydesign. Everything here is geared tocutting down carbon footprint. �

MORE INFO ONLINEEmail us at [email protected] visit the family’s journey atwww.smarthomefamily.com.au

SMART HOMECHALLENGES


The Smart Home, created by Ausgrid andSydney Water, showcases the latest energy andwater solutions to help communities face thechallenges of the 21st century.

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The successful candidates for the Smart Home Challenge were Clare Joyce, Michael Adams and their daughter Ava, aged 4.


TOTAL SECURITYIN ANY ROOMAt the touch of a finger

The Hills Reliance VoiceNav sets the benchmark in

latest global security intercoms. It becomes an

essential part of your home with its complementary

features that suit any home decor.

Architecturally designed - the security code pad with

innovative design features makes this easy to use.

Designed to give your family peace of mind and

protection anywhere at home with family or friends.

Features include: Advanced Touch Interface •

Voice Check Status Key • Modern Architectural

Design • Intercom Functionality • Easy to use

Menus • Interactive Personal Voice Guide and

Customised Voice Recording.

The security code pad that appeals to your senses.

See it. Touch it. Hear it.

For more information ask your builderor go to www.hills.com.au

Connecting homesand families with ease.



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