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Feng Shui and Architecture

February 13, 2018

With the arrival of the Chinese Year of the Monkey, many of us are taking time to consider their goals for the future, and for some planning to buy or build a new home. If this is you, you may also want to think about incorporating the philosophy of Feng Shui into your home design. Feng Shui is a way of using design and architecture to maintain harmony with the energy in the environment. It has been practised in China

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Chatswood Sleeps Rough

August 10, 2017

  On Friday 22 September, the Chatswood Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual event to raise necessary funds for the Salvation Army and Streetwork. Chatswood Sleeps Rough aims to raise awareness of homelessness and domestic violence. Navon Solutions is a proud member of the Chatswood Chamber of Commerce and we encourage everyone to support this worthwhile initiative, either by sleeping out or donating.   For more information visit: www.chatswoodsleepsrough.com.au

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A Modern Day Version of Noah’s Ark

July 24, 2017

  Here is an anecdote of Noah trying to get planning approval for his trusty ark that someone sent us via email the other day and we couldn't resist sharing it. Enjoy!   In the year 2017, the Lord came unto Noah, who was now living in Australia and said: "Once again, the earth has become wicked and over-populated, and I see the end of all flesh before me. Build another Ark and save 2 of every living thing along with a

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Review of Planning Policies for NSW Child Care Centres

July 19, 2017

Navon Solutions has been involved with the approvals for numerous child care centres across Sydney, and it's subsequently important to highlight that the NSW Government has released a new initiative to review the existing policies associated with the approvals of child care centres. This falls under the proposed Education and Child Care State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP). The proposed changes include: Enabling school-based child care to be assessed as exempt or complying development, slashing approval times Ensuring all centre-based childcare development proposals are assessed

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