The Gap in Residential Lighting Standards

While Australia advances in dark sky protection, our homes remain a blind spot. Bright, glary floodlights and cool white LEDs beam unchecked from backyards and driveways — yet there are no standards to guide what’s installed. Rachel Mundy explores this growing gap in residential lighting and its impact on our night skies.

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