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Vision to create a vibrant green heart

28 Apr, 2017

In joint partnership SJB and ASPECT Studios was commissioned by the City of Parramatta Council to create a Framework Plan for the Civic Link. The proposal is a new 500 meter long linear park that runs through the centre of the CBD on a north-south axis; beginning at the northern…

Going green in Sydney’s inner west

28 Apr, 2017

Imagine if your place of play and relaxation was sandwiched between industrial sites and factories, atop hot, grey asphalt and directly under a noisy flight path. These are some of the reasons Marrickville Public School jumped at the opportunity to enter My Park Rules, a national initiative of the Australian…

Calling all agrifood innovators

26 Apr, 2017

Science Minister Dave Kelly has announced the opening of applications for round two of the State Government’s Agriculture and Aquaculture Entrepreneurship Program. The program forms part of the Science and Agribusiness Connect initiative’s suite of programs designed to build the capability of the Western Australian agrifood sector. Three scholarships of…

Melbourne Knowledge Week

24 Apr, 2017

Melbourne Knowledge Week (1-7 May) invites participants to co-create future Melbourne through a feast of science, technology, design, workshops and celebrations. The festival will feature almost 80 new-wave events across Melbourne, including Machines That Read Your Mind at Deakin Edge, Growing An Interactive Technology Garden at ArtPlay and a dance…

Think Brick Awards announce industry experts as jury members

22 Apr, 2017

The Think Brick Awards have announced their jury members for 2017 with a line-up of local and international architecture industry experts, who will judge this year’s category winners and finalists to be announced on 10 August. The 2017 Think Brick Awards jury panel includes Ben Green, Director of Tzannes; Cameron…

DENFAIR reveals plans for 2017

21 Apr, 2017

One of Australia’s best design industry events of the year, DENFAIR, has announced details of the 2017 plans including an expansive collection of curated local and international design brands, a national exhibition platform for emerging designers and creative collaborations with some of Australia’s most celebrated designers. Since its first edition…

Denton Corker Marshall wins SAM architecture competition

20 Apr, 2017

Greater Shepparton City Council has announced the winner of the new Shepparton Art Museum architectural competition is Denton Corker Marshall. The architectural competition for a new SAM (Shepparton Art Museum) and building jury recommendation was endorsed at the Ordinary Council Meeting on Tuesday 18 April following a comprehensive design competition…

Finalists announced for the 2017 Dulux Colour Awards

19 Apr, 2017

In another record-breaking year, 286 entries have been reviewed for the 2017 Dulux Colour Awards, narrowing the field down to 89 finalists across Australia and New Zealand. Now in its 31st year, the iconic program is set to once again recognise Australian and New Zealand’s diversely creative and outstanding use…

Leftunder reinvents leftover land

18 Apr, 2017

Take a moment and think of your neighbourhood park. You’ve probably spent many pleasant hours there, and you are surely not alone. Public places like your park provide locals with a venue to connect with each other, host gatherings and celebrations, sports events and markets. Public spaces promote and facilitate…

Landscape Australia Conference announced

17 Apr, 2017

A new one-day conference exploring the dynamic role of landscape in the design, planning and management of gardens, cities and regions will be held in Sydney in May 2017. The 2017 Landscape Australia Conference invites local and international speakers to explore these topics through keynote presentations and panel discussions at…