The City of Sydney’s fastest-growing neighbourhood has received national recognition as one of Australia’s most sustainable communities, according to a prestigious certification program. Green Square town centre in Sydney’s inner south has been awarded a 6 Star Green Star – Communities rating from the Green Building Council of Australia. The…

One of Italy’s most successful family businesses, Bertazzoni has chosen Melbourne as the city to launch its first Australian cooking appliances showroom. Family members, Nicola and Valentina Bertazzoni flew into Melbourne to host the official launch party for media and key stakeholders on Tuesday 21 May. The showroom, located at…

The great cities of the world are stepping up to meet the challenge of climate change, and landscape architecture is well placed to be the driving force behind this transformation. In this year’s Australian Institute of Landscape Architecture (AILA) Victorian Awards program, submissions demonstrate how Melbourne and regional Victoria can…

On Sunday 19 May , the La Mama Theatre community commemorated one year since the devastating fire that ravaged the beloved Melbourne institution. It will also be an opportunity to look toward the future at a special event which will launch ‘Rebuild La Mama’; a public fundraising effort to support…

The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) is excited to announce the 2019 Victorian Tree of the Year as the River Red Gum in Bulleen. The River Red Gum received an impressive 1045 out of total 3669 votes and took out the coveted title over the other 10 significant trees shortlisted….

An Australian-designed stool made from recycled coffee grounds has won a major award at the SaloneSatellite at this year’s Salone del Mobile in Milan. Designed by Kristen Wang, the “Re.Bean Coffee Stool” is formed from used coffee grounds mixed with natural binding from organic waste that creates a new, biodegradable…