YHA’s long-standing commitment to supporting communities and reducing environmental impact is independently validated by achieving B Corp status and 100% of its national network now certified by Ecotourism Australia. YHA Australia has become Australia’s first owned and operated accommodation network to achieve Certified B Corporation status, meeting rising traveller expectations…

The winners of the Australian Urban Design Awards have been revealed, showcasing the very best of urban design projects, leaders and initiatives that are improving the performance of our cities and the quality of life for communities. The 12 winners from across the country set a new standard for intelligent…

Tamara Veltre, founding director of Breathe shares her vision for curating a paint palette that’s strong on sustainability and durability and perfectly suited to the Australian environment. What prompted Breathe to collaborate with Haymes Paint on developing the Breathe Palette, and what opportunity did you see to bring architectural thinking into…

Eighteen finalists have been selected for the 2026 FUSE Glass Prize from high quality and diverse entries received from artists across Australia and New Zealand. The winner of the Established Artist Category will receive a $20,000 non-acquisitive cash prize, while the winner of the David Henshall Emerging Artist Prize will…

State Library of Queensland will become the creative hub for Queensland’s craft and design community through an exciting new cultural partnership with artisan, the state’s peak body for craft and design. Artisan will now be headquartered at State Library, collaborating across Queensland to further support emerging, developing and established talent….

Victorian biotech skincare start-up ROPA is turning Australia’s marine pest crisis into commercial opportunity by harvesting invasive seaweed and destructive sea urchins already devastating native marine ecosystems. Founded in 2023 by Henry Cole, whose career in the maritime industry forged a deep sense of responsibility toward ocean environments, ROPA sits…

After 62 years dedicated to presenting this country’s best craft and design, Australian Design Centre is set to close permanently by 30 June 2026. In the early 1970s, Jane Burns received funding of $10,000 from H.C. ‘Nugget’ Coombs to support the craft organisation that would become the Australian Design Centre…