The 2026 NGV Triennial, opening 13 December, offers a dynamic and diverse snapshot of contemporary culture today through the work of nearly 100 artists and collectives from 35 countries. Traversing all levels of NGV International, this blockbuster exhibition features more than 80 projects, including 25 world-premiere commissions and 70+ entering…
2026 marks the 40th anniversary of the prestigious Dulux Colour Awards, the premier awards program recognising innovative, original and ambitious use of colour in the built environment. Widely regarded as an industry vanguard, the Dulux Colour Awards have elevated this intrinsic element of design and increased the appreciation of colour…
To celebrate Design Tasmania turning 50, we’re hosting a year-long activation of our galleries as “The Living Room”, a shared space for inquiry, making, connection and inspiration, aligning with our founder Gary Cleveland’s original (50-year) vision. The Living Room will act as a hub for reflection, reconnection, and reimagining of…
Coinciding with AFL Gather Round 2026, Game On celebrates the passion, energy, and culture of Australian Rules Football in all its colourful glory! This dynamic exhibition brings together First Nations artists from across the country to explore the essence of the great Aussie game. From the roar of the crowd to the…
The global 1KOMMA5° group provides home solar battery solutions and has now launched the Heartbeat AI platform to enable homeowners to optimise their energy consumption and accelerate the battery payback timeframe. 1KOMMA5° designed battery hardware uses Lithium Iron Phosphate technology and is controlled by its proprietary circuit board technology. With…
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…
GROUNDED 2026, a food and farming festival to be held in Victoria this April, will bring together leading experts in regenerative agriculture, nutrition and land management to address the growing threats facing Australia’s food system. Set at Yan Yan Gurt West in the Otway Ranges, the two-day event will explore…
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…
After years of attending pub rock n roll gigs, somehow the whole music festival scene sailed by as we renovated, raised kids, renovated and renovated again. With encouragement from our two adult children, we attended the 18th Golden Plains festival. We were in experienced hands as our 30 year old…
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