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Open House Ballarat

Open House Ballarat

After the success of Open House Melbourne, later this month it's Ballarat in Victoria's turn, with some of the best architecture and significant buildings set to open for public viewing. Presented in collaboration with City of Ballarat and Visit Ballarat, the two-day...

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2017 Victorian Premiers Design Awards open for entry

2017 Victorian Premiers Design Awards open for entry

The search is on for the best in Victorian design and creativity. The annual Victorian Premier’s Design Awards celebrate Victorian designers and businesses that use design to create better products, services, businesses and ultimately a better state of Victoria. The...

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Alice Springs Furniture designer wins Award

Alice Springs Furniture designer wins Award

  Elliat Rich has won $20,000 for her piece "Place" in the new biennial awards presented by Stylecraft and Jam Factory. It is an awards program, open to Australian designers globally and to designers residing in Australia. "Place" will be acquired for the Art...

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Myer Melbourne – Australia Lives here Exhibition

Myer Melbourne – Australia Lives here Exhibition

  This year Myer has gathered numerous pieces of Australia's past and displaying items from Myer’s extensive archives. The items will be displayed in Myer’s Melbourne City store from 8 August until 15 September. There’ll be fashion and beloved toys and appliances...

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Offcuts + Resin Combined to Form New Furniture

Offcuts + Resin Combined to Form New Furniture

The seat of the stool is made up of offcuts from the white oak legs that are then set within resin until it cures. The translucent resin fills the splintered gaps, becoming a one-of-a-kind work of art in the process. HATTERN is a South Korean design studio that...

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Couriers and Product Safety – a seller’s obligations

Damage caused in transit can render a product unsafe, create new hazards or increase existing ones. Suppliers must ensure their packaging is fit for purpose, and designed to minimise all risks of damage to maintain the integrity of the product. With the increase of...

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Running a small business can be mind boggling

As many AFA Members are small business owners they often don't have the time or resources to be on top of all of the latest information in regards to legislation, it can be mind boggling! That is where Industry Associations can help. By becoming a Member you receive...

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