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10 pieces of pet furniture that are actually stylish

10 pieces of pet furniture that are actually stylish

Cat condos and dog beds can be awkward, cumbersome eyesores. Covered in matted beige carpet or crocheted gingham blankets, they tend to disrupt a room, no matter how stylish the rest of your furnishings are. What options are there for the more discerning decor and...

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The House of Dior: Seventy Years of Haute Couture.

The House of Dior: Seventy Years of Haute Couture.

For lovers of all things design, this exhibition is for you. In celebration of the seventieth anniversary of the House of Dior, one of the world’s most prestigious couture houses, the National Gallery of Victoria presents The House of Dior: Seventy Years of Haute...

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Concessional contributions caps to be slashed from July 2017

A reminder to all AFA Members, the Government has scrapped the over-50s concessional (before-tax) contributions cap of $35,000 from July 2017, and replaced it with a $25,000 cap. The government has also cut the general concessional contributions cap (for under-50s) to...

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Do you know where your wood products come from?

Do you know where your wood products come from?

  Does your furniture have PEFC's Chain of Custody certification? This certification is a mechanism for tracking certified material from the forest to the final product to ensure that the wood, wood fibre or non-wood forest produce contained in the product or product...

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Pallet Made Vertical Herb Garden

Pallet Made Vertical Herb Garden

Here's a  unique take on the vertical garden, from AFA Member CrativeAustralia –  all natural and upcycled. Absolutely perfect for small spaces and empty walls. Fill with fragrant herbs or colourful plants for a beautiful, rusticwallscape. The Crative Vertical Garden,...

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Safety in Design Course

Consult Australia's Safety in Design course is an intensive two-day seminar which addresses safety issues relating to design and provides practical tools on how to eliminate hazards at the design stage. Examples from practitioners will be provided and the far-reaching...

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Engaging Women in the Build Environment

If we are going to reach 50% women in leadership roles by 2025 in the Built Environment industries we need to work together in new and innovative ways. Continuing from the success of UNSW's 2016 initiative, please join them for an evening with 20 Built Environment...

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