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Proposed Hobart skyscraper soars to 180 metres in updated designs
Updated designs for a proposed skyscraper near Hobart’s waterfront have been submitted to the local council as part of the development application process. The new design calls for a 179.6-metre-tall tower with an angled roof occupying a smaller footprint than the...
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...
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...
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...
Ransomware attacks stopping SMEs in their tracks from Inside Small Business
New research reveals that more than one-third of businesses have experienced a ransomware attack in the last year. Twenty-two per cent of these ransomware attacks had an impact on businesses they had to cease operations immediately. “Businesses of all sizes are...
Transferring your family business
Are you planning to pass your family business to the next generation? Check out these tips to ensure a smooth transition. Did you know family run businesses account for 70% of all businesses in Australia! However, many people don’t know how to successfully hand over...
Productive Palette: How colour can influence workplace behaviour
For many offices, a lot of thought goes into design elements like desk and cubicle layout and lighting. But when it comes to colour, many companies default to white. Studies show colour can significantly influence our mood. Certain colours can excite, depress,...
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...
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...
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...