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Unsure about Designing with Country? Start with this event in October

Unsure about Designing with Country? Start with this event in October

Several design groups are coming together on 29th October, 2025 for ‘grounded,’ a day of talks and workshops on Country-centred design.

Moments of material reuse magic as Hassell designs Arup’s Brisbane office

Moments of material reuse magic as Hassell designs Arup’s Brisbane office

Reuse, resourcefulness and material transformations bring unexpected stories to Arup’s new Brisbane office, designed by Hassell.

“She is Country”: New artwork set for prominent Sydney spot

“She is Country”: New artwork set for prominent Sydney spot

A major new permanent public artwork by Dharawal and Yuin artist Alison Page has been commissioned by Lendlease.

“My place defines what type of writings I do”: Meet Baka Bina, Papua New Guinean writer

“My place defines what type of writings I do”: Meet Baka Bina, Papua New Guinean writer

The fourth edition of the First Nations Writers Festival took place in May 2025, and we spoke to Baka Barakove Bina about the importance of place and home in his writing, as well as the things that make the Pacific region so distinctive.

Tilt on preserving heritage in public spaces: How technical innovation is making history accessible

Tilt on preserving heritage in public spaces: How technical innovation is making history accessible

From preserved boat remains to 8,000-year-old hearthstones with First Nations significance, Tilt Industrial Designs shares how their technical work is often directed towards heritage.

Making a HOME in Venice

Making a HOME in Venice

Developed by an all-First Nations curatorial and creative team, the Australia Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale has officially opened.

CK Architecture design for connection

CK Architecture design for connection

Aunty Agnes Shea High School acknowledges historical connections to Country while providing a framework for future generations to engage with First Nations knowledge and traditions.

CONTEXT’s community park features First Nations art

CONTEXT’s community park features First Nations art

A vacant plot in the heart of Wolli Creek in Bayside in South Sydney has been transformed by CONTEXT into a vibrant community park.

A case study in the evolution of public art

A case study in the evolution of public art

The Heffron Centre in Maroubra, Sydney, stands as a testament to how authentic public art powered by collaborative project teams can transform urban spaces.

Echoes of Country at Bundanon

Echoes of Country at Bundanon

Bundanon has announced its third major exhibition for 2024. Bagan Bariwariganyan: echoes of country and running from November 2nd to February 9th, 2025.

A ‘Current’ affair spotlighting First Nations artists

A ‘Current’ affair spotlighting First Nations artists

Current is an exhibition presented by the Australian Design Centre that examines the interplay between land, water and ancestral memory as seen through the works of the respective artists.

Introducing the Here Before Collection, a collaboration celebrating Indigenous art

Introducing the Here Before Collection, a collaboration celebrating Indigenous art

Dreamtime Flooring, a 100 per cent Indigenous-owned business, has partnered with renowned carpet manufacturer Godfrey Hirst to launch the Here Before Collection.