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Mizrachi Synagogue by Common Office
A 1970s Bondi synagogue is given new life through a restrained redesign by Common Office, balancing Jewish tradition, architectural heritage and the everyday needs of a close-knit community.
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UTS designer awarded 2026 Australian Graduate of the Year
University of Technology Sydney design graduate Jannah Abdellatif has been named the 2026 Madeline Lester Australian Graduate of the Year, the highest honour in the Design Institute of Australia’s Graduates of the Year Awards (GOTYAs).
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New South Wales government announces policy framework amid data centre growth
The new regulations will require future data centre investment to be matched with boosted investment in renewable energy and water infrastructure.
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Vision for the redevelopment of former Ivanhoe water tank site unveiled
A freshly submitted proposal envisions the introduction of over 200 dwellings and a new park designed by DKO Architecture to the Ivanhoe community.
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Sydney Airport expansion masterplan approved and underway
The approved masterplan includes expansion of the airport’s T1 international terminal and a redevelopment of the T2 and T3 domestic terminals, allowing the airport to accommodate a 75 percent increase in passengers over the next 20 years.
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Darlinghurst House by Anthony Gill Architects
A new house by Anthony Gill Architects celebrates the unconventional opportunities arising from its confined and layered context within the inner-Sydney suburb of Darlinghurst.
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Evergrande founder sentenced to life in prison by Chinese court
Hui Ka Yan, who had faced eight charges including misuse of funds and illegally taking public deposits, pleaded guilty in April, following China Evergrande's collapse five years ago after a quarter of a century in operation.
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Keith Neighbour's house granted state heritage status
The 1958 Neighbour House in Adelaide’ Torrens Park served as the home of esteemed architect Keith Neighbour and his family.
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Yitpi Yartapuultiku Aboriginal Cultural Centre by Ashley Halliday Architects and Wax Design
A new Living Cultural Centre on the banks of the Yerta Bulti/Port River is a testament to deep listening, regenerative design, and the story of a long fight for cultural restoration.
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New Bunnings store rejected by WA Planning Commission
Planning authorities decline a fiercely contested multimillion-dollar plan for Bunnings to build a new store 10km from its existing premises in Bunbury.
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Revisited: Grimwade House by McGlashan and Everist
Grimwade House on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula is well-known as a precursor to McGlashan and Everist’s ambitious design for Heide II. But this remarkable residence, designed in 1960–62 by a young David McGlashan for his father-in-law, deserves to be understood on its own terms.
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Emerging Queensland makers celebrated at new HOTA exhibition
Emerging Queensland makers celebrated at new HOTA exhibition
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Gallery for a Tree by Farrell Wray
At this college in Melbourne's east, a sculptural concrete walkway becomes a contemplative gallery, framing a gum tree at its heart and inviting students to pause, gather and connect.
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Central Park by Georgina Jeffries
A grand Edwardian home in Melbourne overlooking inner-city gardens is reimagined for contemporary family life.
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Construction worker confronted by men linked to bikie gang, CFMEU inquiry hears
Queensland's CFMEU inquiry has heard three Melbourne men linked to the Comancheros bikie gang flew to Brisbane before one allegedly threatened a construction worker at a major government project.
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Neil Clerehan’s ‘influential’ Fenner House listed for sale
Described by architect Neil Clerehan as his “most important work” of the period, the award-winning Fenner House was completed in 1964.
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MCG redevelopment business case opens for public consultation
Feedback will inform a business case examining the potential $2 billion redevelopment of the Melbourne Cricket Ground and its surrounding precinct.
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Powerhouse Parramatta announces opening date
Marking Western Sydney’s inaugural state cultural institution, the museum will open its doors to the public on 7 November.
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Australian projects claim prizes in International Architecture Awards
Eight Australian projects have been recognised in the 2026 International Architecture Awards, organised by the Chicago Athenaeum and European Centre for Architecture.
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Victorian government completes three-part State Design Book with student showcase
The state government has released the third chapter of their handbook to creating well-designed housing, featuring a showcase of 24 university projects that demonstrate innovative housing models and design approaches.
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