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Homes

Australian houses, from architectural masterpieces to suburban family homes, Victorian terraces, mid-century marvels, coastal shacks, city apartments, and everything in between.

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Family Homes
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Tiny
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Studio visits with Australia’s top artists, and unmissable art exhibitions in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and beyond.

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Indigenous Art

Architecture

Award-winning Australian architecture, inspiring homes, and interviews with Australia’s top architects.

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Studio visits with Australia’s most talented creatives, from artists to architects, ceramicists to stylists, furniture makers to lighting designers.

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TASMANIA

Your Chance To Step Inside Tasmania’s Most Iconic Buildings + Homes!

Over 70 buildings in and around Hobart will be open to the public across November 9th-10th!
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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Australia’s Largest Celebration Of Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Art

The Tarnanthi Festival returns in 2019 at the Art Gallery of South Australia.
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VICTORIA

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A show of epic proportions (literally) by Billie Justice Thomson at Modern Times!
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VICTORIA

Dinner And Show With Ella Mittas And Blackhearts & Sparrows!

Experience a three-course Italian dinner and show in this special event.
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NATIONAL

Will Studd Makes Cheese Dreams Come True!

Where to find Aphrodite Galotyri – Will Studd’s new northern Greek, spreadable cheese that we CANNOT STOP EATING.
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VICTORIA

Join Lindsay At The MOST Glamorous Magazine Launch!

It’s time to pull out your fancy dresses, for a couture gala at The Windsor’s Grand Ballroom to celebrate Lindsay’s fourth issue.
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NATIONAL

Spring Into Action At These Gardening Workshops!

The Diggers Club has announced its spring workshop calendar.
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NSW

Donna Hay Brings A Food And Wellness Festival To Sydney

A side of Pilates with your dinner at this inaugural festival at Bondi Pavilion, this Friday, Saturday and Sunday!
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VICTORIA

Australia’s Photography Industry Celebrated In $30,000 Prize

See the shortlisted entries for the Bowness Photography Prize 2019.
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VICTORIA

Merchant Road Catering Are Bringing Summer To Melbourne

The events social enterprise has launched ‘Summer Series’, a pop-up dining project in secret locations around Victoria!
Miriam McGarry

VICTORIA

'Know The Future' At Mercedes Me's New Event Series

Explore innovations and technologies of the future in this new Melbourne event series with a range of industry experts.
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VICTORIA

David + Yuge Bromley's Massive Spring Clean Sale

Skip the grand final, and collect something wild and wonderful from David Bromely’s Daylesford sale, starting this Friday!
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VICTORIA

The Archibald Arrives At TarraWarra

Australia’s oldest and most prestigious art award comes to Victoria, featuring portraits of 51 subjects.
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NEW SOUTH WALES

Explore Hotel Rooms Full Of Contemporary Art At Spring1883

26 contemporary galleries present works throughout The Establishment Hotel for the immersive Spring1883 event in Sydney!
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VICTORIA

Mercedes Me Gets An Eco Makeover From Joost Bakker

In collaboration with ST. ALi, the Melbourne store is removing all disposable takeaway cups, and celebrating the transition to sustainabilit...
Miriam McGarry

VICTORIA

22 Years And 17 Artists On Show With Dowel Jones

Dale Hardiman and Adam Lynch share their Richmond showroom to launch of the exhibition ‘22 Years In The Making’  featuring the works of...
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VICTORIA

Fringe Furniture Is Back + Better Than Ever

Melbourne’s boldest furniture design showcase will feature work by blind and low vision makers, including pieces generated as a result...
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The Easy New Classics From Jardan

Looking back on their 30-year history of design and manufacturing in Melbourne, Jardan release a timeless new collection inspired by the wee...
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VICTORIA

Lightly’s Annual Spring Warehouse Sale!

The Collingwood-based business is hosting a homewares and furniture sale over the next two days. 
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VICTORIA

Step Into Artist Christopher Langton’s Wonderfully Wacky World at ‘Colony’

Pop sculptor and installation artist Christopher Langton presents his first solo exhibition since 2011.
Amelia Barnes

QUEENSLAND

Patricia Piccinini Showcases Iconic Sculptures in ‘Life Clings Closest’

See works from Australia’s most popular contemporary artist in a Cairns exhibition.
Amelia Barnes

NATIONAL

Celebrate With Chyka Keebaugh

Chyka Keebaugh shares her tips for how to be the hostess with the mostess!
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VICTORIA

A Designer Couple’s Family Home Hits The Market!

You could be the next owner of this architect and interior architect’s self-designed home!
Amelia Barnes

VICTORIA

Mason Kimber Showcases New Fresco Pieces In 'Afternoon'

The Sydney-based abstract painter showcases his latest plaster-based works.
Amelia Barnes

VICTORIA

50 Melbourne Creatives Pair Up For A Unique Exhibition

This collaborative project is described as a ‘blind date between 50 Melbourne creatives.’
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NEW SOUTH WALES

Koskela Celebrates 10 Years Collaborating With Aboriginal + Torres Strait Islander Communities

See handwoven lighting pieces at Koskela made by artists from six Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. 
Amelia Barnes

VICTORIA

Up-cycling, With A Global Flair!

Kyoto-based, French designer Clementine Sander is helping you up-cycle Japanese textiles, in collaboration with The Social Studio.
Miriam McGarry

TASMANIA

An International Japanese Design Exhibition Opens in Launceston

Explore the work of 58 Japanese architects in this Design Tasmania exhibition.
Amelia Barnes

VICTORIA

Join The ‘Garden Party’

A star-studded group exhibition at BSIDE Gallery from August 21-25th of illustration, textiles and ceramics that celebrates growing together...
Miriam McGarry

NEW SOUTH WALES

Tamara Dean, Bill Henson + Janet Laurence In Conversation With The Planthunter

Georgina Reid of The Planthunter sits down with artists Tamara Dean, Bill Henson + Janet Laurence in a new conversation series connecting ar...
Amelia Barnes

VICTORIA

All Are Welcome At North Melbourne School Of Displacement

Learn about and honour the First Nations in this accessible North Melbourne discussion series.
Amelia Barnes

VICTORIA

Buxton Contemporary Reflects On 100 Years Of Bauhaus Design

See archival footage and contemporary works inspired by the Bauhaus movement in this Melbourne exhibition.
Amelia Barnes

NATIONAL

Australian Ceramics Open Studios Is On Again This Weekend!

Clay artists around Australia are opening their doors this weekend for Australian Ceramics Open Studios 2019.
Amelia Barnes

VICTORIA

Nine Of Australia's Leading Photographers On Show At CCP

View and purchase works from nine leading photographers at a new annual CCP event.
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VICTORIA

What Does Travelling Solo Really Look Like?

A solitary holiday to Italy inspired Bri Hammond to capture the images in her first solo exhibition, Nuoto da sola.
Amelia Barnes

NEW SOUTH WALES

The Young Archie 2019 Winners Are Announced!

Keep your eye on these incredible eight to 16-year-old artists who have taken out the Young Archie 2019 competition!
Amelia Barnes

VICTORIA

Pop And Scott’s Massive Warehouse Sale!

Run, don’t walk, and snag some massive bargains on homewares, furniture + lighting from the Melbourne legends next weekend!
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Australia

Support Your Local Bookstore This Weekend For A Great Cause!

Celebrate ‘Love Your Bookstore’ day with in-store events, special offers and charity initiatives including at one of our favouri...
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VICTORIA

Purchase Pieces From Den Holm's First Capsule Collection!

The in-demand stonemason presents a series of 10 one-of-a-kind side tables at this rare event. 
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Victoria

A Cabinet Of Curiosities In This New Exhibition

See stunning ceramics and visual art pieces taking a contemporary approach to ancient treasures in this group show curated by Glenn Barkley....
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VICTORIA

Enjoy Collage, Conversation + Coffee With Artist Maximillian Malone

Learn the basics of collage making in a laidback workshop hosted by artist Maximillian Malone.
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VICTORIA

Spacecraft’s Annual Studio Sale Is Happening This Saturday

Head to Collingwood’s Spacecraft Studio for locally-made artwork and textiles at a discounted price!
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VICTORIA

See Works By This Esteemed Artist In A Secret House-Gallery Location

Janet Laurence brings her multidisciplinary art to Melbourne for The Palm At The End Of The Mind.
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VICTORIA

Shop Handmade Wares At This Melbourne Mini Market!

Local artists will be selling their unique pieces over two August weekends at Fitzroy’s Outré Gallery.
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VICTORIA

Start Your Own Edible Garden With This Beginners Workshop

Learn how to grow an edible garden with sage advice from a permaculture expert!
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A studio visit with celebrated Sunshine Coast ceramicist, Shannon Garson.
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A Day In The Life

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Passions for art, food and culture intertwine, in the daily routine of this inimitable Melbourne icon. 
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Art

Flock To The New Exhibition From ‘Bird Nerd’ Leila Jeffreys!

The photographer shares her upcoming show ‘High Society’ opening October 16th at the Olsen Gallery, Woollahra.
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Art

Muted, Geometric Paintings by Bec Smith

An exhibition of subdued and stunning paintings by Melbourne artist Bec Smith opens tonight at Saint Cloche gallery in Sydney.
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News

Australia’s Largest Celebration Of Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Art

The Tarnanthi Festival returns in 2019 at the Art Gallery of South Australia.
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Billie Justice Thomson Presents Human-Sized Paintings in ‘Big Show’

A show of epic proportions (literally) by Billie Justice Thomson at Modern Times!
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Interiors

These Are Officially The BEST Rooms In Australia!

Australian House and Garden's celebrate their Top 50 Rooms for 2019.
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Architecture

The Perfect Red Hill Retreat

Templeton Architecture connect a collection of buildings on a rural site into a contemporary country dream home.
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Homes

The Rainbow Rental

Kitiya Palaskas shares her Pascoe Vale rental, filled with art, plants, textiles and life!
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Exhibition

A New Lens On Mid-Century Icons!

Celebrated photographer Derek Swalwell launches his latest exhibition, Farnsworth + Miller, at Fini Gallery, opening this Thursday!
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A New Standard In Architectural And Interior Hardware

Linear Standard is a sleek new range of door handles and hardware, designed in Melbourne.
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Photography

Celebrating 10 Years Of Photography With Broadsheet Editions

A new collection of framed photographic prints, from Broadsheet's stable of stellar local photographers.
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Join The Conversation On Designing A Sustainable Future

Lucy hosts a dynamic panel discussion with three local leaders (and ladies!) in sustainable design – Join us!
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