News: Design
Les Mills announces global launch of new LES MILLS SMARTSTEP
Global fitness leader Les Mills has globally launched its all-new LES MILLS SMARTSTEP™ - delivering better functionality, style and performance to enhance the studio experience...
Sep 2, 2025
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Penrith students help shape design of new Cambridge Park playspace
As part of the Penrith Mayoral Challenge (PMC) program, Year 7 students from Cambridge Park High School have collaborated with Penrith City Council to create an inclusive,...
Aug 30, 2025
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Country Club Tasmania unveils ‘Championship Golf Course’ and names Ricky Ponting as brand ambassador
Country Club Tasmania, located just ten minutes from Launceston’s CBD has officially unveiled ‘Championship Golf Course’ as the name of its new 18-hole golf course - a title...
Aug 30, 2025
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CONVIC designed $3.9 million Lismore skatepark designed for community and competitions
The new CONVIC designed $3.9-million Lismore skatepark, part of the newly upgraded Lismore Regional Sports Hub, has officially opened offering both ‘street’ and ‘park’ (bowl)...
Aug 14, 2025
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Canberra-based architectural firm SQC Group awarded contract for Belconnen Basketball Stadium expansion
Basketball is one of Canberra's largest participation sports, with over 14,000 registered members and growing. To meet the increasing demand for indoor sport facilities in the...
Aug 13, 2025
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GWS Giants open new aquatic facility designed by Populous
Greater Western Sydney AFL club, the Giants, have opened their new aquatic facility - designed by global architectural firm Populous - at the club’s high-performance training...
Aug 12, 2025
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Sport Design Australia expands team nationally and bolsters clients across global sporting Industry
Sport Design Australia, a creative powerhouse in the sporting industry, has announced their team expansion and the addition of a global network of new clients further cementing...
Aug 11, 2025
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Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa reopens after $1.7 million refurbishment
Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa - located in the Victorian spa town of, Daylesford - has officially reopened following a stunning $1.7 million refurbishment. The upgrades were...
Aug 10, 2025
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Felton Industries opens third grant program offering prize pool of $40,000
Felton Industries, Australia’s leading designer, manufacturer, and supplier of Australian-made premium aluminium outdoor furniture has opened its 2025 Felton Grant program with...
Aug 10, 2025
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Recreation Aotearoa releases revised guidelines for New Zealand Mountain Bike Trail Design
Aimed at improving safety, consistency, sustainability and accessibility, Recreation Aotearoa has released updated New Zealand Mountain Bike Trail Design Guidelines, supported...
Aug 7, 2025
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Myrtha Pools backs competition and new world records at 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore
With the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore coming to a close on Sunday night after 24 days of high-level competition, Myrtha Pools has highlighted its role in...
Aug 6, 2025
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The Imagination Collaborative spotlights their pre-visualisation technology for events and venues
Headquartered in Australia with a growing global footprint, The Imagination Collaborative (TIC) helps event and venue teams design smarter by showing what a space will look,...
Aug 4, 2025
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Tourism Australia to launch next stage of globally successful ‘Come and Say G’day’ campaign
Tourism Australia is about to launch the next stage of its globally successful ‘Come and say G’day’ campaign into key international tourism markets. Brand ambassador Ruby the...
Aug 3, 2025
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Tweed Shire's Uki sports community celebrates opening of flood resilient facilities
Tweed Shire's Uki sports community is celebrating the official opening of major upgraded facilities at Vic Bianchetti Sports Ground. The 2022 floods left the facility completely...
Aug 1, 2025
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Cox Architecture-designed Sensory Bus to make major South Australian events more accessible
A Cox Architecture designed Sensory Bus is set to deliver an inclusive environment for autistic people and their families at some of South Australia’s biggest events, including...
Jul 31, 2025
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Otium Planning Group engaged to deliver concept plans for Alexandra Community Leisure Centre
Murrindindi Shire Council, located on Melbourne's peri-urban fringe, has advised that through joint funding, Council and Alexandra Secondary College (ASC) have commenced early...
Jul 28, 2025
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Works underway on new Jack Dyer Stand at Richmond FC’s home at Punt Road Oval
Works have commenced on transforming AFL’s Richmond FC’s home venue, Punt Road Oval, through a redevelopment that will deliver an elite training and administration facility...
Jul 16, 2025
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New IG Arena opens in Japan's Nagoya
IG Arena, a new multi-purpose sports and entertainment facility in the Japanese city of Nagoya, has opened to the public with the hosting of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament....
Jul 15, 2025
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Ipswich Civic Centre marks 50 years of operations
Ipswich City Council is marking the 50 year history of its Ipswich Civic Centre as a key feature of the community's performing arts scene. Opened in 1975, the bold geometric...
Jul 14, 2025
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Planning contract awarded for Perth Entertainment and Sporting Precinct
The planning contract to progress detailed design development of the Perth Entertainment and Sporting Precinct has now been awarded to an alliance comprising Seymour Whyte,...
Jul 13, 2025
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Quick Release system secures Surf Life Saving SA 'Innovation Of The Year' award
Surf Life Saving South Australia held its 2025 Awards of Excellence in June recognising incredible contributions, commitment and passion over the last season across a wide range...
Jul 13, 2025
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National Gallery of Australia exhibition breaks museum taboo and highlights value of play
A major new exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) in Canberra is breaking a museum taboo by inviting visitors to touch, play with, and inhabit sculptural works,...
Jul 9, 2025
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Fluidra Commercial introduces new Accessibility Consulting Service
Fluidra Commercial is expanding its services with the introduction of Accessibility Consultation, following team member Natsuki Murata’s recent achievement of a Certificate IV...
Jul 8, 2025
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Busan Metropolitan Government to redevelop Sajik Baseball Stadium
The Busan Metropolitan Government has given approval for a project which aims to transform Sajik Baseball Stadium into a “futuristic smart baseball park”. With new projects with...
Jul 7, 2025
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