Architecture

The Victorian government has passed reform paving way for more affordable homes. Image: Doublelee

Architecture, Government, Landscaping industry, Legislation, State government, Updates

More affordable homes in Victoria

The Planning Amendment (Better Decisions Made Faster) Bill 2025 passed both houses of parliament, including amendments which legislate mandatory affordable housing requirements into Victoria’s planning system. Read More

Tom Foster5 days agoFebruary 7, 2026

Central Park will be the key arrival point welcoming visitors and providing the community, residents and local businesses with important green space at the heart of Bradfield City. Image: NSW Governmennt/Bradfield Development Authority

Architecture, Business, Design, Government, Landscaping industry, Parks, State government, Uncategorized, Updates

Bradfield City Central Park construction partner appointed

Bradfield City’s Central Park is a step closer, with FDC Construction & Fitout appointed as Head Contractor to deliver the iconic two hectare public space that will anchor Australia’s first new city in 100 years. Read More

Tom FosterFebruary 2, 2026, 1:47 pmFebruary 2, 2026

Backyards can easily incorporate a professional-standard putting green. Image: Phillips/stock.adobe.com

Architecture, Design, Landscape products: pavers, paints, plant control and more, Landscaping industry, Landscaping innovations, Marc Worner, Updates

Putting greens of synthetic grass have their benefits

Marc Worner suggests tapping into a recreational favourite – putting greens – as an additional service and income stream. Read More

Tom FosterJanuary 22, 2026, 2:08 pmJanuary 22, 2026

The enormous pressure water can exert on a retaining wall can be destructive. Image Newleks/stock.adobe.com

Architecture, Barriers, Drainage, Landscape products: pavers, paints, plant control and more, Landscaping industry, Marc Worner, Retaining walls, Stones

Retaining wall builds

A retaining wall is a structure that holds or retains earth behind it. Marc Worner deals with the possibility of a slippery slope. Read More

Tom FosterDecember 14, 2025, 5:27 pmDecember 14, 2025

The work explores how Melbourne’s industrial areas could be repurposed into mixed-use spaces where production, services and community life intersect. Image: Monash University

Architecture, Awards, Landscaping industry, Updates

Monash celebrates art, design and architecture

Monash Art, Design and Architecture (MADA) has launched its annual student exhibition, featuring works from more than 800 graduating students across the broad discipline areas of art, design and architecture. Read More

Tom FosterNovember 26, 2025, 3:10 pmNovember 26, 2025

Competition advisors are welcoming expressions of interest from eligible artists and designers for a playground design. Image: Moonee Valley City Council

A1 Rubber, Architecture, Design, Landscaping industry, Landscaping innovations, Parks, Uncategorized, Updates

Playground design competition

Moonee Valley City Council in Victoria has launched a competition for the playground design of the much-loved Queens Park West Playground. Read More

Tom FosterNovember 20, 2025, 2:03 pmNovember 20, 2025

Architecture, Design, John Gabriele, Landscaping industry, Plant care, Updates

Statement plants

John Gabriele highlights some points to watch out for when selecting feature foliage as statement plants. Read More

Tom FosterOctober 26, 2025, 1:43 pmOctober 26, 2025

The work included Two Palms Landscaping installing retaining walls, timber steps, steel garden edging, stepping stones and boundary fencing. Image: TLA

Architecture, Associations, Awards, Design, Landscaping industry, Pavers, Retaining walls, TLA, Updates

Two Palms Landscaping hits a new high

TLA member Two Palms Landscaping has transformed a challenging, sloping site with retaining issues into a cohesive outdoor space. Read More

Tom FosterOctober 17, 2025, 9:21 amOctober 17, 2025

Landscape Elements and the finalists for Landscape of the Year. Image: LIAWA

Architecture, Associations, Awards, Design, Landscaping industry, LIAWA, LIAWA, Updates

Landscape Elements wins Landscape of the Year

Landscape Elements has won the 2025 LIAWA Landscape of the Year for The Oval Redevelopment, Subi East Perth, 5 September 2025. Read More

Tom FosterSeptember 15, 2025, 7:55 amSeptember 15, 2025

Mounds have the potential to allow adults and kids to interact really well. Image: hetmanstock2/ stock.adobe.com

A1 Rubber, A1 Rubber, Architecture, Landscape products: pavers, paints, plant control and more, Landscaping industry, Landscaping innovations, Marc Worner, Uncategorized, Updates

Don’t forget the kids

Marc Worner makes the point that, although clients are always adults, it’s worth keeping in mind many customers have kids who will hopefully also enjoy the spaces created for them. Read More

Tom FosterAugust 11, 2025, 9:39 amAugust 11, 2025

Architecture

More affordable homes in Victoria

Bradfield City Central Park construction partner appointed

Putting greens of synthetic grass have their benefits

Retaining wall builds

Monash celebrates art, design and architecture

Playground design competition

Statement plants

Two Palms Landscaping hits a new high

Landscape Elements wins Landscape of the Year

Don’t forget the kids

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