Non-governmental organisations Biladi and Blue Shield are among the design experts using new technologies to create detailed records of cultural heritage and help rebuild after conflict.
The surprising city claiming to be Australia's street art capital
Artists say Darwin has surpassed Melbourne as Australia's street art capital, with work underway on a fresh round of murals across the Top End city.
Topic:Feel Good
Thu 28 May 2026 at 3:08pm
Meet the women turning bicycle tyres and timber offcuts into furniture
These artists are carving out a niche in a traditionally male space, using recycled materials and offcuts to create beautiful furniture, and even making music to accompany the work.
Topic:Design
Sun 24 May 2026 at 6:57am
How to improve your home without stepping inside
Adding a new kitchen or bathroom to your home can be expensive, but budget constraints don't mean you have to take home improvement off the table altogether.
Topic:Design
Thu 21 May 2026 at 9:03am
How an Australian designer's fashion fame spurred a mental health unravelling
Rochelle Gregory has clothed everyone from Paris Hilton to Dua Lipa. Now the designer is using film to candidly explore her mental health battle while showcasing her latest collection.
Topic:Fashion
Mon 18 May 2026 at 8:53am
'Gut-wrenching' struggle for Australian designers finding copies on Shein
Small Australian fashion designers say it is too time-consuming to continue to ask Shein to take down copies of their designs.
Topic:Fashion
Wed 6 May 2026 at 12:27pm
12 billion plastic sushi fish later, is it time for a sustainable soy sauce option?
Shoyu-tai, the single-use plastic soy sauce fish that accompany takeaway sushi, are an eco-nightmare — but a local designer has a solution.
Topic:Design
Wed 29 Apr 2026 at 9:04am
'Fear and hope' of foster care journey inspires teen artist
An Indigenous teenager is already making a name for herself as an artist, using her work to explore her identity and experiences in the care system.
Topic:Art
Sat 25 Apr 2026 at 7:30am
A new layer of AI tech is turbocharging the fashion industry
Dynamic pricing is already changing the final cost of clothing. Some prices are rising, but others are falling.
Topic:Analysis
Thu 16 Apr 2026 at 7:05am
Shein and Kmart accused of copying Queensland retailer's designs
Queensland business Sabo Skirt has claimed Shein, Kmart and numerous other retailers and wholesalers have copied its clothing patterns, prints and trademarks on "lower quality" garments in a federal court claim.
Topic:Copyright Infringement
Wed 1 Apr 2026 at 11:23am
Rotating home owners boast of 360-degree views and energy benefits
They may be costly to build, but rotating homes are loved for the way they can move with the sun, capture breezes from any direction and make the most of the scenery around them.
Topic:Architecture
Sat 14 Mar 2026 at 11:48am
Iconic Australian-made pinball machines preserved for generations to come
Five pinball machines, including the first licensed Star Wars unit, have been saved from the scrap heap and will eventually be made available for the public to play at a special exhibition.
Topic:Games
Mon 6 Apr 2026 at 2:45pm
'Reference Man' is why your office air conditioning is so cold
Phones, cars, and the temperature in an office were all designed to suit the average man. Researchers say women are an afterthought in the way many products and spaces are designed.
Topic:Design
Fri 6 Mar 2026 at 8:15am
How a copy of a stolen ancient vase ended up on a grand slam podium
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic go head-to-head today in the men's singles final. Not many people know they are competing for a trophy based on an Ancient Roman artefact.
Topic:Art History
Sun 1 Feb 2026 at 7:08am
The Godmother of Punk and the 'inventor' of black honoured in new exhibition
The revolutionary work of fashion designers Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo is celebrated with style, surprise and punk flair in this new exhibition.
Topic:Fashion
Tue 27 Jan 2026 at 6:28am
How COVID killed a bridal business but led to a career pivot
Helen Manuell changed career paths in her 50s, swapping bridal couture for award-winning sustainable fashion.
Topic:Fashion
Thu 22 Jan 2026 at 7:23am
Known now for his signature red, it was an ivory wedding dress that brought Valentino fame
"Valentino red", now synonymous with the Italian designer, was introduced to the world in 1959. But it wasn't until years later he commanded true global attention — and with an entirely different dress.
Topic:Fashion
Tue 20 Jan 2026 at 8:12pm
French media releases new footage of thieves in Louvre heist
The security footage shows the thieves smashing the glass on the display cases where the jewellery was kept.
Topic:Law, Crime and Justice
Tue 20 Jan 2026 at 2:24pm
Italian fashion designer Valentino dies aged 93 in Rome
The fashion icon's creations were adored by Hollywood stars, royals and first ladies for his fail-safe red carpet designs.
Topic:Fashion
Tue 20 Jan 2026 at 5:00am
Facing closure after 62 years, the Australian Design Centre holds its final show
Second Look — Legacy celebrates sustainable making while paying homage to one of the most influential figures in Australia craft and design.
Topic:Craft
Wed 7 Jan 2026 at 1:26pm
Kylie's red Padam Padam outfit stars in DIVA exhibit
The exhibition at Melbourne's newest museum, featuring Kylie Minogue's catsuit and Elton John's Louis XIV-inspired 50th birthday outfit, celebrates the power of divas through time.
Topic:Fashion
Wed 31 Dec 2025 at 11:09am