Sydney-based professional photographer, Gavin Jowitt, was named Australian Commercial Photographer of the Year at the 2019 Australian Professional Photography Awards (APPA) this week. Organised by the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP), APPA is the most prestigious competition for professional photographers. This year saw 1647 entries judged over three days with the results announced at a […]
Hames Sharley has appointed three senior leaders across its practice as part of a nationwide commitment to encourage a new age of built spaces. Accepting the role of director are Retail and Town Centre Portfolio Leader Harold Perks in Melbourne, and National Design Forum Leader Derek Hays in Perth. In Adelaide, Studio Leader Leon Gouws […]
Australia could lead the world in sustainable infrastructure with benefits for the community and business says Infrastructure Australia (IA) in the Australian Infrastructure Audit released today. The Green Building Council of Australia welcomes the report as fresh evidence to support urgent action to ensure the productivity, resilience and sustainability of cities and communities across Australia. […]
More than half (53 percent) of small business owners are worried their business will be scammed. Despite this, two-thirds don‟t train their staff in scam awareness and prevention. On average, Australian small businesses lose almost $40,000 per scam. To mark National Scam Awareness Week (12 to 16 August) Westpac has launched a new report that reveals Australian […]
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