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More than 200 built environment professionals from government, landscape architecture, planning and research gathered for West Fest 2025 in Parramatta NSW and online to discuss one of Western Sydney’s biggest challenges: how to design density that enhances liveability. Hosted by the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, Cumberland City Council and Street Furniture Australia, this third annual event delivered fast-paced keynotes and two panels led by Joshua French, CEO, Greater Sydney Parklands – all focused on shaping a more connected, high-amenity future for the region. The conversation opened with insights from Jeremy Gill, Head of Policy, Committee for Sydney, who challenged the city to move beyond housing targets and instead focus on “density done well.” He emphasised that great density is defined by thriving neighbourhoods where public space, mobility, services and …

Congratulations to the winners of our ‘Win a Trip to Sydney’ promotion! A few lucky landscape architects from Australia and the US will experience the best of Sydney over several days in March 2026. Events include Street Furniture Australia’s VIP 40th Birthday Party, a factory tour, fine dining and more. The prize also includes return flights and 5-star hotel accommodation. US winners are hosted in collaboration with our distributor partner Spruce and Gander and will be announced soon. The 2025 Australian winners are: South AustraliaKiri BowmerJPE Design QueenslandCindy Pester Urbis VictoriaEmma BickerdikeTract Western AustraliaRose BaileyFour Landscape Studio Northern TerritoryAndrea Bleakley Bennett Architecture Northern TerritoryLanson IpBennett Architecture How did they win? All our Studio Workshops include a quick and fun game. The winning team are individually entered into a grand prize …

A half-day knowledge exchange presented by Cumberland City Council, the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects and Street Furniture Australia.

Street Furniture Australia furnished the Australian Institute of Landscape Architecture’s Festival: DARK, held in Nipaluna/Hobart from 19-21 October, with a collection of curated settings. This year’s installation featured a combination of Linea and Piatto ranges in a custom Lavender Mist powdercoat created especially for the Festival. Reflecting the Festival’s colour palette, the soft, on-trend lilac tone was paired with aluminium woodgrain in Curly Birch. Specifiers, let us know what you think of the colour. Design for GoodAs part of Street Furniture Australia’s annual Good Cause Giveaway at the AILA Festival, all of the furniture exhibited – valued at $45,000 – has been donated to local Tasmanian organisations selected by the Festival’s Creative Directorate: Miriam Shevland, Simone Bliss and Jerry de Gryse. This year’s recipients are: “As rewarding as it is …

Street Furniture Australia is proud to support the AILA 2025 Festival of Landscape Architecture: DARK, taking place in Nipaluna/Hobart from 19–21 October, in our eleventh year as an AILA National Partner. Festival Creative Directors Miriam Shevland, Simone Bliss and Jerry de Gryse, together with Cultural Adviser Theresa Sainty, have shaped an immersive program that explores different sides of the landscape architecture profession and reflects the unique character of Lutruwita/Tasmania. Street Furniture Australia is even bringing some glow-in-the-dark furniture, in a brand new powdercoat colour. Here are eight of our anticipated Festival highlights. 1. Opening Talks – Dark Past at the Theatre RoyalFollowing a Welcome to Country by Theresa Sainty, speakers share truth telling and acknowledgement of Lutruwita’s past. Date: Sunday 19 October, from 1pmLocation: Theatre Royal, Corner Campbell & Collins …

Protect Your Specification Value engineering can have a significant impact on the quality, durability, and safety of landscape projects. In this interactive webinar, industry leaders from Street Furniture Australia, Christie Barbecues, Eureka Landscapes, and AILA will unpack the practical and professional challenges posed by value engineering and explore ways to mitigate its effects. Through case studies and expert commentary, you’ll gain the knowledge and tools to write robust, defensible specifications, understand the role of manufacturers in supporting design outcomes, and navigate the delicate balance between cost constraints and long-term quality. This session will be presented by Glen Power, AILA Qld Chapter President; June Boxsell, Street Furniture Australia; Alex Christie, Christie Barbecues and Jason McGarry, Eureka Landscapes. Learning Outcomes What to Expect Who Should Attend? Landscape architects, specifiers, contractors, suppliers, and …