After its first year in action, 70 participants have completed the IKEA Skills for Employment program in Australia. The program is delivering social and business impact in a myriad of ways. The Skills for Employment program has profound impact on the lives of the participants, as well as
There is real change in the air at Freedom. Fortunate enough to be close to the hearts of Australians and New Zealanders for decades, equated with design, and value and blessed to have joined many on their journeys through important milestones; the first home, the renovated
As Australians, we see ourselves as outdoor people. But the truth is we spend 80% - 90% of our time indoors. Given the vast proportion of time we spend inside, indoor air pollution is a serious health concern. According to World Health Organisation a shocking 4.3 million
Today the NSW Government published the Standard Instrument (Local Environmental Plans) Amendment (Land Use Zones) Order 2021 (The Order). It sets out the changes that are to be made to the Standard Instrument - Principal Local Environmental Plan 2006 (the template for all local authority Local
Bunnings has completed the acquisition of leading Australian hard surfaces retailer Beaumont Tiles. Bunnings Group Managing Director, Mike Schneider, said: “Beaumont Tiles is a trusted Australian business with a great team and a proud 61-year history, and we’re really pleased to have completed the transaction.” “The acquisition
As one of the LFRA’s newest Gold Associate Members, who is Walker Corporation and what services do you offer? With experience across the entire property spectrum including commercial, residential, retail, resort and industrial, Walker Corporation brings a unique and incomparable level of expertise across all
From beanbags to designer sofas, the story of Freedom has reflected Australia’s own coming of age in furniture and homewares design. This year, the iconic Australian brand is celebrating its 40th anniversary. In many ways, it is back to the future for a business that started with
As one of the LFRA’s newest Associate Members, who is Baycrown Property Group? Baycrown Property Group is a family-owned Real Estate Investment and Development business. Started by Tom Van Asperen, we have been operating for over 25 years. Aside from being a developer of residential land
Maroochydore Homemaker Centre has been recognised at this year’s 2021 Queensland Retail Property Awards. This retail asset took home accolades for Excellence in Centre Management and was awarded Runner Up in the most prestigious retail property title Queensland Retail Property of the Year. The Queensland Retail Property of
Baby Bunting has recently relocated two of its stores and welcomed customers into a new and improved shopping experience at Hawthorn (VIC) and Fortitude Valley (QLD). Baby Bunting Hawthorn now sits in the heart of Hawthorn East between Camberwell and Glenferrie Roads, while the Fortitude Valley