Fuzzy public and private boundaries As private indoor spaces shrink and shared family spaces become more prevalent, the public realm is changing. Previous private activities, such as work and communication, have increasingly appeared outside the home, while the public sector has characterized indoor or home environments: privacy, interior furniture and decoration, pocket parks, and guerrilla…
This week, Australia’s four major banks will announce their annual results. Everyone’s eyes will be on how much they have earned in the past year. The market estimates that the four major banks made a profit of A$19 billion last year. On Thursday, ANZ will be the first of the Big Four to announce their…
According to The Times, in response to the crisis facing Victoria’s residential construction, the Andrews government will take action to crack down on illegal builders, architects and plumbers. The new bill will target the “fraudulent liquidation of the Phoenix company”, which seeks to avoid being criticized by victims through deliberate liquidation. The Victorian Bureau of…