Nathan Johnson . Articles 2015 Australian Timber Design Awards showcase nation's top 23 timber projects The 2015 Australian Timber Design Awards were announced September 18 at an awards night in Melbourne. CFMEU ends Boral ‘black ban’ and to pay up to $9 million in compensation Boral and the CFMEU have entered into a settlement agreement that will ensure Boral is protected against a continued secondary boycott of its products and is compensated for damages and legal expenses already occurred. ACA survey collects data on Australian architects working overseas The ACA is conducting a short survey to better understand the extent to which Australian architectural practices are currently working in international contexts, and whether others are interested in doing so. Full shortlist revealed: 2015 National Architecture Awards finalists announced Few would envy those tasked with selecting the shortlist for the National Architecture Awards, trimming 185 entries to 73 finalists is no easy feat, says Jury Chair and Immediate Past President, David Karotkin Architects welcome Melbourne’s interim planning changes but want involvement in permanent outcomes The Australian Institute of Architects Victorian Chapter has welcomed recent changes to Central Melbourne’s planning controls and believe they will improve development outcomes while a review of the city’s planning laws is underway. More appointments at Woods Bagot as international presence grows Australia’s largest architecture firm has announced a raft of new appointments to its global leadership team including a new Sydney director and 10 new principals.