News and Projects

Promenade in Queen’s Park
In the town known for its flowers and gardens, a stroll through the state heritage-listed Queens Park and Botanic Gardens is an absolute must for any visitor to Toowoomba.

Helping to Keep Australia Beautiful
According to the Keep Australia Beautiful Litter Index, Australia’s rates of litter are dropping each year, and its encouraging to read that recreation parks are amongst the cleanest of public areas in the country.

Fascinators & Furphy Meet at Australia’s Biggest Event
Among the fascinators and pageantry of Melbourne Cup Carnival, the Furphy name will this year be prominently displayed at Flemington in the shape of the biggest marquee in the famous Birdcage.

Globosus Greeting for Visitors to Shepparton
As you enter the Victorian regional centre of Shepparton, they are the mysterious sentinels on the edge of town.

Behind the Scenes: Construction of a Metro Seat
The Furphy Metro Seat – a star in any park. See how it’s made by Furphy specialists.

Civic Seats in One of Australia’s Biggest Developments
Furphy’s Civic seats, installed throughout Aura, are available 24/7 to give residents a well-deserved rest. They need it.

New Product: Esplanade Bar Furniture
Viewing life from a slightly higher perspective, the Esplanade bar furniture is a public gathering point for a simple drink of coffee or lingering longer in the park.

Furphy Grain-Stripper Broke New Ground
Although the famed water cart was John Furphy’s most well-known invention, it was his grain stripper that was eagerly sought by farmers at the time.

New Growth for Office Block and Trees
When a smart new office block sprang up in an inner Melbourne suburb, the construction company called on Furphy Foundry for that touch of green street charm.