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    A Look Inside the Future of City Dwelling at Sydney's New Co-Living Space

    This is what it's like to swap the white picket fence for a more inclusive, urban lifestyle.

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    Melbourne Will Be One of the First Three Cities to Test Uber's Flying Taxis in 2020

    Flights to Melbourne Airport are expected to take only ten minutes — and eventually cost the same price as an Uber X.

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    Melbourne Central Could Be Getting Its Own Open-Air Rooftop Filled with Art and Food Stalls

    The greenery-filled rooftop is part of a dramatic plan to reinvent the precinct by 2021.

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    Check Out the Winners of 2019's Australian Interior Design Awards

    A Sydney hair salon took out the top gong, while a slew of Melbourne installations, hotels and restaurants also took home awards.

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    Westfield Doncaster Shopping Centre Is Set to Score a $500 Million Upgrade

    It'll mean an extra 43,000 square metres of retail stores, a brand new health and wellness offering, and an upgraded food precinct.

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    The Best Talks, Exhibitions and Workshops Happening at the MCA's Conversation Starters This Year

    Dive deep into climate change action and sustainable living with this weekend-long program of events.

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    This Is What it Will Be Like to Ride Along Melbourne's First Elevated Bicycle Highway

    When it opens in 2022, the 'veloway' will sit above Footscray Road as part of the West Gate Tunnel Project.

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    Melbourne's Footpath Kiosks Could Be Gone by the End of the Year

    As part of the City of Melbourne's plan to reduce footpath congestion.

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    The City of Melbourne Has Announced a New Plan to Make the CBD More Pedestrian- and Bike-Friendly

    The proposed strategy involves adding 50 kilometres of protected bike paths, reducing cars in Little streets and dropping speed limits.

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    Eight Independent and Ethical Brands You Should Know About If You Want to Shop Sustainably

    From activewear made with recycled plastics to cruelty-free skincare — and you can find them all under one roof.

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    German Supermarket Chain Kaufland Is Opening Three Huge Melbourne Stores

    The retail giant has planning approval to build stores in Dandenong, Chirnside Park and Epping, with more to follow.

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    A Fire Has Partially Destroyed the Newly Reopened Mosman Rowers

    The historic club will remain closed until further notice.

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    The Northern Beaches Will Soon Be Home to Australia's First Mini IKEA Store

    Next time you want to pick up tealight candles, you won't have to enter the daunting mazes of IKEA Tempe and Rhodes.

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    North Sydney Olympic Pool Could Close If It Doesn't Receive Urgent Upgrades

    North Sydney Council has put forth a development proposal, but needs an extra $30 million to complete it.

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    Green Square Is Getting a Futuristic Residential Development with Its Own Food-Filled Laneway

    The Japanese-designed Infinity by Crown Group will be home to a noodle house, sashimi restaurant and all-day European diner.

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    You Can Now (Finally) Ditch Your Physical Myki Card on Melbourne Public Transport

    The Victorian Government is rolling out the new digital ticketing system to Android users this week.

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    Six Melbourne Design Week Events That'll Have You Thinking About How We'll Live in the Future

    Symposiums, boat rides, exhibitions, and workshops — this year, the annual design festival is chock-full of events that’ll make you think twice about the future of urban living.

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    Collingwood Just Scored a Neon-Drenched Chapel for Raucous Vegas-Style Weddings

    The Altar Electric has unveiled a new permanent home for its tradition-bucking registry-style ceremonies.

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    The World Heritage-Listed Royal Exhibition Building Is Reopening Its Rooftop Deck

    It'll be open to the public and have 360-degree-views — just like the one it boasted back in the 1880s.

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    Sky Park Is Melbourne's New Elevated Patch of Greenery Perched Above Collins Street

    Frolic above the city bustle at Melbourne's brand new sky-high park.

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    Melbourne Is Set to Score a New Elevated Park as Part of the Arts Precinct's Massive Redevelopment

    The first designs for the precinct — which encompasses the yet-to-be-built NGV Contemporary — have been releasedby Melbourne-based practice Hassell and New York's SO-IL.

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    You Could Finally Spend the Night (Legally) at Your Local IKEA Store

    The Swedish furniture giant is offering six (lucky) fans the chance to win a good night's sleep in-store.

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    South Yarra Will Soon Be Home to Australia's First Moxy Hotel

    The youth-focused hotel by Marriott International will have 180 suites, a rooftop bar and "furiously fast, free wifi".

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    This Ambitious Campaign Wants Melburnians to Buy Back Federation Square to Stop Apple Moving In

    It's designed to make a public statement against the controversial proposed Apple store — and it has already raised more than $200,000.

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    North Ryde's Beloved Macquarie Ice Rink Has Been Saved From Demolition

    An interim heritage order has been issued for the existing site, while AMP Capital has committed to retaining an Olympic-sized rink in Macquarie Centre's redevelopment.

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    Marrickville Metro Will Score a Massive New Dining Precinct as Part of a $140 Million Upgrade

    A neighbouring abandoned warehouse will be transformed into a new food precinct with fresh food markets and a Coles 'black label' concept store.

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    You Might Soon Be Able to Ditch Your Physical Myki Card on Melbourne Public Transport

    The Victorian Government is seeking Melburnians to test out its new digital ticketing system, which sees your Myki stored on your smartphone.

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    This Map Shows Where the Victorian Government's Proposed Suburban Rail Loop Would Travel

    The ambitious project to connect all of Melbourne's existing trail lines is hoping to get federal funding with this year's election.

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    Hyde Park Barracks Museum Is Closing to Undergo a Multimillion-Dollar Transformation

    When it reopens in late-2019, it will be home to interactive installations that surround you with visuals and sound.

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    Plans to Demolish North Ryde's Beloved Macquarie Ice Rink Have Been Put on Hold

    After initially earmarking the rink for demolition to make way for multimillion-dollar upgrades to the shopping centre, AMP Capital will now consult with the community.

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    North Ryde's Beloved Macquarie Ice Rink Will Be Demolished Next Year

    To make way for multimillion-dollar upgrades to the shopping centre.

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    These New Cameras on Sydney Roads Can Catch You Using Your Phone While Driving

    In a world-first move, NSW has introduced cameras to catch illegal phone use while driving.

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    The NSW Government Is Offering Half-Price Car Rego for Those Spending Big on Tolls

    The Toll Relief program is expanding in 2019 and offering discounted registration fees for those spending more than $15 on tolls a week.

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    Living Coral Is Pantone's 'Life-Affirming' 2019 Colour of the Year

    Will this soothing coral colour provide us with energy and comfort in the coming year?

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    Sydney's Southwest Suburbs Are Set to Score a Huge New Cinema and Dining Precinct

    The new 'town centre' of Ed Square will have similarities to Chippendale's Central Park.

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    Melbourne's CBD Could Score a Huge New Precinct with Plant-Filled Rooftops

    The proposed $232 million project would see a new green precinct built between Bourke and Little Collins streets.

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    You'll Soon Have More Time to Get Back to Your Car Before Copping a Parking Ticket

    The NSW Government will introduce a ten-minute grace period from early next year.

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