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.

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.

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.

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.

Miller Design Lab

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.

Australia's Shiny New $20 Notes Are on Their Way to Your Wallet

The lobster has had a makeover.

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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Australia's Country-Wide Heatwave Continues as Cities Hit Record-Breaking Temperatures

Air-conditioning is your friend this week.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

Sydney's Best New Spaces of 2018

Six of the most stunning and thought provoking new buildings and venues to arrive in Sydney this year.

Brisbane's Best New Spaces of 2018

Six of the most stunning and thought provoking new buildings, artworks and venues to arrive in Brisbane this year.

The Best Christmas Markets in Brisbane for Presents, Produce and Festive Feels

With markets for platns, small batch goods and vegan wares, there's really no reason to go within a square kilometre of a shopping centre this year.

Amazon Has Finally Reopened Its US Site to Aussie Shoppers

Just in time for the Black Friday Sales (and Christmas).

Sydney's Five-Star Sheraton Hotel Has Had a Mammoth $50 Million Makeover

The 25-year-old hotel has upped its game to upgrade all 558 of its rooms, pool and exclusive club lounge.

The Art Gallery of NSW's Massive $344 Million Expansion Has Been Given the Green Light

Kicking off in early 2019, the project includes a new building, a public art garden and a gallery made from a repurposed WWII oil tanker.

Ten Gifts to Splash Out on for the Most Important People in Your Life

The big-ticket items for when money is no object.

Melbourne's Best New Spaces of 2018

Six of the most stunning and thought provoking new buildings, artworks and venues to arrive in Melbourne this year.

A Complete Guide to Every Gift You'll Need to Give This Year

The A to Z of Chrissy gifts.

Lego's Crowdfunded Set for Adults Could be Your Nostalgic New Way to De-Stress

The fish-themed new line encourages adults to get creative, building a koi fish or even a shark.

Australia's Most Stunning Venues Have Been Announced at the 2018 Eat Drink Design Awards

And Victoria won big, snagging five of the eight awards.

Ten Gifts Under $50 They Won't Want to Return

From beeswax wraps to bacon making kits, these pressies will put you in the good books.

Waterloo Is Getting a New Five-Building Residential Development with Its Own Japanese Dining Precinct

Mastery by Crown Group will have a diverse spread of eateries to complement its luxury, Japanese-designed residences.

A Huge Exhibition of Real Human Bodies Is Coming to Sydney

The world-renowned exhibition offers Australians a rare look inside the human body.

Green Square Has Scored a Futuristic New Library with a Plant-Filled Underground Reading Room

The six-storey Green Square Library has everything from an open-air amphitheatre to a baby grand piano.

The Swedish Brand Behind Those Miniature Kanken Backpacks Is Opening Its First Aussie Store

Fjallraven's Melbourne Central store will offer complimentary coffee and an extensive range of clothing and accessories for the great outdoors.

Sydney's CBD Will Score Two New Sprawling Rooftop Restaurants Next Year

A 400-seater modern Cantonese eatery and a multi-faceted Middle Eastern restaurant will both open atop Westfield Sydney in 2019.