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    This New Flinders Street Station Entrance Might Slightly Improve Your Daily Commute

    Work's begun on the Victorian Government's multi-million dollar train station upgrades.

  • Gallery: A Last Look at Sydney's Iconic Sirius Building as It Currently Stands

    We took a final tour of the brutalist building — and met its last remaining resident — before it closes next month.

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    Australia Is Getting an Adults-Only Pop-Up Bar Made Completely Out of Lego

    Combine nostalgia and creativity with alcohol at this new concept bar opening in four cities.

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    This Tiny Apartment Converts Concrete Piping Into a Compact House

    Made out of a former stormwater drain, it could be used in narrow spaces — and even on top of existing buildings.

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    Six Sydney Councils Have Teamed Up To Crack Down on Share Bike Operators

    It's hoped a new set of guidelines will help keep rogue dockless bikes off the streets.

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    Darling Harbour Is Getting a New Japanese-Designed Two-Storey Library

    The city library will host workshops and be a hub for start-ups and entrepreneurs.

  • Guide

    Melbourne's Best New Spaces of 2017

    Honouring the best new additions to Melbourne's design scene this year.

  • Guide

    Sydney's Best New Spaces of 2017

    Honouring the best new additions to Sydney's design scene this year.

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    The Ultimate Gift Guide for the Urban Hobbyist

    Get all the gear that they didn't know they needed this year.

  • News

    Pantone Has Announced Its 2018 Colour of the Year

    Will purple help us be creative, mindful and spiritual beings in the coming year?

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    Mitchelton Winery Is Opening a $16 Million Luxury Hotel in Victoria's Goulburn Valley

    It'll boast an infinity pool, a spa, an in-room wine menu and floor-to-ceiling windows that look out onto the Goulburn River.

  • News

    The Names of Melbourne's Five New Metro Tunnel Stations Have Been Revealed

    The Victorian Premier has announced the results, following over 50,000 name suggestions from the general public.

  • News

    This Year's Eat Drink Design Award Winners Have Been Announced

    Australia's most stylish hospitality venues have been named.

  • News

    Sydney's New-Look Central Station Could Cost More Than $3 Billion

    Leaked documents show the NSW Government's plans for Australia's busiest railway station.

  • News

    Sweden's Golden Egg-Shaped Sauna Is On the Move

    Bigert and Bergström's "social sculpture" is spending three weeks in Paris.

  • News

    WeWork Arrives in Melbourne with a Huge Six-Floor Coworking Space

    Featuring room for more than 700 creatives, an open-air terrace, an endless supply of kombucha, and yoga and massages.

  • News

    This Is What Sydney's New Metro Stations Could Look Like

    Functioning as more than just train stations, the structures could also act as high-rise housing and hotels.

  • News

    Designer Naomi Murrell's Top Ten Creative Hot Spots in Adelaide

    Get to know Adelaide's design and maker scene through the eyes of an expert.

  • News

    IKEA Has Finally Launched Home Delivery in Sydney

    Sydneysiders are now able to shop 9000 of the label's homewares and furniture products from IKEA's online store.

  • News

    How to Choose the Best Plants For Your Home

    North, south, east, west — we've got the plants you should be growing no matter which direction your home faces.

  • News

    IKEA Launches New Non-Disposable Furniture Collection with Danish Designers HAY

    The Swedish chain hopes its Ypperlig collaboration is one you won't throw away when you move house.

  • News

    Melbourne's Queen Victoria Market Is Getting an Elevated, Greenhouse-Style Pavilion

    It'll temporarily house vendors during the market's five-year renewal.

  • News

    Jardan's New Flagship Store Has Been Designed Around the Shifting Colours of Sydney

    The blues, greens and oranges are a nod to some of Australia's art and design icons.

  • News

    Sydney Architecture Festival's 2017 Program Will Let You Explore the City's Best (and Most Brutal) Bits

    Look inside Punchbowl's new 'Aussie mosque', tour Sydney's brutalist buildings and see how architects see the city in 2037.

  • News

    Victorians Can Help Name Melbourne's Five New Underground Train Stations

    One idea has already been ruled out: Station McStationface.

  • News

    This Tiny Mobile House Takes Compact Living to the Next Level

    Two storeys of tiny, timber-panelled living space.

  • News

    Sydney Is Getting a New Hyper-Local Hotel from the Reuben Hills Team

    Paramount House Hotel will sit above Paramount Coffee Project, feature 29 suites and room service by Ester.

  • News

    These Melbourne Venues Have Been Nominated for the 2017 Eat Drink Design Awards

    The shortlist for Australia and New Zealand’s only hospitality design awards program has officially dropped.

  • News

    These Sydney Venues Have Been Nominated for the 2017 Eat Drink Design Awards

    The shortlist for Australia and New Zealand’s only hospitality design awards program has officially dropped.

  • News

    This New Sydney Development will Include a Large Chunk of Social and Affordable Housing

    As part of the NSW Government's Communities Plus project, the new Macquarie Park estate will include social housing for 950 tenants.

  • News

    This Queensland Couple Makes Customisable Ceramic Keep Cups

    Each Pottery for the Planet cup blends style and sustainability.

  • News

    Art Series Hotels Sells Boutique Collection for $52 Million

    Australia's famously artist-themed hotels like The Olsen, The Cullen and The Chen have been acquired by Mantra Group.

  • News

    This New Range of Designer Water Bottles Are Flat Enough to Fit in Your Pocket

    They've just been funded through a record-breaking Kickstarter campaign.

  • News

    Sydney's Iconic Sirius Building Has Been Saved (Well, At Least for Now)

    Public campaigners reportedly cheered in the courtroom.

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    Liverpool's The Paper Mill Will Be Transformed Into A New Community Precinct

    The heritage building will house a wood fire pizza kitchen, brewery, artisanal bakery and dessert carts.

  • News

    Sydney Is in the Running to Become the 2020 World Design Capital

    A year-long program of design events could be headed Sydney's way, and a two years' worth of bragging rights as well.

  • News

    You Will Soon be Able to Stay at an Immersive Star Wars-Themed Hotel

    Help Luke Skywalker in his struggle against the Galactic Empire, get rescued by R2D2 or face off with Darth Vader.

  • News

    The Designs for Melbourne's New Metro Tunnel Have Been Revealed

    Take a look at the five new train stations that will be added to the city's rail network.

  • News

    Park Sydney is Erskineville's Massive New Community Hub

    The 6.9-hectare precinct features 7,400sqm of newly built parkland.

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