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    Could Melbourne Be Getting a Bicycle Highway in the Sky?

    Plans for an 'elevated veloway' would have you pedalling above the traffic.

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    Rozelle's Tramsheds Is Finally Opening for Business

    Kicking off with a European-inspired market hall and some big name Sydney foodie venues.

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    Sydney's Getting a Giant Temporary Bamboo Pavilion You Can Wander Through

    From award-winning Vietnamese architect Vo Trong Nghia.

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    Dubai Just Opened a 3D-Printed Office Building

    The whole thing took less than three weeks to build.

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    Melbourne's Yarra River Could Be Getting a Swimming Pool

    This proposal could be the best use of the Yarra yet.

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    The Best Places to Buy Plants in Sydney

    There's a whole world of plants out there — and here's where to find them.

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    A Handy Guide to How Sydney's New Local Councils Will Look

    Complete with a slightly stretched Game of Thrones analogy.

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    Get Excited Melbourne, We Could Be Getting Five New Train Stations

    It looks like the Melbourne Metro Rail project could be going ahead.

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    Melbourne Councils Are Teaming Up With Local Makers on a New Online Directory

    Your new online destination for local artists, designers and more.

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    London's Red Telephone Booths Are Being Turned into Tiny On-the-Go Offices

    Complete with internet, power points and a coffee machine.

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    This New Online Charity Auction Room Lets You Bid on One-Off Australian Design

    It's called Created With Care and all proceeds go to charities chosen by the artists.

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    These Partially Underwater Dubai Villas Let You Literally Sleep with the Fishes

    You can live under the sea (if you've got a cool $2.7 million clams).

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    The Ten Best Markets in Melbourne

    Spend your Saturday shopping for produce and your Sunday sifting for hidden treasure.

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    IKEA Is Launching a Chainless, Low Maintenance Bike for Urban Cyclists

    Your lack of bike knowledge shall hinder you no more.

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    Meet Alexandria's Brand New Co-Working Space, The Treehouse

    Freelancers, take a break from working solo at this light, bright creative studio.

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    What About DI$COUNT Universe Makes the Aussie Fashion Industry Discount Them?

    They've never been on the cover of Australian Vogue, yet Miley Cyrus has ripped them off. What's going on?

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    Vote for Concrete Playground to Win a 2016 Webby Award and You Could Win $1000

    Swing us some love (we did tell you what nap desks are).

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    Move Over High Line, Melbourne's Getting Its First Elevated Park

    Frolic above the city bustle at Melbourne's brand new Skypark.

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    Meet Local Design, Sydney's Brand New Design Hub

    They’re on a mission to show off our homegrown design talents, and it looks pretty damn good.

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    Best of Sydney 2015: Best New Product

    The nifty new local gadgets and services making Sydney lives easier.

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    The Nine Best Sydney Shops for Unique Christmas Gifts

    Because there's no international Christmas shipping deadline when you shop local.

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    The Eight Best Brisbane Shops for Unique Christmas Gifts

    Because there's no international Christmas shipping deadline when you shop local.

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    The Eight Best Melbourne Shops For Unique Christmas Gifts

    Because there's no international Christmas shipping deadline when you shop local.

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    Meet Frank Green, the Aussie-Designed SmartCup

    This genius invention lets you pay for your coffee WITH your coffee cup.

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    Zara Home Finally Opens in Sydney

    Fill your home with rich mahogany.

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    The New Brisbane Sign Has Been Unveiled

    Not quite the same as the Hollywood sign, but it's close enough.

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    The Bulimba Barracks Are About to Become Brisbane's New Riverfront Hang Spot

    You'll soon be picnicking and cycling at the barracks.

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    Take a Peek Into the Mous Magazine Office as a Pop-Up Shop

    This October, you can sticky beak around this Brisbane magazine's HQ.

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    Muji Has Started Selling Flat-Pack Houses

    Japanese minimalists Muji have moved into the DIY real estate game.

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