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The Localist: Northern Beaches
The northern beaches is well-known for its heritage-listed houses, harbourfront views, boutique storefronts and beachfront restaurants. Here, the towns get smaller and closer to the coast — these are the quintessential beach towns you read about in Australian novels.
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Urban Company Is the New App Taking Care of End-of-Lease Cleans and Other Painful Chores
You can hire professional cleaners to do your washing, assembly your IKEA feature and mow the lawn.
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Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Balmain
Head to Darling Street to sift through books and stock up on art supplies.
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Where To Shop Like a Local In and Around Glebe
Discover the inner west suburb's craft breweries, local grocers and (literal) gems.
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The Localist: North Shore
The north shore is a beautiful part of Sydney, and its proximity to the water means an abundance of restaurants and bars with stunning views.
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The Localist: Inner West
Sydney’s inner west has boomed in recent years in all the ways that matter.
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Cameras That Catch You Using Your Phone While Driving Are Coming to Queensland Roads
The cameras are being tested on metropolitan and regional roads for six months.
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Cameras That Catch You Using Your Phone While Driving Are Coming to Victorian Roads
The cameras are being tested on metropolitan and regional roads for three months.
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This New Waterloo Retail Precinct Is Home to Australia's Tallest Man-Made Waterfall
It also boasts a range of eateries — and, from September, a cat cafe and a dog-grooming studio.
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Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Redfern
From boutique wine shops to a next-level convenience store, these are the shops that make Redfern great.
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The Localist: Greater Western Sydney
In the past few years, greater western Sydney has experienced tremendous growth, resulting in a fairly unique ecosystem of the old and the new. From retro secondhand vinyl shops and boutique jewellery stores to buzzing new food precincts, this is certainly one of Sydney's most diverse areas.
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The Localist: Inner City
From the sparkling harbourfront of Barangaroo and the sandstone buildings of The Rocks to the hawker-style eateries in Haymarket and the small bar scene in Redfern, Sydney's inner city is a diverse landscape of culture, history and art.
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Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Chippendale
Stroll down Kensington Street and beyond to find art galleries, fine wine and some of the best Thai in Sydney.
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Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Castle Hill
This region in Sydney's west has everything you need to live well — from locally grown produce to a fresh cut flowers.
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The Localist: Southern Sydney
A mere 30-minute train ride from Sydney CBD is a not-so-hidden gem. Life in the southern suburbs moves at a slightly slower pace — giving you ample opportunity to explore the beautiful beaches, bars and stores.
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Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Brighton-Le-Sands
After a morning at the beach, discover decadent desserts, stylish French homewares and your friendly neighbourhood florist.
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Melbourne's Cult Favourite Tram Seat-Inspired Socks Are Back in Stock
Get your PT fix by dressing up your toes in that iconic green print.
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Botanicah Is Prahran's New Supersized Plant Warehouse Here to Fuel Your Houseplant Obsession
A 350-square-metre green oasis stocked with plants to suit every condition.
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These New Gelato Messina Candles Will Make Your House Smell Like Dessert
They're made in collaboration with Maison Balzac, and they're inspired by Messina's wild honey gelato.
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Victoria's Most Stunning Buildings Have Been Announced at the 2020 Victorian Architecture Awards
Heritage makeovers starred throughout the winners list, including the State Library of Victoria's redevelopment.
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Sydney Will Soon Be Home to the World's Tallest 'Hybrid Timber' Tower with a Rooftop Park
As part of the NSW Government's new tech precinct which, when complete, will span from Central to Eveleigh.
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A Multimillion-Dollar Palm Springs-Inspired Motel Is Opening in Albury This Year
The Astor Hotel Motel on the Victorian-NSW border is getting a retro reno complete with 45 rooms, a pub, plenty of pastel hues and palm trees.
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The New $750 Million Sydney Fish Market Has Been Fast-Tracked for Completion by 2024
The new precinct will boast a curved scale-like roof, a waterside promenade and a new ferry stop.
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Melbourne Is Getting 40 Kilometres of New Protected Bike Lanes
Which should make it a little easier — and safer — to get around the CBD on two wheels.
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Sydney Is Getting Six New Temporary Bike Paths By the End of June
Which should make it a little easier to commute to work in and around the CBD.
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Melbourne's Australia 108 Tower Is Now Officially the Tallest Residential Building in the Southern Hemisphere
The soaring residential tower has 100 storeys, two infinity pools and multimillion-dollar apartments.
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Green Square Is Getting a Huge New 6200-Square-Metre Park
Slated for completion in early 2022, The Drying Green will have artworks, water features and picnic and barbecue facilities.
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A New Dining Precinct and Park Could Be Coming to Southgate as Part of an $800-Million Transformation
An Australian retail company has submitted plans to make over the riverside precinct.
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IKEA Has Released Pillow Fort Instructions So You Can Go Kidulting In Your Lounge Room
Spend your self-isolation time turning your everyday IKEA objects into forts — with instructions available for six different styles.
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Musical Artist Milan Ring on Her Creative Approach and Where She Finds Inspiration
The Sydney-based artist and producer discusses the importance of collaboration and community to her creative process.
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A Look Inside the Creative Process of Illustrator and Muralist Sarah McCloskey
The Sydney-based artist chats about how the nightlife inspires her and experimentation influencing her artistic process.
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How Digital Artist Nema Adel Fosters Creativity and Inspiration in a New Artistic Field
The Sydney-based projection artist discusses the importance of experimentation and nightlife to his art.
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Five Easy Changes to Make Your Home More Like Your Favourite Place to Go Out
Bring the best of your city’s nightlife into your crib.
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Yulli's Brews Has Just Released a Doomsday Hand Sanitiser for Less Than $10
If you want a bottle, we suggest you order one ASAP.
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These Seven Australian Distilleries Are Turning Their A-Class Booze Into Hand Sanitiser
So you can clean your hands, you detty detty pigs.
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Sydney's Same-Day Plant Delivery Service Has Opened a Bricks-and-Mortar Shop in Marrickville
Plant Girl is the inner west's new haven for indoor greenery specialising in easy-to-keep-alive plants and brightly coloured ceramic pots.
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Federation Square Could Soon Be Home to a New $15 Million Public Library
It's one of the City of Melbourne's proposals for the inner city spot — as well taking over management of the site.
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Nine Canberra Shops to Explore On Your Leisurely City Break to the Capital
Local designers, boutique bottle-os and quirky gift shops — you'll find 'em all here.
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Sydney's 200-Year-Old Hyde Park Barracks Has Reopened After Its Multimillion-Dollar Transformation
The world heritage-listed museum is now home to interactive installations and a 2500-square-metre installation.
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Where To Shop Like a Local in and Around Brighton
These great bayside businesses are well worth a look in.
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Uber Is Launching Its Dockless E-Bike Service Jump in Melbourne This Week
A fleet of electric bikes will be rolled out across three city councils for the service's Australian launch.
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Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Footscray
Here's what the locals are loving in the inner west.