The World's First Single-Use Plastic Free Long-Haul Flight Will Land in Australia Tomorrow

It's flying from Abu Dhabi to Brisbane — eradicating more than 95 single-use plastic items, and saving over 50 kilograms of waste from landfill.

Queensland's New Container Refund Scheme Has Recycled More Than 400 Million Items

Since launching on November 1, the scheme has also paid out around $40 million in refunds.

Melbourne Just Sweltered Some of Its Hottest April Days on Record

And the warm weather looks like it'll stick around for the long weekend, too.

Melbourne's Beloved Harold Holt Swim Centre Is Set to Receive a $3 Million Makeover

It will include the restoration and reopening of its famed diving tower — which has been closed for 16 years.

Uniqlo Has Just Released a Bunch of T-Shirts Dedicated to Japan's Best Sake Breweries

The Japanese brand's new t-shirt collection showcases the country's best-known boozy drink.

You Can Score $25 Trips To and From the Airport with Ola This Month

The ridesharing service is offering airport trips up to 20 kilometres for a flat rate of 25 bucks.

Apple's Controversial New Federation Square Store Has Officially Been Canned

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.

A Fire Has Partially Destroyed the Newly Reopened Mosman Rowers

The historic club will remain closed until further notice.

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.

Europe Has Done the World's Oceans a Solid and Banned a Heap of Single-Use Plastics

The EU will phase out the ten plastic items most frequently found on beaches by 2021.

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.

This Is What Melbourne's Huge Soon-to-Open Urban Rooftop Farm Will Look Like

The new 2000-square-metre space will sit atop Burwood Brickworks sustainable shopping centre when it opens later this year.

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.

Australia's First Scooter Taxi Service Is Now Scooting Around the Streets of Melbourne

Scooti has launched a fleet of scooters in Melbourne — with plans to expand to Sydney and Queensland soon.

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.

The Queen Victoria Market Is Banning Plastic Bags and Straws

This Cost of Living Report Says Sydney Is No Longer One of the World's Ten Most Expensive Cities

The Harbour City dropped to 16th spot and Melbourne is down, too, now sitting in 22nd position.

You Can Play 'Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?' on Google Earth Right Now

Chase everyone's favourite thief across the globe — visiting landmarks, talking to locals and getting a hefty dose of nostalgia.

This New Melbourne Eco Truck Will Refill Your Cleaning Products While Reducing Your Plastic Waste

The Roving Refills truck is stocked with bulk products — simply BYO containers and fill 'em up.

Construction on the Long-Awaited Melbourne Airport Rail Link Is Set to Start by 2022

If all goes to plan, that means that it should be finished by the futuristic date of 2031.

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.

Brisbane Is Set to Sweat Through an Early Autumn Heatwave

Temperatures will reach 30 degrees every day for the next week, and could even break heat records.

The First Trams on Sydney's Long-Awaited Southeast Light Rail Could Run by the End of the Year

Transport for NSW are currently exploring opportunities to get trams running between Circular Quay and Randwick by December.

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.

Hobart Will Become the First Australian City to Ban Single-Use Plastics

The ban will be rolled out in late 2019 or early 2020 — other cities, take note.

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A Heap of New Parramatta River Ferry Services Will Soon Be Added to the Timetable

Sydney is getting 400 new weekly services, as well as an on-demand ferry and 13 new boats.

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.

Queensland to Be Hit With Wet and Wild Weather as Cyclone Approaches

While Tropical Cyclone Oma isn't expected to hit land, it will cause lots of rain and gale force winds across Brisbane and the southeast coast.

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".

Woolies Has Stopped Selling $1 Milk in Support of Aussie Dairy Farmers

Two- and three-litre varieties of its home-brand fresh milk have increased in price, with the extra money headed back into Aussie farmers' pockets.

Australia Is Set to Swelter Through a Hotter-Than-Average Autumn

Don't pack away your pedestal fans just yet.

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.

Sydney Is Set to Score $900 Million Worth of New Air-Conditioned Trains Next Year

41 new trains will replace some of the network's oldest (and sweatiest) models.

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.