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    Three New South Wales towns ventured over 40 degrees for the first time in the state's history.

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    Queensland Is the Latest State to Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags

    And they'll be introducing a refund scheme for cans and containers.

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    These Australian Cafes Are Trialling a 'More Recyclable' Takeaway Coffee Cup

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    Dockless Bike Sharing Service oBike Launches in Sydney

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    Hobart Is Set to Be the First Australian City to Completely Ban Single-Use Plastic Containers

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    This Sydney Cafe Has Completely Banned Free Disposable Coffee Cups

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    You Can Now Explore the International Space Station with Google Street View

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    This Spinning Indoor Garden Brings a Veggie Patch to Any Space

    The round, rotating system can grow around 100 plants in about half a square metre of space.

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    This Australian Company Wants to Recycle Old Coffee Grounds Into Brew-Infused Sheets

    Turning yesterday's cuppas into today's odour-eliminating, moisture-wicking bedding.

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    Australian Supermarkets Put the Environment First, Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags

    Woolworths, Coles and Harris Farm will all stop providing bags from 2018.

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    The City of Melbourne Launches New Fund to Create More Inner-City Green Spaces

    They city will invest $1.2 million into the Urban Forest Fund and will match private donations dollar for dollar.

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    This Dutch Dance Club Is Powered By Food Waste

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    Brisbane's New High-Frequency Public Transport Lines to Be Extended

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    Brisbane's Getting Two High-Frequency Light Rail Lines

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    First Stages of Western Sydney Light Rail Route Revealed

    The 16-stop, 12-kilometre route will stretch from Westmead to Carlingford via Parramatta.

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    This New Australian App Helps You Keep Track of Your Environmental Footprint

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    Melbourne's Tram System Set to Go Solar-Powered (Sort Of)

    Running on sunshine — but not directly.

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    From Australia's first flat-packed, off-the-grid tiny homes to actually recyclable coffee cups (finally).

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    It'll generate enough energy to power a Normandy town's street lights.

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    Drinking fruity, boozy beverages just became much more sustainable.

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    At the moment, takeaway coffee cups go straight to landfill.

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    Great news, but conveniently last-minute timing.

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    Ballsy Protestors Took Over the Coke Sign in Kings Cross

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