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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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Brisbane Festival Has Unveiled Its Jam-Packed Local-Focused 2020 Program
Get ready for a huge light and laser installation, giant finches popping up on Brisbane landmarks and a live-action drive-in horror show.
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Golden State Killer Docuseries 'I'll Be Gone in the Dark' Will Hit Your Streaming Queue Next Month
And you'll be able to binge the HBO true-crime series in one go, too.
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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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Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Newtown
King Street is known for its vintage shops and record stores — but its retail offering also covers books, plants and natural wine.
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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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Carriageworks Is Reopening Next Week with New Exhibitions and Its Super-Popular Farmers Market
After ten weeks in voluntary administration, the Sydney multi-arts centre is making its comeback.
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Seven of the Best Ways to Get Your Art and Culture Fix at Home in Melbourne
Delve into Australia's latest exhibitions, watch award-winning films and create your own fine art, all from the comfort of your home.
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A New Light and Fire Festival Is Coming to Hawke's Bay
The four-night festival will showcase 14 light, fire and audio works from New Zealand and international artists.
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These New Zealand Cinemas Are Now Offering Private Screening Experiences
Book out an entire picture palace for $20 per person.
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The Calm Relaxation App Is Being Turned Into a HBO Series Narrated by Keanu Reeves and Idris Elba
Oscar Isaac, Nicole Kidman, Mahershala Ali, Zoë Kravitz, Lucy Liu and Cillian Murphy will also be lending their voices to the series.
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HBO's Star-Studded Fantasy Series 'His Dark Materials' Has Dropped Its First Season Two Trailer
And 'Fleabag' stars Andrew Scott and Phoebe Waller-Bridge are joining the cast.
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The New Movies You Can Watch at New Zealand Cinemas This Week
Head to the flicks to see a heartbreaking drama, enjoy Elisabeth Moss' latest fantastic performance and watch an engaging new fashion documentary.
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Carriageworks Has Officially Been Saved — and Plans to Restart Events As Early As August
You could be shopping at the multi-arts centre's popular Saturday farmers market as early as next month.
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The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From July 23
Head to the flicks to see a top-notch Aussie drama, a compelling Irish gangster flick and an engaging new fashion documentary.
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The First Trailer for 'Snowpiercer' Season Two Teases More Dystopian Dramas and a New Villain
It's based on Bong Joon-ho's excellent film — and it stars 'Hamilton' Tony Award-winner Daveed Diggs.
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Raglan's Soundsplash Festival Has Dropped Its 20th Anniversary Lineup
A jam-packed spread of local acts lead the bill for the three-day music and camping festival.
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Netflix Is Bringing the Second Season of the 'Dirty John' TV Series to Your Streaming Queue
The true-crime series returns — this time with a case dating back to the 80s, and starring Amanda Peet and Christian Slater.
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Shelter Is the New Streaming Platform Focusing on Architecture and Design
Watch documentaries about tiny houses and famous architects, or binge your way through shows about impressive homes.
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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 Penrith
From cult gelato to cult motorcycle brands, here's where to shop local in Penrith.
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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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Ten Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in July 2020
Cancel your plans to get stuck into a spooky new Aussie horror movie, a compelling new true-crime docuseries and an ace Charlize Theron-led action flick.
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The New Movies You Can Watch at New Zealand Cinemas This Week
Head to the flicks to see Dev Patel take on Charles Dickens, Judd Apatow's latest comedy and a WWII-set drama.
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The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From July 16
Head to the flicks to see Judd Apatow's latest comedy, check out Cate Blanchett as a former hotshot architect and watch a WWII-set drama.
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'Some Mysterious Process' Charts 50 Years Of Public Art Collecting at the Art Gallery of NSW
The free exhibition poses questions about how and why public institutions collect art.
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Melbourne International Film Festival Has Just Unveiled Its Hefty Virtual 2020 Program
MIFF 68 1/2 will screen 113 features and shorts from 56 countries — and they'll be available to watch nation-wide.
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Ten Must-See Films at the 2020 Alliance Francaise French Film Festival
This year's lineup features an ethereal zombie thriller, Eva Green as an astronaut and an Oscar-nominated drama inspired by 'Les Misérables'.
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BIGSOUND Will Host a Scaled-Down Two-Day Festival in 2020
Expect live tunes, workshops, secret shows and parties — all across two days and nights in Fortitude Valley.
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The Creators of Those Unsettling Shipping Container Events Have Launched an At-Home Experience
Tune in for thrills and chills, at your kitchen table.
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Wellington's Third Pop-Up Library Is Opening This Week
Te Awe (meaning White Feathers) is the largest of the Council's three interim libraries.
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'Dead to Me' Will End Its Secrets, Twists and Murder Cover-Ups After the Show's Third Season
Starring Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini, the grief-fuelled Netflix dark comedy will return one last time.
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Michael Myers Is Back in the Ominous First Teaser Trailer for 'Halloween Kills'
But the franchise's latest sequel has been delayed a whole year — until October 2021.
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Netflix Has Extended 'The Crown' and Its Royal Dramas for a Sixth Season
It was originally planned to run for six seasons, then reduced back to five — and now it has been extended to six again.
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Sydney Multi-Arts Precinct Carriageworks Is Set to Be Saved
The home of art exhibitions, wine festivals and the popular Saturday farmers market has received a multimillion-dollar lifeline from a group of philanthropists.
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A 'Friends' Musical Parody Is Touring New Zealand in September and October
The comedic stage production turns the beloved 90s sitcom into a song-filled satire — and it's touring the country.
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'Friends! The Musical Parody' Will Be There for You When Australia's Theatres Start to Reopen
The comedic stage production turns the beloved 90s sitcom into a song-filled satire — and it's touring the country.
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The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From July 9
Head to the flicks to see a heartbreaking drama, enjoy Elisabeth Moss' latest fantastic performance and watch a phenomenal Icelandic thriller.
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The State Library of Victoria Has 19,000 Ebooks You Can Download and Read for Free
It also has 170,000 historical images of Victoria — including of Ned Kelly and adorable doggos — that you can spend hours virtually exploring.
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'In My Blood It Runs' Is a Powerful Documentary Chronicling Indigenous Childhood in Australia
The must-see film was shot over nearly four years — and its subject, Dujuan Hoosan, spoke to the United Nations last year about youth incarceration in Australia.






























































































