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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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".

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    This Map Shows Where the Victorian Government's Proposed Suburban Rail Loop Would Travel

    The ambitious project to connect all of Melbourne's existing trail lines is hoping to get federal funding with this year's election.

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    Hyde Park Barracks Museum Is Closing to Undergo a Multimillion-Dollar Transformation

    When it reopens in late-2019, it will be home to interactive installations that surround you with visuals and sound.

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    Plans to Demolish North Ryde's Beloved Macquarie Ice Rink Have Been Put on Hold

    After initially earmarking the rink for demolition to make way for multimillion-dollar upgrades to the shopping centre, AMP Capital will now consult with the community.

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    North Ryde's Beloved Macquarie Ice Rink Will Be Demolished Next Year

    To make way for multimillion-dollar upgrades to the shopping centre.

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    These New Cameras on Sydney Roads Can Catch You Using Your Phone While Driving

    In a world-first move, NSW has introduced cameras to catch illegal phone use while driving.

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    Swedish Furniture Giant IKEA Is Looking to Open in New Zealand

    You may soon be able to stock up on budget-friendly coffee tables, chairs, beds and meatballs.

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    The NSW Government Is Offering Half-Price Car Rego for Those Spending Big on Tolls

    The Toll Relief program is expanding in 2019 and offering discounted registration fees for those spending more than $15 on tolls a week.

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    Living Coral Is Pantone's 'Life-Affirming' 2019 Colour of the Year

    Will this soothing coral colour provide us with energy and comfort in the coming year?

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    Sydney's Southwest Suburbs Are Set to Score a Huge New Cinema and Dining Precinct

    The new 'town centre' of Ed Square will have similarities to Chippendale's Central Park.

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    Melbourne's CBD Could Score a Huge New Precinct with Plant-Filled Rooftops

    The proposed $232 million project would see a new green precinct built between Bourke and Little Collins streets.

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    Auckland Council Has Voted to Make the CBD a Car-Free Zone

    The car-free concept will see Queen Street and adjoining streets turn into pedestrian and public transport zones.

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    Concrete Playground's 2018 Ethical Christmas Gift Guide

    Kickstart your holiday hunt and do your bit for Mother Nature with these Earth-friendly gifts.

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    You'll Soon Have More Time to Get Back to Your Car Before Copping a Parking Ticket

    The NSW Government will introduce a ten-minute grace period from early next year.

  • Guide

    Sydney's Best New Spaces of 2018

    Six of the most stunning and thought provoking new buildings and venues to arrive in Sydney this year.

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    Brisbane's Best New Spaces of 2018

    Six of the most stunning and thought provoking new buildings, artworks and venues to arrive in Brisbane this year.

  • Guide

    The Best Christmas Markets in Brisbane for Presents, Produce and Festive Feels

    With markets for platns, small batch goods and vegan wares, there's really no reason to go within a square kilometre of a shopping centre this year.

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    Amazon Has Finally Reopened Its US Site to Aussie Shoppers

    Just in time for the Black Friday Sales (and Christmas).

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    Sydney's Five-Star Sheraton Hotel Has Had a Mammoth $50 Million Makeover

    The 25-year-old hotel has upped its game to upgrade all 558 of its rooms, pool and exclusive club lounge.

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    The Art Gallery of NSW's Massive $344 Million Expansion Has Been Given the Green Light

    Kicking off in early 2019, the project includes a new building, a public art garden and a gallery made from a repurposed WWII oil tanker.

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    Ten Gifts to Splash Out on for the Most Important People in Your Life

    The big-ticket items for when money is no object.

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    Melbourne's Best New Spaces of 2018

    Six of the most stunning and thought provoking new buildings, artworks and venues to arrive in Melbourne this year.

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    Lego's Crowdfunded Set for Adults Could be Your Nostalgic New Way to De-Stress

    The fish-themed new line encourages adults to get creative, building a koi fish or even a shark.

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    A New Dockless Moped Sharing Service Has Landed in Auckland

    Ten e-mopeds launched at five hubs in Takapuna and Devonport over the weekend.

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    Ten Gifts Under $50 They Won't Want to Return

    From beeswax wraps to bacon making kits, these pressies will put you in the good books.

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    A New Multimillion-Dollar Dining Precinct Has Opened in Morningside

    Appropriately called Morningside, the new precinct will be found in an old curtain factory.

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    Waterloo Is Getting a New Five-Building Residential Development with Its Own Japanese Dining Precinct

    Mastery by Crown Group will have a diverse spread of eateries to complement its luxury, Japanese-designed residences.

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    A Huge Exhibition of Real Human Bodies Is Coming to Sydney

    The world-renowned exhibition offers Australians a rare look inside the human body.

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