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    60,000 square meters of public space including rooftop parklands are just the beginning of this major Central Station redevelopment.

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    Luxe Threads and Smooth Sips: Eight Outstanding Gifts for a Dad That Enjoys the Finer Things in Life

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    An Art-Clad Replica of Greece's Parthenon Will Pop Up Outside the NGV for Summer

    The colourful structure will grace the NGV's Grollo Equiset Garden for the duration of summer.

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    A New High-Rise Apartment Building With a Ground Floor Food Market Is Coming to Auckland

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    Brisbane Open House Is Returning to Explore the City's Buildings and Precincts Over Two Big Weekends

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    The $500 million precinct is set to feature podcast studios, dedicated creative makers' spaces and a rooftop reading terrace.

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    The City of Melbourne Is Inviting Community Feedback for Phase One of Its $300 Million Greenline Project

    A new promenade, extra greenery and 450 metres of boardwalks are planned for the waterfront precinct.

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    Kmart Has Unveiled All the New Boho and Beachy Homewares You'll Want to Fill Your House With ASAP

    The department store's affordable August Living range goes heavy on pastel hues, natural materials and coloured glass.

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    Kmart Has Unveiled All the New Boho and Beachy Homewares You'll Want to Fill Your House With ASAP

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    The Guest Edit: The Curve's Victoria Harris Shares Her Go-To Resources for Getting Her Shit Together

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    West Melbourne Is Set to Score Major Upgrades Including New Walking Routes and More Green Space

    The inner-city suburb is set for a revival under the council's proposed Municipal Planning Strategy.

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    The Vibrant Winning Design for Melbourne's 2022 MPavilion Has Just Been Revealed

    The colourful structure represents rays of light flickering through layers of leaves.

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    Thai Creatives Are Embracing Sustainability In Their Design Approach — Here's How

    From plant-based takeaway cups to skincare made from indigo roots, a range of useful and thoughtful products are being created by brands embracing sustainable practices.

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    Karangahape Road's Newest Ad Campaign Is Celebrating the Famous Street's Worst Reviews

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    Mutual is the New Zealand-Made Skincare Brand Using AI to Create Absurdly Personalised Moisturiser

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    Revamp Update: Powerhouse Museum Ultimo Has Revealed Further Details About Its $500-Million Makeover

    The renewed site will connect the Powerhouse Museum to the Goods Line, Darling Square and Ultimo.

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    The Revamped Bondi Pavilion Will Finally Reopen This Spring

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    Take a stroll through the creative's day as she shares her driving forces and the craft behind her forever pieces.

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    Beaches, Boards and Tour Buses: A Day in My Boots With Ocean Alley Frontman Baden Donegal

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    Australia's Most Stunning Homes, Bars and Venues Have Been Named at the 2022 Interior Design Awards

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    Sydney Might Get Its Own High Line-Style Park in a Huge Circular Quay and Cahill Expressway Revamp

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    R.M.Williams Has Launched a Limited-Edition Capsule Collection

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    From the Outback to the Office: How R.M.Williams Has Evolved Over its 90-Year History

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    A New Monthly Maker's Market Is Launching in Marrickville This Weekend

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    All the Profits From These New 'Literacy Is Freedom' T-Shirts Will Support First Nations Australians

    Add this new shirt from Deus Ex Machina and The Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation to your wardrobe this Reconciliation Week.

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    Seven Vivid Sydney Highlights You Need to Add to Your Winter Calendar

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    A Massive Alexander McQueen Exhibition Is Heading to Australia This Summer

    Over a quarter-century in the making, this wide-ranging exhibition features around 110 pieces designed by the late, great fashion star, plus art that inspired his work.

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    A Massive Australian-First Alexander McQueen Exhibition Is Coming to the NGV This Summer

    Over a quarter-century in the making, this wide-ranging exhibition features around 110 pieces designed by the late, great fashion star, plus art that inspired his work.

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    Lego and MoMA's Gorgeous New 'Starry Night' Kit Lets You Make Your Own Van Gogh Masterpiece

    Build van Gogh's iconic painting out of plastic bricks, then hang it on your wall.

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    Lego's Latest Adorable Floral Kits Let You Build Succulents and Orchids That No One Can Kill

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    General Collective Are Bringing Back Their Giant Lifestyle and Design Market to Auckland This Weekend

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    Barangaroo Is Set to Score a Huge Two-Hectare Waterfront Park and a New Cultural Precinct

    Here’s what the final stage of Barangaroo will look like — complete with plenty of parkland, plus a new cultural and lifestyle destination.

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    Arnott's Has Released Tim Tam-Scented Candles So Your House Can Smell Like Chocolate Biscuits

    To celebrate Mother's Day, the biscuit brand has dropped Tim Tam candles and Tim Tam diffusers — and they're only on sale until April 28.

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    A Bigger, Greener Enterprize Park Has Reopened as Part of the Greenline Project

    The waterfront precinct is open again following significant upgrade works, now sporting an extra 1000 square metres of green space and picnic lawn.

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