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    Social-Distancing Circles Are Coming to Parks Across Australia This Summer

    New painted markers have arrived at Melbourne's Prahran Square and are on the cards for seven Sydney parks. Welcome to the future of picnicking.

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    Sister of Soul Has Unveiled Plans to Transform Parking Spaces Into Curbside Dining

    With room for 50 diners, the council-approved parklet will free up footpath space and increase the restaurant's capacity.

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    Seven Ways to Spend Your Money Wisely If You Want to Put Local Business First

    Order plant babies, coffee beans or merch to help support these small businesses across Australia.

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    Six Ways You Can Bring Pop Art Into Your Home to Brighten Up Your Life

    Add a pop of colour with these pop art-themed homewares.

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    Six Ways You Can Bring Pop Art Into Your Home to Brighten Up Your Life

    Add a pop of colour with these pop art-themed homewares.

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    A Multimillion-Dollar Makeover Has Been Proposed for Suburban Icon Northcote Plaza

    LAS Group's plans for the site include six new buildings, new residential and retail offerings, and a bike-friendly plaza.

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    IKEA and Lego Are Releasing a Collection of Storage Boxes That You Can Play With

    You'll be able to use them to store your bricks — and to build with them.

  • Guide

    Sydney Hair Salons and Barbershops For When You Want to Look Your Best

    Fix up and look sharp, with help from the professionals.

  • Guide

    Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Cronulla

    These great local businesses in Sydney's south are well worth a look in.

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    Federation Square Is Set to Receive a $20 Million Makeover

    It'll gain a new Regional Experience Centre, which'll highlight and showcase the state's food, wine, music and culture.

  • Guide

    Where To Shop Like a Local In and Around Mosman

    From high tea with incredible harbour views to creative floral designs, you can find everything you need on Military Road and its surrounds.

  • Guide

    Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Crows Nest

    Pop your head into these great small businesses for organic pantry staples, pampering and neighbourhood bars with craft brews.

  • Guide

    Where To Shop Like a Local In and Around Parramatta

    Find the last remaining indie vinyl store, pick up fresh kicks, and eat your way around Parramatta's cheap eats.

  • Guide

    Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Manly

    Sure, Manly's main attraction may be the beach — but it's also home to some great bars and natural wine shops.

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    You Can Go the Extra Mile for Dad This Father's Day with a Gift from Swanky Luggage Brand July

    Grab a travel bag for dad and get complimentary personalisation, a free key organiser and free shipping to boot.

  • Guide

    Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Annandale

    Pick up a pot plant, a preservative-free wine, or eco pantry staples in this inner west village.

  • Guide

    Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Rose Bay

    Get all of the essentials — bread, bedding and burgers — plus a few treats in this harbourside suburb.

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    Sydney's Central Station Will Soon Be Home to Three Sky-High Towers As Part of Its New Tech Hub

    The designs for two 37- and 39-storey towers have just been unveiled, which will set next to Atlassian's already-announced 40-storey hybrid timber tower.

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    Here's Where You Can Get Your Hands On a Face Mask in Auckland

    The Ministry of Health has strongly recommended Kiwis mask up when they're out and about.

  • Guide

    Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Darlinghurst

    Day or night, you can shop for preloved clothes, paperbacks and pork crackling, right here on Oxford Street.

  • Guide

    Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Bondi

    Browse beachside boutiques and long-standing local shops to buy a slice of the healthy, active lifestyle — from locally grown veggies to eco-friendly leisurewear.

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    The Localist: Eastern Suburbs

    The stomping ground for those who like both coastal and urban living, the eastern suburbs of Sydney boast heritage homes, coastal walks, intimate wine bars and pubs that exude the Aussie laidback lifestyle.

  • Guide

    Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Surry Hills

    From French cheese to high-end fashion, you can find it all along Crown and Bourke Streets.

  • Guide

    Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Paddington

    Meander through the beautifully terraced suburb for gift emporiums, bespoke tailoring and artisan chocolates.

  • Guide

    Eleven Boutique Bike Shops For When You're Looking to Buy New Wheels

    Whether you're hitting the mountain trails or inner-city cycle lanes, you can pick up a new bike or service your current one at these local stores.

  • News

    You Can Now Buy Pillows and Blankets Emblazoned with Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton's Face

    A Melbourne artist is paying homage to Victoria's new heartthrob with a range of homewares.

  • Guide

    Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Potts Point

    Glide from indie bookshops to art deco florists and Italian eateries.

  • Feature

    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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    Urban Company Is the New App Taking Care of End-of-Lease Cleans and Other Painful Chores

    You can hire professional cleaners to do your washing, assembly your IKEA feature and mow the lawn.

  • Guide

    Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Balmain

    Head to Darling Street to sift through books and stock up on art supplies.

  • Guide

    Where To Shop Like a Local In and Around Glebe

    Discover the inner west suburb's craft breweries, local grocers and (literal) gems.

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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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    The Localist: Inner West

    Sydney’s inner west has boomed in recent years in all the ways that matter.

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    Cameras That Catch You Using Your Phone While Driving Are Coming to Queensland Roads

    The cameras are being tested on metropolitan and regional roads for six months.

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    Cameras That Catch You Using Your Phone While Driving Are Coming to Victorian Roads

    The cameras are being tested on metropolitan and regional roads for three months.

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