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    A New Design Has Been Released for Auckland Harbour's Pedestrian Bridge

    The pedestrian SkyPath linking central Auckland with the North Shore has been in the works for over a decade

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    Westfield Doncaster Shopping Centre Is Set to Score a $500 Million Upgrade

    It'll mean an extra 43,000 square metres of retail stores, a brand new health and wellness offering, and an upgraded food precinct.

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    The Best Talks, Exhibitions and Workshops Happening at the MCA's Conversation Starters This Year

    Dive deep into climate change action and sustainable living with this weekend-long program of events.

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    Australians, A Dry and Warmer-Than-Average Winter Is Coming

    A hotter-than-usual autumn was forecast, and now it looks like winter will be the same.

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    Chadstone Will Soon Be Home to Australia's First Ever Muji 'Concept' Store

    The 1700-square-metre store will bring the minimalist Japanese retailer's global offerings to Melbourne, including a bookstore, a self-serve coffee kiosk, and its own workshop space.

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    A New Tech, Music, Film and Design Festival Is Coming to Wellington

    Held across five days, it will bring together some of the world’s most exciting innovators — from tech geeks to film gurus, aspiring musicians and serial entrepreneurs.

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    This Is What it Will Be Like to Ride Along Melbourne's First Elevated Bicycle Highway

    When it opens in 2022, the 'veloway' will sit above Footscray Road as part of the West Gate Tunnel Project.

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    The World's First Zero-Waste Flight Soared Across Australian Skies This Week

    Flying from Adelaide to Sydney, 34 kilograms of waste were saved.

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    Melbourne's Footpath Kiosks Could Be Gone by the End of the Year

    As part of the City of Melbourne's plan to reduce footpath congestion.

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    Collins Street's Historic Regent Theatre Is Set to Score a Tidy $1.6 Million Refurb

    The restorations — along with a plan to give Town Hall a $4.5 million makeover — are part of the City of Melbourne's 2019–20 budget.

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    French Cosmetics Chain Sephora Is Coming to Auckland

    Prepare to blow your allowance on eye shadow.

  • News

    Ten Ways to Impress Your Mum This Mother's Day

    Treat mum to a scenic crocodile bike ride or lunch surrounded by four-legged friends.

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    The City of Melbourne Has Announced a New Plan to Make the CBD More Pedestrian- and Bike-Friendly

    The proposed strategy involves adding 50 kilometres of protected bike paths, reducing cars in Little streets and dropping speed limits.

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    Melbourne Is Getting a 2000-Square-Metre Rooftop Farm and Cafe on Top of a City Car Park

    Melbourne Skyfarm will boast a working farm, an education centre and an on-site cafe and bar.

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    You Can Play the New Pokémon Go-Style Harry Potter Game on Your Phone Right Now

    'Wizards Unite' will have you casting spells, making potions and engaging in multi-player wizarding challenges

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    A Massive Balenciaga Exhibition Is Coming to the Bendigo Art Gallery This Winter

    Step into fashion history with more than 100 pieces, archival sketches and fabric samples from the influential designer.

  • News

    Eight Independent and Ethical Brands You Should Know About If You Want to Shop Sustainably

    From activewear made with recycled plastics to cruelty-free skincare — and you can find them all under one roof.

  • News

    Gorman Has Just Dropped a New Line of Coats for (Very Good) Dogs

    The adorable winter coats — which come in three different prints — will help raise funds for PetRescue.

  • News

    Tesla Is Planning to Roll Out Its Own Ride-Sharing Service with Self-Driving Cars Next Year

    While it'll hit the US first, you could soon be hailing a car with no driver (and no awkward chit-chat).

  • News

    Tesla Is Planning to Roll Out Its Own Ride-Sharing Service with Self-Driving Cars Next Year

    While it'll hit the US first, you could soon be hailing a car with no driver (and no awkward chit-chat).

  • News

    Crown Street's Long-Standing Route 66 Vintage Store Is Closing Its Doors

    But it's not disappearing completely — the 30-year-old shopping is moving to the inner west.

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    A Guide to Sustainable Restaurants in Wellington

    Eat your heart out and save the planet at these eco-friendly restaurants.

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    The World's First Single-Use Plastic Free Long-Haul Flight Will Land in Australia Tomorrow

    It's flying from Abu Dhabi to Brisbane — eradicating more than 95 single-use plastic items, and saving over 50 kilograms of waste from landfill.

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    Queensland's New Container Refund Scheme Has Recycled More Than 400 Million Items

    Since launching on November 1, the scheme has also paid out around $40 million in refunds.

  • News

    Melbourne Just Sweltered Some of Its Hottest April Days on Record

    And the warm weather looks like it'll stick around for the long weekend, too.

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    Melbourne's Beloved Harold Holt Swim Centre Is Set to Receive a $3 Million Makeover

    It will include the restoration and reopening of its famed diving tower — which has been closed for 16 years.

  • News

    Karen Walker Is Collecting Pre-Loved Clothing for Charity

    Send your once-loved outfits to a new home and support a great cause.

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    Uniqlo Has Just Released a Bunch of T-Shirts Dedicated to Japan's Best Sake Breweries

    The Japanese brand's new t-shirt collection showcases the country's best-known boozy drink.

  • News

    You Can Score $25 Trips To and From the Airport with Ola This Month

    The ridesharing service is offering airport trips up to 20 kilometres for a flat rate of 25 bucks.

  • News

    German Supermarket Chain Kaufland Is Opening Three Huge Melbourne Stores

    The retail giant has planning approval to build stores in Dandenong, Chirnside Park and Epping, with more to follow.

  • News

    A Fire Has Partially Destroyed the Newly Reopened Mosman Rowers

    The historic club will remain closed until further notice.

  • News

    The Northern Beaches Will Soon Be Home to Australia's First Mini IKEA Store

    Next time you want to pick up tealight candles, you won't have to enter the daunting mazes of IKEA Tempe and Rhodes.

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    We're Giving Away $500 to Spend at Auckland's New Superdry Store

    Load up on Japanese-inspired and vintage Americana-style streetwear.

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    Europe Has Done the World's Oceans a Solid and Banned a Heap of Single-Use Plastics

    The EU will phase out the ten plastic items most frequently found on beaches by 2021.

  • News

    North Sydney Olympic Pool Could Close If It Doesn't Receive Urgent Upgrades

    North Sydney Council has put forth a development proposal, but needs an extra $30 million to complete it.

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    This Is What Melbourne's Huge Soon-to-Open Urban Rooftop Farm Will Look Like

    The new 2000-square-metre space will sit atop Burwood Brickworks sustainable shopping centre when it opens later this year.

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    Green Square Is Getting a Futuristic Residential Development with Its Own Food-Filled Laneway

    The Japanese-designed Infinity by Crown Group will be home to a noodle house, sashimi restaurant and all-day European diner.

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    Australia's First Scooter Taxi Service Is Now Scooting Around the Streets of Melbourne

    Scooti has launched a fleet of scooters in Melbourne — with plans to expand to Sydney and Queensland soon.

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    You Can Now (Finally) Ditch Your Physical Myki Card on Melbourne Public Transport

    The Victorian Government is rolling out the new digital ticketing system to Android users this week.

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