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NewsThe Queen Victoria Market Has Been Granted National Heritage Listing
Which throws a spanner in the works of Melbourne City Council's planned multi-million dollar redevelopment of the site.
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NewsInstant Phone Charging Might Soon Become a Reality
It's all thanks to Australian research into quantum 'super' batteries — and the more that are used, the faster your phone would charge.
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NewsMelbourne's Airport Rail Link Is Another Step Closer to Becoming a Reality
If re-elected in November, the Labor government will commit $5 billion to the project, matching the Commonwealth government's contribution.
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NewsNew Designs Have Been Revealed for Apple's Proposed Federation Square Store
The controversial development is now a two-level rectangular-shaped building heavy on glass, mesh and white surfaces.
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NewsMcDonald's Will Phase Out Plastic Straws in Australia by 2020
While it's a big win for the environment, it also has unwelcome consequences for some members of the community.
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NewsConstruction Has Begun on Britomart's New Luxury Hotel and Laneway
On the former site of The Britomart Country Club.
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NewsFlinders Street Station Has a Colourful New Light Display
The high-tech LED lighting system is made up of 1100 lights and 20 kilometres of cable.
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NewsThe NSW Government Has Launched New Late-Night Safety Campaign "Ask for Angela"
In an attempt to curb instances of violence, sexual assault and predatory behaviour in the CBD.
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NewsA Massive Overhaul Has Been Announced for Melbourne Airport
Plans include expanded pick-up and drop-off zones, two new runways and a makeover for Terminal 2
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NewsRoyal Randwick Racecourse Could Soon be Home to an AFL Field
It's a result of a new partnership between the AFL and the Australian Turf Club.
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NewsFive Stalls to Visit at Finders Keepers Melbourne Autumn/Winter 2018
From pet presents and quirky candles to Peruvian snacks.
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NewsSt Kilda Will Soon Be Home to a Fabulous Rainbow Road
Jackson Street will be transformed into a giant rainbow in celebration of the local LGBTQI community.
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NewsThe NSW Government Is Offering Discounted Car Rego For Those Spending Big On Tolls
The new Toll Relief program offers discounted registration fees, if you're spending more than $25 weekly on tolls
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NewsA Huge Exhibition of Real Human Bodies Is Coming to Melbourne
The world-renowned exhibition offers Australians a rare look inside the human body.
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NewsColes Has Also Paused Its Plastic Bag Ban and Is Currently Giving Them Out for Free
All 15c reusable plastic bags at both Coles and Woolworths will be complimentary in NSW, Vic, WA and Qld until July 8.
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NewsThe Eyesore Barriers Around Sydney's Light Rail Construction Could Be Sticking Around Longer Than Expected
The ALTRAC consortium has revealed barricades in Randwick, Kensington and Kingsford will remain in place until at least February 2019.
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NewsShort Courses in Wellington Where You Can Learn New Life Skills
It's the perfect time to bury yourself in a new project or hunker down and learn a new skill.
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NewsMelbourne's MPavilion Unveils Its 2018 Architecture Commission
This year's amphitheatre-like temporary structure has two timber floating roofs and grass-covered grandstands.
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NewsThe NGV's 2018 Architecture Commission Is a Sleek Bamboo Garden and Deck
The winning design from architecture firms Muir and Openwork will be enjoyed by visitors to the Melbourne gallery from November this year.
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NewsLygon Street Could Have Its Parking Bays Switched For Bike Lanes
A new City of Melbourne proposal suggests replacing the city's parking spaces with bike paths, bus lanes and extended footpaths.
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NewsWoolworths Has Paused Its Plastic Bag Ban and Is Currently Giving Them Out for Free
All 15c reusable plastic bags will be complimentary in NSW, Vic, WA and Qld until July 8.
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NewsSurry Hills Has a Stunning New Ethical Homewares Store
The Riley Street store is filled with handmade ceramics, pillows and kitchenware — and even hosts occasional candle making workshops.
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NewsA New On-Demand Bus Service Is Launching In Sydney's West This Weekend
It'll work similarly to UberPool and cost as little as $3.10.
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NewsVictoria Will Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags from 2019
That makes NSW the only state that hasn't committed to reducing the use of plastic bags.
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NewsControversial Bike Sharing Service oBike Will Disappear from Singapore's Streets
This follows the company's exit from Melbourne earlier this month.
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NewsChinese Ridesharing Service DiDi Express Has Launched in Melbourne with a Month of Half-Price Rides
China's DiDi Chuxing launched its services today with a stack of sweet introductory incentives for both riders and drivers.
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NewsASOS Will Ban Mohair, Silk, Cashmere and Feathers From Its Range From 2019
"ASOS firmly believes it is not acceptable for animals to suffer in the name of fashion or cosmetics."
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NewsThis Aussie Fashion Label Is Turning Recycled Plastics into Raincoats and Activewear
Eleven plastic bottles are recycled in each pair of leggings.
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NewsOpen House Melbourne Will Unlock 220 Buildings for the Public Over One Weekend
The event's biggest program yet has been unveiled.
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NewsW Hotel Is Opening in Melbourne as Part of a Dramatic New CBD Precinct
It's set to open in 2020 with an in-house bar, restaurant and something called an 'Extreme Wow Suite'.
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NewsIKEA Will Now Let You Trade In Your Unwanted Furniture
In an Aussie first, Sydney's Tempe store now lets you trade in furniture for vouchers — and sells it on to a new home.
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NewsMelbourne's Crown Casino Complex Has Started Phasing Out Single-Use Plastics
It's kicking things off by taking part in the Plastic Free July Initiative.
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NewsSydney's High-Speed Underground Train to Parramatta Is One Step Closer to Actually Happening
In its budget announcement today, the NSW Government has committed $3 billion to the Metro West project.
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NewsYou Can Eat Chocolate for a Good Cause Thanks to the Nikau Foundation
Funds raised from the Wellington Resilience Chocolate Bar will help ensure the community is equipped post-crisis.
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Woolworths Will Stop Stocking Single-Use Plastic Bags from This Week
And Coles will follow suit on July 1.
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NewsSydney's New Slow Fashion Market Is Dedicated to Ethical and Sustainable Wares
Showcasing fashion and accessories made from sustainable, non-toxic materials — from retailers that either make the fashion themselves or pay their workers fair wages.
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NewsVessel Nundah Is Brisbane's New Zero-Waste Skincare and Homewares Store
Take your own reusable bottles to fill up on cleansers, moisturisers, dishwashing liquid, soap and more.
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NewsMelbourne Is Getting a Fleet of New High-Capacity Trains Next Year
They're 20-percent bigger than any of the trains currently on the tracks.
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NewsThe Roof of The Glen Shopping Centre Will Be Turned Into an Enormous Sky Garden
The 4000-square-metre Sky Garden will be part of a huge new residential complex.
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NewsOpal Fares Are Getting Another Price Hike Next Month
The NSW Government announced a price increase of 2.2 percent.
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NewsConstruction on Melbourne's 2000-Square-Metre Urban Rooftop Farm Has Begun
It will sit atop one of the world's most sustainable shopping centres in Burwood East.
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NewsOpen House Melbourne's Biggest Ever July Program Is a Deep Dive into Modernist Architecture
Featuring a jam-packed calendar of screenings, talks and installations, plus tours of the city's most interesting buildings.
