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    A Shipping Container Restaurant and Boutique Hotel Will Pop Up on Cockatoo Island

    Contained will feature a South American restaurant, a wine bar, event spaces and a spot to stay on the water.

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    Louis Vuitton's Time Capsule Exhibition Is Coming to Melbourne

    Chadstone, the country's biggest shopping centre, has been named as the exclusive Australian stop for the travelling exhibition.

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    Australian Venues Are Phasing Out Plastic Straws

    Next time you’re out and about, consider partying without the plastic.

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    Muji Is Opening a Second Sydney Outpost on the North Shore

    The Japanese homewares will launch its first Australian multi-level store at Westfield Chatswood.

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    Indian Ride-Share Company Ola Is Preparing For an Australian Launch

    The fast-growing company already hosts over a billion rides each year and it's got its sights set next on Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.

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    NSW's Harris Farm Markets No Longer Stocks Plastic Bags at the Checkout

    Woolworths and Coles are expected to follow suit by the end of the year.

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    Merivale Could Turn the Ivy Complex into a High-Rise Hotel

    The hospitality group has said it is exploring "a number of options" for the CBD site.

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    Protesters Are Lodging a Bid to Buy Sydney's Iconic Sirius Building

    Save Our Sirius campaigners intend to raise the funds to purchase the '70s-era structure.

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    New Ride-Share Service Taxify Is Launching In Melbourne Today With Half-Price Fares

    Taxify's challenging companies like Uber by offering cheaper fares and better deals for drivers.

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    Barangaroo Has Been Shortlisted for a Prestigious Design Award

    The awards celebrate outstanding design, planning and construction of tall buildings.

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    Your Guide to Splore 2018

    Strange and intriguing performances, soul nourishing workshops and an eco-friendly kaupapa — here's what to expect at the annual beachside festival.

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    Sydney's Three-Storey Jacksons on George Will Be Rebuilt as a Pub of the Future

    The new structure — developed by Lendlease — will be wrapped in ceramic tiles and feature an open-air terrace that opens up onto Circular Quay.

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    Amazon Is About to Open Its First Futuristic Checkout-Free Grocery Store

    The Seattle store has no queues, registers or checkouts — customers choose what they want and are charged accordingly.

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    The Government Has Launched a People-Powered Plan to Help Save the Great Barrier Reef

    A $2 million challenge to find ways to help protect and rejuvenate the world's largest coral reef system.

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    Meet Oiii, the New Uber-Like Taxi Service Now Driving Around Melbourne's Streets

    The company launched this week, with plans to have 1000 cars operating in Melbourne by June.

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    This New Flinders Street Station Entrance Might Slightly Improve Your Daily Commute

    Work's begun on the Victorian Government's multi-million dollar train station upgrades.

  • Gallery: A Last Look at Sydney's Iconic Sirius Building as It Currently Stands

    We took a final tour of the brutalist building — and met its last remaining resident — before it closes next month.

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    Adidas Has Created Sneakers Inspired by Berlin's Subway System

    The limited-edition shoes also feature a ticket for free subway travel for the rest of the year.

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    Auckland Transport Is Launching a New Electric Rideshare Service

    In an effort to improve access to public transport, reduce congestion and free up parking.

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    Australia Is Getting an Adults-Only Pop-Up Bar Made Completely Out of Lego

    Combine nostalgia and creativity with alcohol at this new concept bar opening in four cities.

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    The UK Is Considering a 'Latte Levy' on Disposable Coffee Cups

    As part of a bid to reduce waste and encourage caffeine fiends to switch to reusable containers, customers would be charged an extra 25 pence per coffee.

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    This Tiny Apartment Converts Concrete Piping Into a Compact House

    Made out of a former stormwater drain, it could be used in narrow spaces — and even on top of existing buildings.

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    This Aussie-Made Facial Recognition System Is Being Used to Take Coffee Orders Across the Country

    Technology designed by a Sydney cafe owner is helping pull Aussie cafes into the future.

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    This Budding Aussie Fashion Label Is Turning Water Bottles into Outdoor Apparel

    Eleven plastic bottles are recycled in each pair of leggings.

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    Six Sydney Councils Have Teamed Up To Crack Down on Share Bike Operators

    It's hoped a new set of guidelines will help keep rogue dockless bikes off the streets.

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    Assembly Label Expands Its Minimalist Clothing Empire to Sydney's Eastern Suburbs

    The much-adored brand brings its retail outlet total to seven.

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    Darling Harbour Is Getting a New Japanese-Designed Two-Storey Library

    The city library will host workshops and be a hub for start-ups and entrepreneurs.

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    Melbourne Will Be Home to the First Apple Global Flagship Store in the Southern Hemisphere

    One of Federation Square's buildings will be knocked down to make way for it.

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    Sydney's Free Public Wi-Fi Plan Is Closer to Becoming a Reality

    A tender is now open for updates to the city's street furniture, including free Wi-Fi capabilities.

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    The World's First Completely Solar-Powered Train Is Up and Running in Byron Bay

    A disused diesel train has been fitted with solar panels to run a three-kilometre track around the area.

  • Guide

    Melbourne's Best New Spaces of 2017

    Honouring the best new additions to Melbourne's design scene this year.

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    Estonian Ride-Sharing Platform Taxify Launches in Sydney Today

    The Uber rival is offering half-price rides for the first month.

  • Guide

    Sydney's Best New Spaces of 2017

    Honouring the best new additions to Sydney's design scene this year.

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    This New Ember Smart Mug Keeps Your Coffee at the Perfect Temperature

    This mug won't let your coffee go cold — even if you forget about it for 45 minutes.

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    Where to Buy Unique Christmas Gifts in Auckland

    Shop here and earn yourself the 'Best Relative' title this Christmas.

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    The Ultimate Gift Guide for the Urban Hobbyist

    Get all the gear that they didn't know they needed this year.

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    Pantone Has Announced Its 2018 Colour of the Year

    Will purple help us be creative, mindful and spiritual beings in the coming year?

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    How Amazon's Arrival Will Change the Way You Do Your Christmas Shopping

    What you'll find, how much it'll cost and how long it'll take to arrive.

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    Amazon Has Finally Launched in Australia — For Real This Time

    The online retail giant's local website is now up and running, stocked with a huge array of products.

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