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FeatureThe Localist: Bayside
Bayside residents may enjoy the vast blue waters of Port Phillip Bay — but there are a lot of gems on land, too.
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NewsThe Plant People Is the New Brisbane Nursery Delivering Indoor Plants to Your Door
The new outfit takes care of the whole process, including seeding, growing, potting and delivery.
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NewsAustralia Looks Set to Sweat Through a Heatwave This Week
The country may even exceed the hottest temperature ever recorded, which dates back to 1960.
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NewsFill Jars, Not Bags at Wellington's New Wholefoods Grocery Store
Say yes to a package-free pantry and stock up on organic groceries at this new store.
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NewsAustralia's Warmer and Drier Than Average Weather Is Set to Continue Well Into 2020
To the surprise of no one, 2019's toastier-than-usual conditions will keep going until autumn.
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NewsThe Queensland Government Has Outlined Plans to Make Renting in Brisbane Slightly Less Painful
Hanging a picture on your wall or welcoming a pet into your home might soon become much easier.
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NewsThe World's Most Sustainable Shopping Centre Is Set to Open in Melbourne Next Month
Burwood Brickworks boasts its own 2000-square-metre urban rooftop farm and paddock-to-plate eatery.
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NewsYou Can Now Get Tiny Living Christmas Trees Delivered to Your Door
The eco-friendly trees can be replanted once the festive season is over, too.
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NewsQueensland Could Soon Introduce a State-Wide Ban on Single-Use Plastics
Plastic straws, cutlery, plates and stirrers would all be banned under the Qld Government's proposed plan.
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NewsVictoria's Statewide Ban on Single-Use Plastic Bags Has Kicked Off
Here's what you need to know.
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FeatureThe Localist: Inner City
In the inner city, any laneway could hold the perfect cup of coffee, and a vintage bargain is always just a short tram ride away.
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NewsAlphington Will Soon Be Home to a Community Beekeeping School
Spreading the love for our apian allies and inspiring a new wave of backyard beekeepers.
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NewsA New Natural and Organic Wine Store Has Opened on Cuba Street
With almost 200 different varieties in stock, this new opening boasts the largest range of natural wine in New Zealand.
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NewsWoolworths Is Trialling Paper Bags at Stores Across Australia
So you can ditch the 15-cent plastic and kick it old-school with paper.
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FeatureThe Localist: Inner North
Along the guiding line of the Yarra and Merri Creek, Melbourne’s inner north is filled with character.
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NewsYou Can Now Trade In Your Unwanted IKEA Furniture at Any of the Brand's Australian Stores
Following a trial at its Tempe store, the Swedish retailer has launched its buy-back scheme nationally.
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NewsA Heap of Climate Change Protests Are Expected to Disrupt Cities Across Australia All Week
Environmental protest group Extinction Rebellion will continue to demand government action on climate change with a week-long schedule of protests in Australia's major cities.
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NewsFive Free Talks to Make You Feel Super Smart This Spring
Relive the glory days of uni and learn a thing or two (with a drink in hand) at this free talk series.
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NewsThousands of New Zealanders Will Take to the Streets to Demand Action on Climate Change
If you're planning to join the crowds or you're pondering your transport options for the day, here's how the events will go down in your city.
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Tens of Thousands of Australians Will Take to the Streets to Demand Action on Climate Change
If you're planning to join the crowds or you're pondering your transport options for the day, here's how the events will go down in your city.
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FeatureThe Localist: Melbourne
Online shopping is great and everything, but it’s not quite the same as doing it IRL. If you want to trawl through racks of vintage clothes, meet the people who actually made the thing you’re buying or stumble across something you never knew you needed, you need to get out there and hit the pavement.
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FeatureThe Localist: Eastern Suburbs
The east enjoys a prime location in that sweet spot between the buzz of the inner city and the wide leafy streets of the suburbs.
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NewsJapan's Weird and Wonderful KitKat Flavours Will Soon Come Wrapped in Origami Paper
It's part of Nestlé's commitment to ensure that 100-percent of its packaging is recyclable or re-usable by 2025.
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NewsAustralia Is Set to Swelter Through a Warmer-Than-Average End to 2019
A particularly warm spell is expected in September, with hotter-than-usual temperates set to continue across spring and into summer.
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NewsFive Sydney Entrepreneurs on How They Support Other Local Businesses
From creating networking platforms to practicals tips for community participation, here are some ways to give back to local business owners.
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NewsThe Tech These Small Businesses Are Using to Future-Proof Their Companies
Discover the ways these brands are playing the long game — from using AI to digital marketing tools.
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NewsHow These Four Sydney Small Businesses Are Growing in 2019 and What You Can Learn from Them
Discover how to take your business to the next level with words of wisdom from those who've done it all before.
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NewsSustainable Sneaker Brand Allbirds Is Opening Its First New Zealand Store
The shop on Gore Street will house the brand's entire lineup.
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NewsVictoria Could Finally Be Getting Its Own Container Refund Scheme
If the City of Melbourne gets its way, you might soon be able to exchange empty bottles and cans for cash.
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NewsThe Planet May Have Just Sweltered Through the Hottest Month in Recorded History
From heatwaves in Europe to toastier-than-usual winter weather in Sydney, July was a warm month.
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NewsCountdown Has Launched a BYO Container Scheme to Reduce Plastic Waste
The initiative rolls out today at stores across the country.
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NewsA Swap-and-Go Coffee Cup System Is Being Rolled Out Across the Inner West
This new network of reusable coffee cups will help you cut down on waste.
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NewsFour Sydney Businesses Championing Local Products in Everything They Do
From sustainable homewares to steaming bowls of ramen, these businesses are keeping the chain as short as possible.
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NewsVictoria's Solar Farms Are Now Powering the Entire Melbourne Tram Network
Thanks to the opening of the state's largest solar farm last week.
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NewsPlant Subscription Service Botanic Box Will Deliver New Greenery to Your Home Every Month
Get new plants — and handmade art — delivered to your door each month.
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NewsSouth Australia Is Set to Become the First Australian State to Ban Single-Use Plastics
It'll start with phasing out plastic straws, cutlery and stirrers, before moving on to takeaway polystyrene containers and cups.
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NewsThe Plant Lounge Is Brisbane's New Northside Haven for Indoor Greenery
It's the latest venture from the green thumb behind super-popular subscription plant service Botanic Box.
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NewsThe Ten Best Vintage Stores in Wellington
Find one-of-a-kind pieces and shop consciously at theses vintage treasure troves.
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NewsReturnr Is Australia's New Reusable Takeaway Container Network
It's partnering with restaurants and cafes across the country — and Deliveroo.
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NewsThis Is What a Safer and More Cyclist-Friendly Sydney Road Could Look Like
You can now vote on the five possible designs.
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Victoria's Statewide Ban on Single-Use Plastic Bags Is Set to Kick Off This November
That makes NSW the only state that hasn't committed to reducing the use of plastic bags.
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NewsA Look Inside the Future of City Dwelling at Sydney's New Co-Living Space
This is what it's like to swap the white picket fence for a more inclusive, urban lifestyle.
