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    Australia's First Set of Indigenous Emojis Are Now Available to Download

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    World-First Cameras That Can Catch You Using Your Phone While Driving Are Now on NSW Roads

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    Lime's Electric Scooters Are Being Removed From Auckland Streets

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    The Best Cafes for Working or Studying in Wellington

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    Melbourne's Train Network Is Set to Be Affected by a Four-Hour Strike

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    Ola Will Take You to the Airport for Free Tomorrow (or Discount Your Ride By $30)

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    New Buses with On-Board USB Charging Stations Are Now Rolling Around Melbourne

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    Australia's First Set of Indigenous Emojis Are On Their Way to Your Phone

    Coming to Android and iOS this year, the 19 new emojis include the Aboriginal flag and a boomerang.

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    Woolworths Is Now Offering Checkout-Free Shopping at Six Sydney Stores

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