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    7-Eleven Has Launched Its First Checkout-Free Store in Melbourne

    Here, you can forget about cash, cards and queues, and simply pay for your snacks via smartphone.

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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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    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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    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).

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    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).

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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.

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    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.

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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 Play 'Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?' on Google Earth Right Now

    Chase everyone's favourite thief across the globe — visiting landmarks, talking to locals and getting a hefty dose of nostalgia.

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    Construction on the Long-Awaited Melbourne Airport Rail Link Is Set to Start by 2022

    If all goes to plan, that means that it should be finished by the futuristic date of 2031.

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    The First Trams on Sydney's Long-Awaited Southeast Light Rail Could Run by the End of the Year

    Transport for NSW are currently exploring opportunities to get trams running between Circular Quay and Randwick by December.

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    A Heap of New Parramatta River Ferry Services Will Soon Be Added to the Timetable

    Sydney is getting 400 new weekly services, as well as an on-demand ferry and 13 new boats.

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    Sydney Is Set to Score $900 Million Worth of New Air-Conditioned Trains Next Year

    41 new trains will replace some of the network's oldest (and sweatiest) models.

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    Sydney's Northwest Will Soon Have Trains Running from Chatswood to The Hills Every Four Minutes

    The $8.3 billion Metro Northwest railway is slated for completion in the first half of 2019.

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    Myki Fares Have Just Had Another Price Hike

    Public Transport Victoria has increased prices by 2.2 percent.

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    Go Card Fares Are Getting Another Price Hike Next Week

    TransLink has announced a price increase of 1.8 percent.

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    You Will Soon Be Unable to Travel with a Negative Opal Card Balance on Some Sydney Trains

    From January 7, you'll be forced to top up your card before entering the domestic and international terminals.

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    Lime's Dockless Electric Scooter Service Has Launched in Wellington

    You can now zip around the city on a motorised scooter for a couple of dollars.

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    Cameras That Catch You Using Your Phone While Driving Are Coming to NSW Roads

    In a world-first move, NSW is introducing cameras to catch illegal phone use while driving.

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    Bike Sharing Parking Bays Are Coming to Sydney's CBD

    As part of a City of Sydney initiative to help keep pavements clutter free.

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    Sydney's New On-Demand Bus Service Is Expanding Its Routes

    The service works similarly to UberPool, and is ramping up its presence in the inner-west.

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    Some Sydneysiders Are Now Eligible for a Digital Drivers Licence

    If this trial is successful, the new digital licence system will roll out across the state.

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    Concrete Playground's 2018 Ethical Christmas Gift Guide

    Kickstart your holiday hunt and do your bit for Mother Nature with these Earth-friendly gifts.

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    A 'Pokémon Go'-Style 'Harry Potter' Game Is Coming to Your Phone in 2019

    'Wizard's Unite' will have you casting spells and trying to keep the wizarding world's secrets.

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    Lime's Dockless Electric Scooter Service Has Launched in Brisbane

    You can now zip around the city on a motorised scooter for a couple of dollars.

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    How This Heritage-Listed Coworking Space Is Fostering Creativity and Business Success

    A collaborative environment teeming with success — and good design.

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    A Heap of Light Rail Construction Barriers Will (Apparently) Be Gone In the Next Month

    With the orange eyesores being removed between Circular Quay and Town Hall, and in Surry Hills.

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    Samsung Has Unveiled a Foldable Smartphone That Opens Into a Tablet

    It'll feature a single screen that can fold in the middle — and will let you use up to three apps simultaneously.

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    Lime Is the Newest Dockless Bike Share Company to Brave the Streets of Sydney

    The Californian company has rolled out its electric-assist Lime-E bikes across the city.

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    Melbourne Could Be One of the First Three Cities to Test Uber's Flying Taxis in 2020

    With flights to Melbourne Airport expected to take only five minutes — and cost the price of an Uber X.

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    The University of Sydney Is Set to Open a Second Sydney Campus in the City's West

    The $500 million facility in Westmead could host over 6000 students by 2030.

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    Indian Ride-Share Company Ola Has Launched in New Zealand

    Yep, another one — and it's offering 50 percent off rides for a limited time.

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    This New Map Allows Melburnians to Flag Problem Spots for Gender Equality in Their Neighbourhood

    The map will be used to create public spaces and facilities that are inclusive and respectful of all genders.

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    A Bluffer's Guide to Coworking Spaces

    Are Friday drinks still a thing? Can I bring my dog? We've covered all your curly questions about coworking spaces.

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    Air New Zealand Has Partnered with Zephyr Airworks to Bring Flying Taxis to New Zealand

    The world's first autonomous aircraft could be operating in six years.

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    Looks Like We're Getting a High-Speed Train to Geelong No Matter Who Wins the State Election

    The Opposition has unveiled its own plans for a $19 billion regional rail revamp, featuring trains running at 200 kilometres per hour.

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    Two Dockless Electric Scooter Services Will Be Trialled in Auckland

    Auckland Transport will review the system after three months.

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    Uber Has Unveiled a Heap of New Safety Functions to Help You Stay Safe During a Trip

    Including a 'panic button' that connects you directly to 111 and the ability to easily share your location with friends and fam.

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    Uber Has Unveiled a Heap of New Safety Functions to Help You Stay Safe During a Trip

    Including a 'panic button' that connects you directly to 000 and the ability to easily share your location with friends and fam.

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    Indian Ride-Share Company Ola Is Preparing to Launch in New Zealand

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

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    This Proposed Airport 'Super Train' Would Travel from the CBD to Melbourne Airport in 20 Minutes

    Plans for the 24-hour ‘Super Train' have been put forward to the government.

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    What to Expect From the New Apple iPhone XS in Eight Water Cooler Bullet Points

    It has the biggest iPhone screen yet and a new feature to help up your selfie game.

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