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    The Northern Beaches Will Soon Be Home to Australia's First Mini IKEA Store

    Next time you want to pick up tealight candles, you won't have to enter the daunting mazes of IKEA Tempe and Rhodes.

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    Sydney Film Festival Unveils the First Part of Its Massive 2019 Program

    Oscar nominees, world premieres and a bleak sci-fi starring Robert Pattinson and Juliette Binoche — and that's just in the first 23 flicks.

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    Bill Murray Hunts Zombies in the New Trailer for Star-Studded Comedy 'The Dead Don't Die'

    Adam Driver, Tilda Swinton, Steve Buscemi, Iggy Pop, RZA and Tom Waits also star in Jim Jarmusch's wacky zom-com.

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    The Organisers of Wellington's LitCrawl Have Announced a New Writers Festival

    Four days of books, writers, writing, talking, reading, conversation and literary quirk.

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    A 'Game of Thrones'-Style Medieval Banquet Is Coming to Sydney

    It'll be just like The Red Wedding — but with more ale and less murder.

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    Melbourne Is Set to Shiver Through Its Coldest March Day in 41 Years Over the Weekend

    Temperatures are about to take a tumble — it's set to be the coldest day of the year so far.

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    Messina Has Created Gelato S'mores for This Year's Fish Lane Festival

    They're available for one day only — in Gaytime and pavlova varieties.

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    A Fire at Sydney Airport Is Causing Lots of Flight Delays

    As of midday, no flights were leaving the airport.

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    Europe Has Done the World's Oceans a Solid and Banned a Heap of Single-Use Plastics

    The EU will phase out the ten plastic items most frequently found on beaches by 2021.

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    You Can Now Stream Aussie True Crime Mini-Series 'Catching Milat' on Stan

    One of the country's most notorious serial killings returns to the small screen.

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    North Sydney Olympic Pool Could Close If It Doesn't Receive Urgent Upgrades

    North Sydney Council has put forth a development proposal, but needs an extra $30 million to complete it.

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    Spanish Film Festival Announces Its Jam-Packed 2019 Lineup

    This year, the festival showcases films from both Spain and Latin America — and 11 of them are by female filmmakers.

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    Manly's Chica Bonita Is Opening a New Mexican Restaurant in the CBD

    Opening next door to Baxter Inn and the Duke of Clarence, it'll have an al pastor and a long list of margaritas.

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    Brisbane's New Riverside Art Series Hotel Is Now Open Beneath the Story Bridge

    The Fantauzzo is carved into the cliff, and features six levels, 166 guest rooms and a rooftop pool.

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    This Is What Melbourne's Huge Soon-to-Open Urban Rooftop Farm Will Look Like

    The new 2000-square-metre space will sit atop Burwood Brickworks sustainable shopping centre when it opens later this year.

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    Wine Machine Is Being Publicly Slammed for How it Handled Last Weekend's NSW Festival

    Punters complained about long queues and a 'dangerous' storm evacuation — and now they're being offering free gig tickets in compensation.

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    Green Square Is Getting a Futuristic Residential Development with Its Own Food-Filled Laneway

    The Japanese-designed Infinity by Crown Group will be home to a noodle house, sashimi restaurant and all-day European diner.

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    WA's Gage Roads Is Opening Its First Microbrewery and Taproom in Redfern

    But, instead of its signature beers, it'll be brewing and pouring Sydney-exclusive ales and limited-edition brews.

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    Apple Is Launching Its Own TV and Movie Streaming Service

    Apple TV+ will launch in the second half of 2019, and will feature a slate of original shows — featuring Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Jason Momoa and more.

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    Food App Ritual Is Offering $1 Lunches for CBD Workers All Week

    It's offering 200 menu items from a heap of CBD cafes and eateries for just $1 until Friday.

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    You Can Now (Finally) Ditch Your Physical Myki Card on Melbourne Public Transport

    The Victorian Government is rolling out the new digital ticketing system to Android users this week.

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    David Attenborough's Latest Nature Documentary Series Is Coming to Your Netflix Queue in April

    The eight-part show was filmed in 50 countries — from the remote Arctic wilderness to South America's jungles to sprawling African landscapes.

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    You Can Now Dine Under the Sea at Europe's First Underwater Restaurant

    Eat an 18-course seafood feast under the sea at Norway's marine-set and -themed eatery, Under.

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    Melbourne Is Getting a Regular Commuter Ferry from Geelong to Docklands

    Port Phillip Ferries will commence the permanent service in December.

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    Bon Pavilion Is the Central Coast's Massive New Restaurant, Bar and Cellar Door

    The Gosford hospitality precinct is a collaboration between Australian entrepreneur John Singleton and celebrity executive chef Sean Connolly.

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    Iron Thrones Are Popping Up Around the World Ahead of 'Game of Thrones' Final Season

    In a huge 'Game of Thrones' scavenger hunt, fans can find six thrones scattered around the globe — and sit in them, of course.

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    Another Mayhem-Filled Trailer for 'John Wick: Chapter 3' Has Dropped

    Everyone's favourite assassin (and dog owner) returns in the third film in the franchise.

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    HBO's Documentary Series on Adnan Syed from 'Serial' Has Hit Australian TV Screens

    SBS will air the four-part program, which delves into the case that's captivated millions around the globe.

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    A Heap of Bars Will Stop Service Tonight to Highlight How Much Sydney's Nightlife Is Struggling

    40 bars will shut off the music, turn on the lights and chat to guests about the future of the industry.

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    Four Pillars Has Sold 50 Percent of Its Gin Business to Beer Behemoth Lion

    So you can expect to see even more of the famed Melbourne gin — and hopefully more one-off batches, too.

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    Sydney's Ocean Temperatures Are Currently Channelling Summer in the Tropics

    The water is sitting at around 26 degrees and Sunday's meant to be a hot one — plan a beach visit.

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    A Bumper Car-Filled Ice Rink Is Popping Up in Australia This Winter

    Bumper Cars on Ice will hit Sydney and Melbourne this August.

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    A Fire at Flinders Street Station Is Causing Major Delays Across the Train Network

    Ten train lines are affected — so leave extra travel time this morning.

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    Taro's Ramen Is Opening a Dedicated Vegan Eatery in the CBD

    The new vegan version of Taro's will take over the eatery's Edward Street site from April.

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    This New Tour Will Take You to the Best Gin and Cheese Spots in the Yarra Valley

    Coco's Tours will take you on a guided gin tastings at two distilleries — with plenty of cheese along the way.

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    Belles Hot Chicken and PappaRich Have Teamed Up to Create the Ultimate Fried Chicken Sandwich

    This Malaysian-style fried chicken mashup is worthy of your finest hangover.

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    The Nostalgic and Sinister Full Trailer for 'Stranger Things' Season Three Has Finally Arrived

    This is your first proper look at the supernatural Netflix series' eight new episodes.

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    Balmain's Historic Fenwick Building Is Set to be Transformed Into a Cafe and Gallery Space

    The heritage-listed waterfront building will enter a new era when it reopens later this year.

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    'The Book of Mormon' Is Coming Back to Brisbane in 2020

    It's Brisbane's time to get in on the crass magnum opus from 'South Park' creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone — again.

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    The First Teaser for Quentin Tarantino's 60s Crime Caper 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Is Here

    It charts the end of Hollywood's golden age and the Manson Family murders — and features everyone from Brad Pitt to Al Pacino, Leonardo DiCaprio to Margot Robbie.

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