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    The Latest Homewares in IKEA's 80th-Anniversary Range Will Fill Your House with Flower Power

    Autumn might have arrived Down Under, but the Swedish retailer is slinging bright colours, bold designs and retro florals in the latest drop in its 80th-birthday collection.

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    Western Australia Just Became the First State to Ban Single-Use Non-Compostable Coffee Cups

    Lids must be entirely plastic-free, too, in a move that aims to save more than 154-million cups from landfill each year.

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    IKEA's Retro Anniversary Collection Has Just Added a Heap of Classic 60s and 70s Products

    This time, as part of the Swedish retailer's 80th-birthday celebrations, you have shaggy rugs, bold patterns and swivel armchairs to choose from.

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    Six Months After Being Reintroduced to the Royal National Park, Platypuses Are Loving Their New Home

    Ten platypuses were released into the Royal National Park in May 2023 after bring extinct in the area for 50 years.

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    Peach Fuzz Is Pantone's "Compassionate and Nurturing" Colour of the Year for 2024

    "Peach Fuzz brings belonging, inspires recalibration, and an opportunity for nurturing, conjuring up an air of calm."

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    Now Open: A Huge 200-Plus-Shoe Sneaker Exhibition From London's Design Museum Has Arrived in Australia

    Taking over HOTA Gallery on the Gold Coast, this Australian exclusive features more than 400 objects.

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    Australia's Most Dazzling Bars, Eateries and Hotels Have Been Revealed at 2023's Eat Drink Design Awards

    Sydney's hospitality spots won big at this year's annual celebration of the country's most beautiful and innovative venues.

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    Meet Australia's New Big Thing: A 14-Metre-Tall Inflatable Sphere That Breathes Air Has Popped Up in Melbourne

    Developed by Nic Brunsdon with ENESS, '(This is) Air' is NGV’s 2023 Architecture Commission, inhaling and exhaling in the NGV Garden until June.

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    Dr Martens Has Just Dropped New Boots Inspired by 'Blade Runner' and 'Mad Max: Fury Road'

    Wear your love for two dystopian classics on your feet, with the new kicks releasing to celebrate 100 years of Warner Bros.

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    Six Brands Bringing Back Y2k Fashion If You're Nostalgic for the Days of MS Paint and Discmans

    These Aussie fashion brands are keeping the style of the noughties alive and well.

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    Win a frank green Prize Pack to Live Your Best Outdoor Adventurer Life

    Are you in the market for a new emotional support water bottle for your next outdoor escapades?

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    A Massive Sneaker Exhibition with 200-Plus Shoes Is Coming to Australia From London's Design Museum

    In an Australian exclusive, 'Sneakers Unboxed: Studio to Street' will feature more than 400 objects, and mark HOTA Gallery's first major design exhibition since opening in 2021.

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    Empower with Flowers Is the New Initiative That Lets You Help Women in Need by Sending Native Bouquets

    Floraly and Prime Video are donating $20 each to Barnardos Australia to assist women escaping domestic and family violence.

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    The Latest Plans for the Queen Victoria Market Precinct Includes a Huge 1.8-Hectare Park

    The site that previously held the market’s openair carpark will be transformed into 1.8 hectares of public open space, as part of the new $1.7 billion development.

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    Kmart's Latest Homewares Range Is Big on Coastal and Desert Oasis Vibes (Including for Pets)

    The department store's latest affordable collection heroes contrasting textures, seashell and palm silhouettes, and even includes a cactus-shaped cat scratcher.

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    'War on Waste' Has Set Up a Fast Fashion Graveyard at Splendour to Highlight Textiles in Landfill

    The Byron Bay festival now boasts Lizzo, Flume, Mumford & Sons and a cemetery calling attention to fashion waste.

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    A 14-Metre-Tall Inflatable Sphere That Breathes Is Popping Up Outside Melbourne's NGV This Summer

    NGV’s 2023 Architecture Commission '(This is) Air' will expand with air, then release it, inhaling and exhaling all day.

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    KFC Has Brought Back Its Ugly Sweaters for Humans and Pets for More Christmas in July Merriment

    Eat your next batch of finger-lickin' chicken in a cheesy festive sweater — and your four-legged friend can match.

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    Retro Alert: IKEA's New Collection Reimagines the Swedish Retailer's Top Products From the Past 80 Years

    To celebrate eight decades in the business, IKEA's new Nytillverkad collection riffs on 50s side tables, 60s plant stands, 80s quilt covers and more.

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    McDonald's and Peter Alexander Have Dropped a New Range of Burger-Worshipping PJs — Including for Dogs

    If you're lovin' the golden arches, Hamburglar and Big Macs, this is the sleepwear for you.

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    Melbourne Social Enterprise HoMie Has Just Launched a New Collection with Champion

    Melbourne's favourite not-for-profit label has teamed up with Champion for this new limited-edition capsule collection.

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    Messina Is Releasing Its First-Ever Gelato-Inspired Sneakers — and There's Only 100 Pairs Available

    The team at Customs Den have hand-painted these Nike Dunk High sets in dulce de leche-themed hues.

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    Platypuses Have Been Reintroduced to the Royal National Park for the First Time in 50 Years

    Five female platypuses have just been introduced, with four males set to join them once they've established their territory.

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    KFC Has Dropped a Kentucky Fried Couture Line So You Can Wear Your Love of Chook on Your Sleeves

    Forget two-piece feeds — varsity jackets, hoodies, party shirts and bucket hats are your new favourite pieces from the Colonel.

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    Aldi's Huge Snow Gear and Thermal Apparel Sale Is Returning in 2023 to Warm Up Your Winter

    Whether you're going skiing or you're just feeling the chill at home, Aldi's coveted snow gear sale is back for the first time since 2021.

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    Seven Lifestyle Brands to Check Out if You're Looking to up Your Sustainability Game

    From leather made from fruit waste to skincare made from indigo roots, Thai designers are setting a new standard for sustainability.

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    Here's What's in Store as Part of Arts Centre Melbourne's New Major Upgrade Works

    The Theatres Building and its heritage State Theatre are getting a facelift under the $1.7-billion Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation project.

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    The Best Places to Buy and Order Plants in Melbourne for 2024

    There's a whole world of plants out there — here's where to find them.

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    Messina Has Teamed Up with Sundae Body on a Range of Gelato-Flavoured Shower Foam Body Washes

    You can now get your strawberries and cream, lemon meringue pie, raspberry sorbet and lamington Messina in body wash form.

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    New Design Plans Have Dropped for the City of Melbourne's Ambitious Riverside Greenline Project

    The latest round of design ideas includes outdoor dining, lush new parks, winding boardwalks, performance spaces and more.

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    Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Melbourne CBD for 2024

    Some of the best small businesses in the city can be found in the CBD's laneways, alleys and arcades.

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    You Could Get Inked 268 Metres Above Sydney in the World's Highest Tattoo Studio

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    Kmart's Latest Must-Buy Homewares Collection Is a Collaboration with Wiradjuri Artist Judith Young

    Featuring wooden bowls, serving platters, eucalyptus-scented candles and cotton quilt sets, the Waluwin collection takes its name from the Wiradjuri word for healing and good health.

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    Cult Australian Dessert Chain Tokyo Lamington Has Just Dropped Its Own Custom Sneakers

    There's only 40 of these Nike Dunk Low kicks available, which the artists at Customs Den have decked out to reflect the Tokyo Lamington brand.

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    Hommey Has Launched Its First-Ever Pet Bed, Pillow and Blanket Collection — and It's Barking Adorable

    Treat your furry friends to soft memory-foam mattresses, bone-shaped pillows and cosy faux-fur blankets.

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    Part Time Rangers' Adorable New Peach Seltzer Is Raising Money for Penguin Conservation

    The drinks brand is also giving away a trip to Western Australia to take part in conservation with a penguin scientist.

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    Semi Permanent Will Return to Sydney for Vivid 2023 with a Stacked Creativity and Design Program

    This year's speakers include academic and disability activist Sinéad Burke, filmmaker and architect Liam Young, and Iranian American designer FISK founder Bijan Berahim.

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    IKEA and Marimekko Have Teamed Up on the Sauna-Inspired Homewares Range of Your Dreams

    The Swedish furniture retailer and Finnish design house are taking their cues from Nordic nature, sauna culture and self-care rituals on this 26-product collection.

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    Australia's New $5 Notes Will Replace the Queen with a Tribute to Indigenous Culture and History

    One side of the $5 note will still feature the Australian Parliament, but the other is getting a makeover to celebrate First Australians.

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    Kmart Has Just Unveiled All the Colourful and Cosy New Homewares You'll Want to Nab Before They Go Viral

    The department store's latest drop goes heavy on colourful hues, natural materials and vintage vibes.

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    This New Zealand Clothing Line Has Just Released a Range Dedicated to Pizza Hut's Hawaiian Pizza

    Strongly believe that pineapple belongs on pizza? Express that stance through your next festival 'fit.

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