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    The Swedish Brand Behind Those Miniature Kanken Backpacks Is Opening Its First Aussie Store

    Fjallraven's Melbourne Central store will offer complimentary coffee and an extensive range of clothing and accessories for the great outdoors.

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    A Huge New Community Park Has Just Opened Five Minutes from Melbourne's CBD

    Kirrip Park is the size of 20 netball courts and is primed for dog walking, park runs and sunny book reading.

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    Melbourne's Superhero-Themed Marvel Stadium Has Just Been Unmasked

    Etihad Stadium — which sees many an AFL blockbuster — has been given a new moniker as part of an eight-year partnership with The Walt Disney Company Australia.

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    Flatpack King IKEA Is Hosting a Huge Aussie-Wide Four-Day Clearance Sale

    With at least 40 percent off 400 different products.

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    Melbourne's New Apple Store Could Be Axed as Federation Square Recommended for Permanent Heritage Status

    A final decision will be made on the Victorian landmark's heritage status in 60 days.

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    A Big Chunk of St Kilda Road Could Soon Be Turned Into Bike Lanes

    If re-elected, the Victorian Labor Government wants to increase cyclist safety by installing two new bike lanes along the busy strip

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    Melbourne Could Be Getting 15 New Off-Leash Dog Parks

    If re-elected, Labor will transform underused reserves in places like Knox, Boroondara, Darebin, Brimbank and Casey into enclosed dog parks.

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    Sorrento's Historic Continental Hotel Is Set to Be Reborn as a Luxe Restaurant, Wellness Centre and Hotel

    The first stage of the $80 million redevelopment — including a Champagne bar, fine diner and bistro — is set to launch in September 2019.

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    This Is What Melbourne's Newest Inner-City Suburb Fishermans Bend Will Look Like in 2050

    The Andrews Government has released a new framework for the urban renewal of the area.

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    Sydney's Abandoned Underground St James Tunnels Could Be Opened Up to the Public

    The NSW Government plans to turn the underground space into restaurants, bars, shops and cultural spaces.

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    Five Stalls to Visit at Finders Keepers Melbourne Spring/Summer 2018

    From veggie gardens for any sized home to jewellery inspired by coastal Mornington Peninsula to buttery pierogies.

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    The First Stage of the State Library Victoria's Transformation Is Now Open to the Public

    The $88 million revamp sees the addition of two new reading rooms, a dedicated events space, a larger Readings bookstore and a new cafe to the Swanston Street institution.

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    MPavilion Will Be Hosting More Than 400 Free Events This Spring and Summer

    Including yoga and dance classes, a Halloween ball and a marriage equality one-year-anniversary party.

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    Melbourne's CBD Is Getting a New Public Park, but Not Everyone Is Happy With It

    The proposed public space will surround the huge Collins Arch development.

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    Creative Hub Is South Yarra's New OTT Gallery and Workshop Space

    A pink pop-up space for creating, upskilling or loading up on inspiration.

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    Japanese Cafe and Design Store Cibi Is Moving Into a New, Bigger Collingwood Space

    It will have more Japanese homewares, a bigger menu and will play host to cooking classes and workshops.

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    The Victorian Government Has Proposed a Huge Underground Train Line for Melbourne's Suburbs

    The proposed Suburban Rail Loop would run all the way from Cheltenham to Werribee and connect all of Melbourne's existing trail lines.

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    Federation Square Has Been Granted Temporary Heritage Protection

    It could have an impact upon the site's proposed Apple flagship store, although construction isn't due to start until 2019.

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    St Kilda Is Now Home to a Fabulous Rainbow Road

    Jackson Street has been transformed into a giant rainbow in celebration of the local LGBTQI community.

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    This Competition Lets You Redesign the Most Lacklustre Corner of the CBD

    Think you can make the four blocks bordered by La Trobe, William, Bourke and Spencer streets more exciting? Here's your chance.

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    This Garden-Topped Melbourne Skyscraper Could Soon Be Australia's Tallest Building

    If it goes ahead, it'll feature apartments, offices, a hotel, retail spaces, an entertainment centre, restaurants, bars, a BMW showroom, a school and even a cinema.

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    Flinders Street Station Is Going Pink for Women's Health

    The high-tech new LED lighting system will bathe the building in a new hue — and it's the first of several planned colour changes.

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    Australia's First-Ever Car Subscription Service Carbar+ Has Just Launched in Melbourne

    Rent a vehicle on a month-to-month basis, for as little as $169 a week.

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    Frankston City Council Is Offering Grants to Help Businesses Get Off the Ground

    The city is funding great business ideas to the tune of $30k.

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    Thousands of Uber Drivers Are Set to Strike Across Australia This Morning

    Drivers will strike until 9.30am in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

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    CityLink Has Rebranded And Is Changing How Much it Charges Customers for Tolls

    Some fees have dropped, but a new credit card fee has also been introduced.

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    New Designs Have Been Revealed for Apple's Proposed Federation Square Store

    The controversial development is now a two-level rectangular-shaped building heavy on glass, mesh and white surfaces.

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    Flinders Street Station Has a Colourful New Light Display

    The high-tech LED lighting system is made up of 1100 lights and 20 kilometres of cable.

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    A Massive Overhaul Has Been Announced for Melbourne Airport

    Plans include expanded pick-up and drop-off zones, two new runways and a makeover for Terminal 2

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    Five Stalls to Visit at Finders Keepers Melbourne Autumn/Winter 2018

    From pet presents and quirky candles to Peruvian snacks.

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    St Kilda Will Soon Be Home to a Fabulous Rainbow Road

    Jackson Street will be transformed into a giant rainbow in celebration of the local LGBTQI community.

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    A Huge Exhibition of Real Human Bodies Is Coming to Melbourne

    The world-renowned exhibition offers Australians a rare look inside the human body.

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    The NGV's 2018 Architecture Commission Is a Sleek Bamboo Garden and Deck

    The winning design from architecture firms Muir and Openwork will be enjoyed by visitors to the Melbourne gallery from November this year.

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    Lygon Street Could Have Its Parking Bays Switched For Bike Lanes

    A new City of Melbourne proposal suggests replacing the city's parking spaces with bike paths, bus lanes and extended footpaths.

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    Controversial Bike Sharing Service oBike Will Disappear from Singapore's Streets

    This follows the company's exit from Melbourne earlier this month.

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    W Hotel Is Opening in Melbourne as Part of a Dramatic New CBD Precinct

    It's set to open in 2020 with an in-house bar, restaurant and something called an 'Extreme Wow Suite'.

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    Melbourne Is Getting a Fleet of New High-Capacity Trains Next Year

    They're 20-percent bigger than any of the trains currently on the tracks.

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    The Roof of The Glen Shopping Centre Will Be Turned Into an Enormous Sky Garden

    The 4000-square-metre Sky Garden will be part of a huge new residential complex.

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    Open House Melbourne's Biggest Ever July Program Is a Deep Dive into Modernist Architecture

    Featuring a jam-packed calendar of screenings, talks and installations, plus tours of the city's most interesting buildings.

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