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

    After plans to keep passenger gates open for two consecutive Mondays were quashed by the courts, staff will now walk off the job.

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    The Dos and Don'ts of Finally Kick-Starting that Business Idea of Yours

    Discover how to turn your side hustle into your main gig with wisdom from those who've done it all before.

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    Commuters Will Get Two Days of Free Travel as Part of Melbourne's Train Strike

    For two Mondays this month, barriers will be open and no one will be checking your Myki tickets.

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    PatchPets Is the New Tinder-Style App That'll Help Your Dog Make Four-Legged Friends

    Scroll through profiles of local pooches, chat to other owners and set up puppy play dates.

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

    The ridesharing service is offering airport trips for free up to the value of $30.

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

    You can now take advantage of this (minor) modern convenience on a select number of inner city buses.

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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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    You Can Play Two New 'Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?' Games on Google Earth Right Now

    Everyone's favourite thief is back in two more nostalgic online games.

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    How to Increase Productivity — and Decrease Your Screen Time — This Winter

    Step one: get your mitts on some blue light filter glasses.

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    'The Burial Files' Is the Eerie New Podcast Digging Into Central Station's Macabre History

    The site was a burial ground for 80 years — and it's got a truckload of stories to share.

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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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    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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    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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    Myki Fares Have Just Had Another Price Hike

    Public Transport Victoria has increased prices by 2.2 percent.

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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    The Victorian Government Has Released Plans for a Mega New 20-Lane North East Link Road

    The $15.8 billion road project, which now has bipartisan support, would connect the M80 Ring Road and the Eastern Freeway.

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    Samsung Is Set to Launch a Foldable Smartphone

    It'll feature a single screen that can fold in the middle — and it's expected to launch this year.

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    Woolworths Is Trialling Checkout-Free Shopping at One of Its Sydney Stores

    Select customers can use a new app to self-scan and pay for groceries, avoiding checkouts completely.

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    How to Turn Your Side Hustle Into Your Main Hustle

    Here's how you can do what you love and make more money than in your regular nine-to-five.

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    Five Courses That'll Help You Get Ahead in Your Job

    An extra course in UX design or team leadership will look mighty good on your CV — and will have you in prime position come promotion time.

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    An Electric Scooter Ride Sharing Service Is Set To Trial In Australia Later This Year

    This could be Australia's next doomed ride sharing service.

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    Melbourne Is Trialling a New Tap-And-Go Payment System for Buskers

    Twenty Melbourne buskers will trial the Alipay system over the next six weeks

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    Instant Phone Charging Might Soon Become a Reality

    It's all thanks to Australian research into quantum 'super' batteries — and the more that are used, the faster your phone would charge.

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