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    Europe Is Set to Do the World's Oceans a Solid By Banning Several Single-Use Plastic Items

    The EU is planning to phase out plastic cutlery, plates, stirrers and straws, as well as cotton buds and balloon sticks, by 2021.

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    Five Must-See Films at the 2018 British Film Festival

    From a Scottish teen-zombie-musical-comedy to a tragic drama about Oscar Wilde’s final days and Idris Elba’s directorial debut.

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    The Trailer Has Just Dropped for Netflix's First Original Australian Series 'Tidelands'

    Filmed entirely in Queensland, the eight-part supernatural drama is hitting the small screen this December.

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    The Calile Is Fortitude Valley's New Resort-Style Hotel with Cabanas, Poolside Dining and an All-Day Bar

    The new 175-room spot is calling itself 'Australia's first urban resort'.

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    Two New Streaming Services Are About to Launch Down Under — and One Is Dedicated to Horror

    Shudder and Sundance Now are expected to launch in Australia and New Zealand by the end of the year.

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    Woodford Folk Festival Has Announced Its 2018–19 Lineup

    Southeast Queensland's annual end-of-year festival returns for its whopping 33rd year.

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    SBS Is Opening Up Australia's 2019 Eurovision Entry to a Public Vote

    There'll be a national song contest to decide who'll represent the country in the Eurovision Song Contest.

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    An Amy Winehouse Hologram Is Set to Tour Worldwide in 2019

    It'll feature a holographic version of the late songstress crooning her hits, accompanied by a live band and on-stage singers.

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    This Seaside Cafe on Victoria's Phillip Island Is Being Raffled Off

    Buy a $15 chocolate bar, and you could own your own cafe — and the winner will receive $10,000 as well.

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    A Massive Rolling Stones Exhibition Is Coming to Australia

    'Exhibitionism: The Rolling Stones Exhibit' will bring more than 500 of the band's rare items — and some satisfaction — to Sydney.

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    Launceston's First Mona Foma Has Revealed Its Impressive and Eclectic 2019 Lineup

    It has everything from real human body parts to onesie exhibitions to Courtney Barnett — and free tickets for the local Amish community.

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    Sweden Is Getting a Museum Dedicated to Disgusting Foods

    Jell-o salad, mouse wine, Sardinian maggot-infested cheese and even Vegemite rank among the museum's exhibits.

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    You'll Soon Be Able to Snorkel Through Underwater Art in the Whitsundays

    After a trial featuring four sculptures, six artists will create underwater artwork for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

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    Banksy's Iconic 'Girl with Balloon' Artwork Self-Destructs Moments After Being Sold

    The artist built a shredder into the painting a few years ago, "in case it was ever put up for auction".

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    These 'Game of Thrones' Filming Locations Are Being Turned Into Permanent Tourist Attractions

    From 2019, you'll be able to take tours of Winterfell, Castle Black, King's Landing and more.

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    The ABC Is Launching a New Australian TV Show Dedicated to Live Music

    Three artists will play live each week, with triple j’s Linda Marigliano and Dylan Alcott as the show's hosts.

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