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    After a similar trial at a different festival was scrapped last year, Groovin the Moo's Canberra leg will offer drug-checking services.

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    Someone Has Designed Sneakers with Soles Made from Used Chewing Gum

    The shoe offers an innovative solution to The Netherlands' costly gum litter problem.

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    The Gold Coast Has Been Named Australia's Most 'Hipster' City

    The Queensland spot outranks the rest of the country, based on its number of vegan eateries, coffee shops, tattoo studios, vintage boutiques and record stores.

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    Studio Ghibli's Magical Theme Park Will Now Open in 2022

    The park will spirit visitors away into the Ghibli universe, featuring attractions from 'My Neighbour Totoro', 'Kiki's Delivery Service' and 'Howl's Moving Castle'.

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    A Group of Handmaids Are Freaking Out Sydneysiders to Promote 'The Handmaid's Tale' Season Two

    Red-clad ladies are wandering silently around Sydney ahead of the season premiere tonight.

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    Melbourne Has Become the Fastest Growing City in Australia

    New ABS figures have suggested the city will hit five million residents by the end of the year.

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    Netflix Might Be Getting Into the Cinema Game With Its Own Chain of Theatres

    It's the potential next step for the streaming giant, which will spend up to $8 billion on original content this year.

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    Gurrumul Yunupingu's Final Album Becomes the First Indigenous-Language Release to Top the Australian Charts

    Already Australia's highest-selling Indigenous artist, the music icon has once again made history.

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    You'll Soon Be Able to Sleep Under the Sea at this Underwater Hotel in The Maldives

    Literally sleep with the fishes in what's being called the world's "first undersea residence", due to open later this year.

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    Low Light Is Queenscliff's New Month-Long Arts, Culture, Music and Food Festival

    The four-weekend celebration will bring the seaside town to life this winter.

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    Melbourne Has Just Gone All In on Millennial Culture with a Smashed Avo and Music 'Festival'

    Yes, this is a real thing. And yes, there will be avo on toast (as well as avocado cocktails, performance artists and a local music lineup).

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    R.M. Williams Is Releasing a Second Run of Its Gold Metallic Boots

    The first run sold out super quick last year — so if you want some glittery R.M.'s, you'll need to be speedy.

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    Jamie Oliver Has Lost Ownership of His Australian Restaurant Chain Jamie's Italian

    The Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group will no longer manage the restaurants, but, aside from the closure of the Canberra outpost, they'll remain open.

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    Australia's Indie-Focused American Essentials Film Festival Has Unveiled Its 2018 Program

    Featuring Nicolas Cage's latest horror-comedy, a focus on classic LA-set flicks and a mob drama straight from Cannes.

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    Brisbane's Eat Street Is Now Home to an Aussie-First Vertical Hydroponic Farm

    The system will supply fresh herbs and veggies to the Northshore precinct's food vendors.

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    Melbourne Has Been Named the Live Music Capital of the World

    Results from the Melbourne Live Music Census 2017 show the city's music scene is one to be jealous of.

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    The World's First Luxury Space Hotel Is Set to Open in 2022

    It comes with an astronomical price, however — with a 12-day journey starting at a cool US$9.5 million per person.

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    Adidas' New Kicks Are Made From Recycled Ocean Plastic

    Part of the label's latest collaboration with Parley, each pair is made from 11 plastic bottles.

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    Gorman Has Just Dropped a New Range of Raincoats for Very Good (Well-Dressed) Dogs

    The adorable coats — which come in patching patterns for us humans — will help raise funds for Guide Dogs Australia.

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    A Weekender's Guide to Auckland's West Coast

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    A New Exhibition of Influential Japanese Art Is Coming to Melbourne's NGV

    The gallery will draw on its collection to display 19th century art from Japan, as well as the European works it influenced.

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    Melbourne Is One Step Closer to Finally Actually Getting an Airport Rail Link

    The Federal Government today announced that it would put $5 million towards the mammoth project.

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    Sydney's New Concept Hotel Lets Guests Pick Their Own Designer Room at Check-In

    Each of The Collectionist's 39 suites has its own unique look — and instead of being allocated one, you can take your pick.

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    A Weekender's Guide to Waiheke Island

    Where to eat, drink, sleep and play during a long weekend on this island of wine just outside of Auckland city centre.

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    Lord of the Fries Has Launched an All-Day Breakfast Menu of Vegan Hangover Dreams

    Including vegan BLTs, bacon and egg muffins, and sticky maple syrup chicken and waffle buns.

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    United Places Is Melbourne's New Homestyle Luxury Hotel Opposite the Botanic Gardens

    Opening in June, the lush space will feature personalised butler service and chef-curated in-room breakfasts.

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    These Sydney Cafes Will Give You a Free Coffee For Helping Clean Up the Beach

    Fill up a bucket with rubbish from the beach, and you'll score a free brew.

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    Empire Records Is Being Adapted Into a Stage Musical

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    A Museum Dedicated to Dachshunds Has Opened in Germany

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    A Look Down the Rabbit Hole at ACMI's Wondrous World-First Wonderland Exhibition

    Yes, there's a Mad Hatter's Tea Party – and there's also much, much more than that.

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    Dark Mofo Has Unveiled Its Massive 2018 Lineup

    Returning to MONA in June, it’s chock full of old favourites, powerhouse female artists and the festival's take on Twin Peaks' Bang Bang Bar.

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    A Closer Look at 'The Lady and the Unicorn'

    We get more familiar with one of the art world's greatest enigmas, currently showing at the Art Gallery of NSW.

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    McDonald's Has Started Phasing Out Plastic Straws

    The company will trial new biodegradable paper straws in its UK stores as it pushes towards all-recyclable packaging.

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    You Can Play 'Where's Waldo?' on Google Maps Right Now

    Spot everyone's favourite red-and-white jumper fan in the Chilean snowfields, at the beach at Australia's own Surfers Paradise and more.

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    How the Collapse of Damian Griffiths' Hospitality Empire Extends Beyond Just Doughnut Time

    The closure of 30 Doughnut Time outlets around the country is really just the tip of the iceberg — this is what it means for his other venues.

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    How These Artists Are Working to Remove Stigma Around Daily Mental Health Issues

    Address your own daily mental health needs at their pop-up vending machine until April 8.

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    Melbourne Is Now Home to a Harry Potter-Inspired Escape Room

    Try to magic your way out of this, muggles

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    Palace Is Opening a 12-Screen Cinema in Surfers Paradise

    Located a block away from the beach, it'll feature multiple lounge and bar areas, plus views over the city.

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    Victoria's Live Music Venues to Pilot Anti-Sexual Harassment Program

    Nine venues across the state will take part in the pilot, which will run for 12 weeks.

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