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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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    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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    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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    Just In: Powerhouse Museum Ultimo Will Close for Up to Three Years From February 2024

    The final design for the ambitious $250-million makeover has been revealed — with the project potentially taking until 2027 to complete.

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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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    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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    107 South Eveleigh Is the Community-Driven Cultural Hub Livening Up the Inner-City Suburb

    107 Project's third localised centre has hit the streets of South Eveleigh, aiming to nurture the community's needs with its inclusive, creativity-focused projects.

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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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    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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    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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    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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    IKEA Is Opening Its First Sydney Plan and Order Point Concept Store in the Northern Beaches

    Plan your dream kitchen or wardrobe, then order whatever you need to pick up — or get delivered — at IKEA's second Australian concept store.

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    Where to Shop like a Local In and Around Sydney CBD for 2024

    You'll find heaps of beloved small businesses in the Strand Arcade, Barangaroo and The Rocks.

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

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

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

    Bondi Ink will set up shop in a pop-up parlour on the Sydney Tower Eye's SKYWALK for one morning only, inking two people with Sydney skyline-inspired tattoos.

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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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    It's Official: Powerhouse Ultimo's Multimillion-Dollar Redesign Has Been Granted Approval

    If you have thoughts on the design, you can submit feedback until Friday, March 10.

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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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    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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    Lego's New Gorgeous Floral Kits Will Let You Fill Your Home with Wildflowers That'll Never Wilt

    These colourful floral arrangements don't have a scent, but the build-your-own Lego flowers will never die.

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    Viva Magenta Is Pantone's "Powerful and Empowering" Colour of the Year for 2023

    "Viva Magenta is brave and fearless, and a pulsating colour whose exuberance promotes a joyous and optimistic celebration, writing a new narrative."

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    Lego's Stunning New 'Great Wave' Set Will Let You Recreate Hokusai's Masterpiece at Home

    Hang an iconic Japanese artwork on your wall — made out of plastic bricks.

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    The Multimillion-Dollar Design for the Revamped Powerhouse Museum Ultimo Has Been Revealed

    An Australian team was unanimously selected to design the museum's massive transformation.

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    Now Open: A Blockbuster Alexander McQueen Exhibition Featuring 120-Plus Garments Has Arrived in Australia

    Now on display at the NGV, this spectacular fashion showcase explores the late, great designer's work and influences.

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    Artist-Designed Homewares, Coffee-Table Books and a Whole Year of Art: the Ultimate Gift Guide for MCA Fans

    Unique gift ideas for anyone, not just the the art and design lovers in your life.

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    IKEA Has Launched a Gift Registry So You Can Stack Your Christmas List with Swedish Homewares

    Help your loved ones get the gifts you want this festive season — or use IKEA's new service for housewarmings, weddings and birthdays.

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    Dusk's Bubble O'Bill, Paddle Pop, Golden Gaytime and Splice Candles Are Making a Comeback for Summer

    Don't just spend your summer scoffing ice cream — turn your home into a dessert-scented haven, too.

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    Australia's Most Stunning New Venues Have Been Named in the 2022 Eat Drink Design Awards

    A tiny music-listening bar, a sleek laneway restaurant and an airport cafe are among the country's most stylish new hospitality venues.

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    The $3 Billion Tech Towers Above Central Station Have Been Granted Approval from the City of Sydney

    Construction on the 37- and 39-storey towers that will comprise the multibillion-dollar Central Place Sydney precinct is set to begin next year.

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    Family-Run Furniture Brand Reddie Has Brought Sleek Homewares to a New Surry Hills Showroom

    Reddie has created a gallery-like experience at its new showroom, next to The Dolphin Hotel.

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    Cross-Pollination and 'Making Now': What You Can Expect at These Four Stand-Out Sydney Design Week Events

    Sydney's annual week-long design festival is back this September with a bumper lineup — and we had a chat with four industry insiders to get a look inside.

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    Artist Amanda Shadforth Reveals How She Expresses Herself Creatively Through Art and Style

    In a new campaign for Danish jewellery house Georg Jensen, the Australian artist says organic forms, natural influences and a penchant for breaking the rules all come into play.

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    IKEA Is Opening Its First Australian Plan and Order Point Concept Store in Melbourne

    The Highpoint Shopping Centre concept store will let you plan your dream kitchen or wardrobe, then order whatever you need to pick up — or get delivered.

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