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NewsFamily-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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NewsCross-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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NewsArtist 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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NewsIKEA 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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NewsThe NSW Government Has Unveiled a Plan to Upgrade Central Station with Parks, Restaurants, Shops and Affordable Housing
60,000 square meters of public space including rooftop parklands are just the beginning of this major Central Station redevelopment.
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NewsLuxe Threads and Smooth Sips: Eight Outstanding Gifts for a Dad That Enjoys the Finer Things in Life
Whether it's your dad, father figure, leading legend or simply someone you'd like to spoil, here's a roundup of premium gifts to give this September.
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GuideSydney Florists That'll Create a Beautiful Bouquet for When You Want to Make a Grand Gesture
You can rely on these locals to deliver the petalled goods.
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GuideWhere 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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GuideThe 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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GuideSeven Vivid Sydney Highlights You Need to Add to Your Winter Calendar
With pop-up cabaret bars, thought-provoking conversations and free live music, the 2022 run of Vivid Sydney is set to shine bright.
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GuideTen Hairdressers, Tattoo Parlours and Spas to Visit in the Inner West for Your Next Pamper Session
Glam up and bliss out at these relaxation palaces.
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NewsEight Stunning Locally Made Jigsaw Puzzles for When Boredom Strikes (Again)
Got too much time to kill? Instead of flicking on the TV, give these beautiful, brain-tickling gems a go.
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GuideThe Best New Sydney Spaces of 2021
These are the most stunning buildings and venues to join Sydney's streets this year.
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GuideNine Inner West Shops to Visit If You Want to Support Local Artists and Producers
Handmade chocolates, natty wines, original art and more dazzling goodies.
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NewsAll the Best Australian-Made Picnic Gear for Your Next Park Session
Keep your drinks cool and your shopping local when you plan your next picnic outing.
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GuideSeven Must-Have Homeware Items That'll Make Your Rental Apartment Feel More Like Home
Just because you don't own the walls doesn't mean you can't accessorize them.
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NewsThese Paddle Pop, Golden Gaytime and Bubble O'Bill Candles Will Make Your House Smell Like Ice Cream
Turn your home into an ice cream-scented dream — and expect dessert cravings, we're guessing.
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NewsThe Guest Edit: Sheet Society Founder Hayley Worley Talks the Biggest Colour and Pattern Trends of 2022
Owner of Sheet Society and design extraordinaire Hayley Worley chatted to Concrete Playground about all colour trends you need to be across this year.
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NewsKmart Has Unveiled All the New Boho and Beachy Homewares You'll Want to Fill Your House With ASAP
The Aussie department store's affordable August Living range goes heavy on pastel hues, natural materials and coloured glass.
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NewsThai Creatives Are Embracing Sustainability In Their Design Approach — Here's How
From plant-based takeaway cups to skincare made from indigo roots, a range of useful and thoughtful products are being created by brands embracing sustainable practices.
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NewsRevamp Update: Powerhouse Museum Ultimo Has Revealed Further Details About Its $500-Million Makeover
The renewed site will connect the Powerhouse Museum to the Goods Line, Darling Square and Ultimo.
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NewsThe Revamped Bondi Pavilion Will Finally Reopen This Spring
Expressions of interest to hire the pavilion's community space are now open for early October.
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NewsAustralia's Most Stunning Homes, Bars and Venues Have Been Named at the 2022 Interior Design Awards
Troye Sivan's house is among this year's award-winners — and Melbourne's dazzling digital-only gallery The Lume was commended for its installation design.
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NewsSydney Might Get Its Own High Line-Style Park in a Huge Circular Quay and Cahill Expressway Revamp
Under proposed plans, the Cahill Expressway pedestrian walkway could be expanded to create a new elevated public space — with killer views over the city.
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NewsR.M.Williams Has Launched a Limited-Edition Capsule Collection
With the special release celebrating the 90th birthday of the iconic brand, now is the time to nab your slice of Aussie history.
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NewsThese Australian Icons Are Turning 90 This Year — Here's How They've Made a Lasting Impact
A boot brand, a broadcaster and a big ol' bridge — say three cheers to this lot for reaching the big 9-0 in 2022.
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NewsA New Monthly Maker's Market Is Launching in Marrickville This Weekend
The new community market will be slinging unique art, homewares, handmade jewellery, vintage fashion and delicious grocery goods each month.
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NewsSix Contemporary Lifestyle Brands That Are Turning Trash Into Treasure
These brands are repurposing agriculture and industry waste to create practical (and stylish) products.
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EventChampions of Change: Mackenzie Arnold and Tony Gustavsson
Monday, June 10, 2024
Sydney Town Hall, Sydney
Mackenzie Arnold and Tony Gustavsson are hitting Vivid Sydney's 2024 stage to talk all things Matildas.
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EventMaker's Mark Gold Rush x Wheen Bee Foundation
Monday, April 1 - Monday, June 3, 2024
Various Sydney venues, Sydney
Maker's Mark is cementing its status as a certified B Corp distillery by giving Sydney-siders something worth raising a glass to.
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EventGLOW at Sydney Zoo
Friday, May 10 - Saturday, June 1, 2024
Sydney Zoo, Bungarribee
Over three weeks, Sydney Zoo will be lit up with stunning immersive activations, illuminated animals, glow-in-the-dark golf and a pop-up bar.
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EventSydney Film Festival
Wednesday, June 5 - Sunday, June 16, 2024
Various cinemas in Sydney
From Yorgos Lanthimos' 'Kinds of Kindness' to Indigenous Aussie horror, Sydney Film Festival's 197-title 2024 lineup is filled with highlights.
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EventMCA Artbar: Tomorrow – 20 Minutes Into the Future
Friday, May 17, 2024
MCA, Sydney
The late-night takeover of the Museum of Contemporary Art returns for autumn.
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EventFree Katsu Sandos at Rekodo Katsu Kanteen
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Barangaroo House, Barangaroo
Stop by to snag one of 100 sweet potato, prawn or chicken katsu sandos at Barangaroo House.
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EventBiji x Lana Collab Dinner
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Lana, Sydney
Two notable chefs will collaborate for this one-night-only, four-course dinner at elegant CBD restaurant Lana.
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EventMeyhanes Nights at Baharat
Saturday, May 4 - Saturday, August 3, 2024
Baharat Bar - Food - Spices, Barangaroo
Your next Saturday dinner is sorted with a $60 set menu packed with Turkish delights.
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EventSydney Marathon
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
If you're going to conquer one of the world's toughest fitness challenges, do it in the prettiest city in the world.
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EventWorld Time Attack Challenge
Friday, August 30 - Saturday, August 31, 2024
Sydney Motorsport Park, Eastern Creek
High-octane, heavily modified motorsport racing that is sure to get your heart pumping.
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NewsAll the Profits From These New 'Literacy Is Freedom' T-Shirts Will Support First Nations Australians
Add this new shirt from Deus Ex Machina and The Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation to your wardrobe this Reconciliation Week.
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Guide
Seven Vivid Sydney Highlights You Need to Add to Your Winter Calendar
With pop-up cabaret bars, thought-provoking conversations and free live music, the 2022 run of Vivid Sydney is set to shine bright.
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NewsA Massive Australian-First Alexander McQueen Exhibition Is Coming to the NGV This Summer
Over a quarter-century in the making, this wide-ranging exhibition features around 110 pieces designed by the late, great fashion star, plus art that inspired his work.
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NewsLego and MoMA's Gorgeous New 'Starry Night' Kit Lets You Make Your Own Van Gogh Masterpiece
Build van Gogh's iconic painting out of plastic bricks, then hang it on your wall.
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NewsHow to Bring Any Living Space to Life with Great Furniture
Design By Them founders Sarah Gibson and Nicholas Karlovasitis share their secrets to creating a stylish, personalised oasis you'll love to spend time in.
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NewsHelpful Styling Tips When Your Space (or Budget) Is Smaller Than Your Ideas
Leading interior designer Steve Cordony shares his expertise so you can create your dream home.
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NewsLego's Latest Adorable Floral Kits Let You Build Succulents and Orchids That No One Can Kill
Keen to fill your house with plants but don't have the greenest of thumbs? Build your own orchids and succulents out of Lego instead.
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NewsBarangaroo Is Set to Score a Huge Two-Hectare Waterfront Park and a New Cultural Precinct
Here’s what the final stage of Barangaroo will look like — complete with plenty of parkland, plus a new cultural and lifestyle destination.
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NewsArnott's Has Released Tim Tam-Scented Candles So Your House Can Smell Like Chocolate Biscuits
To celebrate Mother's Day, the biscuit brand has dropped Tim Tam candles and Tim Tam diffusers — and they're only on sale until April 28.
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NewsThese Stunning Venues, Shops and Homes Are Shortlisted at the 2022 Australian Interior Design Awards
Australia's most stylish hospitality, residential, workplace, retail and public settings have been named.
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NewsThe Final Design for the Sydney Harbour Bridge's New Cycleway Has Been Revealed
Construction on the new ramp and cycleway is expected to begin next year.
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NewsYou Can Now Slip Your Feet Into Dune Rats Volleys — and $10 From Every Pair Goes to Flood Relief
Green light some new Dunies shoes for your wardrobe, help folks who've been affected by the catastrophic floods.
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NewsThe Guest Edit: New Zealand Designer Juliette Hogan Handpicks Her Favourite Sustainable Brands
From all-natural skincare to local wineries lowering their carbon footprint, one of the country's most celebrated designers takes us through her sustainable daily staples.
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NewsSemi Permanent Has Unveiled Its Biggest Creativity and Design Program Ever for Its 20th-Anniversary Fest
The design-focused event will take over Carriageworks for three days this autumn, complete with talks, workshops, and a new art and design book fair.
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NewsArnott's Has Just Released a Tim Tam Perfume If You'd Like to Smell Like Chocolate Biscuits All Day
To celebrate National Tim Tam, the biscuit brand has also launched its own Tim Tam merchandise store — but it'll only be up and running for a week.
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Guide
Ten Hairdressers, Tattoo Parlours and Spas to Visit in the Inner West for Your Next Pamper Session
Glam up and bliss out at these relaxation palaces.
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News
Eight Stunning Locally Made Jigsaw Puzzles for When Boredom Strikes (Again)
Got too much time to kill? Instead of flicking on the TV, give these beautiful, brain-tickling gems a go.
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NewsThe Guest Edit: An Organised Life Founder Beck Wadworth Handpicks Her Must-Have Books
From a Scandinavian interiors tome to a biography of the grand dame of Champagne, bookmark these stellar reads.
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NewsSeven Foolproof Gift Ideas No Matter Your Kris Kringle Budget
Get your work bestie, mate or mum a swag of great gifts — and be rewarded for your valiant shopping efforts.
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NewsVery Peri Is Pantone's "Inquisitive and Intriguing" 2022 Colour of the Year
The newly created colour combines "a dynamic periwinkle blue hue with a vivifying violet red undertone".
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Guide
The Best New Sydney Spaces of 2021
These are the most stunning buildings and venues to join Sydney's streets this year.
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Guide
Nine Inner West Shops to Visit If You Want to Support Local Artists and Producers
Handmade chocolates, natty wines, original art and more dazzling goodies.
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NewsAustralia's Most Stunning Bars, Eateries and Hotels Have Been Revealed at 2021's Eat Drink Design Awards
2021's most stylish hospitality spaces include a St Kilda wine bar, Parramatta restaurant and Fortitude Valley coffee haven.
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NewsEight Top Reads That'll Make for Excellent Gifts According to a Kinokuniya Book Fiend
Because paperback presents are the best kind of presents.
