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Semi 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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Arnott'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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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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Concrete Foundations
Between living our best lives now and working towards our long-termgoals, life's a bit of a balancing act. Here's how to save smarter, not harder — and have fun while doing it.
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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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The 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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Seven 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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Very 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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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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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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Australia'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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Eight Top Reads That'll Make for Excellent Gifts According to a Kinokuniya Book Fiend
Because paperback presents are the best kind of presents.
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The Best Christmas Markets in Sydney for Presents, Produce and Festive Feels
With markets for local designers, fresh produce, ceramics and plants, there's really no reason to go within a square kilometre of a shopping centre this year.
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Eleven Niche Gift Ideas for Your Friends With Very Specific Interests
The friend who doesn't even remember that it's Christmas? The mate who just won't stop telling you about all the things they've cooked this year? We've found creative gifts for all of them.
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Eight Stylish Products That Will Elevate Your Living Space
Minimal effort, maximum aesthetic reward.
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We're Giving Away Samsung's The Serif TV to One Lucky Design Lover
Level up your living room with this sleek TV — plus, we have some snazzy artworks as runner-up prizes.
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HoMie's 90s-Inspired Disney Range Will Add a Whole New World of Nostalgia to Your Wardrobe
The colourful 18-piece collection adds Disney characters to the Melbourne brand’s t-shirts, shorts, hoodies and socks.
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Sydney's Inner West Light Rail Line Has Been Shut Down for Up to 18 Months Due to Major Vehicle Faults
The seven-year-old vehicles have been decommissioned due to major cracking issues.
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Seven Everyday Hacks for When You're Trying to Save But Don't Want to Miss Out on the Good Stuff
Work towards your dreams without becoming a total hermit.
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Bearded Dudes and Surfing Koalas: A Look Into the Colourful World of Mulga the Artist and His Plans for Summer
The Sydney-based artist gives us a rundown on his quirky characters and his love of the beach.
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Dining and Retail Tenants for the Newly Refurbished Bondi Pavilion Have Just Been Announced
The team behind Circular Quay's new multi-level venue Hinchcliff House is set to open an all-day cafe, bakery and bistro in the newly renovated pavilion.
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We're Giving Away a Heap of Kathmandu Beach Essentials for All Your Summer Adventures
Score these brightly patterned beach umbrellas, camping chairs and tees designed by Aussie street artist Mulga.
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Eight Homewares Stores for When You Want Budget-Friendly Wares That Aren't Flat-Pack
Give your space a much-needed spruce without blowing out your savings.
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All 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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Randwick City Council Has Just Voted to Make the Coogee Rainbow Walkway Permanent
The council voted unanimously to keep the popular rainbow walkway as a permanent public art fixture of the beach.
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The First Section of George Street's New Pedestrian and Outdoor Dining Precinct Has Been Unveiled
A new pedestrian zone between Bathurst and Goulburn Street is the first piece of the $43.5 million-dollar project to open to the public.
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The City of Sydney Is Set to Revamp Ten CBD Laneways with New Walkways and Art Installations
Ten inner-city laneways have been flagged for upgrades over the next ten years.
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Meet Nonna's Grocer, The Concept Store Selling Homewares (Almost) Good Enough to Eat
The incredibly true-to-life fruit and vegetable candles look good enough to eat (just don't eat them).
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Dawn Fraser Baths Will Reopen to the Public This Week with Free Entry for a Limited Time
Australia's oldest public pool has been given permission to reopen on Wednesday, September 8.
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The Upside Has Released a 'Pupside' Bandana for Dogs and It's Donating the Proceeds to RSPCA NSW
Dress up your doggo with a blue bandana made from recycled fabric offcuts — and help a great cause.
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IKEA Is Launching a Pink and Frilly Version of Its Famed (and Super Handy) Frakta Bag
The versatile blue-and-yellow bag is getting a makeover, with its pink sibling launching in November.
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Renovations to Balmain's Historic Dawn Fraser Baths Are Finally Complete
Australia's oldest public pool will reopen once health orders permit.
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Seven 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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Behind the Scenes: Why 'Concrete Playground' Wrote an Article on Prawn Cocktails, Espresso Martinis and Footy Pies
And how we brought these visual feasts to the digital page with a freelance illustrator on Fiverr.
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Sydney-Based Salty Gallery Is Turning Its Photos of NSW Beaches Into Jigsaw Puzzles
Bring the beach into your living room.
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Plans for the Soon-to-be-Former Sydney Fish Market Site Have Been Unveiled
Lord Mayor Clover Moore called it "shocking" and designed with "maximum developer profits" in mind.
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McDonald's Has Released a New Range of Peter Alexander PJs Covered in Burgers, Fries and Golden Arches
The fast food chain has teamed up with Peter Alexander to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
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The Powerhouse Museum's Ultimo Site Is Getting a $500 Million Revamp
A renewed focus on design and fashion will see new creative studios, exhibitions and increased public spaces at Ultimo.
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Five Stores Opening in the Inner West's New Retail Precinct to Get Excited About
A florist-cafe, a much-loved bookseller and a local makers' haven are among our favourite openings at the newly extended Marrickville Metro.
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Gifts to Buy for Your Fur Baby Because You Just Can't Help Yourself
Your very good boy deserves nothing but the best.
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Semi Permanent Is Returning This Year with a Massive Program Full of Local and International Creatives
The blockbuster three-day festival is bringing its talks, workshops and pop-ups to Carriageworks this August.
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These Eye-Catching Venues Have Been Shortlisted for the 2021 Australian Interior Design Awards
Nearly 200 places are in the running this year — including in the hospitality, installation, residential, workplace, retail and public design categories.