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    It'll stretch 90 metres across an existing footpath in Prince Alfred Park.

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    It's the last of the country's banknotes to get a makeover.

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    Fix up and look sharp, with help from the professionals.

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    Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Cronulla

    These great local businesses in Sydney's south are well worth a look in.

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    Where To Shop Like a Local In and Around Mosman

    From high tea with incredible harbour views to creative floral designs, you can find everything you need on Military Road and its surrounds.

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    Pop your head into these great small businesses for organic pantry staples, pampering and neighbourhood bars with craft brews.

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    Where To Shop Like a Local In and Around Parramatta

    Find the last remaining indie vinyl store, pick up fresh kicks, and eat your way around Parramatta's cheap eats.

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    Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Manly

    Sure, Manly's main attraction may be the beach — but it's also home to some great bars and natural wine shops.

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    Grab a travel bag for dad and get complimentary personalisation, a free key organiser and free shipping to boot.

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    Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Annandale

    Pick up a pot plant, a preservative-free wine, or eco pantry staples in this inner west village.

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    Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Rose Bay

    Get all of the essentials — bread, bedding and burgers — plus a few treats in this harbourside suburb.

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    Sydney's Central Station Will Soon Be Home to Three Sky-High Towers As Part of Its New Tech Hub

    The designs for two 37- and 39-storey towers have just been unveiled, which will set next to Atlassian's already-announced 40-storey hybrid timber tower.

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    Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Darlinghurst

    Day or night, you can shop for preloved clothes, paperbacks and pork crackling, right here on Oxford Street.

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    Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Bondi

    Browse beachside boutiques and long-standing local shops to buy a slice of the healthy, active lifestyle — from locally grown veggies to eco-friendly leisurewear.

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    The Localist: Eastern Suburbs

    The stomping ground for those who like both coastal and urban living, the eastern suburbs of Sydney boast heritage homes, coastal walks, intimate wine bars and pubs that exude the Aussie laidback lifestyle.

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    Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Surry Hills

    This inner-city suburb truly has it all.

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    Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Paddington

    Meander through the beautifully terraced suburb for gift emporiums, bespoke tailoring and artisan chocolates.

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    Whether you're hitting the mountain trails or inner-city cycle lanes, you can pick up a new bike or service your current one at these local stores.

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    Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Potts Point

    Glide from indie bookshops to art deco florists and Italian eateries.

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    The Localist: Northern Beaches

    The northern beaches is well-known for its heritage-listed houses, harbourfront views, boutique storefronts and beachfront restaurants. Here, the towns get smaller and closer to the coast — these are the quintessential beach towns you read about in Australian novels.

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    Urban Company Is the New App Taking Care of End-of-Lease Cleans and Other Painful Chores

    You can hire professional cleaners to do your washing, assembly your IKEA feature and mow the lawn.

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    Head to Darling Street to sift through books and stock up on art supplies.

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    Where To Shop Like a Local In and Around Glebe

    Discover the inner west suburb's craft breweries, local grocers and (literal) gems.

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    The Localist: North Shore

    The north shore is a beautiful part of Sydney, and its proximity to the water means an abundance of restaurants and bars with stunning views.

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    The Localist: Inner West

    Sydney’s inner west has boomed in recent years in all the ways that matter.

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    This New Waterloo Retail Precinct Is Home to Australia's Tallest Man-Made Waterfall

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    Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Redfern

    From boutique wine shops to a next-level convenience store, these are the shops that make Redfern great.

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    The Localist: Greater Western Sydney

    In the past few years, greater western Sydney has experienced tremendous growth, resulting in a fairly unique ecosystem of the old and the new. From retro secondhand vinyl shops and boutique jewellery stores to buzzing new food precincts, this is certainly one of Sydney's most diverse areas.

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