7-Eleven Has Launched Its First Checkout-Free Store in Melbourne

Here, you can forget about cash, cards and queues, and simply pay for your snacks via smartphone.

The First Trams Are Now Running on the Surry Hills Section of the CBD and South East Light Rail

Night testing has started along Devonshire Street.

The Best Talks, Exhibitions and Workshops Happening at the MCA's Conversation Starters This Year

Dive deep into climate change action and sustainable living with this weekend-long program of events.

Australians, A Dry and Warmer-Than-Average Winter Is Coming

A hotter-than-usual autumn was forecast, and now it looks like winter will be the same.

The World's First Zero-Waste Flight Soared Across Australian Skies This Week

Flying from Adelaide to Sydney, 34 kilograms of waste were saved.

Sydney's First Free Reusable Coffee Cup Sharing Network Is Launching This Week

And you can nab a free coffee, too.

Melbourne Is Getting a 2000-Square-Metre Rooftop Farm and Cafe on Top of a City Car Park

Melbourne Skyfarm will boast a working farm, an education centre and an on-site cafe and bar.

You Can Play the New Pokémon Go-Style Harry Potter Game on Your Phone Right Now

'Wizards Unite' will have you casting spells, making potions and engaging in multi-player wizarding challenges

Eight Independent and Ethical Brands You Should Know About If You Want to Shop Sustainably

From activewear made with recycled plastics to cruelty-free skincare — and you can find them all under one roof.

Gorman Has Just Dropped a New Line of Coats for (Very Good) Dogs

The adorable winter coats — which come in three different prints — will help raise funds for PetRescue.

Tesla Is Planning to Roll Out Its Own Ride-Sharing Service with Self-Driving Cars Next Year

While it'll hit the US first, you could soon be hailing a car with no driver (and no awkward chit-chat).

Crown Street's Long-Standing Route 66 Vintage Store Is Closing Its Doors

But it's not disappearing completely — the 30-year-old shopping is moving to the inner west.

The World's First Single-Use Plastic Free Long-Haul Flight Will Land in Australia Tomorrow

It's flying from Abu Dhabi to Brisbane — eradicating more than 95 single-use plastic items, and saving over 50 kilograms of waste from landfill.

Uniqlo Has Just Released a Bunch of T-Shirts Dedicated to Japan's Best Sake Breweries

The Japanese brand's new t-shirt collection showcases the country's best-known boozy drink.

You Can Score $25 Trips To and From the Airport with Ola This Month

The ridesharing service is offering airport trips up to 20 kilometres for a flat rate of 25 bucks.

Apple's Controversial New Federation Square Store Has Officially Been Canned

German Supermarket Chain Kaufland Is Opening Three Huge Melbourne Stores

The retail giant has planning approval to build stores in Dandenong, Chirnside Park and Epping, with more to follow.

A Fire Has Partially Destroyed the Newly Reopened Mosman Rowers

The historic club will remain closed until further notice.

The Northern Beaches Will Soon Be Home to Australia's First Mini IKEA Store

Next time you want to pick up tealight candles, you won't have to enter the daunting mazes of IKEA Tempe and Rhodes.

Europe Has Done the World's Oceans a Solid and Banned a Heap of Single-Use Plastics

The EU will phase out the ten plastic items most frequently found on beaches by 2021.

North Sydney Olympic Pool Could Close If It Doesn't Receive Urgent Upgrades

North Sydney Council has put forth a development proposal, but needs an extra $30 million to complete it.

Green Square Is Getting a Futuristic Residential Development with Its Own Food-Filled Laneway

The Japanese-designed Infinity by Crown Group will be home to a noodle house, sashimi restaurant and all-day European diner.

Australia's First Scooter Taxi Service Is Now Scooting Around the Streets of Melbourne

Scooti has launched a fleet of scooters in Melbourne — with plans to expand to Sydney and Queensland soon.

This Cost of Living Report Says Sydney Is No Longer One of the World's Ten Most Expensive Cities

The Harbour City dropped to 16th spot and Melbourne is down, too, now sitting in 22nd position.

You Can Play 'Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?' on Google Earth Right Now

Chase everyone's favourite thief across the globe — visiting landmarks, talking to locals and getting a hefty dose of nostalgia.

The First Trams on Sydney's Long-Awaited Southeast Light Rail Could Run by the End of the Year

Transport for NSW are currently exploring opportunities to get trams running between Circular Quay and Randwick by December.

Hobart Will Become the First Australian City to Ban Single-Use Plastics

The ban will be rolled out in late 2019 or early 2020 — other cities, take note.

A Heap of New Parramatta River Ferry Services Will Soon Be Added to the Timetable

Sydney is getting 400 new weekly services, as well as an on-demand ferry and 13 new boats.

Australia's Shiny New $20 Notes Are on Their Way to Your Wallet

The lobster has had a makeover.

You Could Finally Spend the Night (Legally) at Your Local IKEA Store

The Swedish furniture giant is offering six (lucky) fans the chance to win a good night's sleep in-store.

Woolies Has Stopped Selling $1 Milk in Support of Aussie Dairy Farmers

Two- and three-litre varieties of its home-brand fresh milk have increased in price, with the extra money headed back into Aussie farmers' pockets.

Australia Is Set to Swelter Through a Hotter-Than-Average Autumn

Don't pack away your pedestal fans just yet.

Sydney Is Set to Score $900 Million Worth of New Air-Conditioned Trains Next Year

41 new trains will replace some of the network's oldest (and sweatiest) models.

North Ryde's Beloved Macquarie Ice Rink Has Been Saved From Demolition

An interim heritage order has been issued for the existing site, while AMP Capital has committed to retaining an Olympic-sized rink in Macquarie Centre's redevelopment.

Marrickville Metro Will Score a Massive New Dining Precinct as Part of a $140 Million Upgrade

A neighbouring abandoned warehouse will be transformed into a new food precinct with fresh food markets and a Coles 'black label' concept store.

Sydney's Northwest Will Soon Have Trains Running from Chatswood to The Hills Every Four Minutes

The $8.3 billion Metro Northwest railway is slated for completion in the first half of 2019.

Hyde Park Barracks Museum Is Closing to Undergo a Multimillion-Dollar Transformation

When it reopens in late-2019, it will be home to interactive installations that surround you with visuals and sound.

Plans to Demolish North Ryde's Beloved Macquarie Ice Rink Have Been Put on Hold

After initially earmarking the rink for demolition to make way for multimillion-dollar upgrades to the shopping centre, AMP Capital will now consult with the community.

North Ryde's Beloved Macquarie Ice Rink Will Be Demolished Next Year

To make way for multimillion-dollar upgrades to the shopping centre.

Australia's Country-Wide Heatwave Continues as Cities Hit Record-Breaking Temperatures

Air-conditioning is your friend this week.

Coca-Cola Is Ditching Single-Use Plastic Straws from 115,000 Aussie Venues

It's aiming to have 100 percent recyclable packaging in Australia by 2025.

Victoria's $1.5 Billion New Wind Farm Could Supply Ten Percent of the State's Energy

The 17,000-hectare Golden Plains Wind Farm has just been given planning approval by the Victorian Government.