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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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

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

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    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.

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    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.

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    These New Sydney Vending Machines Are Dispensing Freshly Squeezed OJ for a Good Cause

    The Juice For Good machines are conquering food waste, turning rescued fruit into juice.

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    These New Cameras on Sydney Roads Can Catch You Using Your Phone While Driving

    In a world-first move, NSW has introduced cameras to catch illegal phone use while driving.

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    Sydney Kicked Off 2019 With a Record-Tying Hot Spell

    It's set to hit 38 degrees in the city today.

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    This Airline Is Set to Become the World's First Plastic-Free Carrier

    Portuguese carrier Hi Fly has conducted a world-first trial, preventing 350kg of single-use plastics from making their way to landfill.

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    You Will Soon Be Unable to Travel with a Negative Opal Card Balance on Some Sydney Trains

    From January 7, you'll be forced to top up your card before entering the domestic and international terminals.

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    Cameras That Catch You Using Your Phone While Driving Are Coming to NSW Roads

    In a world-first move, NSW is introducing cameras to catch illegal phone use while driving.

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    The NSW Government Is Offering Half-Price Car Rego for Those Spending Big on Tolls

    The Toll Relief program is expanding in 2019 and offering discounted registration fees for those spending more than $15 on tolls a week.

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    Bike Sharing Parking Bays Are Coming to Sydney's CBD

    As part of a City of Sydney initiative to help keep pavements clutter free.

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    New York Fashion Label Rag & Bone Has Opened Its First Sydney Store

    Local fans can now head to Bondi to get their hands on the label's accessories, ready-to wear pieces and denim designs.

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    Living Coral Is Pantone's 'Life-Affirming' 2019 Colour of the Year

    Will this soothing coral colour provide us with energy and comfort in the coming year?

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    Sydney's Southwest Suburbs Are Set to Score a Huge New Cinema and Dining Precinct

    The new 'town centre' of Ed Square will have similarities to Chippendale's Central Park.

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    Nationwide Bans Have Already Helped Eliminate 1.5 Billion Plastic Bags from the System

    With plastic bag usage down by 80 percent at retailers across the country.

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    Sydney's New On-Demand Bus Service Is Expanding Its Routes

    The service works similarly to UberPool, and is ramping up its presence in the inner-west.

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    Some Sydneysiders Are Now Eligible for a Digital Drivers Licence

    If this trial is successful, the new digital licence system will roll out across the state.

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    You'll Soon Have More Time to Get Back to Your Car Before Copping a Parking Ticket

    The NSW Government will introduce a ten-minute grace period from early next year.

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    Sydney's Best New Spaces of 2018

    Six of the most stunning and thought provoking new buildings and venues to arrive in Sydney this year.

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    Amazon Has Finally Reopened Its US Site to Aussie Shoppers

    Just in time for the Black Friday Sales (and Christmas).

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