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    Europe Is Set to Do the World's Oceans a Solid By Banning Several Single-Use Plastic Items

    The EU is planning to phase out plastic cutlery, plates, stirrers and straws, as well as cotton buds and balloon sticks, by 2021.

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    Sydney's CBD Will Score Two New Sprawling Rooftop Restaurants Next Year

    A 400-seater modern Cantonese eatery and a multi-faceted Middle Eastern restaurant will both open atop Westfield Sydney in 2019.

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    Flatpack King IKEA Is Hosting a Huge Aussie-Wide Four-Day Clearance Sale

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    A Bluffer's Guide to Coworking Spaces

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    Victoria Bitter Has Just Dropped a Heap of Retro Clothing and Merch

    That much-loved logo is now splashed on t-shirts, jumpers, caps and stubby coolers.

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    Caper Property Group Is Set to Open Two New 'Co-Living' Properties in Sydney's Inner West

    The concept — which has been successful overseas — could be an alternative to renting.

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    Historic Buildings in North Parramatta Could Soon Be Transformed into a Carriageworks-Like Creative Hub

    It would work in with the NSW Government's $310 million Parramatta North urban renewal project.

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    This Is What Moore Park's New $729 Million Allianz Stadium Will Look Like in 2022

    It will have a state-of-the-art roof and 'female-friendly' facilities.

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    Surry Hills Shopping Village Is Set to Undergo a Drastic Modern Redevelopment

    The designs for the redevelopment — which includes the addition of 157 apartments — have just been released.

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    The Victorian Government Is Launching Free Public Transport for Disadvantaged Melburnians

    It's part of a year-long trial to keep fares fair and help support homeless and disadvantaged Victorians.

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

    The Japanese brand's new t-shirt collection references pop culture images from across the globe.

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    Sydney's New Light Rail System Has Been Delayed Yet Again

    The project is now slated for completion in May 2020 — 14 months later than originally promised.

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    Sydney's Abandoned Underground St James Tunnels Could Be Opened Up to the Public

    The NSW Government plans to turn the underground space into restaurants, bars, shops and cultural spaces.

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    Uber Has Unveiled a Heap of New Safety Functions to Help You Stay Safe During a Trip

    Including a 'panic button' that connects you directly to 000 and the ability to easily share your location with friends and fam.

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    Sydney's Much-Loved Waterloo Costume Shop Is Closing and Selling Its 10,000 Outfits

    It's selling everything from ABBA costumes to original Priscilla headdresses.

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    Samsung Is Set to Launch a Foldable Smartphone

    It'll feature a single screen that can fold in the middle — and it's expected to launch this year.

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    A New On-Demand Bus Service Is Now Driving Around Sydney

    The service — which is currently operating in the west and eastern suburbs — works similarly to UberPool.

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    Woolworths Is Trialling Checkout-Free Shopping at One of Its Sydney Stores

    Select customers can use a new app to self-scan and pay for groceries, avoiding checkouts completely.

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    It's more social than renting a tiny studio alone, but it has more privacy than a sharehouse.

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    The Victorian Government Has Proposed a Huge Underground Train Line for Melbourne's Suburbs

    The proposed Suburban Rail Loop would run all the way from Cheltenham to Werribee and connect all of Melbourne's existing trail lines.

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    A Reusable Coffee Cup Sharing Network Could Soon Be Rolled Out Across the Inner West

    The trial would allow you to borrow reusable cups and return them to participating cafes.

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    Federation Square Has Been Granted Temporary Heritage Protection

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    They're supplying the city with everything from stunning ceramics to completely original custom-made jumpers.

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    This Garden-Topped Melbourne Skyscraper Could Soon Be Australia's Tallest Building

    If it goes ahead, it'll feature apartments, offices, a hotel, retail spaces, an entertainment centre, restaurants, bars, a BMW showroom, a school and even a cinema.

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    In an effort to protect and boost biodiversity, 25 sites would become sanctuary and conservation zones.

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    KFC Is About to Drop a Super-Aussie Collection of Merch

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    A Heap of New Bondi Beach-to-City Bus Services Have Been Added to the Timetable

    From September 23, the popular 333 Bondi route will have buses running every three minutes during peak times.

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    A Bunch of Sydney's Brutalist Buildings Could Be Saved From Destruction

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    Rent a vehicle on a month-to-month basis, for as little as $169 a week.

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