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    Sydney Architecture Festival's 2017 Program Will Let You Explore the City's Best (and Most Brutal) Bits

    Look inside Punchbowl's new 'Aussie mosque', tour Sydney's brutalist buildings and see how architects see the city in 2037.

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    Victorians Can Help Name Melbourne's Five New Underground Train Stations

    One idea has already been ruled out: Station McStationface.

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    This Tiny Mobile House Takes Compact Living to the Next Level

    Two storeys of tiny, timber-panelled living space.

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    A Look Inside the Australia's Huge World Premiere Dior Exhibition

    Take a peek at the 140 French fashion house's garments before the exhibition opens at Melbourne's NGV this weekend.

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    Robot Staff Are Being Trialled at Sydney Airport This Week

    Chip the humanoid robot will be helping out customers.

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    Gorman Is Incentivising People to Enrol to Vote with Free T-Shirts

    There's only 5000 of them though — so get in early.

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    Sydney Is Getting a New Hyper-Local Hotel from the Reuben Hills Team

    Paramount House Hotel will sit above Paramount Coffee Project, feature 29 suites and room service by Ester.

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    Nokia's New Smartphone Has Been Built for Live-Streaming Selfies

    The Nokia 8 has just been released globally, but its flagship feature is one that might be irrelevant before it hits the shelves.

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    We're Giving Away the Chance to Design Your Own Fragrance

    Plus you could win a $100 to spend at Castle Towers.

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    These Sydney Venues Have Been Nominated for the 2017 Eat Drink Design Awards

    The shortlist for Australia and New Zealand’s only hospitality design awards program has officially dropped.

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    These Australian Cafes Are Trialling a 'More Recyclable' Takeaway Coffee Cup

    The RecycleMe cups have a mineral-based lining that allows them to enter the regular recycling stream.

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    Sydney Is Getting an On-Demand Bus Service

    Commuters will be able to book themselves a seat via web, phone or mobile app.

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    Uber's Flying Taxis Could Be Coming to Australia

    The ridesharing service's Elevate project could be trialled in Sydney and Melbourne as soon as 2023.

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    This New Sydney Development will Include a Large Chunk of Social and Affordable Housing

    As part of the NSW Government's Communities Plus project, the new Macquarie Park estate will include social housing for 950 tenants.

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    Dockless Bike Sharing Service oBike Launches in Sydney

    The same company in a spot of trouble in Melbourne due to irresponsible humans leaving the bikes anywhere and everywhere.

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    This Queensland Couple Makes Customisable Ceramic Keep Cups

    Each Pottery for the Planet cup blends style and sustainability.

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    Hobart Is Set to Be the First Australian City to Completely Ban Single-Use Plastic Containers

    Hobart City Council aims to phase out plastic containers and cutlery by 2020.

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    Art Series Hotels Sells Boutique Collection for $52 Million

    Australia's famously artist-themed hotels like The Olsen, The Cullen and The Chen have been acquired by Mantra Group.

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    What Does It Realistically Take to Live on Mars?

    A scientist and a future Martian discuss how humans can one day live on the Red Planet.

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    Sydney Unveils Its Brand New, World-Class Light Rail Trams

    The Citadis x05 is the world's longest light rail vehicle and we're the very first city to nab it.

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    A Driverless Shuttle Trial Is Set To Begin in Sydney This Month

    The machines are taking over, 10km/hr at a time.

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    Sydney Unveils Its Brand New, World-Class Light Rail Trams

    The Citadis x05 is the world's longest light rail vehicle and we're the very first city to nab it.

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    Five Things to Do This Month If You're Interested in Science

    Even if you're not that interested in science, these events will definitely spark some curiosity.

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    This Sydney Cafe Has Completely Banned Free Disposable Coffee Cups

    Tonic Lane is paving the way for reduced waste hospitality in Sydney.

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    This New Range of Designer Water Bottles Are Flat Enough to Fit in Your Pocket

    They've just been funded through a record-breaking Kickstarter campaign.

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    Sydney's Iconic Sirius Building Has Been Saved (Well, At Least for Now)

    Public campaigners reportedly cheered in the courtroom.

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    Liverpool's The Paper Mill Will Be Transformed Into A New Community Precinct

    The heritage building will house a wood fire pizza kitchen, brewery, artisanal bakery and dessert carts.

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    Sydney Is in the Running to Become the 2020 World Design Capital

    A year-long program of design events could be headed Sydney's way, and a two years' worth of bragging rights as well.

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    You Can Now Explore the International Space Station with Google Street View

    Charting the planet humanity walks on just wasn't enough, so Google Maps has ventured 400 kilometres above.

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    This New Service Lets You Send People Anonymous Eggplants for Some Reason

    For the friend/Tinder date/significant other that has everything.

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    You Will Soon be Able to Stay at an Immersive Star Wars-Themed Hotel

    Help Luke Skywalker in his struggle against the Galactic Empire, get rescued by R2D2 or face off with Darth Vader.

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    The Designs for Melbourne's New Metro Tunnel Have Been Revealed

    Take a look at the five new train stations that will be added to the city's rail network.

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    This Spinning Indoor Garden Brings a Veggie Patch to Any Space

    The round, rotating system can grow around 100 plants in about half a square metre of space.

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    This Australian Company Wants to Recycle Old Coffee Grounds Into Brew-Infused Sheets

    Turning yesterday's cuppas into today's odour-eliminating, moisture-wicking bedding.

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    Australian Supermarkets Put the Environment First, Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags

    Woolworths, Coles and Harris Farm will all stop providing bags from 2018.

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    Park Sydney is Erskineville's Massive New Community Hub

    The 6.9-hectare precinct features 7,400sqm of newly built parkland.

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    R.M. Williams Has Released a Pair of Gold Metallic Boots

    The iconic Australian brand has embraced the metallic boot trend.

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    Aesop Teams Up with Composer Jesse Paris Smith to Launch Multi-Sensory Room Sprays

    The Australian skincare brand has just released its first ever range of scents for the home.

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