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    Mecca Is Opening Its Biggest Store in the Southern Hemisphere in Melbourne's Bourke Street Mall

    It'll sprawl across a 3000-square-metre space, and eclipse Sydney's Mecca flagship as the biggest dedicated beauty store on this half of the globe.

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    The Best Christmas Markets in Sydney for Presents, Produce and Festive Feels

    With markets for local designers, fresh produce, ceramics and plants, there's really no reason to go within a square kilometre of a shopping centre this year.

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    Six Personalised Gifts for the Person You Want to Go that Extra Mile for this Christmas

    Show them you care with a gift that has their name on it — literally.

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    Eleven Niche Gift Ideas for Your Friends With Very Specific Interests

    The friend who doesn't even remember that it's Christmas? The mate who just won't stop telling you about all the things they've cooked this year? We've found creative gifts for all of them.

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    Meet Sorry Thanks I Love You, a Mash-Up Venue with Cutting Edge Fashion, Gourmet Food and Artisanal Gifts

    The new flagship store will run wine tastings, free after-dark yoga and workshops from the basement of Westfield Sydney.

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    Eight Stylish Products That Will Elevate Your Living Space

    Minimal effort, maximum aesthetic reward.

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    We're Giving Away Samsung's The Serif TV to One Lucky Design Lover

    Level up your living room with this sleek TV — plus, we have some snazzy artworks as runner-up prizes.

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    HoMie's 90s-Inspired Disney Range Will Add a Whole New World of Nostalgia to Your Wardrobe

    The colourful 18-piece collection adds Disney characters to the Melbourne brand’s t-shirts, shorts, hoodies and socks.

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    Sydney's Inner West Light Rail Line Has Been Shut Down for Up to 18 Months Due to Major Vehicle Faults

    The seven-year-old vehicles have been decommissioned due to major cracking issues.

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    We're Giving Away an Overnight Stay for You and a Friend

    Enjoy a chef's dinner for you and five mates on the penthouse deck, a private yoga class and more.

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    Bearded Dudes and Surfing Koalas: A Look Into the Colourful World of Mulga the Artist and His Plans for Summer

    The Sydney-based artist gives us a rundown on his quirky characters and his love of the beach.

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    Messina Has Teamed Up with Lanolips So You Can Always Taste Salted Coconut and Mango Sorbet

    You can't eat Messina's gelato all day — but you can slather your lips in its new salted caramel and mango coconut lip balm.

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    Dining and Retail Tenants for the Newly Refurbished Bondi Pavilion Have Just Been Announced

    The team behind Circular Quay's new multi-level venue Hinchcliff House is set to open an all-day cafe, bakery and bistro in the newly renovated pavilion.

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    We're Giving Away a Heap of Kathmandu Beach Essentials for All Your Summer Adventures

    Score these brightly patterned beach umbrellas, camping chairs and tees designed by Aussie street artist Mulga.

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    Eight Homewares Stores for When You Want Budget-Friendly Wares That Aren't Flat-Pack

    Give your space a much-needed spruce without blowing out your savings.

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    Four Deals and Experiences to Take Advantage Of at This Year's Vogue American Express Fashion's Night In

    Snag unmissable deals on clothes, accessories and homewares — and get style tips from the country's top fashion experts.

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    What Three Top Chefs Love About Eating (And Cooking) Plant-Based

    "Plant-based eating is honestly no different to eating any other meal. Good food is good food."

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    All the Best Australian-Made Picnic Gear for Your Next Park Session

    Keep your drinks cool and your shopping local when you plan your next picnic outing.

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    Randwick City Council Has Just Voted to Make the Coogee Rainbow Walkway Permanent

    The council voted unanimously to keep the popular rainbow walkway as a permanent public art fixture of the beach.

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    A New National Park Is Set to Be Established in Western Sydney to Help Reintroduce Locally Extinct Animals

    The 500-hectare predator-free zone will help reintroduce quolls, bettongs and the brush-tailed phascogale into the area.

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    The First Section of George Street's New Pedestrian and Outdoor Dining Precinct Has Been Unveiled

    A new pedestrian zone between Bathurst and Goulburn Street is the first piece of the $43.5 million-dollar project to open to the public.

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    The City of Sydney Is Set to Revamp Ten CBD Laneways with New Walkways and Art Installations

    Ten inner-city laneways have been flagged for upgrades over the next ten years.

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    Instagram's New Map Search Feature Helps You Find Nearby Restaurants, Bars and Small Businesses

    Looking to support local businesses? Not sure where to start? You can now find popular tagged locations via Instagram's just-launched new feature.

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    Meet Nonna's Grocer, The Concept Store Selling Homewares (Almost) Good Enough to Eat

    The incredibly true-to-life fruit and vegetable candles look good enough to eat (just don't eat them).

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    Greenhouse Is Sydney CBD's New Technology Innovation Hub Aimed at Tackling Climate Change

    The George Street hub will open within Lendlease's huge commercial and retail precinct alongside a new four-storey hospitality venue.

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    Platypuses Will Be Reintroduced to the Royal National Park for the First Time in Almost 50 Years

    Ten platypuses will be reintroduced from late next year, with the hope that it will re-establish a platypus population within the national park.

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    Dawn Fraser Baths Will Reopen to the Public This Week with Free Entry for a Limited Time

    Australia's oldest public pool has been given permission to reopen on Wednesday, September 8.

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    The Upside Has Released a 'Pupside' Bandana for Dogs and It's Donating the Proceeds to RSPCA NSW

    Dress up your doggo with a blue bandana made from recycled fabric offcuts — and help a great cause.

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    IKEA Is Launching a Pink and Frilly Version of Its Famed (and Super Handy) Frakta Bag

    The versatile blue-and-yellow bag is getting a makeover, with its pink sibling launching in November.

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    Victoria Bitter Has Just Released a Longneck Version of Its Hops-Scented Fragrance

    It's made from an extract of the same hops that are used to brew VB — and, because the smaller version proved such a hit, it's now back in longneck bottles.

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    Nobody Denim Is Giving Away Free Jeans to Encourage Aussies to Get Vaccinated

    The first 100 people to share proof that they've had the jab will score a denim reward.

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    The IPCC Has Issued a Dire Warning About Humanity's "Unprecedented" Influence on Climate Change

    The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's sixth assessment report predicts that global warming could increase by 1.5 degrees by as early as 2030.

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    You Can Now Make Free Local, National and Mobile Calls From Any Telstra Payphone

    The telecommunications company has scrapped fees for most calls from its 15,000 payphones across the country.

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    Renovations to Balmain's Historic Dawn Fraser Baths Are Finally Complete

    Australia's oldest public pool will reopen once health orders permit.

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    Seven Must-Have Homeware Items That'll Make Your Rental Apartment Feel More Like Home

    Just because you don't own the walls doesn't mean you can't accessorize them.

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    Behind the Scenes: Why 'Concrete Playground' Wrote an Article on Prawn Cocktails, Espresso Martinis and Footy Pies

    And how we brought these visual feasts to the digital page with a freelance illustrator on Fiverr.

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    Plans for the Soon-to-be-Former Sydney Fish Market Site Have Been Unveiled

    Lord Mayor Clover Moore called it "shocking" and designed with "maximum developer profits" in mind.

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    A Huge Chanel Exhibition Featuring More Than 100 Garments Is Taking Over the NGV This Summer

    It's the first exhibition in Australia that'll solely focus on Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel's contributions to fashion and culture.

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    KFC's New Christmas in July Sweater Is Exactly What You Need to Wear While Eating Fried Chicken

    It's emblazoned with the words "'tis the seasonings," because of course it is.

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    Nine Impressive (but Affordable) Gifts to Buy Someone You Don't Know Very Well

    Dazzle your new friend, colleague or in-law with your chic taste — without breaking the bank.

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