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NewsLego Has Unveiled Its First Bricks Made From Recycled Plastic Bottles
After three years of research, the brand has developed a prototype brick that uses PET plastic from discarded bottles.
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NewsUNESCO's World Heritage Committee Says the Great Barrier Reef Should Be Considered "In Danger"
The organisation says that the reef's "long-term outlook has deteriorated from poor to very poor" since 2015, and is calling upon Australia to take "accelerated actions".
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NewsNew South Wales Is Set to Start Banning Single-Use Plastics From 2022
Plastic bags, straws, cutlery, stirrers and polystyrene containers will be among the first items phased out, with more to follow by 2025.
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NewsSeven Everyday Items to Add to Your Pantry If You're Trying to Be More Eco-Conscious
Do the environment a solid by brewing your own coffee, using compostable baking paper and drinking all the soda you like.
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NewsSix Eco-Friendly Snack Hacks for When You're Short on Time
From meal prepping like a pro to buying in bulk, these simple tips and tricks are here to make snacking more sustainable.
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NewsHow to Reduce (or Reuse) Waste If You're Combating Climate Change from Your Kitchen
Food waste equates to about eight percent of the globe's greenhouse gases — here's how you can help reduce that statistic.
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GuideSydney Florists That'll Create a Beautiful Bouquet for When You Want to Make a Grand Gesture
You can rely on these locals to deliver the petalled goods.
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GuideWhere to Shop like a Local In and Around Sydney CBD for 2024
You'll find heaps of beloved small businesses in the Strand Arcade, Barangaroo and The Rocks.
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GuideThe Best Places to Buy and Order Plants in Sydney for 2024
There's a whole world of plants out there — here's where to find them.
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GuideTen Hairdressers, Tattoo Parlours and Spas to Visit in the Inner West for Your Next Pamper Session
Glam up and bliss out at these relaxation palaces.
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NewsEight Stunning Locally Made Jigsaw Puzzles for When Boredom Strikes (Again)
Got too much time to kill? Instead of flicking on the TV, give these beautiful, brain-tickling gems a go.
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GuideThe Best New Sydney Spaces of 2021
These are the most stunning buildings and venues to join Sydney's streets this year.
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GuideNine Inner West Shops to Visit If You Want to Support Local Artists and Producers
Handmade chocolates, natty wines, original art and more dazzling goodies.
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NewsAll 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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GuideSeven 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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GuideNine 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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NewsThe City of Sydney Has Committed to a Net Zero Carbon Emission Target by 2035
The local government area is set to hit its 2030 target of reducing emissions by 70 percent this year.
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NewsTwo New Sydney Harbour Bridge Cycleway Design Options Have Been Revealed
One concept involves a two-storey spiral ramp in the centre of Bradfield Park.
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NewsAustralia Is Set to Phase Out a Range of Single-Use Plastic Items Nationwide By 2025
They include lightweight plastic bags, and plastic straws, utensils and stirrers.
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NewsTripod Coffee's Dirt Club Collects Your Used Coffee Pods and Turns Them Into Compost
The eco-friendly service is now offering to pick up your pods from your front door — for zero dollars.
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NewsVictoria Bitter Will Now Swap Your Excess Solar Energy for Slabs of Beer
Got solar panels? The new VB Solar Exchange program could turn those power credits into brews.
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NewsIKEA Is Ditching Its Printed Catalogue After 70 Years
In 2016, during the publication's biggest run ever, 200 million copies were printed.
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NewsThe City of Sydney Has Announced a Plan to Cover 40 Percent of the City with Greenery By 2050
Under a strategy being put to council this month, it also wants to plan 700 trees a year.
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NewsOrganic Pad and Tampon Subscription Service Juuni Is Giving Away Free Period and Skincare Products
Try out the bleach-free, biodegradable period products and receive a free box and gift.
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NewsColes Will Stop Stocking Single-Use Plastic Tableware From July 1
It'll no longer sell disposable plastic plates, cups, bowls, straws and cutlery.
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NewsThe Planet Just Experienced Its Equal Warmest Year in Recorded History
2020 tied with 2016 — and the past six years are the hottest six on record, too.
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NewsAustralia Just Sweltered Through Its Hottest Decade and Fourth Warmest Year On Record
November 2020 was also the warmest November on record, while the entirety of spring earned that status as well.
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NewsMajor Erosion of Byron Bay Beaches as Heavy Rain and Hazardous Surf Batters Northern NSW
Many areas in northeast NSW and southeast Queensland have been issued flood warnings.
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EventWestpac OpenAir 2025
Thu, 9 Jan - Tue, 18 Feb 2025
Mrs Macquarie's Point, Sydney
Sydney's most beautiful outdoor cinema is returning for 2025 with a standout program and food from three top Sydney chefs.
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EventJolly Market
Fri, 13 Dec - Sun, 22 Dec 2024
Belmore Park, Central, Sydney
Francophiles rejoice: this annual celebration of French cuisine and yuletide cheer returns with a yummy eats, artisan goods and a festive atmosphere.
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EventSydney Fish Market 36-Hour Seafood Marathon
Mon, 23 Dec - Tue, 24 Dec 2024
Sydney Fish Market, Sydney
Succulent seafood, live entertainment, cooking demos and festive masterclasses, and a festive atmosphere make this annual market one of the season's most popular events.
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EventCarriageworks Christmas Markets
Sat, 21 Dec, 2024
Carriageworks, Eveleigh
Pick up last-minute presents plus all the fresh produce you need for your Christmas Day feast at this yuletide edition of the popular weekly farmers' market.
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EventSouth Eveleigh Summer Club
Sat, 7 Dec and Sat, 14 Dec 2024
Innovation Plaza, Eveleigh
Sydney may have plenty of breachfront, but this inner-city oasis is bringing all the seaside fun, minus the hassle of salt and sand.
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EventHomegrown Christmas Decorations in The Rocks
Thu, 21 Nov - Wed, 25 Dec 2024
The Rocks
Experience Christmas the Aussie way, featuring locally made decorations throughout The Rocks.
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EventA Darling Harbour Christmas
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 - Fri, 31 Jan 2025
Darling Harbour, Sydney
Darling Harbour's epic lineup of free and festive activities will put even the most grinchy of mates in the holiday mood.
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EventRhys Darby: The Legend Returns
Thu, 24 Apr, 2025
Enmore Theatre, Newtown
The New Zealand comedian is bringing his first stand-up show in almost a decade to Sydney.
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EventThe Lord of the Rings — A Musical Tale
Tue, 7 Jan - Sat, 1 Feb 2025
State Theatre, Sydney
The musical version of JRR Tolkien's classic is taking the hobbits to Sydney's State Theatre.
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EventThis Never Happened Presents
Sat, 18 Jan, 2025
Liberty Hall, Moore Park
Dance Music record label This Never Happened is back for another Sydney party that won't allow phones.
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NewsAustralia Is Expected to Swelter Through a Particularly Warm and Wet Summer
Minimum and maximum temperatures are forecast to be above average from December–February, and rainfall too.
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NewsRecycle Smart Is the Sydney Company Picking Up Your Tricky Recyclables for Just $2
So you can recycle clothes, batteries and even old appliances with ease.
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NewsAll 8000 of Sydney's Buses Are on Track to Turn Electric by 2030
The state's entire fleet of buses is set to be replaced with zero-emission alternatives over the next decade.
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NewsSydney Just Sweltered Through Its Hottest November Night on Record
The mercury only dropped to 25.3 degrees overnight — and it's set to hit 40 again today.
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NewsIKEA Is Doubling Refunds on the Brand's Returned and Unwanted Furniture for Black Friday
For ten days at the end of November and beginning of December, the Swedish retailer will double its buy-back scheme.
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NewsFloraly Is Delivering Its Tiny Living Christmas Trees to Your Door This Festive Season
They come with decorations and fairy lights — and they can be replanted once Christmas is over, too.
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NewsColes' New Chatswood Store Has a Shampoo Refill Station and Dog Food Pick-and-Mix Bar
Treat yourself, your pup and the planet at the new Coles Local store.
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NewsWipe That Has Launched a Gucci-Inspired, Eco-Friendly Toilet Paper for the Holiday Season
Your next loo roll could also be a fashion statement — and help save the planet.
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NewsAustralia Looks Set for a Particularly Wet Summer with an Increased Risk of Flooding
And a greater risk of tropical cyclones up north, too.
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NewsPlant Daddy Is the New Newtown Plant Studio That'll Help You Fill Your Home with Greenery
Featuring a top curation of indoor succulents, ferns, snake plants and more, plus locally made pots and planters as well.
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NewsFive Everyday Changes to Make If You Consider Yourself an Animal Lover
Big fan of four-legged friends? Here's a handful ways you can look after them — and yourself.
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NewsSnake Plants and Devil's Ivy: How This Gold Coast Nursery Continued to Grow During Lockdown
People were buying plants in volumes usually only seen at Christmas.
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NewsHow Tripod Coffee Is Combating Climate Change with Compostable Coffee Pods
Make your morning caffeine routine count.
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NewsGreat Wrap Is the New Alternative to Cling Wrap You Can Throw In Your Compost Bin
It's made from plant-based materials and breaks down in less than 180 days — faster than an orange peel.
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GuideWhere to Shop Like a Local In and Around Bondi
Browse beachside boutiques and long-standing local shops to buy a slice of the healthy, active lifestyle — from locally grown veggies to eco-friendly leisurewear.
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FeatureThe Localist: Eastern Suburbs
The stomping ground for those who like both coastal and urban living, the eastern suburbs of Sydney boast heritage homes, coastal walks, intimate wine bars and pubs that exude the Aussie laidback lifestyle.
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FeatureThe Localist: Northern Beaches
The northern beaches is well-known for its heritage-listed houses, harbourfront views, boutique storefronts and beachfront restaurants. Here, the towns get smaller and closer to the coast — these are the quintessential beach towns you read about in Australian novels.
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FeatureThe Localist: North Shore
The north shore is a beautiful part of Sydney, and its proximity to the water means an abundance of restaurants and bars with stunning views.
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FeatureThe Localist: Inner West
Sydney’s inner west has boomed in recent years in all the ways that matter.
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NewsThis Same-Day Delivery Service Is Dropping Plants and Gifts Across Sydney
Liven up your WFH office and get a fiddle-leaf fig, peace lily or rubber plant delivered to your door.
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FeatureThe Localist: Greater Western Sydney
In the past few years, greater western Sydney has experienced tremendous growth, resulting in a fairly unique ecosystem of the old and the new. From retro secondhand vinyl shops and boutique jewellery stores to buzzing new food precincts, this is certainly one of Sydney's most diverse areas.
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FeatureThe Localist: Inner City
From the sparkling harbourfront of Barangaroo and the sandstone buildings of The Rocks to the hawker-style eateries in Haymarket and the small bar scene in Redfern, Sydney's inner city is a diverse landscape of culture, history and art.
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FeatureThe Localist: Southern Sydney
A mere 30-minute train ride from Sydney CBD is a not-so-hidden gem. Life in the southern suburbs moves at a slightly slower pace — giving you ample opportunity to explore the beautiful beaches, bars and stores.
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NewsHow We Roll Is the New Toilet Paper Brand Planting Trees in Bushfire-Affected Areas
Plus, the bog roll is made from 100 percent recycled paper and delivered to your door in bright packaging.
