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NewsSomeone Has Designed Sneakers with Soles Made from Used Chewing Gum
The shoe offers an innovative solution to The Netherlands' costly gum litter problem.
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NewsAdidas' New Kicks Are Made From Recycled Ocean Plastic
Part of the label's latest collaboration with Parley, each pair is made from 11 plastic bottles.
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NewsThese Sydney Cafes Will Give You a Free Coffee For Helping Clean Up the Beach
Fill up a bucket with rubbish from the beach, and you'll score a free brew.
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NewsParks Victoria Is Trialling New Eco Sleeper Pods in Point Nepean National Park
And you can register for an overnight test stay in one of the Canopy pods.
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NewsMcDonald's Has Started Phasing Out Plastic Straws
The company will trial new biodegradable paper straws in its UK stores as it pushes towards all-recyclable packaging.
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NewsThis Cost of Living Report Says Sydney Is Now the 10th Most Expensive City in the World
It beat out New York and London to get there.
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NewsThe Best Australian Fashion Labels to Know Right Now
From emerging names to established favourites, these fashion designers down under are worth watching.
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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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NewsThe Government Has Unveiled Lofty Plans for the Future of Western Sydney
Including a new 'Aerotropolis', more accessibility to the new Western Sydney Airport and a north–south rail link.
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NewsNetherlands Supermarket Ekoplaza Has Launched a World-First Plastic-Free Aisle
The aisle offers shoppers over 700 plastic-free items.
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NewsCollingwood's Stomping Ground Brewery Co. Is Going Solar-Powered
It'll generate enough energy to power 20 homes each year.
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NewsMelbourne Might Soon Be Home to the World's Most Sustainable Shopping Centre
It will include a 2000-square-metre rooftop farm and restaurant, designed by eco-warrior Joost Bakker.
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NewsAustralian Venues Are Phasing Out Plastic Straws
Next time you’re out and about, consider partying without the plastic.
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NewsNSW's Harris Farm Markets No Longer Stocks Plastic Bags at the Checkout
Woolworths and Coles are expected to follow suit by the end of the year.
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NewsProtesters Are Lodging a Bid to Buy Sydney's Iconic Sirius Building
Save Our Sirius campaigners intend to raise the funds to purchase the '70s-era structure.
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NewsThe Government Has Launched a People-Powered Plan to Help Save the Great Barrier Reef
A $2 million challenge to find ways to help protect and rejuvenate the world's largest coral reef system.
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NewsThe UK Is Considering a 'Latte Levy' on Disposable Coffee Cups
As part of a bid to reduce waste and encourage caffeine fiends to switch to reusable containers, customers would be charged an extra 25 pence per coffee.
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NewsThe World's First Completely Solar-Powered Train Is Up and Running in Byron Bay
A disused diesel train has been fitted with solar panels to run a three-kilometre track around the area.
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NewsHow to Take Care of Your Plants at Home So That They'll Take Care of You
Keeping your plants alive, 101.
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NewsThe NSW Government's New Plan Could See Sydney Broken Up into Three Cities by 2056
The planning strategy sees Sydney reimagined as a trio of interconnected cities: eastern, central and western.
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EventWild Things at Sydney Opera House
Sat, 26 Sep - Sun, 11 Oct 2026
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
From towering swings to circus premieres, this inaugural international festival is set to delight kids and grown-ups alike.
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EventBistro Guillaume x Baker Bleu Takeover
Thu, 6 Aug - Sun, 9 Aug 2026
Baker Bleu - Double Bay, Double Bay
A spot at this exclusive experience will be the hottest ticket in town, with only nine tables available per service.
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EventCassian: Day-to-Night Australia Tour 2026
Sat, 7 Nov 2026
Various locations, Sydney
This Grammy Award-winning producer is headed home this spring, transforming parks and club grounds into euphoric openair dance parties.
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EventSouth African Film Festival
Sun, 21 Jun - Sun, 26 Jul 2026
Various cinemas across Australia
The eighth run of SAFF will see 33 films direct from South Africa come to cinemas across Australia and New Zealand.
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EventHSBC Spanish & Latin American Film Festival
Wed, 10 Jun - Sun, 12 Jul 2026
Various Palace Cinemas around Australia, Moore Park
The annual showcase of Spanish and Latin American filmmaking returns to Australian screens this winter.
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EventThe Music of the Lord of the Rings
Thu, 16 Jul - Sat, 18 Jul 2026
Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Explore the music of The Lord of the Rings like never before, with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Art of the Score.
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EventAvatar: Forms of Vishnu
Sat, 20 Jun - Mon, 5 Oct 2026
Naala Badu Building, AGNSW, Sydney
This massive exhibition explores the many forms of the Hindu deity Vishnu, as depicted in 200 works that span 1500 years.
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EventBastille Festival
Thu, 16 Jul - Sun, 19 Jul 2026
Circular Quay, Sydney
Warm up this winter — this four-day soirée is taking over Circular Quay and The Rocks with French food, wine and entertainment.
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EventTwo Door Cinema Club at Hordern Pavilion
Sun, 22 Nov, 2026
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park
Having just announced a second Sydney show, this era-defining indie-dance band will perform their acclaimed debut album in full.
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EventSydney Symphony Presents Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone In Concert
Wed, 2 Dec - Sat, 5 Dec 2026
Concert Hall, Sydney
Step back in time to the beginning of an iconic franchise, brought to life by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
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NewsThree Melbourne Councils Are Cracking Down on Rogue Dockless Bikes
oBike has been given a new set of rules in an attempt to keep Melbourne's streets safe and uncluttered.
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NewsVictoria Is the Latest State to Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags
That makes NSW the only state that hasn't committed to reducing the use of plastic bags.
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NewsThis Is What Sydney Harbour's Garden Island Could Look Like in 30 Years
An ambitious plan by architecture firm LAVA sees the naval base transforming into a cultural and community destination.
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Byron Bay Is Getting the World's First Completely Solar-Powered Train
A disused diesel train has been fitted with solar panels to run a three-kilometre track around the area.
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NewsSydney Just Had One of Its Hottest September Nights on Record
Three New South Wales towns ventured over 40 degrees for the first time in the state's history.
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This Weekend Could Be One of Sydney's Hottest September Weekends on Record
It's set to hit 33 degrees in the city.
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Queensland Is the Latest State to Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags
And they'll be introducing a refund scheme for cans and containers.
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NewsThese 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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News
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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NewsHobart 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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NewsThis 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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NewsThis Australian Company Is Turning Coffee Waste Into Environmentally Friendly Coffee Cups
Turning recycled coffee husks into stylish cups.
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NewsThe City of Melbourne Is Upcycling Cigarette Butts Into Plastic Products
So far, they've collected 1.2-million butts.
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NewsYou 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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NewsThis 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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NewsThis 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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NewsAustralian 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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NewsThis Dutch Dance Club Is Powered By Food Waste
Rotterdam's new hangout turns fruit and vegetables into energy, and prints furniture from leftovers.
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NewsThis Garden-Topped, Book-Swap Bus Stop is the Transport Hub Australia Needs
This next-level Singaporean stop makes waiting for a ride a fun and enjoyable experience.
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NewsFirst Stages of Western Sydney Light Rail Route Revealed
The 16-stop, 12-kilometre route will stretch from Westmead to Carlingford via Parramatta.
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NewsThis New Australian App Helps You Keep Track of Your Environmental Footprint
Accept 'challenges' to use keep cups, shop responsibly or walk to work — then find out the actual impact.
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NewsTen Sustainable Hacks For Keeping Cool Without Air Conditioning This Summer
Fill up the ice bucket, buy a spray bottle and put your sheets in the freezer.
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Guide20 Bright New Ideas in Sustainable Design That Are Literally Changing the World
From Australia's first flat-packed, off-the-grid tiny homes to actually recyclable coffee cups (finally).
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NewsFrance Has Opened The World's First Solar-Powered Road
It'll generate enough energy to power a Normandy town's street lights.
