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NewsThis Greeting Card Service Will Send Lumps of Coal to 2017's Naughtiest Person
And, for US residents, to their not-so-loved ones.
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NewsEstonian Ride-Sharing Platform Taxify Launches in Sydney Today
The Uber rival is offering half-price rides for the first month.
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NewsThis New Ember Smart Mug Keeps Your Coffee at the Perfect Temperature
This mug won't let your coffee go cold — even if you forget about it for 45 minutes.
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NewsThe Ultimate Gift Guide for the Urban Hobbyist
Get all the gear that they didn't know they needed this year.
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NewsHow Amazon's Arrival Will Change the Way You Do Your Christmas Shopping
What you'll find, how much it'll cost and how long it'll take to arrive.
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NewsQantas Will Start Using Mustard Seeds to Fuel Its LA to Melbourne Flights
Starting next year, it'll be the first biofuel flight between Australia and the USA.
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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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NewsAll Signs Point to Amazon Australia Launching Tomorrow
The retail giant has sent emails to sellers suggesting it'll start a testing phase from Thursday, November 23.
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NewsFive Inspirational Events You Can't Miss at REMIX Sydney Summit 2017
Hear from creative visionaries and discover how Burning Man grew to be a cultural authority.
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NewsGermany's 'Train of the Future' Features a Gym, Gaming Consoles and Beer on Tap
It's currently just a concept, but Deutsche Bahn's Ideas Train also features sports screenings, a baked goods vending machine, and a coffee cube serving up speciality sips.
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NewsThese Two Australian Cities Are Apparently Some of the 'Smartest' in the World
We had four in the top 100.
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NewsEstonian Company Taxify Wants to Shake Up Australia's Ride-Sharing Scene
The company will launch in Sydney by the end of the year, and could challenge Uber with cheaper fares.
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NewsDrones Are Now Delivering Mexican Food by Air in Rural Australia
Guzman Y Gomez is working with Google parent company Alphabet to deliver burritos by drone just outside of Canberra.
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NewsThis Dubai Coffee Shop Is Trialling Delivery by Drone
In a one-day trial, beachgoers had iced coffees in their hands within 15 minutes of ordering.
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NewsElon Musk Wants to Make Fast, Affordable, Around-the-World Rocket Travel a Reality
Travel anywhere in the world in under an hour.
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NewsNokia Is Re-Releasing Its Classic 3310 Snake-Bearing Phone in 3G
So you can play Snake, text your mates and browse Facebook.
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NewsThis Aircon Smartwatch Promises To Keep You Cool From the Wrist Up
The wearable device aims to offer a reprieve from heat and cold by sending signals to the wearer's brain through a special wrist strap.
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NewsUber Has Been Stripped of Its License to Operate in London
The ride-sharing service has been deemed "not fit and proper to hold a private hire operator licence."
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EventBon Fromage
Friday, May 31 - Sunday, June 2, 2024
Overseas Passenger Terminal, The Rocks
This free European cheese festival returns during Vivid for cheese tastings and masterclasses with views of the Sydney Opera House.
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Event'Choose What U Pay' Sale at UTURN Bondi
Saturday, June 1 - Sunday, June 2, 2024
Uturn Recycled Fashion Bondi, Bondi Beach
The popular secondhand fashion chain is doing a weekend-long sale to celebrate the opening of its newest outlet in Bondi.
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EventBernie Dieter's Club Kabarett
Wednesday, May 29 - Sunday, July 28, 2024
Sydney Spiegeltent, Moore Park
Come for the no-holds-barred kabarett, then stay for the astonishing circus, gender-bending aerial and fire-breathing sideshow.
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EventButter Ramen Club
Wednesday, May 1 - Monday, October 21, 2024
Butter, Surry Hills
Ramen fiends, it's your time to shine — you've got six whole months to enjoy six stellar bowls of ramen thanks to the return of this epic guest chef series at Butter.
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EventTaste, See, Connect at House Canteen
Monday, May 27, 2024, Tuesday, May 28, 2024, Tuesday, June 4, 2024
House Canteen, Sydney
Bennelong Point's House Canteen will play host to six activity-focused evenings, all of which hope to foster connection through food and fun during Vivid.
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EventBar Subterranean by The Midnight Special
Friday, May 24 - Sunday, June 2, 2024
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Drink like Dylan at this trippy pop-up bar in the Sydney Opera House, complete with Archie Rose cocktails, groovy lighting and retro 60s vibes.
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EventMessina Milk Bar
Friday, May 24 - Saturday, June 15, 2024
The Goods Line, Ultimo
Gelato choc bars, Milo sundaes, finger bun ice cream and nostalgia aplenty is on the menu at Messina's contribution to Vivid Fire Kitchen.
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EventVivid Residence: Kiln x Manoella Buffara
Tuesday, June 4 - Thursday, June 6, 2024
Kiln, Sydney
For three nights, Manoella Buffara of Brazil's Manu Restaurant is getting cooking with Mitch Orr and the Kiln team.
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EventVivid Chef Series
Sunday, May 26 - Saturday, June 15, 2024
Various Sydney venues, Sydney
Vivid’s annual exploration of fine-dining is back with a series of incredible culinary collaborations at top Sydney restaurants.
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EventThe Big Design Market
Friday, September 20 - Sunday, September 22, 2024
Carriageworks, Eveleigh
Bring your deepest tote bag to browse the work of 250 artisans, tastemakers and original creators from across Australia.
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NewsThis New Device Will Let You Charge Your Phone From a Distance
It charges your device using electromagnetic technology.
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NewsWhat to Expect from the Just-Launched iPhone X in Six Water Cooler Bullet Points
The home button is gone on Apple's newest, most ambitious device — but you'll be able to unlock it with your face.
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NewsSydney Might Finally Join Every Other Major City with Plan for Free Outdoor Public Wi-Fi in the CBD
The City of Sydney is taking expressions of interest for rolling out Wi-Fi access in the city's key areas.
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NewsSmart Drones Will Be Patrolling Aussie Beaches for Sharks This Summer
The battery-powered drones will be able to detect sharks in the water, warn swimmers and alert emergency authorities.
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NewsRobot Staff Are Being Trialled at Sydney Airport This Week
Chip the humanoid robot will be helping out customers.
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NewsNokia'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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NewsSydney 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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NewsUber'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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NewsWhat 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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NewsSydney 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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NewsA 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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NewsFive 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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NewsThis 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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NewsTesla Has Just Started Production on Its First Mass-Market Electric Car
This will make the price of a Tesla car significantly more affordable.
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NewsThis Elon Musk-Inspired High-Speed Hotel Could Casually Zoom Between Cities
Zip between destinations without leaving your room.
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NewsYou Can Now Virtually Explore Uluru with Google Street View
In collaboration with the Anangu people, Google has captured stories and 360-degree imagery of trails within the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
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NewsHow Apple's New HomePod Smart Speaker Works
A quick look at Apple's new Siri-based home speaker taking on Google Home and Amazon Echo.
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NewsV Love Is the New Dating App Specifically for Vegans and Vegetarians
A foolproof way to meet people you're into who aren't into eating meat.
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NewsUber Is Rolling Out New Group and Upscale Ride Options
The new uberXL service is targeted at groups, and uberSELECT connects you with a driver in a high-end vehicle.
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NewsYou Might Soon Be Able to Book Holidays In Virtual Reality
Wander through your chosen location, search for flights, pick your seat, give a few rental cars a try and purchase your trip, all in VR.
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NewsGoogle's Co-Founder Just Revealed a Legitimate 'Flying Car' Prototype
Larry Page's 'Kitty Hawk Flyer' essentially resembles a mix between a jetski and a hoverboard.
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NewsFour-Wheeled Food Delivery Robots Are Cruising the Streets of San Francisco
Forget UberEATS — your next meal could be delivered by a robot.
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