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    The Alcott Is the Lower North Shore's Lush New Restaurant and Spritz Bar

    The Lane Cove venue has room for 200 people and a plant-filled terrace.

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    The Best Restaurants, Cafes and Bars Worth a Trip to Port Macquarie

    Plan a weekend in this picturesque town on the mid-north coast of NSW for incredible beachside seafood and locally brewed beer.

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    Where to Get Fries That Are More Than Just Fries in Your City

    From haloumi chips and tater tots to fries loaded with slow-cooked brisket, feta and chilli, these dishes have taken the humble fry up a level.

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    Australia's Best En-Masse Running Events to Conquer This Year

    Looking to smash ten kilometres or tick a half-marathon off your list? Commit to one of these epic runs and start training.

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    Microbreweries in Sydney's Inner West Will Soon Be Able to Operate as Bars

    A trial will run for 12 months and, if it's successful, it could be rolled out across the state.

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    'Drive' Director Nicolas Winding Refn Is Launching His Own Free Streaming Service

    It'll feature a different cult classic each month, as well essays, videos, photos and music.

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    An Ill-Conceived Range of 'Handmaid's Tale' Wines Was Announced and Then Immediately Scrapped

    Not every pop culture hit needs merchandise — particularly a show delving into dark dystopian terrain.

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    Queen Chow's Second Cantonese Eatery and Bar Is Now Open in Manly

    With a 200-strong wine list, sparkling harbour views and some of the best dumplings in the city.

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    Australia Is Set to Score a Spectacular New 76-Kilometre Coastal Walking Trail

    The walking and cycling track will connect Palm Cove and Port Douglas in far north Queensland.

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    Australia's East Coast Is Set to Shiver Through the Coldest Weekend of the Year

    Temperatures are dipping around the country — including Sydney and Brisbane's coldest mornings of the year so far.

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    The World's First Official Studio Ghibli Restaurant Has Opened in Bangkok

    Filled with Totoro figures and serving up susuwatari-shaped dishes, it's your next adorable must-visit destination.

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    Brisbane's GOMA Is Now Home to a Major New James Turrell Light Installation

    The permanent piece now lights up the gallery from sunset to midnight every evening.

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    This Beautiful Box of Chocolates Is a Tasty Representation of Sydney's Culturally Diverse Suburbs

    St Leonards' Bakedown Cakery used data from the Census to create the limited-edition Not a Single Origin box of chocolates.

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    This 'Star Wars' Party Will Let You Battle It Out Like You're a Real Jedi

    You'll be able to unleash your inner jedi (or rebel, or sith) at these Battle Wars happening in Sydney and Melbourne later this year.

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    The NSW Government Has Launched New Late-Night Safety Campaign "Ask for Angela"

    In an attempt to curb instances of violence, sexual assault and predatory behaviour in the CBD.

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    The Old Jamie's Italian Site in Parramatta Is Set to Become Steak Restaurant Chophouse

    Matt Moran's Solotel will replicate its CBD steakhouse in the west.

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    Six Sydney Exhibitions That Will Warm Your Art Receptors This Winter

    Walk through a sensory science installation and peruse the works of three female First Nations artists over a drink at The Bearded Tit.

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    Sydney's Inner West Is Getting a New Community-Focused Creative Hub

    The space's opening program will focus on food, with the lineup changing each month.

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    You Can Now Snack on Vegemite-Flavoured Popcorn for Some Reason

    Pair your next cinema trip with this certain-to-be-polarising snack.

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    Brisbane Festival Is Throwing a Free Garden Wedding for Eight LGBTIQ Couples

    And if you're looking to tie the knot in September, it could be you.

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    A Massive New Surf Park Is Set to Make Waves in Regional Australia

    It's slated to be up and running by August, and boasts Aussie surfers Mark Occhilupo and Barton Lynch as its ambassadors.

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    UNESCO Has Added 19 Stunning Cultural and Natural Sites to Its World Heritage List

    From ancient cities to towering mountains to snow-capped temples.

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    The NSW Government Is Offering Discounted Car Rego For Those Spending Big On Tolls

    The new Toll Relief program offers discounted registration fees, if you're spending more than $25 weekly on tolls

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    Coles Has Also Paused Its Plastic Bag Ban and Is Currently Giving Them Out for Free

    All 15c reusable plastic bags at both Coles and Woolworths will be complimentary in NSW, Vic, WA and Qld until July 8.

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    Sydney's Underground Specialist Steak Restaurant Bistecca Opens Today

    Its menu is built around one specific cut of steak: bistecca alla Fiorentina.

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    Paddington's Four in Hand Has Been Sold for $7 Million and Will Remain a Pub

    After local residents petitioned against it becoming residential dwellings.

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    Newtown Cafe Flour Drum Will Start Serving Dinner and Drinks from August

    On top of brunch and giant cookies, the King Street venue will serve up duck ravioli and decadent desserts.

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    The Cast of 'Twin Peaks' Is Coming to Australia

    Five of the series' stars head down under to chat doppelgängers, David Lynch and life inside the Black Lodge.

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    Queen Chow's Second Cantonese Eatery and Bar Is Opening in Manly Next Week

    With a 200-strong wine list, sparkling harbour views and some of the best dumplings in the city.

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    Surry Hills' Gratia Will Donate All Its Profits to OzHarvest for the Next Three Months

    Along with raising money for the food rescue charity, it'll dish up a low-waste menu built around food donated from the likes of Black Star Pastry and Brasserie Bread.

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    This New Finnish Taxi Service Will Only Accept Payment By Singing

    Forget cash or cards — this shuttle lets you croon tunes to get around town.

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    The Longest Lunar Eclipse of the Century Will Be Visible in Australia This Month

    It'll span 103 minutes — and there won't be another one this long until the 2100s.

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    New South Wales' South Coast Is Set to Score a Huge New Bushland Art Gallery

    The new Shoalhaven facility will house more than $43 million worth of art, including pieces by Pablo Picasso, Francisco Goya, Brett Whiteley and Arthur Boyd.

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    The Trailer for 'What We Do in the Shadows' TV Spinoff 'Wellington Paranormal' Is Here

    "Think Mulder & Scully but in a country where nothing happens."

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    The NGV's 2018 Architecture Commission Is a Sleek Bamboo Garden and Deck

    The winning design from architecture firms Muir and Openwork will be enjoyed by visitors to the Melbourne gallery from November this year.

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    Woolworths Has Paused Its Plastic Bag Ban and Is Currently Giving Them Out for Free

    All 15c reusable plastic bags will be complimentary in NSW, Vic, WA and Qld until July 8.

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    Victoria Will Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags from 2019

    That makes NSW the only state that hasn't committed to reducing the use of plastic bags.

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    Arrested Development's Alia Shawkat Is Coming to Melbourne for a One-Off Talk

    Best known for her role as Maeby Fünke, Shawkat will speak about her career as an actor and artist as part of this year's Melbourne International Film Festival.

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    Childish Gambino Announces Australian Tour

    The US hip hop star is hitting up Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Canberra this November.

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    Controversial Bike Sharing Service oBike Will Disappear from Singapore's Streets

    This follows the company's exit from Melbourne earlier this month.

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