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These plastics were ‘unrecyclable’. An Australian invention is changing that
Groundbreaking technology developed by University of NSW researchers transforms hard plastics from old office equipment into 3D printer feedstock.
- by Andrew Taylor
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‘Test of strength dating back thousands of years’: Arm-wrestlers wanting to muscle in to the Olympics
From two guys in a Melbourne garage, arm-wrestling is growing in popularity and aspires for Olympic glory.
- by Andrew Taylor
‘No phone rule’: The Sydney nightclub covering up cameras
A Sydney nightclub is asking clubbers to put away their smartphones and enjoy the atmosphere. Will it catch on?
- by Andrew Taylor and Mary Ward
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City life
The state government wants to close streets for parties, but can councils afford it?
The Minns government wants to close roads for more festivals, concerts and markets to boost local shopping strips.
- by Andrew Taylor
‘Smartphones are like pokies in their pockets’: Keeping kids phone-free
Parents are uniting to keep their kids phone-free – at least until high school – as child psychologist Michael Carr-Gregg calls for a licence to use a smartphone.
- by Andrew Taylor
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Property development
City Tatts forced into fire sale of historic Pitt Street headquarters
City Tatts chief executive Marcelo Veloz said plunging gaming revenue had forced the club to sell its historic clubhouse, which is undergoing redevelopment into a 50-storey tower.
- by Andrew Taylor
How drought and disease in Brazil threaten Sunday brunch
Australian consumers have been warned to expect shortages of oranges and price hikes because of ongoing poor harvests in Brazil.
- by Andrew Taylor
‘Forced from their homes’: Inner city threatened by luxury apartment developers
Federal Teal MP Allegra Spender wants stronger heritage protections in Potts Point and Elizabeth Bay to stop developers knocking down ageing residential blocks for luxury apartments.
- by Andrew Taylor
Harbour views, poker machines not enough to save RSL club from cash woes
The Kirribilli Club has been placed in voluntary administration months after it sought $2000 from members following a hike in rental costs.
- by Andrew Taylor
Struggle streets: The fight to keep Sydney’s suburban shopping strips alive
Changing tastes and online retailing have left our urban shops in the doldrums. Some retailers think they know how to bring the good times back.
- by Andrew Taylor
Darlinghurst Theatre goes into administration owing ticket holders
The Darlinghurst Theatre Company will be offered free rent in a desperate bid to prevent it going bust.
- by Andrew Taylor
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