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More is more: Mastering the art of pattern drenching

Adele Cardani explores the fine line of making a room sing – rather than shout – with maximalist print-layering

The Independent UK

I'm a celebrity style editor, and this Trisha Yearwood-designed armchair is a work of art – it's one of the most intricate pieces I've seen this year

The chair, which pays homage to Jasper County, SC, is ornate but so functional – it's hidden deep on Wayfair with over 34% off

Homes & Gardens

'Virtually no oversight' of suburban poker machine dens

Regulators overseeing half of all the poker machines in Australia have been blasted for sitting on their hands and failing harm minimisation efforts.

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NSW gamblers losing $24m to poker machines every day, analysis shows

Wesley Mission says the ‘devastating impact deepens every day’ with western Sydneysiders accounting for $2m an hour lost to pokies

The Guardian - AU

I thought gray was (by far) the dullest color for a living room sofa, until I saw Auston Matthews' ultra-chic space

If you'd have asked me which living room color I automatically avoided, it was always gray, but the Toronto Maple Leafs player changed that

Homes & Gardens

Reese Witherspoon's living room taps into a patterned trend that designers use to 'zone' spaces – it's super easy to replicate

Reese has paired plaid curtains with a floral sofa in her living room, creating visual interest while maintaining uniformity in the color palette

Homes & Gardens

Zooey Deschanel's pattern clashed living room uses bold accessories, striking furniture, and parquet floors for a stunning effect – and it's easy to recreate

The actress's living room features a floral sofa and a diamond-printed rug, which pair delightfully together thanks to a neutral room color scheme

Homes & Gardens

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NSW government drops plan to remove 9,500 poker machines, saying ‘it would make no difference’

Gaming minister tells budget estimates position changed after advice from independent panel – which included several groups that operate or profit from machines

The Guardian - AU

Another pokies reform shelved, slammed as 'deceitful'

An election promise to significantly reduce the number of pub pokies is gathering dust as an advocate slams a state's approach to reform.

AAP

10 beautifully bold spaces that prove you don’t always have to opt for neutrals to create a calming interior scheme

On paper, using bold colors to create a calming space may seem odd, but with some clever styling and the right shades it can work brilliantly

Homes & Gardens

45 Disturbing Photos That Look Normal Until You Find Out What’s Really Going On

A collection of photographs that might seem normal at first glance, but once you know the story behind them, they become much more sinister. The post 45 Disturbing Photos That Look Normal Until You Find Out What’s Really Going On first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Royal title for pubs, as others go commercial

An old favourite has retained its crown as the most popular pub name, despite the total number of venues falling.

AAP

David Harris death: The Warriors actor dies, aged 75

The actor achieved cult status after appearing in the 1979 action thriller

The Independent UK

National RSL head backs call to stop veterans charity name being used on pokies venues

Exclusive: Concerns venues ‘don’t share values’ as debate continues over whether poker machines belong in RSL clubs at all

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Anne Hathaway combines rich browns and earthy greens to bring sophistication to her living room corner – designers say it has 'transportive' qualities

Studio Shamshiri brought Swiss chalet-style luxury to California – it all begins with the unwavering power of this warming color scheme

AAP

Claims greyhound 'boiled to death' on tarmac rejected

Allegations that a greyhound sent to the US for a better life "boiled to death" on an airport tarmac in the height of summer have been strongly rejected.

AAP

Star relief talks ongoing but taxes will be paid: govt

Queensland's Deputy Premier says a hard line will be taken with Star Entertainment to pay its taxes but talks are ongoing to provide relief for Queen's Wharf.

AAP

NSW's lauded cashless gaming trial has just 32 users

A 'really good picture' is being painted by a small trial charting the path forward for one of the world's largest pokies jurisdictions, a minister insists.

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How do you choose the best couch color? 7 tips from designers to find to perfect shade

Take a seat with the experts and discover how to choose a couch color you’ll love for years and years

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Animal testing to be reined in with medical tech push

NSW is setting up a state-first network that will work on alternatives to using animals in medical research, backed with millions in government funding.

AAP

Ex-police watchdog to oversee greyhound industry probe

Alleged greyhound welfare breaches will be investigated properly despite a decision not to ban racing, says the NSW minister in charge of overseeing the sport.

The Guardian - AU

NSW premier hosing down greyhound racing ban before inquiry a ‘mockery’, Animal Justice MP says

Emma Hurst blasts ‘absurd turn of events’ and calls for public reassurance after damning allegations dog deaths are higher than thought

AAP

Greyhound welfare claims dog embattled racing industry

The greyhound industry is in fresh turmoil with an investigation looming into claims deaths were hidden and dogs pushed to race at levels causing injuries.

The Guardian - AU

The Greens have proposed a truth and justice commission. What is it and how would it work?

The plan is to start a national truth-telling process about ‘historic and ongoing’ injustices against Indigenous Australians. Here’s what it would entail

AAP

Dire straits for greyhound industry board

NSW racing minister David Harris has threatened to sack the greyhound industry's governing board after it allegedly failed to manage operational complaints.

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