The "World's Greatest" Convenience Store Opens a Newtown Outpost

Since opening in 2001, Redfern Convenience Store has become Sydney’s unlikeliest tourist destination. The inner-city institution has over 30,000 Instagram followers, a global fanbase, merch lines that sell out consistently with every drop, its own in-store radio. And now, the beloved corner shop is opening a new location on Newtown’s King Street. Plus, 1001 Remarkable Objects at Powerhouse Museum. 

Featured on today's episode: 

• Redfern Convenience Store
• 1001 Remarkable Objects

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