O’Connell Street Merchants

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This Newtown retail collective brings together the best of fashion, art and lifestyle – a community destination created by small boutique businesses as an antidote to the Westfield hegemony.

Open every day, you'll find everything from candles and quirky egg cups, to accessories and clothing here, with plenty of independent labels for you to peruse after enjoying a coffee and a delicious brekkie at Brewtown Newtown downstairs. Keep an eye on this lifestyle hub, they're working to bring even more incredible things for you to enjoy.