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10 August 2026 · The Guardian

Sydney's New Study Cafe Trend

A new study cafe in Sydney, O3 Space, offers a unique environment for students to work while enjoying matcha. It combines a relaxed atmosphere with modern technology.

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O3 Space is a new study in Newtown, Sydney, where students can work on their laptops while enjoying . The is relaxed, with lo-fi music playing in the background. Open from 10am to 9pm, it has quickly become popular among students and young looking for a comfortable place to study.

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Adapted from The Guardian, 3 August 2026, and rewritten at three levels by Newslish. Newslish is not affiliated with the source. Read the original.

Key vocabulary

  • cafe

    a small restaurant where drinks and light meals are served

    “I like to study in a cafe because it is relaxing.”

  • entrepreneurs

    people who start and run their own businesses

    “Many young entrepreneurs are looking for new ideas.”

  • atmosphere

    the feeling or mood of a place

    “The cafe has a warm and friendly atmosphere.”

  • matcha

    a type of powdered green tea from Japan

    “I enjoy drinking matcha because it is healthy.”

  • access

    the ability to enter or use something

    “Students have 24/7 access to the study cafe.”

Quick quiz

01What is O3 Space?

02What do customers drink at O3 Space?

03What is the current opening time of O3 Space?

04Who is the founder of O3 Space?

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Discussion

What do you think makes a good study environment?