Alec Jones

Alec is a Staff Writer at Vinyl Media and Concrete Playground, he's also one of the few Sydney resident editors who lives north of the Harbour Bridge. As such, he's proudly representing the northern beaches and north shore in writing whenever possible.

Favourite bar in Sydney: Mjølner in Redfern is probably my favourite spot, a fantastic menu and really experiential dining. I love taking people for the first time and seeing their reactions to the entire process, it never fails to entertain. Definitely get a cocktail and the chocolate bone brûlée for dessert.

News
This Just In: Sydney's Personal Brand Is Costing the City a Potential $3 Billion a Year

It's a city of 5.5 million people, with nationally leading industry, education and culture — but wasted potential is costing the city economy billions in forgone revenue.

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News
Cheap Chook Alert: El Jannah's New CBD Store Is Celebrating Its Grand Opening Day With $5 Chicken Meals

Sydney's CBD lunch game will never be the same when this Western Sydney icon opens its latest store.

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Event
Lee Matthews and Friends Warehouse Sale

Fri, 8 May - Sun, 10 May 2026
Gertrude St Market, Fitzroy

Expect Lee Mathews pieces alongside friends of the brand, with discounts as high as 80 percent, at the Gertrude St Market this weekend.

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News
Sydney Film Festival Has Released Its Full 2026 Program, Featuring Over 240 Local, Short, International and Award-Winning Films

Documentaries, love stories, horror, comedies, short films, strange films and more films than you can fit into a single theatre — Sydney Film Festival is back, baby.

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Restaurant
Shaffa

80 Albion Street, Surry Hills

The flavours of the Levantine have a Sydney home at this Albion Street eatery.

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News
HOYTS Has Unveiled a Huge LED-Powered 'HOYTS APEX' Screen Inside Melbourne Central

Melbourne's big screen selection just got a lot brighter.

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News
You Can Walk Queensland's Scenic Rim Trail On a New Self-Guided Package With Luxury Eco Stays

One of Queensland's most famous walks can now be done without a guide, with luxury lodging and chef-made meals to keep you going.

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City of Sydney Is Considering a Ban on Short-Term Rentals — like Airbnb — Within Ten Major Suburbs

With rental availability at an all-time low, major Sydney suburbs could see platforms like Airbnb and Stayz kicked to the curb.

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This Just In: Queensland Rail Is Reducing Services Statewide From This Week — Here's What You Need to Know

Ongoing pay disputes will now see trains statewide operate on Saturday schedules during weekday peak hours.

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Movies Are Officially Back: HOYTS Will Open Ten New IMAX Locations Across Australia and New Zealand by 2029

While we don't know exactly where they'll be, Aussie and Kiwi moviegoers will see their available IMAX screens double in the next two years.

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This Just In: Victoria Is Pouring a Billion-Dollar Budget Into Fixing Roads Across the State

Victoria's state government has sworn to fix road safety issues across the state, with its largest funding boost for maintenance yet.

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News
This Just In: These Sydney Suburbs Will Be Under Changed Flight Paths From July

To welcome Sydney's brand new airport, some residents might notice an increase in aerial noise levels.

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News
ICYMI: The Melbourne Star Observation Wheel Will be Turning Again by the End of 2026

Huge news for those who love rotating leisurely above the city skyline — the Docklands icon is getting its long-awaited second wind.

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News
This Just In: No, You're Not Imagining It — Aussie's Are Shouting Each Other Nearly 40 Percent Less at the Pub

As brewing costs add to the cost-of-living pile, one in three Aussies reports they don't shout rounds anymore.

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Event
Avatar: Forms of Vishnu

Sat, 20 Jun - Mon, 5 Oct 2026
Naala Badu Building, AGNSW, Sydney

This massive exhibition explores the many forms of the Hindu deity Vishnu, as depicted in 200 works that span 1500 years.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Meatstock Sydney

Fri, 1 May - Sat, 2 May 2026
Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park

Australia's smokiest festival is turning ten with pitmasters, local music legends, tattoo artists and the biggest beards you've ever seen taking centre stage.

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