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
The Best Boutique Cinemas to Catch an Indie Film in Melbourne

Swap the multiplex for the arthouses, family operations and cinephile favourite picturehouses that call Melbourne home.

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News
Australia's Cheapest Property Sales This Year Start at $60k — Including a Church and an Abandoned Three-Bedroom House

A new report showcases the cheapest property sales in every Australian state for the year so far.

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News
This Just In: A Sydney Council Has Banned Bikinis and Bathers on a Popular Coastal Bus Route

Passengers on the free bus service will have to cover up if they're dressed for the beach.

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News
This Just In: ButterBoy Is Launching a New Top-Secret Flavour, And Guessing It Could Win You a Year of Cookies

Sharpen your taste buds and clear your mind...guessing this flavour could win you a delicious prize.

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This Just In: These Are Melbourne's Busiest Tram Routes — And the Results Are Way More Hectic Than We Imagined

Newly compiled data reveals that some routes on Melbourne's 250km of tram lines carry over a million passengers every month.

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News
This Just In: NSW Residents Will Get an Extra Public Holiday in 2026 and 2027 — And People Aren't Happy About It

NSW Premier Chris Minns confirmed an extra public holiday for the ANZAC Day weekend, but not everyone supports the trial change.

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News
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Is Inviting the Public to Submit Original Compositions for a Community Soundtrack

Melbourne's top orchestra is celebrating its 120th birthday with an open call for ideas from musicians nationwide.

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Restaurant
Darling Glebe

134A Glebe Point Road, Glebe

Heritage and style combine in spectacular form in this subterranean restaurant, which features reimagined brasserie classics and a dedicated martini lounge.

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News
This Just In: These Are the Most In-Demand Coastal Suburbs in Australia

With capital city real estate more expensive than ever, Aussies are living up to the reputation that our home is girt by sea.

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News
This Just In: These Melbourne Suburbs Are About to Get a Whole Lot More Density

Another ten suburbs have been proposed for developments as high as 20 storeys in the Allan governments 60-suburb housing boost.

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News
CP On: If Pill-Testing Prevents Deaths, Why Isn't It Available at Every Australian Music Festival?

After a suspected mass-overdose event at Dreamstate, is it time for the NSW Government to re-examine its no-tolerance approach to illicit substances at festivals?

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Bar
The Alligator Club

8 Warner Street, Fortitude Valley

A classic Fortitude Valley haunt where a spiralling disco ball welcomes you to a local slice of New Orleans live music culture.

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News
This Just In: Great Southern Nights Announces Paul Kelly, Missy Higgins, Baker Boy and More on a Statewide Festival Lineup for 2026

The statewide New South Wales music festival returns for its fifth year with its biggest lineup yet.

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Bar
The Kurrajong Hotel

106-108 Swanson Street, Erskineville

The Erskineville pub has a new look and menu after too many years shuttered.

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Event
Africa Film Festival Australia

Fri, 27 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar 2026
Cinema Nova, Carlton

Carlton's Cinema Nova will host three days of award-winning African films.

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Melbourne Metro Tunnel 'Big Switch' Opening Day Soured by Train Delays and Confused Commuters

Melbourne's biggest public transport upgrade for 40 years is off to a predictably rocky start.

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Sydney Metro's Gadigal Station Has Been Named the World's Most Beautiful Train Station Interior

One of Sydney's metro stations has been recognised with a prestigious award on the global architectural stage.

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Blak Powerhouse

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026
Manning House, Camperdown

Join Nooky and We Are Warriors takeover Manning House on January 26 for a celebration of Blak power and excellence.

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Sunset Variations at Sydney Observatory

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026
Sydney Observatory, Millers Point

Spend the last Fridays of summer enjoying an intimate golden hour gig at Sydney's highest natural point.

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Europa! Europa Film Festival Releases Full Program, Expands to National and New Zealand Screenings for the First Time

The European-centric film festival returns for its biggest run yet, now in theatres nationwide.

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