Ben Hansen

Ben Hansen is the Junior Editor at Concrete Playground. Ben is Sydney's biggest advocate — a passionate supporter of the city's hospitality and art scenes. You can catch him sipping a negroni at your local bar, barracking for the Eels at CommBank Stadium or on your radio as host of FBi Radio's Mornings every Wednesday.

Favourite restaurant in Sydney: Baba's Place. Minimal-intervention wines, inventive eats, great tunes, friendly staff and a love for all things suburban, all hidden in a Marrickville warehouse. What more could you want?

Event
Every Body Dance Now

Tuesday, March 9, 2021, Tuesday, March 16, 2021, Tuesday, March 23, 2021 and
Sydney Opera House Forecourt, Sydney

Bust out your best dance moves on the Sydney Opera House forecourt.

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News
Melburnians Who Visited Terminal 4 During a Ten-Hour Period Must Self-Isolate for 14 Days

The list exposure sites in Melbourne has now grown to 30.

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Event
Fresh Produce

A new regional concert series from the team behind Groovin the Moo.

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Event
Fresh Produce

A new regional concert series from the team behind Groovin the Moo.

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Event
Fresh Produce

A new regional concert series from the team behind Groovin the Moo.

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News
Virgin Is Running a Boozy Pride Flight with Drag and DJs from Brisbane to Sydney for Mardi Gras

The Pride Flight is taking off from Brisbane on Friday, March 5 — just in time for the final weekend of Mardi Gras.

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Event
Active Truth 40 Percent Off Warehouse Sale

Wednesday, February 10 - Sunday, February 14, 2021
Online

Shop for your next (discounted) swimsuit or pair of tights from a local and sustainability focused brand.

Buy Tickets

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Restaurant
Darlo General

48 Womerah Avenue, Darlinghurst

Swap energy drinks for kombucha and red frogs for sourdough at this Darlinghurst corner store.

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Event
Untitled Day Party with Hayden James

Saturday, February 27, 2021
The Timber Yard, Port Melbourne

Dancing and live music return to Port Melbourne's Timber Yard for a nine-hour day party.

Buy Tickets

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News
Patricia Piccinini's 'Skywhale' Has Returned to the Skies with Its New Companion 'Skywhalepapa'

'Skywhale' and 'Skywhalepapa' floated in front of the National Gallery of Australia over the weekend and will soon tour the country together.

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Event
Active Truth 20 Percent Off Sale

Friday, February 5 - Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Online

Shop for your next (discounted) swimsuit from a local and sustainability focused brand.

Buy Tickets

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News
NSW Health Has Issued a Precautionary Public Health Alert for Ten Venues In and Around Wollongong

The venues were visited by a returned overseas traveller who tested positive for COVID-19 two days after leaving hotel quarantine.

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News
Victoria Has Reintroduced Gathering and Face Mask Restrictions in Response to a Positive COVID-19 Case

Household gatherings are limited to 15 visitors and masks are mandatory in public indoor spaces.

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News
Hickson House Is the Gin Distillery and Cocktail Bar Opening in a Warehouse in The Rocks

The distillery will be running tours, tasting and dining experiences out of the former garage of Saatchi & Saatchi.

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News
Bistrot 916 Is the French Bistro by Acclaimed Chef Dan Pepperell Opening in the Former Lotus Site

You'll find snail pasta, boudin noir spring rolls and exciting French wine at this new restaurant from three young Sydney hospo stars.

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News
Sydney's Largest Aquatic Centre Since the 2000 Olympics Has Opened Its Doors in Green Square

It's home to an ocean pool-inspired swimming area, an openair yoga deck and indoor and outdoor gyms.

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News
Twenty of the Most Enchanting Stays You Can Book in Tasmania

Book one — or a few — of these cabins, suites and lodges as you plan a trip around the Apple Isle.

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Socially Distanced Festival Summer Sounds Is Bringing Its Stacked Local Lineup to Melbourne

After a successful first season in Adelaide during January, the new fest heading to Melbourne next as part of the Live at the Bowl series.

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Cafe Bondi Is the New Eastern Suburbs Eatery Combining Pastel Hues with Breakfast Cocktails

Take in views of Bondi Beach as you enjoy vegan falafel bowls, zucchini fritters and a variety of bloody marys.

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North Sydney Pool Is Closing Next Month for a $64 Million Renovation That Will Include a Gelato Bar

The redevelopment is set to begin in late March — including a new harbourside gym.

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