• News

    Victoria Bitter Has Just Released a Longneck Version of Its Hops-Scented Fragrance

    It's made from an extract of the same hops that are used to brew VB — and, because the smaller version proved such a hit, it's now back in longneck bottles.

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    Melbourne's Lune Croissanterie Is Now Serving Its World-Famous Pastries in South Brisbane

    The bakery's croissants have been named some of the world's best, and they're now available in Brisbane.

  • News

    Sydney's Best Same-Day Delivery Services Bringing Booze, Food and Plants to Your Doorstep

    Whether you're after vegan doughnuts or new bed threads, these services will deliver it all within just a few hours.

  • News

    Here's What You Can and Can't Do in Southeast Queensland Now That the Latest Lockdown Is Over

    The rules have changed after southeast Queensland's latest lockdown, but where exactly can you go and what can you do? We've broken it down.

  • News

    This Interactive Map Shows COVID-19 Case Alerts for Victorian Venues

    The map lets Melburnians see which venues are linked to positive COVID-19 cases — and the action required if you visited them.

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    Gelato Messina Is Filling Its Next Indulgent Choc Chip Cookie Pie with Waffle Cone Spread

    For its next OTT dessert, the gelato chain is combining milk and dark choc chips, caramel custard and waffle cone spread in one cookie pie.

  • News

    Here's What You Can and Can't Do During Southeast Queensland's Lockdown

    This is what you need to know during Greater Brisbane's latest lockdown.

  • Event

    NGV Friday Nights 2021

    Fri, 1 Oct, 2021

    NGV International, Melbourne

    Gear up for weekly gigs, vino and after-dark access to the NGV's new French Impressionism exhibition.

  • Event

    Hot Chocolate Festival At Home 2021

    Sun, 1 Aug - Tue, 31 Aug 2021

    Online

    Get a box filled with creative hot chocolate flavours delivered to your door.

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    Hot Chocolate Festival 2021

    Sun, 1 Aug - Tue, 31 Aug 2021

    Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery, Yarra Glen

    A month-long chocolate extravaganza to get you through to winter's end.

  • Event

    Van Gogh Alive

    Fri, 29 Oct 2021 - Sun, 23 Jan 2022

    Northshore Hamilton, Hamilton

    See more than 3000 large-scale images of the Dutch master's works projected onto walls, columns and floors at Northshore Hamilton.

  • News

    Eight of the Most Heartwarming Moments in the Olympic Games So Far

    Some really, really feel-good stories for your feed.

  • News

    Six of the Most Entertaining Podcasts to Listen to Now According to Our Writers

    Chuck on your favourite pair of headphones and give your brain a treat.

  • News

    The Royal Melbourne Show Has Been Cancelled for the Second Year in a Row

    It's only the fourth time that the event has been scrapped — following last year's cancellation, and also back during World War I and II.

  • News

    Behind the Scenes: Why 'Concrete Playground' Wrote an Article on Prawn Cocktails, Espresso Martinis and Footy Pies

    And how we brought these visual feasts to the digital page with a freelance illustrator on Fiverr.

  • News

    Here's What You Can and Can't Do in Victoria Now That the Latest Lockdown Has Ended

    The rules have changed after Victoria's latest lockdown, but where exactly can you go and what can you do? We've broken it down.

  • Event

    2021 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards

    Fri, 6 Aug 2021 - Sun, 6 Feb 2022

    Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, The Gardens

    Australia’s longest running and most prestigious art awards for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists is back — and you can catch it IRL or online.

  • News

    Huge Multi-Sensory Exhibition 'Van Gogh Alive' Is Coming to Brisbane This Spring

    The immersive exhibition allows you to step into artworks such as 'The Starry Night' and 'Sunflowers'.

  • News

    A Letter From Concrete Playground's Editors

    This is your spot for feel-good stories, COVID-safe recommendations and informative news — without the doomsday spin.

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