Libby Curran, Author at Concrete Playground

News
The Best Country Towns Near Melbourne You Should Day Trip to This Winter

These picturesque spots offer everything from Victoria's highest waterfall to cosy pubs with fireplaces.

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Bar
Heartbreaker

234A Russell Street, Melbourne

This wild-child American-style dive bar is a rock 'n' roll dream.

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Guide
The Best Cafes on the Mornington Peninsula for 2024

Take a break from beach walks and wine tastings to refuel at one of these top-notch cafes.

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Cafe
Baker Bleu

121 Hawthorn Road, Caulfield North

A Caulfield North bakery with cult status.

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Cafe
Baker D. Chirico

178 Faraday Street, Carlton

A popular Italian bakery in Carlton.

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Cafe
Candied Bakery

81A Hudsons Road, Spotswood

An inner west bakery known for its decadent sweet treats.

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Cafe
A1 Bakery

643-645 Sydney Road, Brunswick

A Sydney Road favourite for two decades.

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Cafe
Tivoli Road Bakery

3 Tivoli Road, South Yarra

Come here for the stone-ground sourdough, stay for the apple and rhubarb tart.

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Cafe
Cobb Lane Pop-Up

20/155 Hyde Street, Yarraville

The popular bakery is running a pop-up retail shop out of its Yarraville bakehouse.

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Cafe
Dench Cafe

109 Scotchmer Street, Fitzroy North

This bakery and cafe is known for its freshly baked organic sourdoughs.

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Event
Retrosweat Melbourne

Mon, 3 Apr, 2023
The Space Dance & Arts Centre, Prahran

Sydney's beloved 80s-themed workout is coming to Melbourne — for one night only.

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News
24 Is the New Free 24-Hour Arts Festival Hitting Werribee This May

Who needs sleep when there's 24 hours of live music, dance performances, interactive installations, live art and cinema to devour?

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Event
Tarts Anon x Connoisseur

Sat, 1 Apr - Sun, 2 Apr 2023
Tarts Anon, Collingwood

This Collingwood dessert pit-stop is serving up limited-edition ice cream treats — and you can try them for free.

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News
A Sip From Melbourne Distillery The Gospel Was Just Named Australia's Best Whiskey

The distillery's Straight Rye Whiskey scored big at the International Wine & Spirit Competition, also ranking as the second best rye whisky in the world.

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Event
Art of Bloom

Wed, 3 May - Fri, 5 May 2023
NGV International, Melbourne

See iconic NGV artworks reimagined as stunning floral masterpieces, set to grace the gallery's Great Hall in one multi-sensory burst of blossoms.

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Event
Wellbeing Within

Multiple single dates
Immigration Museum, Melbourne

The Immigration Museum is filling your Wednesdays with wellness sessions for body and mind.

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Event
Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2023

Wed, 29 Mar - Sun, 23 Apr 2023
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne

600-plus shows, 26 days and a whole load of laughs.

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News
Saint Hotel Is the New Multi-Level Food and Drink Spot in the Former Home of The Saint

The Fitzroy Street icon has scored a new lease on life, complete with a fine-diner, sophisticated cocktail bar, listening lounge and more.

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Event
Hot Sauce and Chilli Festival 2023

Sat, 1 Apr, 2023
Welcome to Brunswick, Brunswick

Feel the burn with a day of spicy eats, chilli lager and hot sauce stalls — plus a chilli-tasting competition.

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Event
TarraWarra Biennial 2023: ua usiusi fa'ava'asavili

Sat, 1 Apr - Sun, 16 Jul 2023
TarraWarra Museum of Art, Tarrawarra

Immerse yourself in stories of place and history, as you explore compelling new works centred on Australia's intercultural connections with its neighbours.

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