Sarah Ward

Sarah Ward is Concrete Playground's Editor — and also Film and TV Editor, Film and TV Critic, Arts and Entertainment Editor, and Brisbane Editor. If it's on a screen big or small, happening in Brisbane and southeast Queensland, or news of national and international interest — particularly arts and entertainment — then Sarah is across it.

Sarah has also been a film critic for ABC radio for over a decade. Covering all things cinema and television, Sarah has written for Screen International since 2015, and contributed to SBS, ACMI, AACTA, Birth.Movies.Death, Flicks, Senses of Cinema, ScreenHub, ArtsHub, Junkee, FilmInk, Lumina, Metro Magazine, Screen Education and more. Sarah's background includes managing, writing for, mentoring at, being on judging panels at and hosting Q&As at Australian film festivals, such as the Brisbane International Film Festival, Melbourne International Film Festival, Sydney Film Festival, Queensland Film Festival, Sydney Underground Film Festival, Brisbane Asia Pacific Film Festival and Gold Coast Film Festival.

Favourite cinema in Brisbane: Angelika Film Centre, which is a glorious new place to see a movie.

Favourite cinema in Sydney: Golden Age Cinema & Bar, the one cinema everyone needs to go to in Sydney if they only go to one cinema.

Favourite cinema in Melbourne: The Astor Theatre, and not just because of its history with cinema cats.

News
Outdoor Gathering Rules Will Ease Slightly From September 13 Now That NSW Has Hit Six Million Jabs

All adults will need to be fully vaccinated — and, while the change doesn't extend to LGAs of concern, families in those areas will be able to go out together for an hour of outdoor recreation.

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Qantas Is Aiming to Resume International Flights to Destinations with High Jab Rates From December

Qantas and Jetstar could start flying between Australia and Singapore, Japan, the US, the UK, Canada and Fiji again by the end of the year.

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The 2021 AFL Grand Final Will Be Held in Perth If the MCG Isn't Permitted to Host a Crowd

If Melbourne remains under lockdown or venue restrictions preclude the MCG from hosting spectators, Perth's Optus Stadium will host AFL's biggest game of the year.

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Event
Portside Spring Markets

Sat, 18 Sep, 2021
Portside Wharf Hamilton, Brisbane

Brisbane's newest riverside markets are returning — so you can treat yourself to art, plants, ceramics, accessories and more.

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Event
Boho Luxe Market

Fri, 12 Nov - Sun, 14 Nov 2021
The Old Museum, Bowen Hills

Bringing the Byron Bay lifestyle to Brisbane for three days of stalls, food trucks and glamping inspiration.

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This Helpful Interactive Map Shows NSW's COVID-19 Vaccination Rates by Postcode

The New South Wales Government maps lets Sydneysiders see the percentage of residents who've had the jab across the city and state.

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IKEA Is Launching a Pink and Frilly Version of Its Famed (and Super Handy) Frakta Bag

The versatile blue-and-yellow bag is getting a makeover, with its pink sibling launching in November.

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Crystalbrook Collection Is Giving Free Hotel Room Upgrades to Fully Vaccinated Guests

Get your jabs, enjoy a luxe night out of the house.

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NSW Health Has Confirmed That Sitting Down to Eat Outdoors Is Permitted During Sydney's Lockdown

You can have a picnic, or sit down to read while you're out of the house for recreation — but only if you're not in Greater Sydney's Local Government Areas of concern.

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Event
Italian Yum Cha At Home

Fri, 27 Aug - Sun, 29 Aug 2021
Online

This Richmond pub's famed Italian yum cha is available to-go for one weekend only.

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The Trailer for 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Sees Spidey and Doctor Strange Mess with the Multiverse

Heading to cinemas this Boxing Day, this new instalment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe sees Spider-Man grapple with the fallout from being unmasked.

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Event
Archie at Home: In the Frame

Tue, 24 Aug, 2021
Online

Attend a virtual discussion between Archibald Prize-winner Peter Wegner, his subject Guy Warren and presenter Yumi Stynes.

Book Now

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Victoria Is Opening Up the Pfizer Vaccination to Under 40s From August 25

From tomorrow, people aged between 16–39 will be able to book in to get the Pfizer jab — and if you already have an AstraZeneca appointment, you'll be given the choice to switch.

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Event
Irish Film Festival 2021

Fri, 3 Sep - Sun, 12 Sep 2021
Online

Check out a gorgeous animated gem, a dramatic tale about two sisters and a lively music doco — all from your couch.

Buy Tickets

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Wine and Cheese Festival

Sun, 12 Sep, 2021
The Sound Garden, Fortitude Valley

Spend a Sunday afternoon sipping vino and sampling dairy.

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Essa Is the New Locally Focused Fortitude Valley Fine Diner From Ex-Gauge Chef Phil Marchant

Nestling into a striking split-level space just off James Street, Brisbane's latest culinary addition takes a harvest-driven approach and focuses on raw, pickled, smoked and wood-fired dishes.

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News
Darrell Lea Is Now Doing Liquorice Beer If You Can't Decide Whether to Get Dad Brews or Sweets

The confectionery company has teamed up with Nomad Brewing Co on a dark chocolate liquorice stout made with Darrell Lea’s Batch 37 liquorice.

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Bunnings Has Shut Its Sydney Stores and Moved to Drive-and-Collect Orders for the Rest of Lockdown

If doing DIY tasks is getting you through during lockdown, you'll now need to order your supplies online.

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The Home Collective Market

Sun, 29 Aug, 2021
Wavell Heights Community Hall, Wavell Heights

A northside market dedicated to homewares and greenery.

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Event
Conflict in My Outlook — Don't Be Evil

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 - Sat, 22 Jan 2022
UQ Art Museum, St Lucia

UQ Art Museum's latest free exhibition ponders the labour, data, infrastructure and all-round pervasiveness of our always-online world.

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