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
Quarantine-Free Travel Is Set to Recommence Between New Zealand and Queensland

From Monday, July 12, New Zealand will restart the trans-Tasman bubble with the Sunshine State.

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The Second Season of 'The Witcher' Finally Has a Trailer and Release Date

The Henry Cavill-starring Netflix series will return to your streaming queue this December.

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Butter Is Doing Egg and Salted Chilli Mayo Muffins as Part of Its New Weekend Breakfast Menu

They're only available for a few weeks — and you can add hash browns, bacon, fried chicken thigh and halloumi, too.

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Event
National Tequila Day Celebrations at El Camino Cantina

Tue, 20 Jul - Sun, 25 Jul 2021
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

The lively Tex-Mex chain is spending six days serving up tequila-infused tacos and chicken wings, as well as tequila flights.

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National Tequila Day Celebrations at El Camino Cantina

Tue, 20 Jul - Sun, 25 Jul 2021
El Camino Cantina Fitzroy, Fitzroy

The lively Tex-Mex chain is spending six days serving up tequila-infused tacos and chicken wings, as well as tequila flights.

Buy Tickets

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Queensland's Gathering, Venue and Dancing Restrictions Are Set to Ease From July 16

After a few weeks of tightening caps and rules, limits on gatherings at home and the number of patrons allowed in hospitality venues will ease again.

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Face Masks Will No Longer Be Mandatory in Most Situations in Queensland From July 16

Queensland's restrictions are easing again, so you'll only need to wear them at airports and while flying.

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The Qld Government Is Handing Out 38,000 More Vouchers to Use on Holidays Throughout the State

They can be used on getaways on the Gold Coast, in Brisbane and in Cairns.

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Victoria Has Classed All of NSW and the ACT as Red Zones and Closed Its Borders

On Sunday, July 11, NSW reported 77 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases — and that daily tally is expected to grow.

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Victoria Park Has Closed Its Golf Course and Reopened as a Huge Public Park

It's the first step in the site's hefty transformation, with wetlands, a lake, bike trails and a treehouse lookout all to come.

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Event
Stone & Wood Sunday Sessions

Sun, 11 Jul, 2021
Stone & Wood Brewery Brisbane, Fortitude Valley

The Fortitude Valley brewery is hosting free live tunes every Sunday afternoon — over brews, of course.

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HBO's Next Big Miniseries Will See Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain Navigate a Fraying Relationship

'Scenes From a Marriage' will air — and stream — in Australia this September.

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Sydney's No-Waste Bar Re Is Now Bottling Its Cocktails and Delivering Them Nationally

With Sydney currently in lockdown, the recently opened bar has launched the Re Up Bottle Shop to showcase its creative cocktails — which are made from excess, salvaged and foraged ingredients.

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QAGOMA Store Winter Design Market 2021 — POSTPONED

Multiple single dates
GOMA, South Brisbane

Shop for Brisbane's best art and design across four weekend markets.

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Taronga Zoo Has Welcomed a New Southern Hairy-Nosed Wombat Joey and It's As Adorable As You'd Expect

Stop what you’re doing and just enjoy this newborn baby wombat.

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Greater Sydney's Lockdown Restrictions Are Tightening in Response to Rising Case Numbers

"The strongest message is: do not leave your home unless you absolutely have to."

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Qantas Is Launching New Flights From Brisbane to The Whitsundays

Come September, you'll have a new excuse to head north for your next holiday.

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Event
Miranda July: Me and You and Everybody

Fri, 2 Jul - Wed, 14 Jul 2021
GOMA, South Brisbane

GOMA is spending a fortnight celebrating one of cinema's most distinctive talents.

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You'll also need to listen to the three-part experience in your car — and in a room of your home.

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New Hot Springs Have Opened in Far North Queensland If You Need an Excuse for Your Next Getaway

The scenic site includes private pools, as well as a camping ground and caravan park — and hosts a nightly yarning circle, too.

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