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
You Can Now Take a Scenic Stroll Along the Gold Coast's New 700-Metre-Long Seaway Promenade

It's the latest addition to The Spit at Southport.

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Brisbane Sculpture Festival 2021

Fri, 11 Jun - Sun, 13 Jun 2021
Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, Toowong

Check out large and small sculptures in leafy surroundings.

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Greenhouse Plant Sale

Sat, 12 Jun, 2021
VEND Virginia, Virginia

Pick up greenery bargains in Brisbane's north.

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Event
Bottomless Margaritas and Tacos

Sun, 29 Aug, 2021
Various locations across Brisbane, Brisbane

Add two hours of margs and tacos to your Sunday.

Buy Tickets

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Melburnians Will Actually Still Need to Wear Masks Outside When Lockdown Ends

Yesterday, the Victorian Government said they wouldn't be needed outside if you can social distance — but that's been changed based on public health advice.

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The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From June 10

Head to the flicks to see a powerful New Zealand drama, a heartfelt anime and a ferocious Korean action-thriller.

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Truffle Week 2021

Mon, 21 Jun - Sun, 27 Jun 2021
Various Sydney venues, Sydney

Salt Meats Cheese is serving up a truffled-filled menu — including truffle margaritas and sours — for a whole week.

Buy Tickets

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Truffle Week 2021

Mon, 21 Jun - Sun, 27 Jun 2021
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

Salt Meats Cheese is serving up a truffled-filled menu — including truffle margaritas and sours — for a whole week.

Buy Tickets

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News
Netflix's Adorable 'Dogs' Docuseries Is Returning for a Second Season This July

This time, the endearing series will focus on a lively four-legged university mascot, as well as the pooches adored by an astronaut, a priest and a military contractor.

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Tasmania's Devil's Corner Has Opened a Pop-Up Cellar Door While Its Current Site Gets a Revamp

Sit around the fire pit, then soak in views of the Hazards mountain range and Moulting Lagoon from the adjacent lookout.

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Six Places Down Under Have Been Named in the World's Top Ten Most Liveable Cities for 2021

Auckland topped the list, with Adelaide coming in third, Wellington equal fourth, Perth sixth, Melbourne tied for eighth and Brisbane ranking tenth.

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Melburnians Will No Longer Need to Wear Face Masks Outside If They Can Social Distance

The new rule comes into effect at 11.59pm on Thursday, June 10.

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Melbourne's Lockdown Is Ending But New Restrictions and the 25-Kilometre Bubble Will Be in Place

The city's statewide stay-at-home period is coming to an end — but you still won't be able to have people over to your home just yet.

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Apple's New Shareplay Feature Will Let You Stream Movies and Music with Your Mates Via Facetime

The new feature will be part of Apple's iOS 15, which is expected to start rolling out to users this spring.

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Sydney's Super-Popular RaRa Ramen Is Now Serving Up Its Brothy Bowls in Burleigh Heads

Head down James Street's arcade to tuck into its signature tonkotsu, three types of vegan ramen and brews from the neon-lit bar.

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NSW Residents Now Have an Extra Month to Redeem Their $25 Dine & Discover Vouchers

The scheme was initially slated to end on June 30, but has now been extended until July 31.

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News
Sydney Film Festival Has Unveiled the First 22 Movies From Its Jam-Packed 2021 Lineup

Berlinale winners, Sundance hits, local documentaries, a film based on a 148-tweet Twitter thread — they're all on the bill.

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News
'A Quiet Place' Is Getting a Spinoff Film Because Everything Is a Franchise Now

This time, 'Take Shelter', 'Mud' and 'Midnight Special' director Jeff Nichols will be behind the lens.

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News
Springtime Is the New Three-Day Beachside Music Festival Hitting the Gold Coast This September

It's bringing 40-plus acts to a heap of outdoor stages — and entry is free.

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Event
Bleach* Festival 2021 — CANCELLED

Thu, 12 Aug - Sun, 22 Aug 2021
Various Gold Coast venues, Gold Coast

The Gold Coast's 11-day arts and culture festival returns.

Buy Tickets

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