• News

    The Designs for Australia's First Pride Centre Have Been Revealed

    The dedicated LGBTI hub is due to open in St Kilda in 2020.

  • News

    This Photography Series Turns Tokyo Into a Blade Runner-Like Futuristic Realm

    See the Japanese capital in a different light courtesy of Australian photographer Tom Blachford.

  • News

    Alliance Francaise French Film Festival Reveals Loaded 2018 Lineup

    With 45 formidable films on offer, from comedies and rom-coms to features on AIDS activism.

  • News

    'The Shape of Water' and 'Get Out' Lead This Year's History-Making Oscar Nominations

    Both an African-American director and a female director have been nominated for the big one — for just the fifth time in the history of the awards.

  • News

    Ten New Australian Films You Need to See in 2018

    Last year was a standout for Australian film, and 2018 will bring a whole new slew of important homegrown stories to our cinemas.

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    A New Outdoor Cinema Is Coming to Brisbane's Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens

    Sunset Cinema will screen films at the base of the mountain between March and April.

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    Cement Fondu Is Paddington's New Experimental Art and Performance Space

    From March, it'll be home to out-of-the-box exhibitions, one-off performances, lively conversations, artist takeovers and workshops.

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    Five Things You Should Know About 'Rembrandt and the Dutch Golden Age' at AGNSW

    Rare artworks, custom-made desserts, an excellent (and free) audio guide and improv comedy.

  • News

    A Digital Mahatma Gandhi Exhibition Is Coming to Melbourne

    The exhibition comes from a residence in Delhi.

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    Art Gallery NSW 2019

    This year, the gallery is pulling no punches and has crafted a program that's sure to blow your arty socks off. Get ready to be wowed, folks.

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    Ten Films You Need to See in 2018

    From an all-female 'Ocean's Eleven' to stylistic 70s horror remakes to Wes Anderson's dystopian dog future.

  • News

    Ten Cultural Experiences in and Around Melbourne's Docklands

    Feed your mind with everything from outdoor film screenings to talks on urban living.

  • News

    Laneway Festival Is Going Back to Basics by Adding a 'Block Party' to Its 2018 Lineup

    The street party aims to recreate the vibe of the festival that launched it all back in 2004.

  • News

    Sydney's Mardi Gras Film Festival Unveils Packed 2018 Lineup

    Celebrating the festival's 25th year with 55 features and 69 short films across 71 sessions.

  • News

    Secret Garden Festival Has Unveiled Its Huge Tenth Birthday Music Bill

    Acts like DZ Deathrays, Ecca Vandal and The Harpoons will be helping the beloved forest festival celebrate a decade of parties.

  • News

    SBS Viceland Is Airing a Very Extended 17-Hour Doco on the Journey of The Ghan

    It'll feature the entire 2979 kilometres of the train's trip from Adelaide to Darwin (well, minus the sections at night).

  • News

    Meet Brisbane's New Beautifully Designed Creative Co-Working Hub, The Cove

    As well as a place to work, the space offers masterclasses, wellness programs and a business concierge.

  • News

    Ten Golden Globe Winners to Add to Your 2018 Must-Watch List

    If you're going to binge watch something this year, make sure it's the highest possible quality.

  • News

    What We Do in the Shadows Is Getting Remade for US Television

    Jemaine Clement is writing the pilot script, and expects it to shoot this year.

  • News

    Uluru's Incredible Field of Light Installation Has Been Extended Until 2020

    Bruce Munro’s immersive installation will keep lighting up the Red Centre.

  • News

    New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art Will Start Charging Tourists Entry Fees

    Headed to NY this year? Prepare to pay to get into this iconic site.

  • News

    This Swirling Design Has Been Chosen as Burning Man's 2018 Temple

    It'll preside over the festival for nine days before being set alight.

  • News

    Sydney Festival Is Hosting a Huge Wedding Reception to Celebrate Australia's First Same-Sex Marriages

    The Love Is Love Wedding Reception will feature a pink swimming pool, Karaoke Carousel, and plenty of cake and Champagne.

  • News

    Village Cinemas Has Cancelled Its Surge Pricing Trial

    Unsurprisingly, charging more during peak times wasn't a popular move.

  • News

    Iceland Becomes First Country in the World to Legalise Equal Pay

    Companies employing 25 people or more must prove their equal pay policies through government certification or face hefty fines.

  • News

    Village Cinemas Is Trialling Surge-Priced Movie Tickets Over Summer

    At selected Victorian sites, prices will increase after 5pm on Friday and Saturday nights — including for candy bar items.

  • News

    Seinfeld Might Be Getting the Point-and-Click Video Game Treatment

    It'll be the ultimate game about nothing, obviously.

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    Summer Reading List 2017-18

    Find a shady spot on the beach and make your way through these seven books.

  • Guide

    Concrete Playground's Most-Read Stories of 2017

    From mini-golf bars to tiny houses in the wilderness, here are the stories that resonated most with you this year.

  • Guide

    Concrete Playground's Most-Read Stories of 2017

    From tiny houses to bars guilty of cultural appropriation, here are the stories that resonated most with you this year.

  • Guide

    Concrete Playground's Most-Read Stories of 2017

    From 'glampgrounds' to new live music venues, here are the stories that resonated most with you this year.

  • News

    Ten Australian TV Shows You Should Stream This Summer

    Hit pause on your fifth run of 'Seinfeld' — there's plenty of hilarious, relatable and completely bingeworthy local television to get into.

  • News

    A Major Contemporary Aboriginal Artwork Will Grace Sydney Airport's International Terminal From 2018

    The installation by Kamilaroi artist Archie Moore will be seen by 15 million passengers each year.

  • News

    Concrete Playground's Top Ten Films of 2017

    If you didn't catch these in cinemas, make it your mission to seek them out before the year's end.

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    Eight Bluesfest Melbourne Sideshows You Need to See in 2018

    The shows to catch even if you can't make it to Byron this year.

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