Alec Jones

Alec Jones

Alec is a Staff Writer at Vinyl Media and Concrete Playground, he's also one of the few Sydney resident editors who lives north of the Harbour Bridge. As such, he's proudly representing the northern beaches and north shore in writing whenever possible.

Favourite bar in Sydney: Mjølner in Redfern is probably my favourite spot, a fantastic menu and really experiential dining. I love taking people for the first time and seeing their reactions to the entire process, it never fails to entertain. Definitely get a cocktail and the chocolate bone brûlée for dessert.

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    You Can Walk Queensland's Scenic Rim Trail On a New Self-Guided Package With Luxury Eco Stays
    You Can Walk Queensland's Scenic Rim Trail On a New Self-Guided Package With Luxury Eco Stays
    You Can Walk Queensland's Scenic Rim Trail On a New Self-Guided Package With Luxury Eco Stays
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    You Can Walk Queensland's Scenic Rim Trail On a New Self-Guided Package With Luxury Eco Stays

    One of Queensland's most famous walks can now be done without a guide, with luxury lodging and chef-made meals to keep you going.

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    This Just In: Queensland Rail Is Reducing Services Statewide From This Week — Here's What You Need to Know

    Ongoing pay disputes will now see trains statewide operate on Saturday schedules during weekday peak hours.

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    Now Playing: Every Movie Releasing in May You Can Watch in Theatres or at Home
    Now Playing: Every Movie Releasing in May You Can Watch in Theatres or at Home
    Now Playing: Every Movie Releasing in May You Can Watch in Theatres or at Home
    Now Playing: Every Movie Releasing in May You Can Watch in Theatres or at Home
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    Now Playing: Every Movie Releasing in May You Can Watch in Theatres or at Home

    Prep some popcorn, pour your soft drink of choice and kick back to catch these movies releasing this month on a screen of your choosing.

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    Movies Are Officially Back: HOYTS Will Open Ten New IMAX Locations Across Australia and New Zealand by 2029

    While we don't know exactly where they'll be, Aussie and Kiwi moviegoers will see their available IMAX screens double in the next two years.

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    Now Streaming: Every Show to Add to Your Streaming Queue In May
    Now Streaming: Every Show to Add to Your Streaming Queue In May
    Now Streaming: Every Show to Add to Your Streaming Queue In May
    Now Streaming: Every Show to Add to Your Streaming Queue In May
    Now Streaming: Every Show to Add to Your Streaming Queue In May
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    Now Streaming: Every Show to Add to Your Streaming Queue In May

    Here's what's hot and fresh in the world of streaming content this month.

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    This Just In: No, You're Not Imagining It — Aussie's Are Shouting Each Other Nearly 40 Percent Less at the Pub

    As brewing costs add to the cost-of-living pile, one in three Aussies reports they don't shout rounds anymore.

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    This Just In: Aussie Startup Humanitix Has Just Hired an A-List Hollywood Star as Their Global Head of Impact

    A local ticketing platform has tapped one of Australia's biggest celebrities to lead its next chapter of growth.

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    'La La Land' Is Celebrating Its Tenth Anniversary With an In-Concert Tour That's Coming to Australia

    Great news for the fools who dream, you'd better find your someone in the crowd to experience the city of stars like never before.

  • A man riding a share e-bike on Bondi Road, Bondi, heading downhill in the direction of Bondi Beach in the eastern suburbs of Sydney. In the background are parked cars and residential apartment buildings. This image was taken on a hot and sunny evening at sunset on 29 November 2025.
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    This Just In: Uber Eats Joins the Opposition Against Queensland's Controversial E-Bike Laws

    The proposed crackdowns on accessible bikes are now being decried by everything from local councils to delivery platforms.

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    This Just In: Forecasts Are Pointing to a Possible "Super El Niño" In 2026 — Here's How That Could Affect You

    As the regular weather cycle shifts into the dry phase, experts are warning that the next few months could be some of the driest on record.

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    This Just In: One in Five Aussies Have Started Shared Living Situations to Save During the Cost of Living Crisis

    A new study of Australian saving tactics has revealed that sharehouses are the solution for millions.

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    This Just In: These Brisbane Suburbs are Being Rezoned for 30-Storey Buildings in New 'Tall Over Sprawl' Council Plan

    Brisbane City Council is tackling the housing shortage with proposed suburban housing upgrades, but they might not actually be affordable.

  • CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA - MARCH 31: NASA's 322-foot-tall Artemis II Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft stand on Launch Complex 39B at Kennedy Space Center on March 31, 2026 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The 10-day mission will take NASA astronauts Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover and Mission Specialist Christina Koch and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen around the moon and back. The astronauts are supposed to fly 230,000 miles out into space, the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
    CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA - MARCH 30: NASA's Artemis II Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft sit on Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center on March 30, 2026, in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The rocket is being prepared for an April 1, 2026 launch for a 10-day mission, which is scheduled to take four astronauts around the Moon and back to Earth. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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    The First Crewed Moon Mission in Over 50 Years Launches Tomorrow Morning and Barely Anyone Seems to be Talking About It

    Take a break from worrying about the world to wonder at those who are leaving it for the first time in decades.

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    Upstate Announces Its First Brisbane Studio, Bringing the Future of Movement to West End

    The high-octane fitness brand taking Australia by storm has touched down in Brisbane.

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    This Just In: Fair Work Commission Scraps Junior Pay Rates for Young Adults in Australia

    A landmark decision will see hundreds of thousands of Aussies get an overdue pay rise.

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    Brisbane Powerhouse Is Adding a New Daylight Long Lunch to This Winter's Night Feast

    When the formerly springtime event returns for its first winter run, it's bringing a fire and crimson-themed long lunch with it.

  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 3, 2025: Newly opened Parkville underground train station and arriving train as part of the Metro Tunnel project. Located in Melbourne CBD, Victoria, Australia
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    This Just In: Some State Governments are Now Offering Free Public Transport Due to the Fuel Crisis — But Others Expect Commuters to Pick up the Bill

    With fuel prices climbing every day and the potential of a recession looming, some Australian states are offering to ease one daily expense.

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    Heaps Normal Is Pouring Thousands of Free Schooners Nationwide This Friday to Celebrate Its New Draught Brew

    The leading non-alcoholic brewery has broken new ground with its latest brew, and you can try it for free in a nationwide Friday happy hour.

  • MELBOURNE, VICTORIA STATE, AUSTRALIA - 2026/03/19: People queue to fuel their vehicles. Fuel prices in Australia remain elevated amid global tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, continuing to impact household and transport costs. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that
    MELBOURNE, VICTORIA STATE, AUSTRALIA - 2026/03/19: Petrol pumps are seen at a self service fuel station. Fuel prices in Australia remain elevated amid global tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, continuing to impact household and transport costs. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that
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    This Just In: Global Energy Watchdog Releases Urgent Advice for Australians Facing Down Fuel Prices

    As the global oil supply gets tighter and tighter, Australians are being advised to make some changes to keep the tanks from running dry.

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    This Just In: You Can Explore Australia's Prehistoric History During the First-Ever Queensland Dinosaur Week

    From the bones of the biggest animal to ever exist in Australia, to the ancient birds that early Australians relied on for food, Queensland is inviting you to see it all this May.

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