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.

News
Now Playing: Every Movie Releasing in June 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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Now Streaming: Every Show to Add to Your Streaming Queue In June

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

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Event
South African Film Festival

Sun, 21 Jun - Sun, 26 Jul 2026
Various cinemas across Australia

The eighth run of SAFF will see 33 films direct from South Africa come to cinemas across Australia and New Zealand.

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The Best Independent and Pre-Loved Bookshops in Brisbane

No matter if you're after a freshly-printed Booktok recommendation or a hard-to-find literary classic, these Brisbane bookshops will have what you're after.

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IKEA Is Letting You Stay Inside an Architecturally Designed Home Full of Yet-to-Be-Released IKEA Furniture — For Just $19.95 Per Night

For anyone who's ever dreamed of sleeping inside of an IKEA store — this is about as close at you can (legally) get.

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This Just In: Australia Is Set to Have a Warmer-Than-Usual Winter This Year

The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted a drier and warmer than usual winter ahead of an El Niño later this year.

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This Just In: Greece Is Loaning 100 Artefacts to Brisbane for the Upcoming Olympics

The 2032 Olympic Games will include an ode to the event's history thanks to this landmark exhibition.

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Heading Out This Weekend? Great Northern Brewing Co. Is Calling on Queenslanders to Cheers to a Good Cause and Shout a Farmer a Beer

Doing your bit to support rural communities is as easy as ordering a beer, thanks to the return of The Great Shout this weekend.

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Event
HSBC Spanish & Latin American Film Festival

Wed, 10 Jun - Sun, 12 Jul 2026
Various Palace Cinemas around Australia, Moore Park

The annual showcase of Spanish and Latin American filmmaking returns to Australian screens this winter.

Buy Tickets

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Post Malone, Bailey Zimmerman and Cooper Alan Lead Strummingbird's Huge 2026 Tour Lineup

The Australian country music fest is ready to get you strapping on and scooting in your boots when it returns to three cities this October.

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This Just In: The Federal Government Wants an AI Tool to Help Approve Housing Developments

Ahead of Tuesday's federal budget, reports indicate the government intends to tackle housing issues with artificial intelligence.

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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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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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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.

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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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