Marissa Ciampi, Author at Concrete Playground

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A Weekender's Guide To Bowral and the Southern Highlands

Stay at a country estate, taste locally produced wine and whisky, peruse a whole heap of art and feast at a hatted restaurant — all in just one weekend.

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The 15 Best Dog-Friendly Hotels in Australia for 2024

Spots where both of you can sit and stay.

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Ecosa 25 Percent Off EOFY Sale

Mon, 31 May - Wed, 30 Jun 2021
Online

Snag discounted bamboo sheets, memory foam pillows and silk pillowcases.

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The Most Luxurious Boutique Hotels In and Around Sydney

Whether you're vacationing or staycationing in Sydney, these hotels will have you sleeping in soft linen, eating in fine restaurants and relaxing in big spa baths.

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Nasi Lemak Burgers

Mon, 29 Mar - Sun, 30 May 2021
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

This Malaysian-style burger is packed with fried chicken, peanuts, sambal and an egg.

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GABS 2021

Sat, 12 Jun, 2021
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

The Great Australasian Beer Spectapular returns with hundreds of brews and plenty of beer-fuelled fun.

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Seven Outrageously Luxe Things to Do in Sydney When You're in Need of a Treat

Hop on a seaplane for lunch, soak in a luxury spa tub or sleep in the best bed in the city.

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Eva Easter Sale

Mon, 22 Mar - Tue, 6 Apr 2021
Online

Up your comfort level with $50 off linen or $125 off a mattress.

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Pappa Rich Is Bringing Back Its Limited-Edition Nasi Lemak Burger This Autumn

And for three days, it's delivering 1000 of them through Doordash for $1 each.

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The Best Places for Stargazing Around Australia

From city observatories to outback hideaways, you'll want to look up here.

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These Six Big Ideas Have Been Voted Australia's Idea Lab Winners for 2021

From cocktail labs and mentorship programs to standardised sexual harassment policies.

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Messina Has Created an OTT Gelato Rose Cake If You Prefer Your Flowers Edible

Exclusively for Valentine's Day.

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Eight Stunning and Unusual Places In Australia That Will Transport You to Europe

Experience spectacular lavender fields, world-class beaches and underground caves without leaving Australia.

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Eva End-of-Year Sale 2020

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 - Tue, 5 Jan 2021
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Up your comfort level with $50 off linen or $150 off a mattress.

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Seven Pit Stops You Should Make on a Road Trip from Brisbane to Sydney

Hit the road to discover cruisy coastal towns, inland food havens and stunning national parkland.

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Seven Ways to Throw Your Own Mini Festival While You Wait for the Real Deal to Come Back

Recreate your favourite festival experiences at home this summer.

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Ecosa Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale

Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov 2020
Online

Snag discounted bamboo sheets, memory foam pillows and silk pillowcases.

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Club Fringe X Yirramboi: Opening Night Party

Thu, 12 Nov, 2020
Online

Fringe Festival's opening night party is coming to you this year with an all-First Nations lineup.

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Ecosa 25 Percent Off Sale

Mon, 9 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov 2020
Online

Snag discounted bamboo sheets, memory foam pillows and silk pillowcases.

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This Futuristic Samsonite Backpack Lets You Controls Your Smartphone via Strap Taps

It can receive calls and text messages, sync to your navigation and music apps and even take selfies.

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