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.

Event
Ekka-Inspired Menu at Emporium Hotel South Bank

Wed, 11 Aug - Sun, 15 Aug 2021
Emporium Hotel South Bank, South Brisbane

Pretend you're at the Ekka with strawberry cocktails, strawberry hay parfait and candy-filled cakes.

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An Ekka Drive-Thru Will Be Serving Up Dagwood Dogs, Bertie Beetle Showbags and Strawberry Sundaes

Drive into Brisbane Showgrounds to get your Ekka food fix, or hit up an Ekka pop-up on King Street.

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MIFF Has Cancelled Its In-Cinema Festival and Will Focus on Streaming Its Digital Program for 2021

Due to the COVID-19 situation in Melbourne at the moment, the Melbourne International Film Festival has switched to an online-only festival for the second year in a row.

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You Can Now Get the Ekka's Much-Loved Strawberry Sundaes Delivered to Your Door

The cult dessert will be delivered around town via DIY 20-packs to help raise money for medical research charity The Common Good.

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Halloween Briz Chilli Fest 2021 — CANCELLED

Sun, 31 Oct, 2021
Rocklea Showground, Brisbane

A day-long celebration of face-melting tastiness.

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Bar
Rosmarino Restaurant & Wine Bar

6 McLachlan Street, Fortitude Valley

Fortitude Valley's newest Italian eatery is serving up Sicilian-inspired dishes inside the newly revamped Stewart & Hemmant building.

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This Just-Discovered Flying Reptile Once Soared Through Australia's Prehistoric Skies Like a Dragon

Named 'Thapunngaka shawi', the pterosaur had a one-metre-long skull and a wingspan of seven metres.

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Event
Cannoli Pop-Up Bar 2021

Sat, 14 Aug, 2021
Locale, Newstead

Newstead's Locale is dedicating a whole day to Sicilian pastries.

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Krispy Kreme Has Just Released a Limited-Edition Range of Doughnut-Inspired Dog Biscuits

Dubbed 'doggie doughnuts' and available in the lead up to International Dog Day, they come in six flavours — including original glazed and choc sprinkles.

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The IPCC Has Issued a Dire Warning About Humanity's "Unprecedented" Influence on Climate Change

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's sixth assessment report predicts that global warming could increase by 1.5 degrees by as early as 2030.

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Four LGAs in the Byron Bay Area Have Joined New South Wales' Expanding Lockdown

The Byron Shire, Richmond Valley, Lismore and Ballina Shire Local Government Areas are now under the same stay-at-home conditions as Greater Sydney.

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The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Has Just Been Approved for Use in Australia

Ten million doses will join Australia's vaccine rollout in 2021, joining the AstraZeneca and Pfizer jabs.

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Paramount+ Is Australia's Newest Streaming Service with 20,000-Plus Episodes and Films

Say goodbye to existing platform 10 All Access, and hello to its rebranded new guise — which features everything from classic movies to must-see new drama series.

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The First Trailer for 'The Great' Season Two Teases Another Satirical Stab at Russian History

Elle Fanning returns as Catherine the Great, Nicholas Hoult plays Peter III once again — and this time they're joined by Gillian Anderson as the empress' mother.

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Netflix Has Dropped a New Sneak Peek at 'Stranger Things' Season Four Ahead of Its 2022 Release

The wait for new episodes is slowly coming to an end.

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This Helpful Interactive Map Shows COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Across Queensland

The map lets Brisbanites see where vaccination clinics are located across the city.

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Event
The Suicide Squad

Sun, 8 Aug - Sat, 28 Aug 2021
Various cinemas in Brisbane

The DC Extended Universe gives its crew of supervillain criminals a big-screen do-over — and the resulting film is lively, raucous and well-cast, but also repetitive and average.

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Masks Remain Mandatory Indoors and Outside in Southeast Queensland for the Next Fortnight

The region's latest lockdown is coming to an end after eight days, but masks will remain compulsory in 11 Local Government Areas.

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Southeast Queensland's Lockdown Is Ending But New Restrictions Will Apply Until August 22

The eight-day stay-at-home period is coming to an end, but a heap of familiar rules are being put in place.

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Vivid Sydney Has Cancelled Its 2021 Festival and Is Planning to Return Next Winter Instead

Instead of trying to postpone again around Sydney's current outbreak and lockdown, the light, music and art-filled festival will focus on planning for next year.

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Ekka-Inspired Menu at Emporium Hotel South Bank

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MIFF Has Cancelled Its In-Cinema Festival and Will Focus on Streaming Its Digital Program for 2021

You Can Now Get the Ekka's Much-Loved Strawberry Sundaes Delivered to Your Door

Halloween Briz Chilli Fest 2021 — CANCELLED

Rosmarino Restaurant & Wine Bar

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Cannoli Pop-Up Bar 2021

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Four LGAs in the Byron Bay Area Have Joined New South Wales' Expanding Lockdown

The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Has Just Been Approved for Use in Australia

Paramount+ Is Australia's Newest Streaming Service with 20,000-Plus Episodes and Films

The First Trailer for 'The Great' Season Two Teases Another Satirical Stab at Russian History

Netflix Has Dropped a New Sneak Peek at 'Stranger Things' Season Four Ahead of Its 2022 Release

This Helpful Interactive Map Shows COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Across Queensland

The Suicide Squad

Masks Remain Mandatory Indoors and Outside in Southeast Queensland for the Next Fortnight

Southeast Queensland's Lockdown Is Ending But New Restrictions Will Apply Until August 22

Vivid Sydney Has Cancelled Its 2021 Festival and Is Planning to Return Next Winter Instead

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