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    Untappd App Combines Social Networking and Beer

    The perfect excuse to drink more beer and check your iPhone.

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    Message in a Bottle: The Unusual Social Network

    Harold Hackett has been sending messages all over the world, but unlike most of us he hasn’t been using a phone or a computer.

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    The Land of Yes and The Land of No

    Let me preface this by saying that I am by no means an expert in the world of movement. However, what I can offer to you dear readers is a review from the perspective of someone who appreciates dance but can’t tell the difference between a plié and a pirouette.

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    Slavery Footprint: Calculating How Many Forced Labourers Work For You

    Cue the bright-eyed, pigtailed offspring of ethical consumerism and social media, Slavery Footprint.

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    Semi-Fictional Audio Guides Narrate New York’s Museum Mile

    A conceptual sound collective and the French join forces to take you for a merry and blissfully confusing journey down Manhattan's Museum Mile.

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    Micro-Hotel Sleepbox Makes Being In Transit Appealing

    The pod with bed and drop-down desk may mean the days of sleeping in airport food courts are well behind us.

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    Win a Double Pass to See The Whistleblower

    Based on a true story, The Whistleblower, tells the story of human trafficking in a UN controlled post-war Bosnia.

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    Nike Release Back to The Future Sneakers

    Nike has released a near-exact replica of the shoes worn by Michael J. Fox in Back to the Future 2.

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    Post-it Note Wars Erupt in Paris

    French corporate types are unleashing their creative sides in the French capital.

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    The Web Wants to Know Your Secrets

    As part of London's Ignite Festival, people are anonymously confessing their deepest, darkest secrets online.

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    The First Photojournalist in Fukushima’s Power Plant

    Photojournalist Kazuma Obara has taken some of the first pictures of the inside of the Fukushima Power Plant and the daily lives of the people who work there.

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    Interview /// Concrete Playground meets Bangs

    Bangs is the Sudanese refugee turned viral internet star who just wants to take girls to the movies and meet them on Facebook.

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    Finders Keepers Open Permanent Store in Surry Hills

    Follow, a design concept store from the duo behind the Finders Keepers Market, has thrown open its doors to the world.

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    The Team Behind Frankie Set to Launch Men’s Magazine

    The same team behind Frankie is about to launch Smith Journal, a guy-friendly take on the concept that worked so brilliantly for the ladies.

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    Win Tickets to See Art vs Science Perform the Music of Icehouse at the JD Set

    Our old mate Jack Daniels has made it to 161 fine years. And to celebrate, he’s throwing one mighty big blow out.

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    Bibliotaxi: Reviving Books In Sao Paulo

    Bibliotaxi brings you both books and a ride back home.

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    Banksy Takes On TV

    While most people think of a concept before a title is given to the project, graffiti artist and satire king Banksy does the opposite.

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    The London Riots: The Impact on Creative Communities

    While London was engaged in a process of repeatedly kicking itself in the face, some of those hardest hit have been independent artists and small businesses.

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    ¡Viva Agave!

    Friday, May 17, 2024

    Cloudland, Fortitude Valley

    Tequila and mezcal are battling for margarita supremacy at Cloudland for one night only.

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    Winter Chalet at Customs House

    Tuesday, May 14 - Saturday, August 31, 2024

    Customs House Brisbane, Brisbane

    Spend winter sipping champagne while eating Moreton Bay bug croissants and baked whole brie in igloos by the river.

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    Milton by Moonlight

    Saturday, June 15, 2024

    Milton Markets, Milton

    Milton's weekly market is hosting a moonlit Saturday-night session in mid-June to embrace winter.

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    Mad Science

    Friday, May 3 - Sunday, June 23, 2024

    GOMA, South Brisbane

    From 'Frankenstein' to 'Poor Things', GOMA's latest film program is alive with tales of madcap creators experimenting across cinema history.

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    Brunswick Street Live

    Saturday, May 11, 2024

    Brunswick Street Mall, Fortitude Valley

    This free day-long music festival is bringing its live tunes back to the Brunswick Street Mall for a second year.

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    Roller Rave 02

    Saturday, May 25, 2024

    Superordinary, Hamilton

    Get your skates on rave-style at Northshore Brisbane's Superordinary, with DJ Phil Smart and Jen-E spinning tunes while you roll.

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    Dine BNE City

    Friday, May 31 - Sunday, June 30, 2024

    Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

    This month-long food and drink festival is filling the Brisbane CBD with culinary specials and events all throughout June.

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    Boy Kills World

    Thursday, May 2 - Wednesday, May 22, 2024

    Various cinemas in Brisbane

    Bill Skarsgård makes a mesmerising action star in this cartoonishly OTT revenge flick that's produced by iconic 'Evil Dead' filmmaker Sam Raimi.

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    Dogs Day Out at Gasworks

    Saturday, June 8, 2024

    Gasworks Precinct, Newstead

    Take your canine to pooch-friendly markets this winter — there'll be stalls slinging treats, clothing and bedding to browse.

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    Portside Wharf Art Month

    Wednesday, May 1 - Friday, May 31, 2024

    Portside Wharf Hamilton, Brisbane

    Portside Wharf is dedicating all of May to a month-long art celebration, which features a paint splatter room, plus a street party with pet portraits. 

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    Tom Ballard to Miranda Devine: ‘What the F**k are You Talking About?’

    Tom Ballard responds to columnist Miranda Devine's article connecting Senator Penny Wong's pregnancy to the London riots.

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    Responses to the London Riots

    As London takes stocks of last week's riots, its people are quick to respond with a varied and unique online initiatives.

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    Win Tickets to Silent Comics at Graphic

    We have five double passes to giveaway to Silent Comics at Graphic.

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    Move, Learn, Eat: Take in Eleven Countries in Three Minutes

    Three shorts films by independent filmmaker Rick Mereki remind of the joys of travel.

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    Interview /// A Conversation with Mike Mills

    Tom Melick meets him in a beige-smothered hotel room. He wears a suit, looks overworked and speaks with a casual generosity.

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    Win a Double Pass to See Indie Film, Win Win

    Director Tom McCarthy delivers an offbeat comedy-drama about a family man who tries to stay afloat of financial and familial woes.

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    Keep The Harry Potter Dream Alive With Quidditch

    If you find life a little empty without Hogwarts perhaps you should give quidditch a try.

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    One Day On Earth Brings the World’s Filmmakers Together

    Filmmakers across the globe participated in the One Day On Earth project to capture the images and stories of 10/10/10.

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    Urban Explorers Shed Light on London’s Underground

    An emerging sub culture of urban explorers is finding there is still much to be explored in our tired old towns

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    Win a Double Pass to Graphic Festival

    Meet the man behind the myth in his first Australian appearance.

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    A Brief Gastronomic Guide to New Zealand’s South Island

    Here are some of Concrete Playground's best gastronomic reasons to head across the ditch.

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    Win a Chillout Hotel Package for Two

    Did someone say late check-out?

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    21 of the World’s Most Stunning Holiday Destinations

    Some of the places that truly capture the imagination around the globe.

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    The 15 Best Ads in the World in 2011

    Watch the winning spots from this year's Cannes Advertising Festival.

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    Ben and Jerry’s Schweddy Balls

    Rumours are circulating that Ben and Jerry's are set to release a new flavour called Schweddy Balls.

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    Go the F*ck to Sleep with Samuel L. Jackson

    After viral leaks of award-winning author Adam Mansbach's new children's book for parents created huge hype in recent weeks, the book was finally released today.

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    Online Money Buying Real Drugs

    A new ebay for drugs has officials stymied.

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    Merrell Wants You To Add Your Own Scenery

    Help create the world's largest panoramic photo of the great outdoors.

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    Win a Double Pass to the Sydney Film Festival

    Uncover genius approaches, dissect the masters' processes or simply enjoy an engaging film.

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    Open Source Classrooms Provide Ivy League Education for Free

    Fancy a free Ivy League education? Open Culture will teach you everything you need to know.

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    A Seinfeld Art Exhibition: Not That There’s Anything Wrong With That

    Fan art is a personal expression of obsession. How will it work as a Seinfeld exhibit?

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    New York City Public Library Turns 100

    To celebrate its centenary the New York City Public Library shows it's more than just books.

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    Underwater Photography Provides New Perspective of Sydney

    Photography Mark Tipple takes a look at surfing from a different angle.

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