Libby Curran, Author at Concrete Playground

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This Aussie Distillery's Hot Cross Bun-Inspired Rum Is Essential Easter Sipping

The Grove's new limited-edition release tastes like a hot cross bun in a glass — and it's available to preorder now in time for your Easter celebrations.

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Ancient Greeks: Athletes, Warriors and Heroes

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 - Sun, 1 May 2022
National Museum of Australia, Acton

Featuring hundreds of artefacts from the British Museum, this exhibition explores the Ancient Greeks' fierce spirit of competition and rivalry.

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Jeffrey Smart

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 - Sun, 15 May 2022
National Gallery of Australia, Parkes

Browse a career's worth of artworks from one of Australia's most celebrated artists in this special centenary exhibition.

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Australians & Hollywood

Fri, 21 Jan - Sun, 17 Jul 2022
National Film And Sound Archive, Acton

Explore Australia's most iconic contributions to cinema via this exclusive exhibition of costumes, props and behind-the-scenes footage.

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Maison de Sabre's Leather Accessories Are the Perfect Personalised Gift for Mum (and You)

Mother's Day is not far away.

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Disney, McDonald's and IKEA Have Shared Their Secret Recipes with the World During COVID-19

Have a go at recreating IKEA's legendary meatballs, try whipping up a McMuffin or recreate Disney's Mickey Mouse-shaped beignets.

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Audible Is Offering a Stack of Free Audiobooks to Help Keep You Entertained While Indoors

Listen to classics like 'Frankenstein' and 'Pride and Prejudice', for nada.

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'The Wedding Singer' Musical Is Bringing Its Big 80s Hair and Toe-Tapping Tunes to Melbourne

A singing, dancing stage adaptation of Adam Sandler's classic flick is showing this June.

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Here Is What Australia's Weather Has Planned for Christmas Day

Santa's delivering balmy weather and (hopefully) a few welcome showers on December 25.

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This Boozy Advent Calendar Will Let You Unwrap a Bottle of Wine on Each of the 12 Days of Christmas

Wine subscription service Good Pair Days is packaging up its best wines of the year — consider it an early Christmas present to yourself.

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