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.

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Heritage Multi-Level Eatery Shell House Is Hosting Two Seafood-Centric Events During Vivid Sydney 2026

Tuck into the freshest bounty of the sea under the guidance of the experts during Vivid Sydney.

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Where You Can Watch This Year's Oscar Winners

Stay up to date on the best films of last year with our curated guide.

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The Best Hot Cross Buns in Sydney

Seek out these spiced, chocolatey, crunchy and surprisingly scrumptious Easter treats all over Sydney.

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This Just In: The Western Sydney Airport Metro Line Is Stuck in a $12 Billion Limbo

Seven months ahead of Sydney's new international airport opening, its only rail connection is nowhere near complete.

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This Just In: The International Is Joining Vivid Sydney With a Wine Party Co-Hosted by the P&V Wine + Liquor Team

30 plus winemakers from across New South Wales are gathering in Martin Place to celebrate the state's flavours during Vivid Sydney.

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This Just In: Melbourne Writers Festival 2026 Welcomes Bestselling Author R.F. Kuang to the Lineup

Ahead of the full program release next week, Melbourne Writers Festival has confirmed its first headline guest.

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This Just In: Jetstar Is Slinging One-Way Flights to Tasmania for as Little as $45 for the Next Week

Get southbound for less than the cost of a night out with this limited-time sale.

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This Just In: Australians and Kiwis are Officially the World's Longest Sleepers and Earliest Risers

Australians and New Zealanders are sleeping well and rising early — but this new report reveals we're still missing something.

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ICYMI: Paddo Inn Has Expanded Its Experiential Event Series Into Monthly 'Paddo Nights Inn'

Tarot, astrology, crime stories and more will now be a regular feature at Paddo Inn, following sold-out demands for the once infrequent events.

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This Just In: Vivid Sydney Has Revealed Its Luminous 2026 Program, With Returning Favourites and New Daytime Events to Come

Sydney's annual festival of light, culture, flavour, sound and creativity is breaking new ground in a day-and-night timetable.

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This Just In: Former Prime Ministers, Wikipedia Founders and Acclaimed Authors Aplenty Lead Sydney Writers' Festival's 2026 Program

The annual creative event takes aim at everything from AI and misinformation to democracy and the fundamentals of the human race with its 200-plus event program.

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This Just In: A Sydney Council Has Announced Plans to Scrap Free Parking in Seven Beloved Beaches

The millions of Sydneysiders who head to Randwick for its beaches will need to start paying for parking under this new proposal.

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This Just In: An Iconic Victorian Landmark Will Soon Be Locked Behind an Entry Fee

The Twelve Apostles will soon start charging visitors to support a new multi-million visitor centre.

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Vera Blue x Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Orchestral Veil

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026
Hamer Hall, Southbank

The groundbreaking Australian artist is once again reimagining her music with Victoria's top orchestra this July.

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Suite Sessions at Crown Sydney Featuring Melanie C

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026
Crown Sydney, Barangaroo

Melanie C, aka Sporty Spice, opens Crown Sydney's 2026 suite sessions with an intimate gig inside Sydney's most expensive hotel room.

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Now Open: A New Sports Bar From Hallmark Hospitality Has Opened Its Doors on the Maggie May Site

The former retro supper club has been reborn as a modern Australian sports bar serving wood-fired food seven days a week.

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This Just In: Bathers Pavilion Announces Four-Week Residency by Award-Winning Californian Restaurant SingleThread

One of the best restaurants in the world is calling Balmoral home for four weeks this winter.

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This Just In: Sydney Comedy Festival Releases Its Biggest-Ever Program of 400+ Shows for 2026

Debut events, international stars and returning favourites will get you chortling and chuckling all over Sydney this April and May.

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This Just In: Unit Prices in These Capital City Suburbs Actually Dropped in the Last Five Years

By and large, property prices continue to climb, but look underneath the surface and you'll see some suburbs have become ever-so-slightly more affordable.

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This Just In: El Jannah Is Giving Away 100,000 Whole Charcoal Chickens For Free in Every Store — Starting Right Now

There's a whole, juicy, smoky charcoal chicken — and garlic sauce — with your name on it at your nearest El Jannah store, all for free.

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