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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ICYMI: The Melbourne Star Observation Wheel Will be Turning Again by the End of 2026

Huge news for those who love rotating leisurely above the city skyline — the Docklands icon is getting its long-awaited second wind.

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This Just In: No, You're Not Imagining It — Aussie's Are Shouting Each Other Nearly 40 Percent Less at the Pub

As brewing costs add to the cost-of-living pile, one in three Aussies reports they don't shout rounds anymore.

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Avatar: Forms of Vishnu

Sat, 20 Jun - Mon, 5 Oct 2026
Naala Badu Building, AGNSW, Sydney

This massive exhibition explores the many forms of the Hindu deity Vishnu, as depicted in 200 works that span 1500 years.

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Meatstock Sydney

Fri, 1 May - Sat, 2 May 2026
Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park

Australia's smokiest festival is turning ten with pitmasters, local music legends, tattoo artists and the biggest beards you've ever seen taking centre stage.

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Melbourne's Best Restaurants Are Being Voted On Right Now, Here's How to Have Your Say

Throw your hat in this hospitality-focused ring to support your favourite local, and you might win $250 to spend at it.

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This Just In: Aussie Startup Humanitix Has Just Hired an A-List Hollywood Star as Their Global Head of Impact

A local ticketing platform has tapped one of Australia's biggest celebrities to lead its next chapter of growth.

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This Just In: This North Shore Soccer Pitch Could Soon be Worth $20 Million

A flooding-prone suburbian soccer pitch has become a battleground between local council, scorned contractors and the wrath of mother nature.

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This Just In: Sydney and Melbourne Housing Markets Are In Their First Downturn Since 2020

While rental costs climb, property prices are beginning to ease for the first time since the pandemic.

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ICYMI: Victorian Public Transport Discounts to Persist After All, With Adjusted Fares Extended Until 2027

Victorians can now enjoy another month of free transport while looking forward to discounted fares until the end of the year.

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Event
Pyrmont Festival

Sat, 23 May - Sun, 24 May 2026
Pirrama Park, Pyrmont

The annual event returns, and it's once again bigger than ever, welcoming flavours and makers from all over NSW to Pirrama Park alongside games and entertainment.

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'La La Land' Is Celebrating Its Tenth Anniversary With an In-Concert Tour That's Coming to Australia

Great news for the fools who dream, you'd better find your someone in the crowd to experience the city of stars like never before.

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Sydney Opera House Cinema

Wed, 29 Apr - Sun, 3 May 2026
Playhouse, Sydney

End your April with an eclectic program of weird and wonderful international films from the 80s, 90s and early 2000s.

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This Just In: Uber Eats Joins the Opposition Against Queensland's Controversial E-Bike Laws

The proposed crackdowns on accessible bikes are now being decried by everything from local councils to delivery platforms.

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This Just In: Forecasts Are Pointing to a Possible "Super El Niño" In 2026 — Here's How That Could Affect You

As the regular weather cycle shifts into the dry phase, experts are warning that the next few months could be some of the driest on record.

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This Just In: Sydney's Eastern and Northern Suburbs are Bleeding Residents While Affordability Gives Western Sydney a Growth Spurt

Though the harbour city keeps growing, population data hints that its future may lay away from the shoreline.

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This Just In: One in Five Aussies Have Started Shared Living Situations to Save During the Cost of Living Crisis

A new study of Australian saving tactics has revealed that sharehouses are the solution for millions.

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This Just In: These Brisbane Suburbs are Being Rezoned for 30-Storey Buildings in New 'Tall Over Sprawl' Council Plan

Brisbane City Council is tackling the housing shortage with proposed suburban housing upgrades, but they might not actually be affordable.

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This Just In: Victoria's Free Public Transport Won't Be Extended — Despite a Continuing Fuel Crisis

Halfway through the free transport period, experts and residents want to know what's next from the Allan government.

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The Best Independent and Pre-Loved Bookshops in Sydney

Visit these Sydney bookshops when you're looking for a literary wonderland or your next page-turning escape from the ordinary.

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Fed Square Free Outdoor Cinema

Fri, 3 Apr - Thu, 9 Apr 2026
Federation Square, Melbourne

Catch family friendly classics and Studio Ghibli masterpieces for free over this six-day program.

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