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News
Here's What You Can and Can't Do in Victoria Now That the Latest Lockdown Has Ended

The rules have changed after Victoria's latest lockdown, but where exactly can you go and what can you do? We've broken it down.

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Event
2021 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards

Fri, 6 Aug 2021 - Sun, 6 Feb 2022
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, The Gardens

Australia’s longest running and most prestigious art awards for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists is back — and you can catch it IRL or online.

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News
Huge Multi-Sensory Exhibition 'Van Gogh Alive' Is Coming to Brisbane This Spring

The immersive exhibition allows you to step into artworks such as 'The Starry Night' and 'Sunflowers'.

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News
A Letter From Concrete Playground's Editors

This is your spot for feel-good stories, COVID-safe recommendations and informative news — without the doomsday spin.

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News
Melbourne's World-Famous Lune Croissanterie Is Opening Its Doors in Brisbane Next Month

Some of the world's best croissants are heading to South Brisbane's Fish Lane from early August.

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News
Messina Is Bringing Back 40 of Its Greatest Gelato Hits in Take-Home Tubs

Fingers crossed that Jon Snow, Robert Brownie Jnr and Fairy Bread all make a comeback.

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Restaurant
Attica

74 Glen Eira Road, Ripponlea

With Ben Shewry at the helm, this legendary fine diner is one of Australia's best restaurants.

Book a Table

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Event
Jungle Collective 'Christmas in July' Indoor Plant Warehouse Sale

Sat, 24 Jul - Sun, 25 Jul 2021
The Jungle Collective Coorparoo, Coorparoo

Fill your home with new green babies from this warehouse sale.

Book Now

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Bar
Rochford Wines

878-880 Maroondah Highway, Coldstream

One of the Yarra Valley's best-known wineries features a lakeside cellar door and top-quality pizza.

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News
A Letter From Concrete Playground's Editors

This is your spot for feel-good stories, COVID-safe recommendations and informative news — without the doomsday spin.

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News
Unico Zelo Has Released a Third Batch of Its Sweet Yuzu Vermouth

The sweet and juicy vermouth is back again — and it's perfect for easy at-home cocktails.

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News
Gelato Messina Is Bringing Back Its Bake-at-Home Fairy Bread Cookie Pie

It's topped with more 100s and 1000s than you've probably seen since your childhood birthday parties.

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News
The Best Books to Keep You Entertained According to Our Writers

Treat yourself to a literary feast with our writers' favourite books, novels and non-fiction.

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News
Gelato Messina Is Now Dishing Up Single-Serve Cookie Pies in Stores Twice a Week

If you liked the gelato chain's large bake-at-home cookie pies, you'll love its new single-serve versions.

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Event
A Midnight Visit

Tue, 27 Jul - Sun, 21 Nov 2021
House of Usher - Funeral Services, Fortitude Valley

This spooky experience will invite audiences into a macabre 36-room fantasy world.

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It's doling out free shoestring fries to celebrate National Fry Day.

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Tue, 13 Jul, 2021
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It's doling out free shoestring fries to celebrate National Fry Day.

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