Libby Curran, Author at Concrete Playground

News
This Airline Is Set to Become the World's First Plastic-Free Carrier

Portuguese carrier Hi Fly has conducted a world-first trial, preventing 350kg of single-use plastics from making their way to landfill.

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Event
Hop Quest 2019

Sat, 26 Jan, 2019
Beer DeLuxe Fed Square, Melbourne

20 Aussie craft breweries. 20 never-before-seen brews. One huge day.

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Event
Good Heavens Sunday Sessions

Sun, 6 Jan 2019, Sun, 3 Feb 2019 and Sun, 3 Mar 2019
Good Heavens, Melbourne

End your weekend with bottomless barbecue, giant board games and $10 spritzes.

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Myki Fares Have Just Had Another Price Hike

Public Transport Victoria has increased prices by 2.2 percent.

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Go Card Fares Are Getting Another Price Hike Next Week

TransLink has announced a price increase of 1.8 percent.

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Event
So Pop

Sat, 9 Feb, 2019
Eatons Hill Hotel, Albany Creek

Aqua, Vengaboys and Lou Bega are coming Down Under for a huge throwback pop tour.

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So Pop

Sat, 2 Feb, 2019
Melbourne Arena, Melbourne

Aqua, Vengaboys and Lou Bega are coming Down Under for a huge throwback pop tour.

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So Pop

Fri, 1 Feb, 2019
Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park

Aqua, Vengaboys and Lou Bega are coming Down Under for a huge throwback pop tour.

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Event
NYE Thing

Mon, 31 Dec, 2018
Imperial Hotel, Melbourne

A rollicking end-of-year party across all three levels of The Imperial in Erskineville.

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Event
Old Clare's New Year's Eve

Mon, 31 Dec, 2018
The Old Clare Hotel, Chippendale

Ring in 2019 with a party at the Old Clare's bar.

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News
Oppen Is the New Scandinavian Cafe Hidden in the Backstreets of Windsor

Serving pre-midday cocktails and a lineup of open rye sandwiches with Nordic toppings.

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You Will Soon Be Unable to Travel with a Negative Opal Card Balance on Some Sydney Trains

From January 7, you'll be forced to top up your card before entering the domestic and international terminals.

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Event
NYE Pet-Nat Party

Sun, 31 Dec, 2017
Mr West Bar & Bottleshop, Footscray

Footscray's craft booze palace will see in 2019 with flowing natural sparkling wine.

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Event
Tuff Nutterz

Fri, 18 Jan - Sun, 20 Jan 2019
Centennial Park, Centennial Park

A huge inflatable obstacle course is popping up in Sydney this summer.

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News
You Might Soon Be Able to Fly Direct From Brisbane to New York and London

As well as non-stop routes from Sydney and Melbourne to Europe and the US, Qantas is contemplating direct flights from Brisbane.

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Lilypad Is the Northern Beaches' New Members-Only Luxury Floating Villa

Located just off Palm Beach, the private villa comes with an on-board wine cellar, gourmet meals and your own private concierge.

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Event
Blue Lotus Water Garden

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 - Mon, 22 Apr 2019
Blue Lotus Water Garden, Yarra Junction

The sprawling Yarra Valley garden is opening its doors to the public for lotus flower season.

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Duke Street Block Party

Sat, 2 Feb, 2019
Duke Street, Abbotsford

A rollicking, tune-filled block party in Abbotsford from the folks behind Beyond the Valley and Ability Fest.

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Alberto Lounge Is The Buzzing New Italian Trattoria From the Restaurant Hubert Crew

The Surry Hills joint is serving up pasta, wine and Italian snacks — with top-notch service — every night of the week.

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

December 25 is gifting most of the country with high temperatures, heatwaves and a whole heap of sunshine.

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