Libby Curran, Author at Concrete Playground

News
Chadstone Has Just Scored Two Fancy New Restaurants from Michelin-Starred Chefs

Calia and Yu Kitchen have opened as part of the shopping centre's multimillion-dollar renovations.

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Another 16 Sydney Businesses Have Been Given Grants to Run More Live Music and Late-Night Events

The Cliff Dive, Leadbelly and Yulli's Brews will received funding as part of the City of Sydney's latest round of business support grants.

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News
Ride Is the New Dockless Electric Scooter Service Currently Trialling in Melbourne

The yellow scooters are currently being trialled in St Kilda, with hopes to expand across the CBD.

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Event
NYE at Reunion Island Pool Club

Mon, 31 Dec, 2018
Reunion Island Pool Club, Melbourne

Melbourne's new rooftop pool club is launching with a big NYE party.

Buy Tickets

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The Mornington Peninsula's Portsea Hotel Has Reopened After Its $7 Million Refurb

Now boasting a whisky bar, stunning events space and Cali-style burger bar, all overlooking Port Phillip Bay

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Event
Summer Beach Box

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 - Mon, 28 Jan 2019
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel, Docklands

You can now float high above the city in a beach-themed Melbourne Star cabin complete with sangria and deck chairs.

Buy Tickets

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News
Gin Society Is the New Boozy Subscription Service Sending You Monthly Deliveries of Artisanal Gin

The selection of small-batch gins from around the world is matched with tasting notes and cocktail recipes.

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Cameras That Catch You Using Your Phone While Driving Are Coming to NSW Roads

In a world-first move, NSW is introducing cameras to catch illegal phone use while driving.

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Event
Hot Blood

Fri, 15 Mar - Sun, 4 Aug 2019
White Rabbit Gallery, Chippendale

An unapologetically bold exhibition about everything from sexual desire and bodily frailty to psychedelia and spiritual ecstasy.

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Southbank Is Now Home to a New Multicultural Food Precinct

The reimagined Riverside Quay hub now boasts ten diverse eateries, slinging everything from coffee to post-work pho feasts.

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This Is What the Yarra River Could Look Like with Its Own Public Swimming Pool

A proposal has been put forth to make the Yarra swimmable once more.

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Event
Bottomless Barbecue

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 - Thu, 10 Jan 2019
Bluebonnet Barbecue, Brunswick East

Bluebonnet Barbecue is serving up two-hours of unlimited Texan-style smoked meats every day for two weeks.

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The Lame Duck Is Fitzroy's New Retro Disco Dive Bar with a Shrine to Cher

And a vintage purple pool table, hot pink palm trees and classic disco jams spinning nightly.

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Event
Night Plant Sale feat. The Journey

Thu, 20 Dec, 2018
Ellis Street Studio, South Yarra

An after-dark plant sale with drinks and DJs.

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News
Long-Standing Melbourne Nightclub Lounge Will Close Its Doors Forever

The Swanston Street venue will wrap up 29 years of operations with a special run of farewell parties.

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News
Four Pillars' Latest Gin Is a Boozy Ode to St Kilda Live Music Institution The Espy

The new Sticky Carpet Gin stars in a range of signature cocktails available at the newly revamped beachside pub.

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News
The NSW Government Is Offering Half-Price Car Rego for Those Spending Big on Tolls

The Toll Relief program is expanding in 2019 and offering discounted registration fees for those spending more than $15 on tolls a week.

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Event
Koko Pop

Sat, 8 Dec - Fri, 28 Dec 2018
220 Collins Street, Melbourne

Koko Black's festive chocolate-filled pop-up in the CBD.

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News
You'll Soon Be Able to Hire a Picnic Boat to Sail Down the Yarra River

Denmark company GoBoat is set to launch in Melbourne in January, with a fleet of easy-to-operate BYO picnic boats

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Event
The Peninsula Picnic 2019

Sat, 30 Mar, 2019
Mornington Racecourse, Mornington

Feast on the Mornington Peninsula's best produce at one hell of a picnic.

Buy Tickets

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