Melanie Colwell, Author at Concrete Playground

News
Nine Things to Eat, See and Do on a Day Trip to Wollongong

Spend a day exploring this beachside city — or make a few stops as part of a bigger road trip down the NSW south coast.

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Event
Parramasala 2020 — POSTPONED

Mon, 16 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar 2020
Prince Alfred Square, Parramatta

Get a hefty dose of Sydney's range of cultures at this three-day free festival.

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Event
Black Cockatoo — Ensemble Theatre

Tue, 18 Feb - Sat, 22 Feb 2020
Riverside Theatres, Parramatta

The story of Australia's first Indigenous sporting hero and his team finally gets the recognition it deserves.

Buy Tickets

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Event
The Crescent Summer Series 2020 — POSTPONED

Multiple single dates
The Crescent, Parramatta

Enjoy everything from an electronic music festival to an orchestral performance under the stars at Parramatta Park this summer.

Buy Tickets

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Guide
Four Nights Out to Plan With Your Mates This Summer That Aren't Just Going to the Pub

Make your next group hang a good'un with all-you-can-eat tacos or bottomless frosé.

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Bar
Bundaberg Rum Distillery

Hills Street, Bundaberg East

The home of the legendary Aussie rum.

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Event
Precinct 75 Summer Design Fair 2019

Sat, 14 Dec, 2019
Precinct 75, St Peters

Independent labels unite for a one-day design market at the St Peters creative precinct.

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Guide
Six Local Bars and Wineries to Visit on Your Next Group Getaway to Canberra

Drink your way around the capital with this selection of vineyards, breweries and hidden cocktail bars.

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Restaurant
Belles Hot Chicken Haymarket - CLOSED

7 Steam Mill Lane, Haymarket

Darling Square's outpost of the super-popular, Nashville-style fried chicken chain.

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Event
Finders Keepers Spring/Summer 2019

Fri, 6 Dec - Sun, 8 Dec 2019
The Cutaway, Sydney

Support the next wave of independent artisans at this biannual art and design market.

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Cafe
Four Frogs Creperie Circular Quay

1 Macquarie Place, Sydney

Tuck into sweet crepes and savoury galettes with experimental fillings at this French-owned harbourside creperie.

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News
Where to Get Oysters Under $2 in Sydney Every Day of the Week

Whether it's Monday morning or Sunday afternoon, here's where you can find oysters for pocket change.

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Event
Finders Keepers Spring/Summer 2019

Fri, 8 Nov - Sun, 10 Nov 2019
Brisbane Showgrounds, The Marquee, Bowen Hills

Support the next wave of independent artisans at this biannual art and design market.

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Event
Wild Rover Oyster Festival 2019

Mon, 28 Oct - Sat, 2 Nov 2019
The Rover, Surry Hills

The Surry Hills bar gives a week-long salute to oysters and whisky.

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Event
Red Rock Deli Secret Supper: Giorgio Distefano

Thu, 17 Oct, 2019
Secret Melbourne location, Melbourne

Everything about this special dinner is a surprise — except who is cooking.

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Finders Keepers Spring/Summer 2019

Fri, 18 Oct - Sun, 20 Oct 2019
Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton

Support the next wave of independent artisans at this biannual art and design market.

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We're Giving Away a Double Pass to Sydney Fringe Festival's Epic Closing Party

Dance into the wee hours at this epic party, then sleep it off in a lush CBD hotel room.

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Three Sydney Bars Helping You Get in the Tropical Spirit This Spring

Make tracks to one of these spots for island-inspired cocktails — plus, the chance to party with us on a Sydney beach.

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Three Brisbane Bars Helping You Get in the Tropical Spirit This Spring

Make tracks to one of these spots for island-inspired cocktails — plus, the chance to party with us on a Sydney beach.

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The Melbourne Restaurants That Lover Chef Paul Turner Visits for Inspiration

Discover where the top Melbourne chef loves to indulge.

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