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    It's stocked with a huge selection of craft beers, natural wines and local artisan spirits.

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    Meet Ol' School, South Brisbane's New Table-Service Fish 'n' Chippery

    Serving up the ocean's finest, retro-style, just around the corner from Fish Lane.

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    The Federal Government Has Just Approved the Export of Australia's Medicinal Marijuana Products

    "We would like to be, potentially, the world's number one medicinal cannabis supplier."

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    Australia Is Getting Its First Beach Club

    Fancy a bev on a sunbed on the beach? Head to South Australia.

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    Meet Highfield Caringbah, the New Rooftop Bar Serving up Views of the City In Sydney's South

    The multi-story venue features a pizza joint, an American diner, a rooftop cocktail bar and a classic Aussie pub.

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    Sydney Festival Is Hosting a Huge Wedding Reception to Celebrate Australia's First Same-Sex Marriages

    The Love Is Love Wedding Reception will feature a pink swimming pool, Karaoke Carousel, and plenty of cake and Champagne.

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    Village Cinemas Has Cancelled Its Surge Pricing Trial

    Unsurprisingly, charging more during peak times wasn't a popular move.

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    Tiny House Campsites Are Popping up in Secret Locations in the American Wilderness

    As part of their focus on disconnecting, there's also no wifi and you're invited to lock away your smartphone.

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    Chippendale, Darlington and Eveleigh Day and Night Guide

    For arts and eats, you can’t go past the busy inner city area of Chippendale, Darlington and Eveleigh.

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    An Extremely Rare Supermoon Will Be Visible in Australia This Month

    It's a super blue blood moon — or a supermoon, a blue moon and a total lunar eclipse, aka a blood moon, all at once.

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    Iceland Becomes First Country in the World to Legalise Equal Pay

    Companies employing 25 people or more must prove their equal pay policies through government certification or face hefty fines.

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    This Budding Aussie Fashion Label Is Turning Water Bottles into Outdoor Apparel

    Eleven plastic bottles are recycled in each pair of leggings.

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    Village Cinemas Is Trialling Surge-Priced Movie Tickets Over Summer

    At selected Victorian sites, prices will increase after 5pm on Friday and Saturday nights — including for candy bar items.

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    Food Artists Bompas & Parr Have Predicted Seven Food Trends for 2018

    Including meals enhanced by virtual reality, and eating dishes purely because they'll help you sleep.

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    Chadstone Shopping Centre Is Set to Score Its Own Luxury 13-Storey Hotel

    The $130 million development will feature 250 rooms and a 400-person ballroom.

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    The Good Filo Is Bringing Authentic and Inventive Greek Treats to Sydney's South

    On the menu: traditional moussaka and baklava, plus an array of Greek pastry hybrids.

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    Melbourne Is Set to Swelter Through Its Hottest Day in Two Years This Weekend

    After a mild start to the year, Saturday is set to be a scorcher.

  • Guide

    Sydney Cafes That Serve Booze with Brunch

    Along with killer breakfast dishes, these spots also serve up cocktails and wine suitable for morning drinks.

  • News

    Alcohol Might Be Banned From the St Kilda Beach Foreshore

    After 5000 people partied in the area on Christmas day, the City of Port Phillip council is considering other measures.

  • News

    The Most Memorable Things We Ate in Australia in 2017

    The standout dishes we're still thinking about — even months down the track.

  • News

    One of the World's Steepest Railways Has Opened in Switzerland

    Soaring between snowy villages and scaling a height difference of 744 metres.

  • News

    St Kilda's Village Belle Hotel Has Reopened After a $15 Million Revamp

    With four new bars and a sustainable-focused menu.

  • News

    Seinfeld Might Be Getting the Point-and-Click Video Game Treatment

    It'll be the ultimate game about nothing, obviously.

  • Guide

    Concrete Playground's Most-Read Stories of 2017

    From mini-golf bars to tiny houses in the wilderness, here are the stories that resonated most with you this year.

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    Concrete Playground's Most-Read Stories of 2017

    From tiny houses to bars guilty of cultural appropriation, here are the stories that resonated most with you this year.

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    Concrete Playground's Most-Read Stories of 2017

    From 'glampgrounds' to new live music venues, here are the stories that resonated most with you this year.

  • News

    Ten Australian TV Shows You Should Stream This Summer

    Hit pause on your fifth run of 'Seinfeld' — there's plenty of hilarious, relatable and completely bingeworthy local television to get into.

  • News

    DoughLord Is Brisbane's New Dedicated Cookie Dough Haven

    No, you don't have to have ice cream with it.

  • News

    Assembly Label Expands Its Minimalist Clothing Empire to Sydney's Eastern Suburbs

    The much-adored brand brings its retail outlet total to seven.

  • Guide

    Brisbane's Most Popular Bars of 2017

    The rooftop bars, themed hangouts, old-school pubs and cosy courtyards you flocked to this year.

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    Melbourne's Most Popular Bars of 2017

    The rooftop bars, themed hangouts, old-school pubs and cosy courtyards you flocked to this year.

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    Sydney's Most Popular Bars of 2017

    The rooftop bars, themed hangouts, old-school pubs and cosy courtyards you flocked to this year.

  • News

    A Major Contemporary Aboriginal Artwork Will Grace Sydney Airport's International Terminal From 2018

    The installation by Kamilaroi artist Archie Moore will be seen by 15 million passengers each year.

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    Native Drops Is the Beautifully Designed Bondi Bottleshop Trying to Redefine Your Liquor-Buying Experience

    The reimagined bottle shop offers a fashion-forward cellar door experience with tastings, talks and an all-Aussie selection.

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    Sweden's Ice Hotel Has Unveiled Its Frosty New Artist-Created Rooms

    Featuring 35 one-of-a-kind rooms crafted by 36 artists from 17 countries.

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    Bourke Street Bakery Has Created an Exclusive Tart Inspired by AGNSW's Rembrandt Exhibition

    Celebrating the Dutch Golden Age with two Sydney icons and several Dutch masters.

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    A Look Inside the Icebergs Team's New 80s-Inspired Beachside Pub Bondi Beach Public Bar

    It's serving up rowdy tunes, White Russians in a can and Romanesque pizzas seven days a week.

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