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    Concrete Playground's Top Ten Films of 2017

    If you didn't catch these in cinemas, make it your mission to seek them out before the year's end.

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    Eight Bluesfest Melbourne Sideshows You Need to See in 2018

    The shows to catch even if you can't make it to Byron this year.

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    Eight Bluesfest Sydney Sideshows You Need to See in 2018

    The shows to catch even if you can't make it to Byron this year.

  • News

    This Pristine Blue Paradise Has Been Named Australia's Best Beach for 2018

    This far north Queensland island beach has topped a list of 11,761.

  • Guide

    Seven Events Beyond Sydney to Travel to in the New Year

    Go beyond our fair city to discover and re-discover all of NSW at these new year events.

  • News

    Sydney's First Ever Surf Wave Park Just Got Approved

    URBNSURF will start construction at Sydney Olympic Park in late 2018.

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    Darling Harbour Is Getting a New Japanese-Designed Two-Storey Library

    The city library will host workshops and be a hub for start-ups and entrepreneurs.

  • News

    Melbourne Will Be Home to the First Apple Global Flagship Store in the Southern Hemisphere

    One of Federation Square's buildings will be knocked down to make way for it.

  • News

    This Californian Winery Has Created a Marijuana-Infused Sav Blanc

    Rebel Coast's THC-infused wine will be on the market as soon as California legalises recreational cannabis use on January 1.

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    The Best Outdoor Yoga Classes in Sydney

    Slap on the SPF 30+ and take your downward dog to the great outdoors.

  • News

    A New 5000-Capacity Live Music Space Is Coming to Melbourne's CBD

    B3 will only open for three (massive) shows a year.

  • News

    Butter, Sydney's Fried Chicken and Rare Sneaker Dispensary, Is Launching a Parramatta Outpost

    The Surry Hills eatery's second store will be equal parts chicken sandwich and Yeezys.

  • News

    Ratio Cocoa Roasters Is Brunswick's New Chocolate Roastery and Cafe

    Head in for artisan chocolate bars, crafted on some of the world's best single origin cocoa beans.

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    A Look Inside Australia's New Five-Storey Cube-Shaped Winery, Restaurant and Cellar Door

    d’Arenberg's new structure features an art gallery, a wine inhalation room, panoramic South Australian views and 70 types of vino to taste.

  • News

    Sydney's Free Public Wi-Fi Plan Is Closer to Becoming a Reality

    A tender is now open for updates to the city's street furniture, including free Wi-Fi capabilities.

  • News

    24-Hour Trading Is Coming to the Brisbane CBD During the Commonwealth Games

    Stores in the 4000 postcode will be allowed to open 24/7, as will shops on the Gold Coast.

  • News

    You Can Now Go Ice Skating Next to the Beach in the Maldives

    Step from the sea to the sand to the ice — in the tropics.

  • News

    The World's First Completely Solar-Powered Train Is Up and Running in Byron Bay

    A disused diesel train has been fitted with solar panels to run a three-kilometre track around the area.

  • News

    Little Flock Is Northcote's New Produce-Driven Coffee and Brunch Spot

    It's inspired by and named after the owners' backyard flock of chickens.

  • News

    The World's Biggest Bouncing Castle Obstacle Course for Adults Is Coming to Melbourne

    The Monster is set to take over Melbourne Showgrounds for a three-day adults-only festival this January.

  • News

    Western Sydney Is Getting a New Five-Star Hotel, Whisky Room and Rooftop Bar

    The William Inglis Hotel will boast panoramas of 300 acres across Warwick Farm.

  • News

    Vegemite Has Released an Icy Pole Recipe and People Are Confused

    The most Aussie summer treat since the Sunnyboy (RIP).

  • News

    Melbourne's All-Night Arts Festival White Night Will Feature Two Burning Man Installations in 2018

    Plus, a shimmering 'liquid sky' will hover over Fed Square, a laneway will be filled with virtual dogs and drag queens will sing from CBD balconies.

  • News

    Nigella Lawson Is Coming to Australia to Talk All Things Food

    She'll join social psychologist Hugh Mackay in both Sydney and Melbourne this January.

  • News

    Bakedown Cakery Has Opened a New Flagship Store and Chocolate Studio

    Jen Lo is bringing her sweet treats to the Lower North Shore.

  • News

    A Supernormal Pop-Up Restaurant Is Opening at the NGV Over Summer

    Acclaimed chef Andrew McConnell is bringing modern Japanese flavour to the gallery in January.

  • A Guide to Australia's Best Summer Festivals in 2017–18

    The best camping festivals, one-day dance parties and multi-day arts meets hitting the country this year.

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    YouTube Is Set to Launch Its Own Music Subscription Service

    Called Remix, it's slated to be up and running by March 2018.

  • News

    Five Tournaments to Challenge Your Mates to This Summer

    A bit of friendly competition never hurt anybody.

  • News

    A Guide to Balmoral Beach to Take You From Sunrise to Sunset

    How to spend the full day at one of Sydney's cleanest, most idyllic beaches.

  • News

    Federation Square Is Getting an Inflatable Walk-In Labyrinth This Summer

    Arboria is a huge immersive installation, inspired by the forest.

  • News

    Carlton's Nora Will Close Its Doors at the End of the Year

    The envelope-pushing Elgin Street eatery will serve its last plate of food in three weeks time.

  • News

    This Is What Merivale Is Going to Do with Woollahra's Hotel Centennial

    The Woollahra pub will reopen this week with a new menu.

  • News

    Brisbane's Freeplay Gaming Arcade 1UP Adds Unlimited Pinball and a Console Lounge

    The Morningside venue levels up, allowing patrons to play even more games until their heart's content.

  • Guide

    Sydney's Best New Cafes of 2017

    Honouring the best new additions to Sydney's cafe scene this year.

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