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NewsThick Fog Is Causing Reduced Visibility and Dangerous Driving Conditions Across Brisbane
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a road alert warning, with soupy skies descending upon the city.
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NewsFive New Boutique Hotels to Inspire Your Next Weekend Getaway
Book into Auckland's striking brick-clad hotel, Dunedin's new five-star boutique or an eye-catching Queenstown property with a complimentary drinks hour.
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FeatureThe Green Scene
Convenience may be king in our busy lives — but it doesn't have to come at an environmental cost.
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NewsFive Stores Opening in the Inner West's New Retail Precinct to Get Excited About
A florist-cafe, a much-loved bookseller and a local makers' haven are among our favourite openings at the newly extended Marrickville Metro.
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NewsThis Website Helps You Easily Find You and Your Mate's 25-Kilometre Bubble Crossover
It makes planning picnics a breeze.
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NewsThis Alpine-Inspired Winter Pop-Up Is Bringing Its Igloos and Ice Skating Rink to Parramatta
The Winter Village is heading to NSW, complete with daily snow showers and boozy brunches.
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NewsBrisbane Just Moved One Step Closer to Hosting the 2032 Olympic Games
All that's left is for the International Olympic Committee to take a vote, which'll happen in mid-July.
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NewsYou Can Now Take a Scenic Stroll Along the Gold Coast's New 700-Metre-Long Seaway Promenade
It's the latest addition to The Spit at Southport.
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NewsSix Places Down Under Have Been Named in the World's Top Ten Most Liveable Cities for 2021
Auckland topped the list, with Adelaide coming in third, Wellington equal fourth, Perth sixth, Melbourne tied for eighth and Brisbane ranking tenth.
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NewsThis 30-Metre-Long Dinosaur Found in Outback Queensland Is Officially Australia's Largest Ever
As long as a basketball court and as tall as a two-storey building, Australotitan cooperensis was first unearthed in 2007 in Cooper Creek.
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NewsParticularly Frosty Weather Is Expected Across Australia's East Coast This Week
If you're feeling a little colder than usual, there's a reason for that.
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NewsSmash Splash Is Sydney's New Warehouse Where You Can Hurl Paint at Walls
Unleash your inner Jackson Pollock in Smash Splash's 'splash room' — or go to town on some breakables with a baseball bat.
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NewsNSW Residents Who Visited These Venues In and Around Jervis Bay Must Get Tested and Self-Isolate
A positive COVID-19 case from Melbourne visited Jervis Bay, Goulburn, Hyams Beach and Vincentia while potentially infectious on Sunday, May 23 and Monday, May 24.
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FeatureSydney Winter Guide 2021
Winter — the season of scarves and sweaters, cold mornings and cosier nights.
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NewsThe Victorian Government Is Offering Financial Support to 90,000 Businesses Affected by the Lockdown
It includes $190.01 million in grants for businesses directly impacted by the seven-day shutdown, such as restaurants, cafes, event suppliers, accommodation providers and non-essential retailers.
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NewsVirtual Friend Date Ideas to See You and Your Mates Through Lockdown
You might be apart physically — but you can still have plenty of fun together in spirit.
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NewsThese Melbourne Zoos Are Live-Streaming Their Cute Animals to Help Boost Your Mood
Watch snow leopard cubs, lions, giraffes and penguins as they go about their days.
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NewsSeven Great Perth Neighbourhoods to Consider for Your Next Move
Your new playground could be a coastal retreat — or a buzzing inner city gem.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: Parramatta
Located along the Parramatta River, this diverse sister city to Sydney is fast becoming a go-to CBD in its own right.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: Thornbury
Sandwiched between Northcote and Preston, Thornbury has gone more or less unnoticed by the rest of Melbourne for years. These days, though, it seems like everyone is paying attention.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: Fortitude Valley
From laneways to luxury brands and cultural hubs to cool pubs, Fortitude Valley is one of the liveliest suburbs in Brisbane.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: Wollongong
Flanked by some of the most gorgeous beaches on the south coast, including Bulli and Austinmer, Wollongong lives up to its Dharawal name, which translates to ‘sound of the sea’.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: Crows Nest
For homebuyers, a property in the illustrious north shore is a dream investment. And the underappreciated suburb of Crows Nest may just be the perfect spot for your new home.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: Coorparoo
Coorparoo has recently seen a surge in popularity thanks to its proximity to the city and affordable housing options.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: Footscray
Melbourne has plenty of rags-to-riches tales when it comes to its neighbourhoods. Perhaps the most surprising turnaround has been at the foot of the West Gate Bridge.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: Geelong
Having made the transition from industrial powerhouse to thriving metropolis, Geelong is a city with one eye on the future.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: Sydney
Here at Concrete Playground, we love celebrating the local businesses and hidden gems that make Sydney a great city to live in.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: Marrickville
Not only is Marrickville one of Sydney's most multicultural inner city suburbs, but it has also become one of the trendiest neighbourhoods in the inner west.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: Cronulla
Cronulla has long been considered a desirable part of Sydney to call home.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: Narrabeen, Collaroy and Mona Vale
Often overlooked for flashier areas of the northern beaches — we’re looking at you, Manly and Palm Beach — Narrabeen feels like it’s just waiting to be discovered.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: Brisbane
Here at Concrete Playground, we love celebrating the local businesses and hidden gems that make Brisbane a great city to live in.
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GuideSeven of the Most Unique Places to Stay on Your Canberra Getaway
Spend your trip to the nation's capital glamping in a vineyard, slumbering near lions and sinking into luxe surrounds in the CBD.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: Paddington and Milton
It’s little wonder that Paddington and Milton remain highly sought-after suburbs.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: Newstead and Bowen Hills
Brisbane’s inner north has long been a covetable area for locals young and old to explore, live in and visit. And none so much as Newstead and Bowen Hills.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: Melbourne
Here at Concrete Playground, we love celebrating the local businesses and hidden gems that make Melbourne a great city to live in.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: St Kilda
St Kilda’s diverse and colourful history can be felt as you walk down its tree-lined, beachside streets, making this one of Melbourne’s most eclectic suburbs.
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NewsEight Great Adelaide Neighbourhoods to Consider for Your Next Move
Your new playground could be a creative hub in the inner city — or an adorable seaside village.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: Brunswick and Coburg
Sydney Road, that great gateway to the north, could have been just another thoroughfare. But thanks to a strong sense of community, the start of the Hume Highway has become one of Melbourne’s most diverse and fascinating areas.
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NewsWestern Sydney's $300-Million Indoor Snow Resort Is One Step Closer to Becoming a Reality
The proposed skiing centre is set to include a 300-metre indoor ski slope, an ice skating rink, and a revolving restaurant with snow views.
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NewsThis Is What Australia's Weather Has in Store Once Winter Hits
Like most seasons lately, it's set to be wetter and warmer than usual in many parts of the country.
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GuideNine Must-Visit Spots in Bondi for Every Occasion
From a local bottle–o stocking all-Aussie drops to where to celebrate another trip around the sun.
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GuideSix Must-Visit Spots in Avalon for Every Occasion
Venture beyond the beach for a quick feed in a millennial pink paradise or date night in a cosy wine bar.
