Concrete Playground's Most-Read Sydney Stories of 2019
As we approach the end of the year, here at Concrete Playground, we stop to take a glance backwards — to take stock of what happened in Sydney in 2019 and how the city has changed. As always, there's been a lot of notable developments.
Our most popular stories of the year — the ones that resonated with you the most — include the city's new things: a tiny ramen joint in Redfern, an arcade bar for adults, a world-first drive thru-only KFC and Sydney's first new zoo in 100 years. The latter was our most-read story of the year.
Australia's best beaches and new coastal tracks also piqued your interest and one big announcement got us all excited: the scrapping of our lockout laws in January. Bring on 2020.
Image: Bondi to Manly Coastal Walk by Destination NSW.
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NewsSydney's First New Major Zoo in 100 Years Will Open Its Doors Next Week
Sydney Zoo will be home to 2000 animals, an aquarium and the country's largest reptile and nocturnal house.
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NewsEvent Boutique Is Sydney's New Luxury Cinema Experience with a Next-Level Snack Menu
You can order wagyu burgers, fried-to-order cinnamon doughnuts and even smashed avo to your luxurious recliner chair here.
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NewsThe Whitsundays' Whitehaven Beach Has Been Named One of the Best in the World
Six Australian beaches have made FlightNetwork list of the top 50 best beaches in the world.
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NewsThe Weekly Cap on Opal Fares Is Set to Drop to Make Your Commute a Bit Less Costly
Spend more than $50 a week on public transport? You could save an extra $13 a week.
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NewsMelbourne's 400 Gradi Has Been Named the Best Pizzeria in Oceania, Again
It's the second year in a row that Johnny Di Francesco's acclaimed pizzeria has claimed the title at the 50 Top Pizza awards in Naples.
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NewsThe World's First Drive-Thru-Only KFC Has Opened in Australia
The trial concept store in Newcastle features multiple drive-thru lanes.
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NewsThe World's Largest Inflatable Theme Park for Adults Is Coming to Australia
Let your inner child run free in the 1500-square-metre bouncy castle, the inflatable obstacle course and the space-themed wonderland.
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NewsB. Lucky & Sons Is Sydney's New Adult Arcade Bar from the Holey Moley Team
It's hidden inside an old-school pawn shop and filled with vintage prizes, alcoholic bubble teas and old-school arcade games.
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NewsSydney Is Now Home to an 80-Kilometre Coastal Walking Track Stretching from Bondi to Manly
The epic — and super-scenic — trek wanders past secluded coves, spectacular views, bushland, clifftops, and landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
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NewsTaco Bell Is Opening Its First Two NSW Stores This Spring
The Tex-Mex giant is bringing its tacos and frozen margaritas to western Sydney and Newcastle.
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NewsSydney's Lockout Laws Will Finally Be Scrapped in the CBD
But they'll remain in place across Kings Cross.
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NewsRaRa Is Redfern's Hot New 28-Seater Neighbourhood Ramen Joint
With flavour-packed pork and vegan ramen from a chef who has studied under Japanese masters.
