Alec Jones

Alec is a Staff Writer at Vinyl Media and Concrete Playground, he's also one of the few Sydney resident editors who lives north of the Harbour Bridge. As such, he's proudly representing the northern beaches and north shore in writing whenever possible.

Favourite bar in Sydney: Mjølner in Redfern is probably my favourite spot, a fantastic menu and really experiential dining. I love taking people for the first time and seeing their reactions to the entire process, it never fails to entertain. Definitely get a cocktail and the chocolate bone brûlée for dessert.

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IKEA Is Letting You Stay Inside an Architecturally Designed Home Full of Yet-to-Be-Released IKEA Furniture — For Just $19.95 Per Night

For anyone who's ever dreamed of sleeping inside of an IKEA store — this is about as close at you can (legally) get.

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This Just In: Australia Is Set to Have a Warmer-Than-Usual Winter This Year

The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted a drier and warmer than usual winter ahead of an El Niño later this year.

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This Just In: Queen Victoria Market Will Start Donating Hundreds of Tonnes of Unsold Food to Melbourne Communities

Melbourne's biggest market is keeping unsold produce from going to waste and sending it to locals instead.

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This Just In: Greece Is Loaning 100 Artefacts to Brisbane for the Upcoming Olympics

The 2032 Olympic Games will include an ode to the event's history thanks to this landmark exhibition.

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The Shortest Lunch 2026

Sat, 20 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun 2026
Various Yarra Valley venues, Coldstream

13 Yarra Valley wineries will host this popular weekend of tastings and food, in celebration of the winter solstice.

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HSBC Spanish & Latin American Film Festival

Wed, 10 Jun - Sun, 12 Jul 2026
Various Palace Cinemas around Australia, Moore Park

The annual showcase of Spanish and Latin American filmmaking returns to Australian screens this winter.

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Post Malone, Bailey Zimmerman and Cooper Alan Lead Strummingbird's Huge 2026 Tour Lineup

The Australian country music fest is ready to get you strapping on and scooting in your boots when it returns to three cities this October.

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This Just In: The Federal Government Wants an AI Tool to Help Approve Housing Developments

Ahead of Tuesday's federal budget, reports indicate the government intends to tackle housing issues with artificial intelligence.

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This Just In: The City of Melbourne Wants to Build a School, Housing and Creative Hubs in the Victoria Barracks Site

The St Kilda Road site could soon be home to schools and community centres under a City of Melbourne proposal.

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Lee Matthews and Friends Warehouse Sale

Fri, 8 May - Sun, 10 May 2026
Gertrude St Market, Fitzroy

Expect Lee Mathews pieces alongside friends of the brand, with discounts as high as 80 percent, at the Gertrude St Market this weekend.

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HOYTS Has Unveiled a Huge LED-Powered 'HOYTS APEX' Screen Inside Melbourne Central

Melbourne's big screen selection just got a lot brighter.

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You Can Walk Queensland's Scenic Rim Trail On a New Self-Guided Package With Luxury Eco Stays

One of Queensland's most famous walks can now be done without a guide, with luxury lodging and chef-made meals to keep you going.

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Now Playing: Every Movie Releasing in May You Can Watch in Theatres or at Home

Prep some popcorn, pour your soft drink of choice and kick back to catch these movies releasing this month on a screen of your choosing.

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Movies Are Officially Back: HOYTS Will Open Ten New IMAX Locations Across Australia and New Zealand by 2029

While we don't know exactly where they'll be, Aussie and Kiwi moviegoers will see their available IMAX screens double in the next two years.

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Now Streaming: Every Show to Add to Your Streaming Queue In May

Here's what's hot and fresh in the world of streaming content this month.

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This Just In: Victoria Is Pouring a Billion-Dollar Budget Into Fixing Roads Across the State

Victoria's state government has sworn to fix road safety issues across the state, with its largest funding boost for maintenance yet.

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ICYMI: The Melbourne Star Observation Wheel Will be Turning Again by the End of 2026

Huge news for those who love rotating leisurely above the city skyline — the Docklands icon is getting its long-awaited second wind.

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This Just In: No, You're Not Imagining It — Aussie's Are Shouting Each Other Nearly 40 Percent Less at the Pub

As brewing costs add to the cost-of-living pile, one in three Aussies reports they don't shout rounds anymore.

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Melbourne's Best Restaurants Are Being Voted On Right Now, Here's How to Have Your Say

Throw your hat in this hospitality-focused ring to support your favourite local, and you might win $250 to spend at it.

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This Just In: Aussie Startup Humanitix Has Just Hired an A-List Hollywood Star as Their Global Head of Impact

A local ticketing platform has tapped one of Australia's biggest celebrities to lead its next chapter of growth.

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