Ben Hansen

Ben Hansen is the Junior Editor at Concrete Playground. Ben is Sydney's biggest advocate — a passionate supporter of the city's hospitality and art scenes. You can catch him sipping a negroni at your local bar, barracking for the Eels at CommBank Stadium or on your radio as host of FBi Radio's Mornings every Wednesday.

Favourite restaurant in Sydney: Baba's Place. Minimal-intervention wines, inventive eats, great tunes, friendly staff and a love for all things suburban, all hidden in a Marrickville warehouse. What more could you want?

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Sixteen of the Best Private Accommodations You Can Book in Regional Victoria

Escape the city and head to the wilderness for a holiday in these private getaways scattered around regional Victoria.

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Ayrburn Is the Dreamy New Drinking and Dining Destination That's Opened Near Queenstown

Queenstown isn't just a winter destination — and this dining precinct is here to prove that with six stunning venues (and more to come).

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Fred again.. Is Performing a Last-Minute Show at the Sydney Opera House Tonight

Fred again.. mania is about to hit Australia again.

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Zensi Is the New Luxury Accom and Wellness Retreat That's Opened in the Mudgee Wine Region

This absolutely stunning property in regional NSW is facilitating wine-fuelled group weekends away — and hosts all-inclusive wellness retreats.

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Groovin the Moo Has Cancelled All of Its 2024 Dates, Citing Insufficient Ticket Sales

Big sad news from the beloved touring music festival, which was set to return in April with a lineup featuring GZA, Melanie C, The Kooks and Jet.

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Six Months After Being Reintroduced to the Royal National Park, Platypuses Are Loving Their New Home

Ten platypuses were released into the Royal National Park in May 2023 after bring extinct in the area for 50 years.

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Julie Byrne: Australian Tour 2024

Wed, 24 Jan - Thu, 25 Jan 2024
Various locations around Victoria, Melbourne

US folk songwriter Julie Byrne is bringing her devastating 2023 album 'The Greater Wings' to a pair of Victorian shows.

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Sydney's Maybe Sammy Has Been Named the Number-One Bar in the World for 2023 by Top 500 Bars

The data-driven list sees the Harbour City cocktail bar come out on top — with 22 other Australian bars making the list.

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The World's Largest LEGO Store Is Officially Opening in Sydney's CBD Next Week

The two-storey site will bring a LEGO storytelling table, Australia's first personalisation studio and a pick-and-build wall to Pitt Street from Saturday, November 11.

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Adidas Is Teaming Up with a Heap of Sydney and Melbourne Favourites to Throw a Series of Spring Parties

Baba's Place, A1 Bakery, Valentinas, Haus of Dizzy and the One Day crew are among ten venues and creative teams throwing parties in November.

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Ten Must-Catch Gigs at the Inaugural SXSW Sydney's Massive Music Festival

SXSW Sydney has served up an absolutely huge music lineup, so we've broken down all the must-see sets for you.

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Second Life Markets: Melbourne — Spring Edition

Sun, 15 Oct, 2023
Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford

Pick up pre-loved and upcycled clothes from over 70 local sellers and designers at this Abbotsford Convent market.

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Ten Must-Catch Talks and Panels That You Don't Want to Miss at the Inaugural SXSW Sydney

What does the executive producer of 'Bluey' think of horror movies? What's the future of Chinatown? How do you communicate the magic of music? All these and more will be answered at SXSW Sydney.

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Confirmed: Soho House Is Officially Opening Its First-Ever Australian Outpost in Sydney

Soho House is transforming a Crown Street building into a five-storey mega-venue featuring multiple indoor and outdoor dining and socialising spaces — and it's also taking over The Old Clare for SXSW Sydney.

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White Bay Power Station Will Open to the Public for the First Time in Over 100 Years as Part of the Biennale of Sydney

The historic power station has been transformed into an artistic, cultural and community hub which will reopen as part of the Biennale in March next year.

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Five Wine Pairings for Nostalgic Aussie Snacks According to Odd Culture Group's Jordan Blackman

Ever wanted to match a natural wine with cheese and bacon Shapes or berry Roll-Ups?

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Coming Soon: Josh Niland Is Going Global with a New Sustainable Seafood Restaurant in Singapore

Niland's first overseas restaurant will bring his one-of-a-kind nose-to-tail approach to fish to The Singapore Edition hotel.

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Joji Is Returning to Australia and New Zealand This Spring for His First-Ever Headline Tour

Joji's 'Pandemonium' tour will hit arenas across Australia's east cost and Auckland in November.

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SXSW Sydney's Music Festival Will Give You Access to 300-Plus Performances Across 25 Venues

SXSW Sydney is creating a bustling live music precinct for four days — with sets stretching from the Hollywood Hotel to Tumbalong Park.

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The World's Largest Lego Store Is Opening in Sydney's CBD Later This Year

The 900-square metre site will feature a Lego storytelling table, Australia's first personalisation studio and a pick-and-build wall.

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