Hudson Brown, Author at Concrete Playground

News
Coming Soon: Malvern East's Breadcetera Is Getting Coastal, Opening a Second European-Style Market in Mount Eliza

Drenched in pastel colours, this market-style neighbourhood spot for bread, coffee and fancy provisions is soon bringing its wares to the Mornington Peninsula.

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Event
MFWF: Grana After Dark

Thu, 26 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar 2026
Grana, Brunswick East

Bringing a late-night edge to this neighbourhood deli and wine bar, this three-night affair features dimmed lights, cranked volume and a bespoke menu.

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MFWF: Daphne x Bar Planet — Martini-thon

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026
Daphne, Brunswick East

Settle in for a three-course feast or sips and snacks, as an admired Sydney cocktail spot travels south for a one-night collab.

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Coming Soon: Step From Your Morning Meeting Into an Evening Sauna as The Commons Health Club Arrives in South Yarra

Blending productivity and wellness, the second location of this coworking space meets health club presents work-life balance at its best.

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Event
Melbourne Design Week 2026

Thu, 14 May - Sun, 24 May 2026
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne

With over 400 events to explore, the latest instalment of this design-lovers dream spans big ideas and hands-on experiences across architecture, food, fitness, tech and more.

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Coming Soon: The Angel of Malvern Rises Again — Spanning Three Levels, This 1856 Corner Pub Enters Its Most Ambitious Era

One of Malvern's oldest buildings, let alone pubs, is soon stepping into its next chapter, bringing three levels of dining, drinking and after-dark intrigue.

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Trust the Chef as Bourke Street's Nori Maki Is Serving Japan's Dangerously Delicious Fugu Maki Delicacy

Bite into Australia's cheapest-ever fugu maki, as this notorious pufferfish delicacy is prepared for one month only by a highly trained ex-Nobu chef.

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Event
Salomon x Mela House Tattoo Community Event

Sun, 1 Mar, 2026
Mela House, Richmond

It's first-in, first-inked for this exclusive gathering, with those wearing their Salomon kicks going under the pen to get a free piece.

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Event
MFWF: Pizza Pronto — James Lowe at Figlia

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026
Figlia, Brunswick East

Bringing London-born pizza innovations to Lygon Street, this one-night takeover combines Michelin-led cred with crowd-pleasing slices.

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This Just In: Cherry Bar's Owner Is Stepping Away From the Venue Following Anti-Protest Post Uproar

James Young has been asked by his business partners to step away from the venue after they were left "aghast" by a recent social post calling out Melbourne protestors.

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Event
Brunswick Music Festival 2026, Featuring the Sydney Road Street Party

Sun, 1 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar 2026
Various venues across Brunswick, Brunswick

Celebrate the sounds of this music-making neighbourhood with a week-long showcase that kicks off with an unmissable street party.

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News
Get Ready to Luge Through the Mornington Peninsula Wilderness, as Arthurs Seat Eagle Embarks on an Action-Packed Upgrade

Scheduled for completion in December 2028, this 1440-metre luge track is joined by a brand-new observation tower and a revamped cafe.

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Event
First Birthday Celebration at frank green Chadstone

Sat, 21 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb 2026
frank green Chadstone, Malvern East

Arrive early to this weekend-long birthday celebration to score a free gift bag loaded with $100 worth of products.

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News
From Coogee to Darwin, IHG Hotels & Resorts Is Launching Five New Properties Across Australia in 2026

Get moving on this year's travel plans, with this collection of new openings spanning waterfront escapes and CBD stays.

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Hostel Dorms Just Got an Upgrade — Drifter Melbourne Has Revealed Design-Led Dream Pods as Part of a Major Renovation

Enhance your hostel dorm experience, as this CBD stay reveals forward-thinking pod beds made for peace, comfort and privacy.

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OnceWas In-Store and Online Warehouse Sale

Fri, 20 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb 2026
OnceWas and online, Hawthorn East

Score statement styles without the splurge as this boutique brand returns with a huge sale featuring leather, faux fur and exclusive prints at discount prices.

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Bringing Japandi-Inspired Design to the Edge of Lake Eildon, Spaces in Places' Debut Stay Is a Different Kind of Rural Escape

Not just another “tiny cabin in a paddock,” this brand-new stay unites form, function and experience in a quiet dialogue with the land.

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Quit Your 9-5 and Capture the Country — Big4 Holiday Parks Has Embarked on a Search for Its Next Year-Long Content Creator

Traversing the country non-stop for 12 months, this travel content creator gig comes up with all the equipment needed to inspire Australians to hit the road.

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'The Vinyl Factory: Reverb' at Rising 2026

Fri, 22 May - Mon, 31 Aug 2026
ACMI, Melbourne

Indulge your wax obsession with this immersive vinyl-led exhibition, spanning multiple genres, continents and musical energies.

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Mould x Pinot Palooza 2026

Fri, 22 May - Sun, 30 Aug 2026
Various venues across Australia

Returning for a second expanded tour, this cheese-and-wine extravaganza features 100-plus bites and sips on the menu.

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Brunswick Music Festival 2026, Featuring the Sydney Road Street Party

Get Ready to Luge Through the Mornington Peninsula Wilderness, as Arthurs Seat Eagle Embarks on an Action-Packed Upgrade

First Birthday Celebration at frank green Chadstone

From Coogee to Darwin, IHG Hotels & Resorts Is Launching Five New Properties Across Australia in 2026

Hostel Dorms Just Got an Upgrade — Drifter Melbourne Has Revealed Design-Led Dream Pods as Part of a Major Renovation

OnceWas In-Store and Online Warehouse Sale

Bringing Japandi-Inspired Design to the Edge of Lake Eildon, Spaces in Places' Debut Stay Is a Different Kind of Rural Escape

Quit Your 9-5 and Capture the Country — Big4 Holiday Parks Has Embarked on a Search for Its Next Year-Long Content Creator

'The Vinyl Factory: Reverb' at Rising 2026

Mould x Pinot Palooza 2026

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