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Women Who Inspire Us: Liz Dawes OAM on Turning Unimaginable Loss Into Australia's Biggest Fight Against Childhood Brain Cancer

Thirteen years after her son Connor died at just eighteen, the co-founder of Connor's Run has helped make Australia a world leader in paediatric brain cancer research.

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Lyka and Unyoked Have Teamed Up on Two Off-Grid Cabins That Give Dogs the Nature Escape, Treats and Fireplace Cuddles They Deserve

Dogs deserve holidays too, and this new off-grid cabin stay is giving four-legged guests the full nature-retreat treatment.

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Now Open: From Remote Communities to Your Plate, This New Online Marketplace Delivers Indigenous-Owned, Wild-Harvested Ingredients

Bringing diners across the country closer to Australia's most remote ingredients, this new marketplace already has acclaimed fans, including Melbourne fine-diner Attica.

Restaurant

Kokoras

This nostalgic chicken shop, sibling to Athenian wine bar Tzaki, draws locals and visitors from afar for a taste of its charry goodness.

Guide

Independent Cinemas with Interesting and Unexpected Screenings

The kind of cinemas where the screening is only half the reason to show up, these characterful picture palaces are high on vibes.

Guide

Hotel Bars That Even the Locals Should Know About and Frequent

The hotel bars across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane worth seeking out for the drinks alone.

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Now Open: From Remote Communities to Your Plate, This New Online Marketplace Delivers Indigenous-Owned, Wild-Harvested Ingredients

Bringing diners across the country closer to Australia's most remote ingredients, this new marketplace already has acclaimed fans, including Melbourne fine-diner Attica.

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Hotel Bars That Even the Locals Should Know About and Frequent

The hotel bars across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane worth seeking out for the drinks alone.

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Pidapipo Just Dropped Seven Limited-Edition Flavours, Including Cornflake and Honey Joy, Banana Milk and Rice Pudding

The sweet new scoops will only be available during the month of September, so don't wait to try them.

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This Just In: One of Melbourne's Long-Standing Japanese Diners Will Close Its Doors This October, But Something New is Already on the Way

The kappo izakaya concept blends the ease and flexibility of izakaya-style dining with the technique and seasonality central to kappo restaurants.

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Fish and Chips to Take Down to the Water on a Warm Evening

The fish and chip shops and seafood counters across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne worth taking down to the water this summer.

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Espresso Bars and Specialty Coffee Roasters to Start Your Day Right

The espresso bars and roasters across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide that treat coffee like a craft, not a utility.

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Latest Openings

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Sachi Melbourne | Japanese Seafood Restaurant

179 Queen Street, Melbourne

An ideal way to experience the skills of the chefs is by opting to go for one of the nigiri sushi omakase menus, which happen to be some of the city's more affordable options.
Restaurant
Kokoras

27 Ballarat Street, Yarraville

This nostalgic chicken shop, sibling to Athenian wine bar Tzaki, draws locals and visitors from afar for a taste of its charry goodness.
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The Frog Club

163-165 Chapel Street, Windsor

Hop to The Frog Club, Chapel Street's chic new late-night spot, for a taste of a suave New York steakhouse without having to leave town.
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Cerberus Beach House

212 Half Moon Bay, Black Rock

In a century-old boatshed, this seafood favourite serves oysters and ocean views in equal measure.
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Flores

641 Dandenong Road, Malvern

The Flores signature flatbread, made for swiping through a tomato and nori butter, is a must-order, particularly alongside some hand-sliced salumi from the flywheel.
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Côte Basque

25 Crossley Street, Melbourne

Basque in the glory of McConnell’s new European Grill, championing the simplicity of fresh seafood and meat cooked over flame and embers.
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Paris Cat Jazz Club

6 Goldie Place, Melbourne

Melbourne's longest-running dedicated jazz club, down a CBD laneway, where Bob Dylan has reportedly been spotted watching a show from the back of the room.
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Arbory Afloat

Flinders Walk, Melbourne

Melbourne's favourite floating bar is back, signalling a gorgeous Greek-inspired summer ahead filled with gyros, cocktails, and good vibes.
Bar
Flair

125 Smith Street, Fitzroy

A rotating line-up of performances include burlesque performances, cabaret dancers, circus acts, fire artists, hula-hoop performers and more.
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The Douglas Club

472 Bourke Street, Melbourne

A 1930s aviation fantasy, poured into a heritage banking chamber in the middle of Melbourne's CBD.
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Pirate Life South Melbourne

139-145 Market Street, South Melbourne

This pirate life is all about craft beers, good-times, and easy-going vibes, ideal for rowdy group gatherings and leisurely catch ups.
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TWR

Crown Towers Drive, Southbank

The Green Edit High Tea presents a contemporary take on the classic high tea, leaning right into the flavour of the moment: matcha.

Arts & Entertainment

Love Arts & Entertainment experiences? Navigate the best venues and events near you picked by our expert curators at Concrete Playground.

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Independent Cinemas with Interesting and Unexpected Screenings

The kind of cinemas where the screening is only half the reason to show up, these characterful picture palaces are high on vibes.

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Galleries to Spend a Rainy Afternoon Wandering Around

Twelve galleries across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne that earn a proper look, not just a walk-by.

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The Best Films of 2026 So Far — According to the Staff of Concrete Playground

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This Just In: Cheeky Aussie Podcast Duo Toni and Ryan Will Joke Around in Seven Cities on Their First Australian Live Tour

The Melbourne pals are back on the road after a North America tour in 2023.

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From Cosy Mysteries to AI-Era Satire: The Best New Australian Books to Curl Up With This August

A time-travelling news agency, fables about digital dystopias, the grief of losing a best friend and more.

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This Just In: New York Duo Fcukers Are Bringing Their Sweat-Soaked Dance Party to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne This December

The Brooklyn-born duo will also swing through Meredith Music Festival, off the back of their five-star debut album 'Ö'.

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Featured Events

Event
Juliet's Jazz and Raclette Thursdays

Thu, 3 Sep, 2026
Juliet Melbourne, Melbourne

Get your gooey cheese fix while being serenaded at the hidden basement bar.
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Heinz x Nico's Deli Night Shift Automat

Thu, 3 Sep, 2026
Nico's Sandwich Deli, Fitzroy

Fast, waiterless and loaded with flavour, this six-month automat pop-up is bringing a new edge to a bygone late-night staple.
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Bottomless Pizza and Unlimited Beer Night

Thu, 3 Sep, 2026
Pizza e Birra, St Kilda

$35 gets you two hours of slices and brews every Thursday night.
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Rac 'n' Mac Night

Thu, 3 Sep, 2026
Smithward, Collingwood

Taking cheesy pasta goodness to the next level every Thursday.
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Mates Rates and Cheese Plates

Fri, 4 Sep, 2026
XM4, Saint Kilda

Tuck into free fromage over cheap drinks.
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Keys Gone Wild at the Espy Melbourne

Fri, 4 Sep, 2026
Hotel Esplanade, Saint Kilda

Every Friday night head to The Espy's Sunroom for crowd sing-alongs, classic hits and chart-topping belters performed live on the piano.
Event
Negroni Month, Melbourne 2026

Tue, 1 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep 2026
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne

Clear your September schedule for a month of Negroni twists across some of Melbourne's favourite bars.
Event
Archie Moore: kith and kin

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 - Sun, 18 Oct 2026
GOMA, South Brisbane

This artwork won the 2024 Venice Biennale's Golden Lion — and Australians can see it at home in Brisbane.
Event
All-You-Can-Eat Gyoza

Wed, 9 Sep, 2026
Bosozoku, South Yarra

Head to South Yarra's Japanese biker bar for an hour of power every Wednesday night.
Event
Vegan Tuesdays

Tue, 8 Sep, 2026
Babu Ji, St Kilda

Tuck into an all-you-can-eat vegan curry feast at St Kilda's Babu Ji every week.

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Event
Groove Therapy

Wed, 9 Sep, 2026
The Workers Club, Fitzroy

Let out all those feelings in this biweekly no-judgement dance class.

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Event
Yum Cha Sundays

Sun, 6 Sep, 2026
The National Hotel, Richmond

Cure your Sunday arvo blues with dumplings at The National Hotel in Richmond.
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Bottomless Martini Brunch

Sun, 6 Sep, 2026
Newmarket Hotel, St Kilda

End your weekend on a caffeine high with two hours of espresso martinis.
Event
Hank Marvin Market

Sun, 6 Sep, 2026
Royal Avenue Park, Sandringham

This Bayside market serves up a feast of food and drinks every Sunday.
Event
Glazed High Tea

Sun, 6 Sep, 2026
Glazed Gluten Free Patisserie, Elsternwick

A gluten free, dairy free and nut free high tea that the whole crew can enjoy.
Event
Sauna Sessions at Moon Dog Beach Club

Sat, 5 Sep, 2026
Moon Dog Beach Club, Frankston

Trading sun loungers for sauna benches, this winter time collab invites guests to sweat it out, then sip a cold one at the bar.

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The Fitzroy Mills Market

Mon, 7 Sep, 2026
The Fitzroy Mills, Fitzroy

This much-loved Fitzroy market showcases a top selection of local food producers an makers each Saturday.
Event
Dumplings 'n' Massage

Tue, 8 Sep, 2026
Horse Bazaar, Melbourne

Horse Bazaar pairs these two indulgences for just $15 every Tuesday night.

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This Just In: The Brand New Salomon XT-EVO Is the Footwear of the Future

The streamlined silhouette you know and love, reworked with sharper proportions and sleeker lines.

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Now Open: Print and Colour-Loving Homewares Brand Kip&Co Gets Its First-Ever Physical Store on Fitzroy's Gertrude Street

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This Just In: Lee Mathews Has Partnered With SWOP to Make Reselling (and Collecting) the Label's Garments Easier

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A Non-Runner's Guide to Partying Your Way Around the TCS Sydney Marathon

Get the group chat buzzing with this guide to the best things to do as a spectator at the TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS.

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