Rebecca O’Malley, Author at Concrete Playground

News
Australian Venues Are Phasing Out Plastic Straws

Next time you’re out and about, consider partying without the plastic.

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News
Where to Buy the Best Supplies for a Perfect Picnic

The essential picnic eats and drinks.

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Guide
Daily Detours to Help You Get Cultured

Featuring a late-nite boogie at the NGV.

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Guide
Daily Detours for the Week of June 26

Featuring an picturesque, undulating trek through Melbourne's north.

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Guide
Daily Detours for the Week of June 19

Featuring a mid-week venture to the Queen Victoria Night Market.

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News
A Weekender's Guide to Hobart During Dark Mofo

Where to stay, eat, drink, sightsee and party in Hobart for the hedonistic art festival.

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News
We're Giving Away Double Passes to Kilter's Upcoming National Tour

Celebrate the release of Kilter's debut album, 'Through The Distortion', with tickets to his upcoming show.

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Guide
Daily Detours for the Week of May 29

Featuring a lavish soak at an inner city Japanese spa.

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Event
Beautiful Darkness at CERES

Sat, 24 Jun, 2017
CERES Community Environment Park, Brunswick East

Celebrate the Winter Solstice with a community bonfire.

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Event
Film Trivia Night at Lido Cinemas

Mon, 15 May and Mon, 19 Jun 2017
Lido Cinemas, Hawthorn

Shake away the Monday blues and show off your film knowledge at Lido’s Swinburne Film Trivia Night.

Buy Tickets

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News
Client Liaison Have Launched Their Own Pastel-Heavy Fashion Line

Of course there are budgie smugglers.

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News
Kilter's Perfect Playlist For a Summer Afternoon

Dive into these sweet summer vibes.

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News
Client Liaison Have Personally Handpicked Your Summer Wardrobe

Look inside the covetable, colourful wardrobe of a band iconic for their style.

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News
Bedroom Producers: At Home with Horrorshow

One half of the Australian hip hop duo shows us around his second bedroom (now recording studio).

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