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GuideConcrete Playground’s 15 Most Popular Articles of 2015
Melburnians loved a spot of fried chicken and waterfall chasing this year.
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NewsTake a Little Staycation in Melbourne's Inner-North with Meg Mac
The ARIA-nominated artist crafts a mini-holiday for you in her (and our) hometown.
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NewsBrunswick's Boozy Mini-Golf Course Is Back
Just tap it in, give it a little tappy, a tap-tap-tapperoo.
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NewsTaronga Zoo Wants to Open an Overnight 'Wildlife Retreat' in the Middle of the Zoo
So you can sleep amongst baby angel animals.
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NewsA Christmas Gift Guide for the Wonderful Unicorns in Your Life
You've got the best people. Give them the best stuff.
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GuideThe Best Places to Buy and Order Plants in Melbourne for 2024
There's a whole world of plants out there — here's where to find them.
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GuideWhere to Shop Like a Local In and Around Melbourne CBD for 2024
Some of the best small businesses in the city can be found in the CBD's laneways, alleys and arcades.
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GuideMelbourne's Best Florists for Making Grand Gestures
There's nothing like a big, vibrant bunch of freshly-cut blooms to turn a frown upside down.
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NewsEight Stunning Locally Made Jigsaw Puzzles for When Boredom Strikes (Again)
Got too much time to kill? Instead of flicking on the TV, give these beautiful, brain-tickling gems a go.
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GuideThe Best New Melbourne Spaces of 2021
We've rounded up the most stunning buildings and venues unveiled in Melbourne this year.
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NewsAll the Best Australian-Made Picnic Gear for Your Next Park Session
Keep your drinks cool and your shopping local when you plan your next picnic outing.
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GuideSix of This Year's Biggest Boxing Day Sales
Score up to 70 percent off wine, cruelty-free makeup and activewear at these online sales.
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GuideSix of This Year's Biggest Black Friday Sales
Score up to 70 percent off reusable cups, homewares and sportswear at these online sales.
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GuideWhere To Shop Like a Local in and Around Brighton
These great bayside businesses are well worth a look in.
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GuideWhere to Shop Like a Local In and Around Footscray
Here's what the locals are loving in the inner west.
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NewsTake the Ultimate Helicopter Pub Tour to Mystery Australian Bars
The most luxurious way to bar hop ever.
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NewsLive the Bond Lifestyle Thanks to Heineken and SPECTRE's Exclusive 007 Experiences
You won't know when, where or how you'll be whisked away.
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NewsAustralia's Getting a Gargantuan New Slip 'N' Slide
Beats hurtling down your own detergent-covered backyard version.
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NewsSo Frenchy So Chic in the Park Returns for 2016
Rediscover your joie de vivre with champagne and frolicking on the lawn.
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NewsMelbourne's Getting a Pop-Up Ball Pit for Grown-Ups
Balls are the new black at this year's Spring Fashion Week.
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EventCollectFest Melbourne
Sat, 5 Jul - Sun, 6 Jul 2025
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf
Marvel at some epic collections (or add to your own) at this huge convention.
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EventParis Olympics Pop-Ups at Melbourne Quarter
Wed, 7 Aug 2024
Melbourne Quarter, Docklands
Celebrate the 2024 Paris Olympics with live broadcasts and delicious pop-ups.
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EventHigh Cheese at The Westin Melbourne
Wed, 19 Jun - Sat, 21 Sep 2024
The Westin Melbourne, Melbourne
This cheese-filled take on a classic afternoon tea is only running until September.
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EventNow or Never
Thu, 22 Aug - Sat, 31 Aug 2024
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
Back for its second year, this huge arts festival is closing out winter in Melbourne with more than 100 events.
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EventSkewsdays at Mr Miyagi
Multiple single dates
Mr. Miyagi, Prahran
Head down to this Chapel Street haunt on a Tuesday night to score charcoal-grilled yakitori for just $5 a pop.
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EventDeadpool & Wolverine
Thu, 25 Jul - Wed, 14 Aug 2024
Various cinemas in Melbourne
If there’s a Marvel messiah in the MCU's 34th film — and the first to feature either Deadpool or Wolverine — it's Hugh Jackman back in the claws as Logan.
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EventMystery Parma Nights at Skinny Dog Hotel
Multiple single dates
Skinny Dog Hotel, Kew
Every Thursday night, Skinny Dog Hotel in Kew is creating a new parma flavour combo that's been dreamt up by one of you.
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EventFriends of Young Hearts: Sunday Service
Multiple single dates
Young Hearts, Windsor
A rotating roster of Melbourne chefs are taking over the Young Hearts kitchen — and playlist — across the next few months.
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EventOpen House Melbourne Weekend
Sat, 27 Jul - Sun, 28 Jul 2024
Various locations across Melbourne, Melbourne
For two days this July, you can explore private homes and heritage buildings, as well as sports stadiums, places of worship, art gallery archives and more.
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EventHonk! Untitled Goose Exhibition
Tue, 17 Sep 2024 - Sun, 16 Feb 2025
ACMI, Melbourne
Start honking: this free world-premiere 'Untitled Goose Game' celebration at ACMI showcases everyone's favourite horrible goose.
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NewsThis Genius Glamper Has Invented a Hammock Hot Tub
This might just be the ultimate luxury camping accessory — if you tie it to something secure.
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Brunswick Is Finally Getting the Boozy Mini-Golf Course It Deserves
Just tap it in, give it a little tappy, a tap-tap-tapperoo.
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News'Run for Your Lives' Zombie-Themed Obstacle Course Is Coming to Australia
Avoid the blood pit, round the 'Resident Evil' laser grid and don't get bitten.
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NewsCards For Humanity Is the Saintly Alternative to Your Favourite Horrible Party Game
Your weekend just got nice and boring.
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NewsFive Tips for Throwing the Best Cinco de Mayo Party
Celebrate Mexico's almost unfairly excellent food, drink and culture, without the stereotypes.
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NewsThis Is How IKEA Is Placating You Since You Can't Play Hide and Seek
IKEA's invented their own games — or tried to, at least.
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NewsGiant IKEA Hide and Seek Game Planned for Melbourne Store
With over 25,000 people 'attending', this is unlikely to fly under IKEA's radar.
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NewsLaneway Festival Co-Founder to Open Pop-Up Rooftop Hotel
Take a first look inside St. Jerome's, the luxury camping ground.
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GuideYour Ultimate Easter Long Weekend Itinerary
All the things to do now you're too old for Easter egg hunts (or are you?).
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NewsYou Can Now Play Cards Against Humanity On Your Phone
The 'party game for horrible people' is now online.
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NewsThe Ten Best Pool Toys for Grown-Ups
Floating poker tables, motorised bumper boats and inflatable watermelons. Dive in.
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NewsAll the Best Ways to Spend Australia Day 2015 in Melbourne
Sausages, citizenship, the Triple J Hottest 100. Celebrate what you value this Australia Day.
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NewsConcrete Playground's Most Popular Posts of 2014
Bike shops, beer halls and breakfast had your fingers clicking this year.
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NewsThese Were the Most Instagrammed Places in Australia for 2014
Which snap-happy places got the most filter-laden love this year?
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NewsConcrete Playground’s Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide
The products we've been eyeing off all year.
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NewsMelbourne’s CBD Could Be Getting a Floating, Adjustable Wave Pool
With adjustable waves. Adjustable. Waves.
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NewsThis Invisible Air Umbrella Will Absolutely Not Turn Inside Out
Or hit your fellow pedestrians in the head.
