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 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 02:00:29 +0000 en-au hourly 1 This Just In: Hawksburn Village Set to Land a New Neighbourhood Wine Bar and Bistro From the Owners of St Kilda's Timeless Donovans https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/food-drink/coming-soon-hawksburn-597 https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/food-drink/coming-soon-hawksburn-597 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:25:55 +0000 The new space will be flexible and adaptable, designed for pop-ins and snacks, leisurely meals, grazing across shared plates, or simply perching for a glass of wine.

]]> The new space will be flexible and adaptable, designed for pop-ins and snacks, leisurely meals, grazing across shared plates, or simply perching for a glass of wine.

]]> Foy Vance & The Paper Kites 2027 Australia Tour https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/event/foy-vance-the-paper-kites-2027-australia-tour https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/event/foy-vance-the-paper-kites-2027-australia-tour Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:42:36 +0000 Leaving one musical era behind and embarking on another, the Northern Irish star returns to our shores alongside a local-born favourite.

]]> Leaving one musical era behind and embarking on another, the Northern Irish star returns to our shores alongside a local-born favourite.

]]> Women Who Inspire Us: Liz Dawes OAM on Turning Unimaginable Loss Into Australia's Biggest Fight Against Childhood Brain Cancer https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/travel-leisure/health/women-who-inspire-us-liz-dawes-oam-on-turning-unimaginable-loss-into-australias-biggest-fight-against-childhood-brain-cancer https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/travel-leisure/health/women-who-inspire-us-liz-dawes-oam-on-turning-unimaginable-loss-into-australias-biggest-fight-against-childhood-brain-cancer Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:21:33 +0000 Thirteen years after her son Connor died at just eighteen, the founder and CEO of Connor's Run has helped make Australia a world leader in paediatric brain cancer research.

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

]]> Trainscendence https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/things-to-do/trainscendence https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/things-to-do/trainscendence Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:01:37 +0000 Ten floors, three rooftop train carriages, and not an ounce of subtlety.

]]> Ten floors, three rooftop train carriages, and not an ounce of subtlety.

]]> Anderson Park https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/things-to-do/anderson-park https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/things-to-do/anderson-park Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:39:23 +0000 A hidden hilltop escape with heritage trees and skyline views.

]]> A hidden hilltop escape with heritage trees and skyline views.

]]> Paris Cat Jazz Club https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/bars/paris-cat-jazz-club https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/bars/paris-cat-jazz-club Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:32:48 +0000 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Sachi Melbourne | Japanese Seafood Restaurant https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/restaurants/sachi https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/restaurants/sachi Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:32:30 +0000 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Lyka and Unyoked Have Teamed Up on Two Off-Grid Cabins That Give Dogs the Nature Escape, Treats and Fireplace Cuddles They Deserve https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/travel-leisure/unyoked-lyka-lodge-dog-friendly https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/travel-leisure/unyoked-lyka-lodge-dog-friendly Thu, 03 Sep 2026 02:28:49 +0000 Dogs deserve holidays too, and this new off-grid cabin stay is giving four-legged guests the full nature-retreat treatment.

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

]]> Mother https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/cafes/mother https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/cafes/mother Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:21:44 +0000 It's a real family affair at Mother: family-run, family-oriented, and family-friendly.

]]> It's a real family affair at Mother: family-run, family-oriented, and family-friendly.

]]> Itera Bakery https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/cafes/itera-bakery https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/cafes/itera-bakery Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:12:48 +0000 A particular highlight here is its rotating line up of canelés, with flavours including the likes of vanilla and rum, jasmine tea with peach ganache and raspberry, pandan and taro.

]]> A particular highlight here is its rotating line up of canelés, with flavours including the likes of vanilla and rum, jasmine tea with peach ganache and raspberry, pandan and taro.

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