Alec Jones

Alec is a Staff Writer at Vinyl Media and Concrete Playground, he's also one of the few Sydney resident editors who lives north of the Harbour Bridge. As such, he's proudly representing the northern beaches and north shore in writing whenever possible.

Favourite bar in Sydney: Mjølner in Redfern is probably my favourite spot, a fantastic menu and really experiential dining. I love taking people for the first time and seeing their reactions to the entire process, it never fails to entertain. Definitely get a cocktail and the chocolate bone brûlée for dessert.

Event
HSBC Spanish & Latin American Film Festival

Wed, 10 Jun - Sun, 12 Jul 2026
Various Palace Cinemas around Australia, Moore Park

The annual showcase of Spanish and Latin American filmmaking returns to Australian screens this winter.

Buy Tickets

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News
Walk Into Mordor: An Epic Journey That Ends at The Symphony

While not as long as The Shire to Mordor, you can explore a little bit of real-world fantasy with this Middle-earth-inspired journey across Sydney.

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News
Post Malone, Bailey Zimmerman and Cooper Alan Lead Strummingbird's Huge 2026 Tour Lineup

The Australian country music fest is ready to get you strapping on and scooting in your boots when it returns to three cities this October.

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Pier One's New Harbourside Cinema Package Levels Up Your Movie Night With Yo-Chi and Harbour Views

Go all-out on a movie night with this luxurious experience that pairs desserts, views and cosiness in a combo you can't find anywhere else.

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News
This Just In: The Federal Government Wants an AI Tool to Help Approve Housing Developments

Ahead of Tuesday's federal budget, reports indicate the government intends to tackle housing issues with artificial intelligence.

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News
This Just In: Sydney's Personal Brand Is Costing the City a Potential $3 Billion a Year

It's a city of 5.5 million people, with nationally leading industry, education and culture — but wasted potential is costing the city economy billions in forgone revenue.

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News
Cheap Chook Alert: El Jannah's New CBD Store Is Celebrating Its Grand Opening Day With $5 Chicken Meals

Sydney's CBD lunch game will never be the same when this Western Sydney icon opens its latest store.

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News
Sydney Film Festival Has Released Its Full 2026 Program, Featuring Over 240 Local, Short, International and Award-Winning Films

Documentaries, love stories, horror, comedies, short films, strange films and more films than you can fit into a single theatre — Sydney Film Festival is back, baby.

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Restaurant
Shaffa

80 Albion Street, Surry Hills

The flavours of the Levantine have a Sydney home at this Albion Street eatery.

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News
You Can Walk Queensland's Scenic Rim Trail On a New Self-Guided Package With Luxury Eco Stays

One of Queensland's most famous walks can now be done without a guide, with luxury lodging and chef-made meals to keep you going.

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News
City of Sydney Is Considering a Ban on Short-Term Rentals — like Airbnb — Within Ten Major Suburbs

With rental availability at an all-time low, major Sydney suburbs could see platforms like Airbnb and Stayz kicked to the curb.

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News
Now Playing: Every Movie Releasing in May You Can Watch in Theatres or at Home

Prep some popcorn, pour your soft drink of choice and kick back to catch these movies releasing this month on a screen of your choosing.

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News
Movies Are Officially Back: HOYTS Will Open Ten New IMAX Locations Across Australia and New Zealand by 2029

While we don't know exactly where they'll be, Aussie and Kiwi moviegoers will see their available IMAX screens double in the next two years.

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News
Now Streaming: Every Show to Add to Your Streaming Queue In May

Here's what's hot and fresh in the world of streaming content this month.

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This Just In: These Sydney Suburbs Will Be Under Changed Flight Paths From July

To welcome Sydney's brand new airport, some residents might notice an increase in aerial noise levels.

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This Just In: No, You're Not Imagining It — Aussie's Are Shouting Each Other Nearly 40 Percent Less at the Pub

As brewing costs add to the cost-of-living pile, one in three Aussies reports they don't shout rounds anymore.

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Avatar: Forms of Vishnu

Sat, 20 Jun - Mon, 5 Oct 2026
Naala Badu Building, AGNSW, Sydney

This massive exhibition explores the many forms of the Hindu deity Vishnu, as depicted in 200 works that span 1500 years.

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Meatstock Sydney

Fri, 1 May - Sat, 2 May 2026
Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park

Australia's smokiest festival is turning ten with pitmasters, local music legends, tattoo artists and the biggest beards you've ever seen taking centre stage.

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This Just In: Aussie Startup Humanitix Has Just Hired an A-List Hollywood Star as Their Global Head of Impact

A local ticketing platform has tapped one of Australia's biggest celebrities to lead its next chapter of growth.

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This Just In: This North Shore Soccer Pitch Could Soon be Worth $20 Million

A flooding-prone suburbian soccer pitch has become a battleground between local council, scorned contractors and the wrath of mother nature.

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