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.

News
ICYMI: Mary's Underground Will Close This Winter After Seven Years of Sticking It to Sydney's Nightlife Woes

With costs climbing and bar attendance slipping, a Sydney live music legend has issued last call.

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Now Playing: Every Movie Releasing in June 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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Now Streaming: Every Show to Add to Your Streaming Queue In June

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

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Event
South African Film Festival

Sun, 21 Jun - Sun, 26 Jul 2026
Various cinemas across Australia

The eighth run of SAFF will see 33 films direct from South Africa come to cinemas across Australia and New Zealand.

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IKEA Is Letting You Stay Inside an Architecturally Designed Home Full of Yet-to-Be-Released IKEA Furniture — For Just $19.95 Per Night

For anyone who's ever dreamed of sleeping inside of an IKEA store — this is about as close at you can (legally) get.

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This Just In: Australia Is Set to Have a Warmer-Than-Usual Winter This Year

The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted a drier and warmer than usual winter ahead of an El Niño later this year.

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This Just In: Qudos Bank Arena Has Been Renamed Afterpay Arena as Part of a New Partnership Deal

After ten years as Qudos Bank Arena, the iconic indoor arena is changing face once again.

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This Just In: Greece Is Loaning 100 Artefacts to Brisbane for the Upcoming Olympics

The 2032 Olympic Games will include an ode to the event's history thanks to this landmark exhibition.

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This Just In: Callan Park Is Finalising Plans For More Native Greenery, a Cafe, Tidal Baths and Bay Run Upgrades

The popular Inner West parkland has a ten-year future mapped out and ready for community feedback.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Shaffa

80 Albion Street, Surry Hills

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

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

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

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