Ben Hansen

Ben Hansen is the Junior Editor at Concrete Playground. Ben is Sydney's biggest advocate — a passionate supporter of the city's hospitality and art scenes. You can catch him sipping a negroni at your local bar, barracking for the Eels at CommBank Stadium or on your radio as host of FBi Radio's Mornings every Wednesday.

Favourite restaurant in Sydney: Baba's Place. Minimal-intervention wines, inventive eats, great tunes, friendly staff and a love for all things suburban, all hidden in a Marrickville warehouse. What more could you want?

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NSW Health Has Issued a Precautionary Public Health Alert for Ten Venues In and Around Wollongong

The venues were visited by a returned overseas traveller who tested positive for COVID-19 two days after leaving hotel quarantine.

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Hickson House Is the Gin Distillery and Cocktail Bar Opening in a Warehouse in The Rocks

The distillery will be running tours, tasting and dining experiences out of the former garage of Saatchi & Saatchi.

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Bistrot 916 Is the French Bistro by Acclaimed Chef Dan Pepperell Opening in the Former Lotus Site

You'll find snail pasta, boudin noir spring rolls and exciting French wine at this new restaurant from three young Sydney hospo stars.

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Sydney's Largest Aquatic Centre Since the 2000 Olympics Has Opened Its Doors in Green Square

It's home to an ocean pool-inspired swimming area, an openair yoga deck and indoor and outdoor gyms.

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Twenty of the Most Enchanting Stays You Can Book in Tasmania

Book one — or a few — of these cabins, suites and lodges as you plan a trip around the Apple Isle.

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Cafe Bondi Is the New Eastern Suburbs Eatery Combining Pastel Hues with Breakfast Cocktails

Take in views of Bondi Beach as you enjoy vegan falafel bowls, zucchini fritters and a variety of bloody marys.

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North Sydney Pool Is Closing Next Month for a $64 Million Renovation That Will Include a Gelato Bar

The redevelopment is set to begin in late March — including a new harbourside gym.

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Market Lane Live

Thursday, December 17, 2020 - Sunday, February 28, 2021
Market Place, Manly

Enjoy eats from Donny's Bar, brews from Nomad and live tunes at this dog-friendly northern beaches pop-up.

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Yabun 2021 — Online

Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Online

This year's festival is heading online and will feature performances from Vic Simms and Barkaa; discussions on love, justice and success; and an online marketplace.

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Share the Spirit 2021

Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Online

This free festival celebrating the survival of First Nations peoples features performances by Archie Roach, Alice Skye and Kee'ahn.

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Yellamundie Festival 2021

Saturday, January 23 - Sunday, January 24, 2021
Carriageworks, Eveleigh

Joining forces with Sydney Festival for 2021, this biennial festival gives you the opportunity to watch performances from First Nations storytellers.

Buy Tickets

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Premier Gladys Berejiklian Says NSW Won't Ease COVID-19 Restrictions Until After Tuesday's Public Holiday

The Premier remains confident that restrictions can be eased to "pre-Avalon" levels late next week.

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Award-Winning Sydney Bar Maybe Sammy Has Unveiled an Inventive New Cocktail Menu

The 11th best bar in the world has a new list with bergamot bubbles, mango gelato and porcini mushroom perfume.

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Sculpture by the Sea Has Been Pushed Back Again and Will Now Go Ahead in October

'Sculpture Rocks', a smaller scale exhibition in The Rocks set to take place this January, has also been postponed till mid-2021.

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Event
Lucio's: Food, Art and Friendship Auction

Sunday, March 21, 2021
Bonhams, Queen Street, Woollahra

Take home a piece of Sydney's culinary history at this art auction celebrating the legacy of the 40-year-old Sydney restaurant.

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Frankie's Has Revamped Its Pizza Menu with the Help of Restaurant Hubert Chef Dan Pepperell

The new menu was created after an extensive research trip to all the best pizza joints in New York City.

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Sydney CBD's Laneways Have Been Decked Out with Four New Public Art Installations

A pink furry fortune-telling ghost, giant badges, light installations and a forest of endangered native plants have taken over Sydney laneways,

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The 2021 Grammy Awards Have Been Postponed Due To Rising COVID-19 Cases in Los Angeles

Australians will now be able to tune in on Monday, March 15.

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Event
The National 2021: New Australian Art

Friday, March 26 - Sunday, September 5, 2021
Various Sydney venues, Sydney

The National returns for 2021 to exhibit works from 39 rising Australian artists across three Sydney venues.

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Summer in the Domain

Thursday, March 18 - Sunday, March 28, 2021
The Domain, Sydney

An all-star lineup is taking to The Domain over four autumn nights.

Buy Tickets

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