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?

News
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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News
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

Fri, 26 Mar - Sun, 5 Sep 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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Event
Summer in the Domain

Thu, 18 Mar - Sun, 28 Mar 2021
The Domain, Sydney

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

Buy Tickets

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Guide
Four Extravagant New Year's Events You Can Still Grab a Spot at If You Want to End 2020 with a Bang

You can spend anywhere from $145 to $2000 on an unforgettable evening to cap off a forgettable year.

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Event
Koala Boxing Day Sale

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 - Sun, 3 Jan 2021
Online

The Aussie mattress and furniture retailer is taking up to 20 percent off its range of mattresses, sofas and homewares.

Book Now

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Event
Eye of Horus Boxing Day Sale

Sat, 26 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec 2020
Online

Award-winning makeup for up to 50 percent off.

Book Now

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Event
Active Truth Boxing Day Sale

Fri, 25 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec 2020
Online

Pick up new activewear for your new year from this Aussie retailer and save up to $100.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Body Blendz End-of-Year Sale

Thu, 10 Dec - Tue, 29 Dec 2020
Online

Elevate your skincare game with these cruelty-free scrubs and face masks for 30 percent off.

Book Now

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News
Ten Songs You May Have Missed in 2020 But Can Listen to On Repeat Over Summer

Refresh your summer playlist with these tracks — from feel-good hip hop to anthemic indie-rock.

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Event
All My Friends Indie Dance Party

Sat, 19 Dec, 2020
The Lansdowne Hotel, Chippendale

Bust out your best moves as this COVID-safe dance party takes over the bottom floor of The Landsdowne.

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Event
Don Julio Sunset Slushies

Sat, 7 Nov 2020 - Tue, 31 Dec 2019
Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel, Watsons Bay

Head to the Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel for $14 frozen cocktails in three different flavours.

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Event
Sydney's Happiest Hour

Fri, 1 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan 2021
Various Sydney venues, Sydney

Score 50 percent off your entire bill at eight Sydney bars and restaurants throughout January.

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Guide
Eleven Sydney Restaurants Open for Christmas Lunch If You're Not in the Mood to Cook

Food and festivities sorted, zero kitchen mess to deal with.

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News
Woolworths and Coles Are Selling $20 Lobsters Nationwide in the Lead Up to Christmas

They're on sale for half the price they were this time last year.

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News
Major Erosion of Byron Bay Beaches as Heavy Rain and Hazardous Surf Batters Northern NSW

Many areas in northeast NSW and southeast Queensland have been issued flood warnings.

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News
You Can Win $5000 to Put Towards a Luxury Holiday By Buying New Threads for Summer

Pick up a new shirt and go into the draw to have your trip to The Whitsundays bankrolled.

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Restaurant
Bad Hombres Bondi - CLOSED

75-79 Hall Street, Bondi Beach

Surry Hills' plant-based Mexican sensation has arrived in Bondi.

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Event
The Cannery Christmas Markets

Sat, 12 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec 2020
The Cannery, Rosebery

Rosebery's food and drink hub is hosting its annual Christmas markets complete with gin tastings, Christmas pudding and handmade gifts.

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Event
Tramsheds x Don de L'Amour Christmas Tree Pop-Up

Sat, 28 Nov - Sun, 13 Dec 2020
Tramsheds Harold Park, Forest Lodge

Pick yourself up a real Christmas tree and donate presents to Westmead Children's Hospital.

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