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    Gelato Messina Is Pairing Super-Sticky Bake-at-Home Caramel Scrolls with Cheesecake Gelato Tubs

    This time, the gelato chain is pairing two sweet treats into a lockdown snack pack.

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    Victoria Bitter Has Just Released a Longneck Version of Its Hops-Scented Fragrance

    It's made from an extract of the same hops that are used to brew VB — and, because the smaller version proved such a hit, it's now back in longneck bottles.

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    Sydney's Best Same-Day Delivery Services Bringing Booze, Food and Plants to Your Doorstep

    Whether you're after vegan doughnuts or new bed threads, these services will deliver it all within just a few hours.

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    Gelato Messina Is Filling Its Next Indulgent Choc Chip Cookie Pie with Waffle Cone Spread

    For its next OTT dessert, the gelato chain is combining milk and dark choc chips, caramel custard and waffle cone spread in one cookie pie.

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    Hot Chocolate Festival At Home 2021

    Sun, 1 Aug - Tue, 31 Aug 2021

    Online

    Get a box filled with creative hot chocolate flavours delivered to your door.

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    Eight of the Most Heartwarming Moments in the Olympic Games So Far

    Some really, really feel-good stories for your feed.

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    Six of the Most Entertaining Podcasts to Listen to Now According to Our Writers

    Chuck on your favourite pair of headphones and give your brain a treat.

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    Behind the Scenes: Why 'Concrete Playground' Wrote an Article on Prawn Cocktails, Espresso Martinis and Footy Pies

    And how we brought these visual feasts to the digital page with a freelance illustrator on Fiverr.

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    2021 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards

    Fri, 6 Aug 2021 - Sun, 6 Feb 2022

    Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, The Gardens

    Australia’s longest running and most prestigious art awards for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists is back — and you can catch it IRL or online.

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    A Letter From Concrete Playground's Editors

    This is your spot for feel-good stories, COVID-safe recommendations and informative news — without the doomsday spin.

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    Messina Is Bringing Back 40 of Its Greatest Gelato Hits in Take-Home Tubs

    Fingers crossed that Jon Snow, Robert Brownie Jnr and Fairy Bread all make a comeback.

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    Unico Zelo Has Released a Third Batch of Its Sweet Yuzu Vermouth

    The sweet and juicy vermouth is back again — and it's perfect for easy at-home cocktails.

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    Gelato Messina Is Bringing Back Its Bake-at-Home Fairy Bread Cookie Pie

    It's topped with more 100s and 1000s than you've probably seen since your childhood birthday parties.

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    The Best Books to Keep You Entertained According to Our Writers

    Treat yourself to a literary feast with our writers' favourite books, novels and non-fiction.

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    The Best Takeaway Picks in Sydney According to Our Writers

    These are our favourite takeaway picks across Sydney that have proved their worthiness time and time again.

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    These Handy Interactive Maps Show NSW's COVID-19 Cases by Postcode and Location

    The New South Wales Government maps lets Sydneysiders see which areas are hotspots.

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    Lord of the Fries Is Giving Away Free Fries at All of Its Stores Next Week

    It's doling out free shoestring fries to celebrate National Fry Day.

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    Taronga Zoo Has Brought Back Its Adorable Online TV Channel with 24/7 Animal Live-Streams

    You can now watch seals swim, meerkats play and otters frolic all day, every day.

  • Event

    Heaps Gay Qweens Ball 2021 — CANCELLED

    Sat, 7 Aug, 2021

    Luna Park, Milsons Point

    A Vivid party of epically gay proportions.

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    These Sydney Restaurants Are Offering New Takeaway Options to Help You Eat Well at Home

    Make lockdown a little bit better with fried chicken ramen, slow-roasted lamb and bottled cocktails.

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