Rachel Lay, Author at Concrete Playground

News
What to Do Beyond the Tunes at Spilt Milk 2025

Festival season is upon us. Consider this your guide to everything worth watching, drinking, and winning at this year's Spilt Milk.

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Event
Dermal Therapy Bondi Beach Pop-Up

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025
Bondi Beach, Sydney

This Aussie beauty brand's holy grail lip balm is hosting a pop-up, and you're invited.

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The Morning Circuit

Sat, 6 Dec, 2025
Circular Quay, Sydney

The first Saturday of summer is host to a delicious new run club and sandwich collab.

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The Top Page-Turning Titles of 2025 and Who to Gift Them to This Christmas

We've gathered together the year's best books from cooking to manga, just in time for Christmas.

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Win VIP Tickets to Spilt Milk 2025 For You and a Mate

Summer is best enjoyed together, so why not surprise a mate with VIP tickets and even more prizes on ground?

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Square Is Teaming up with Chef Joel Bennetts to Explore Sydney's Neighbourhoods

Watch a Sydney chef peel back the curtains on some of our city's most viral spots.

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Ausify Your Summer Soundtrack: The Aussie Artists to Pair with Every Activity You Have Planned This Season

Aussie artists have launched a movement to Ausify our streaming this AusMusic month.

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How to Spend a Weekend in Auckland: New Zealand's Foodie and Music Capital

From rolling volcanic hills to sleek Euro dining, a weekend in Auckland makes for the perfect escape.

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