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GuideConcrete Playground's Most-Read Stories of 2017
From tiny houses to bars guilty of cultural appropriation, here are the stories that resonated most with you this year.
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NewsEight Bluesfest Sydney Sideshows You Need to See in 2018
The shows to catch even if you can't make it to Byron this year.
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NewsMelbourne's All-Night Arts Festival White Night Will Feature Two Burning Man Installations in 2018
Plus, a shimmering 'liquid sky' will hover over Fed Square, a laneway will be filled with virtual dogs and drag queens will sing from CBD balconies.
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NewsIt's Finally Happened: The Marriage Equality Bill Has Passed Through Australian Parliament
Same-sex marriage will be made legal — potentially within the month.
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NewsFive Inspirational Events You Can't Miss at REMIX Sydney Summit 2017
Hear from creative visionaries and discover how Burning Man grew to be a cultural authority.
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NewsWe're Giving Away a Two-Day Pass to REMIX Sydney Summit 2017
Here's your chance to learn from over 100 visionaries on the future of the creative economy, cities and the arts for free.
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NewsNine 2024 Emmy-Winning TV Shows That You Should Watch Immediately
Your new must-watch list of Emmy-winners includes 'Baby Reindeer' and its has-to-be-seen-to-be-believed tale, the history-making 'Shōgun' and, yes, 'The Bear'.
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NewsNine New Movies You Can Watch Right Now That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming
Get comfy on the couch with Austin Butler's latest brooding role, serial-killer chiller 'Longlegs' and the animated antics of 'Inside Out 2'.
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NewsTwelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream This Month
Spend your couch time watching Rashida Jones navigate a sci-fi mystery in Japan, Nicolas Cage face a post-apocalyptic future and a gripping Australian romance-scam thriller.
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NewsThe 15 Best Straight-to-Streaming Movies of 2024 So Far
From 2024's first half, you need to be catching an Oscar-winning documentary, Glen Powell as a fake assassin and plenty of horror shocks from your couch.
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NewsEight New Movies You Can Watch in July That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming
Get comfy on the couch with 'Furiosa', the latest gem from Hirokazu Kore-eda and a hypnotic vision of an AI-dominated future.
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GuideMust-Stream TV: All the Best Shows You Should Be Watching From 2024 So Far
Don't spend hours scrolling through streaming platforms — here's 2024's standout shows that you need to see.
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NewsThe 15 Best Returning TV Shows of 2024 So Far
These are the beloved small-screen favourites to say "yes chef!" to, sleuth along with and giggle with — and get catchy songs stuck in your head from, too.
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NewsThe 15 Best Films of 2024 So Far
The best movies from 2024's first half include a meditative trip to Tokyo, a scorching neo-noir thriller, multiple Oscar-winners and a stunning robot story.
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NewsThe 15 Best New TV Shows of 2024 So Far
From gloriously surreal comedies and unforgettable true tales to stunning remakes and savvy sci-fi mysteries, 2024 has been filled with new small-screen highlights.
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NewsTwelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in June
Spend your couch time watching the delicious return of 'The Bear', Glen Powell playing a fake hitman and Lily Gladstone's latest excellent performance.
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NewsPokies Profits Will be Used to Build Western Sydney's New $100 Million Arts Centre
The Rooty Hill RSL is funding the entire project, which it hopes will be western Sydney's Opera House.
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NewsSoutheast Queensland Is Getting a Massive Arts Festival Alongside the Commonwealth Games
Featuring 12 days of performances, exhibitions, and free gigs by Kate Miller-Heidke, The Jungle Giants and Mau Power.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week Under $20
You don't have to spend your salary to enjoy this city.
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News
61.6 Percent of Australians Have Said a Resounding Yes to Marriage Equality
7,817,247 people have voted in favour of making same-sex marriage legal in a national postal survey.
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NewsWe're Giving Away 'Lit' Book Sets by the Next Generation of Authors
Take a break from screen-time and add some new books to your summer reading list.
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NewsThe Sails of the Sydney Opera House Will Light Up Hot Pink to Launch Mardi Gras
The iconic Sydney landmark will make a timely political statement as it helps launch the festival's 2018 program.
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GuideDaily Detours to Help You Get Cultured
Featuring a late night of viewing and creating art at the MCA.
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NewsSo Frenchy So Chic in the Park Returns for 2018
A whole afternoon of Champagne, cheese and French frolicking on the lawn.
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NewsA Huge 'Team Yes' Rainbow Flag Will Fly Over Sydney This Sunday
It will be an unmissable message of support for marriage equality following last weekend's 'Vote No' skywriting.
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NewsHere's Who'll Be Speaking at Sydney's Inaugural Global Cities After Dark Forum
A series of talks, panels and experts sessions will accompany a keynote by Amsterdam Night Mayor Mirik Milan.
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NewsA Guide to Wellington's Cultural Hot Spots
New Zealand's capital isn't all political banter and suits.
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Gallery: Sydney Dance Company and Sydney's City Art Celebrate Dance and Public Art
Kinetic art meets static.
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EventRosé Bay at The Boathouse Rose Bay
Tue, 1 Oct - Sun, 10 Nov 2024
The Boathouse Rose Bay, Rose Bay
The iconic waterfront venue is transforming into a Whispering Angel Beach Club for spring.
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EventMessina SnackBar
Sun, 29 Sep, 2024
Gelato Messina Marrickville (HQ), Marrickville
This weekly pop-up is serving up gourmet gelato, natural wines and delicious savoury snacks every Sunday.
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EventAlchemy of a Rainforest
Sun, 15 Sep 2024 - Sun, 30 Nov 2025
The Calyx, Sydney
Learn all about the little mysteries of nature's green biomes.
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EventRoku Gin x Grandiflora at Bistro George
Wed, 30 Oct, 2024
Jacksons on George, Sydney
Prepare your tastebuds for a gin-infused menu at this bustling spot in Circular Quay.
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EventSIX the Musical
Fri, 25 Oct - Sat, 28 Dec 2024
Theatre Royal Sydney, Sydney
This West End hit stars Henry VIII's six spectacular wives — and it's coming back to Sydney.
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EventThe Weeknd: 'After Hours Til Dawn' Tour
Tue, 22 Oct - Wed, 23 Oct 2024
Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park
After rescheduling his 2023 visit, Abel Tesfaye is finally bringing his massive world tour to Sydney.
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EventDua Lipa: 'Radical Optimism' Tour
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 and Sat, 29 Mar 2025
Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park
Get ready to dance the night away when Dua Lipa hits Sydney in 2025 on her latest world tour.
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EventKylie Minogue: 'Tension' Tour 2025
Sat, 1 Mar - Mon, 3 Mar 2025
Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park
Start spinning around: the Aussie pop superstar is kicking off her biggest world tour for 14 years in Australia.
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Gallery: The Best Moments from Sydney's Huge Yes Rally for Marriage Equality
It's estimated that 30-40,000 Sydneysiders shows up to solidify their support for LGBTI+ Australians.
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NewsThousands of People Are Set to Converge on the Sydney Opera House to Simultaneously 'Scream Like Goku'
Whether you're a Dragon Ball Z fan or not, it's sure to be cathartic.
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NewsFive Things We Took Away from the Sydney Opera House's Inaugural ANTIDOTE Festival
Helping people is hard, helium balloons can lift a person and kangaroos can run (well, according to The Onion).
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NewsFive Powerful Works to See at This Exhibition Dedicated to Raising Awareness Around the Global Water Crisis
A vital resource under threat, captured in images.
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NewsSydney Festival Announces Its First Three Shows for 2018
The new year might feel like it's a while off yet, but that doesn't mean the festival folks aren't already hard at work planning.
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NewsMelbourne Has Been Named as the World's Most Liveable City (Again)
This is the seventh year in a row it has nabbed first place.
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NewsWhy This Melbourne Council Voted to Stop Celebrating Australia Day on January 26
And why the Prime Minister isn't on board.
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NewsThe Ten Best Arts and Culture Experiences on Sydney's Lower North Shore
There's more to this picturesque part of Sydney than just the Harbour.
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NewsMelbourne Town Hall Will Light Up in Rainbow Colours in Support of Marriage Equality
The CBD building will be lit up for two nights as a sign of Melbourne City Council’s support of marriage equality.
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NewsSecrets to Beginner's Success From Those Behind Top Aussie Food Events
Steadfast advice on making it in an industry you love.
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NewsSydney Opera House's $200 Million Renovation Halted After Asbestos Detection
Given that the Opera House was built between 1959 and 1973, the presence of asbestos is actually not surprising.
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NewsSydney Fringe Festival Unveils Full 2017 Program
An immersive street play seen through hotel windows, a 200-seat vegan feast and an enormous 'masqueerade' from the Heaps Gay team.
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NewsWe're Giving Away Double Passes to Storyology 2017
Develop your writing skills and expand your mind with world-class journalists.
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NewsTwo (Sort Of) New Harry Potter Books Will Be Released In October
Hold onto your various HP merchandise, kids.
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News20 Kings Cross and CBD Venues Approved for Lockout 'Exemption'
Are the rallies against the lockout laws finally getting us somewhere?
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NewsThe Best Ways to Celebrate Bastille Day in Sydney
Hats off to a country that gave us a different cheese for every day of the year.
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NewsSydney Fringe Festival Unveils Fresh Program Highlights
It's kicking off with an enormous masquerade by the folks behind Heaps Gay.
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NewsSydney's Getting a Dedicated Sake Store
Sakeshop is coming to Stanmore, specialising in nihonshu, shochu, umeshu and Japanese beer.
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NewsThe Sydney Opera House Will Light Up Its Sails Every Single Night
In a projection work that carries on from Vivid's Songlines, Badu Gili is celebration of First Nations stories.
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NewsSydney Opera House Announces Ambitious New Ideas Festival, ANTIDOTE
It will replace the Festival of Dangerous Ideas in 2017.
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NewsFive Queer-Friendly Spaces and Party Crews to Follow in Sydney
From secret warehouse parties to revamped Oxford Street pubs.
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NewsSydney's Silent Disco Ice Skating Festival Returns for Vivid
The frostiest, quietest event in the Vivid lineup is back.
