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The Lit Journal Goes Interactive with Launch of Cuttings

Here sprouts a well-designed, digital-only collection of new Australian writing

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Seven Positive Ways to Think About Death at Performance Space

See how seven performances and interactive artworks have made a positive experience out of the theme of death.

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Win Tickets to the Alliance Francaise French Film Festival

A wave of the best French cinema hits Australia once again.

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Welcome to The Soda Factory: Surry Hills’ New Late-Night Hangout

Surry Hills' newest late night hangout is bringing something different to the 2010 postcode.

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BRGRS: A Pub Life Kitchen pops up at the Flinders

The burger gods behind Pub Life Kitchen has launched a pop up above the Flinders.

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Win Tickets to the Sold-Out Red Bull Flying Bach

J.S. Bach gets a street-level youth culture shake-up.

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Twenty-Five Movies That You Can Stream This Christmas No Matter How You Feel About the Festive Season

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Win Tickets to See Save Your Legs!

A cricket bromance with a heart of Brendan Cowell.

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The Next Hot Pop-Up: Pissoirs

Promoting a safer, more welcoming city into the wee hours of the morning.

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Rootstock: Sydney’s Sustainable and Artisan Wine Festival

Learn more about natural, orange, biodynamic, and sustainable wine.

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Concrete Playground Meets Future Lab Trend Forecaster Martin Raymond

We talk trend forecasting, what shopping centres might look like next decade, and why Sydney might culturally overtake Melbourne.

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The Five Greatest Papal Film Moments

Vatican movies to get you in the mood for the next two months of Church and State.

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Win Yourself a Literary-Inspired T-Shirt from The Affair

The Affair have transformed their love and passion for literature into a unique and compelling range of men's T-shirts

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Five Less Sappy Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day

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The Ten Best Things to Do at Sydney Mardi Gras

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Win the Ultimate Tropfest VIP Experience for You and a Friend

Enjoy the film fest to its fullest with luxury pre-drinks, red-carpet tickets and stylish hotel accommodation.

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The Ten Best Cafes in Sydney’s Inner West

After so many impressive new openings, this has become the standout neighbourhood for breakfast and lunch.

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Sydney Illustrator Wins New Yorker Comp with Hipster Cover

The dandy is a hipster in Simon Greiner's version of the iconic Eustace Tilley image.

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Cocktail Masterclass: Perrier Summer Punch

Mixologist Tomas Vikario shows how to make the perfect no-fuss drink for when friends turn up unexpectedly.

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The Ten Best Luxury Beach Breaks in Australia

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The World’s Biggest Waterslide Is Being Built in NZ

Kiwi charity Live More Awesome is dreaming big with their latest fundraiser.

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Concrete Playground’s Guide to Italian Sydney

We thank Italy for good food, good wine, good catchphrases, and good looks.

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Secret Garden 2013 Announces Line-Up (Not That It Needs To)

A weekend for lovers of food, music, dress-ups, and adventures.

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Win Tickets to See The Impossible

One family's extraordinary story from the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami.

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Six Things We’ve Learned From #UpGoerfive

XKCD has us talking in only the 1000 most common words.

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The Ten Best Ways to Spend Australia Day in Sydney

Sporty? Posh? Spicy BBQ? Whatever your preference, we have the Australia Day gig for you.

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The Dion Lee/Sarah Blasko Collaboration You Didn’t Know You Could Hope For

An inspired collaboration from the Sydney Dance Company.

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The Best New Rooftop Bars in Sydney

These drinking dens with altitude have our attention.

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A Tribute to the Lansdowne Hotel (Because It Almost Burnt Down)

It is the beloved pub of last resort. And we would have been lost without it.

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Eat and Drink Hong Kong Style

Hong Kong is almost close enough to justify a long weekend away. Here's Concrete Playground's guide to eating and drinking HK style.

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A Dawn-till-Dusk Guide to the Sydney Festival

Because if you sleep in, you'll miss it.

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Seth MacFarlane Makes Hitler Quip as Oscar Nominations are Announced

For all its bravado and banality, we, along with an estimated 40 million viewers worldwide, remain total suckers for the Oscars.

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Guardian shows how to sell papers with most action-filled ad ever

Who knew the weekend supplements were so tense?

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Belvoir Makes Peter Pan Free for Newstart Families

$35 a day won't get you theatre tickets, so Belvoir are helping out.

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The Five Best Air-Conditioned Coffices in Sydney

A cool cafe for working in is your saviour on a hot day.

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Win tickets to see Samsara

For all the occupants of this 'mudball spinning in space'.

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The 12 Best Things to See at the Sydney Festival 2013

Christmas is over, but the cultural festivities of summer are just beginning.

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A Guide to New Year’s Eve 2012/13 in Sydney

Concrete Playground has rounded up the ten best places to party this New Year’s Eve.

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Why the World Isn’t Ending Today

It's a number thing.

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