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    Celebrities Photographed by their Famous Friends

    Ten brilliant photographs of celebrities taken by their superstar friends.

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    Words of Wisdom from Famous Authors

    Take a look at these invaluable words of wisdom from the mouths of some of history's best writers and poets.

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    Win Tickets to see Holy Motors

    Holy Motors follows the life of Monsieur Oscar, a roving assassin who meanders between varying identities and lives.

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    The World’s Greatest Train Journeys

    For people who know that the journey is always greater than the destination.

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    Boutique Winter Sun in Thailand

    Step back to simplicity at Thailand's Zeavola Resort.

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    Bec Dean’s Top Five Artists to Watch in 2012

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    How to Make the Perfect Dumpling

    This recipe is based on the traditional jiao-zi dumpling originating in northern China.

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    Hidden Sydney: Shag from FBi Radio’s Top Five Secret Spots

    We all know the thrill of finding a new view of the city skyline, or a window in a pub that's great for people-watching. Here are your next five discoveries.

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    Win a Copy of This Must Be The Place on DVD

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    A Virgin Experience of Splendour in the Grass

    Concrete Playground New Zealand head off on their Virgin experience of Splendour in the Grass.

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    The Color Run is Coming to Australia

    The Color Run offers runners a unique and colourful 5k race.

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    Win Tickets to see Bernie

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    12 Spectacular Photos of Places You Need to Visit

    Experience some of the most incredible and awe-inspiring sights, people and moments this Earth has to offer.

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    Win Tickets to see The Sapphires

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    Hidden Sydney: Beastman’s Top Five Secret Spots

    His intricate, symmetrical streetscapes are Sydney landmarks - if you don't know his name, you almost certainly know his work.

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    Virgin Mobile to Live Stream Splendour in the Grass

    Australia's favourite mid-winter music festival kicks off this Friday, with some amazing acts gracing Belongil Fields in Byron Bay.

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    Paddo Night Out

    Thu, 21 Nov, 2024

    Paddington, Paddington

    This community-focused event will save your wallet with a bunch of generous deals, specials and free events while supporting local hospitality businesses at the same time.

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    Light Up the Cross

    Fri, 1 Nov - Sat, 30 Nov 2024

    Various Sydney venues, Sydney

    Throughout November, Kings Cross is bringing back its glory days with a series of special deals, late-night events and novelty cocktails.

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    Lane Cove Food and Wine by the River

    Sun, 3 Nov, 2024

    Burns Bay Reserve, Riverview

    Taste the very best the Mudgee wine region has to offer at this annual festival of gourmet treats and top drops.

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    Cambridge Night Markets

    Sat, 2 Nov 2024 - Fri, 28 Feb 2025

    Various Sydney venues, Sydney

    Enjoy longer evenings with local flavours and summery vibes across Sydney.

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    Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned Week

    Fri, 1 Nov - Sat, 30 Nov 2024

    Bennelong, Sydney

    Snag a sip of a cocktail classic without spending a cent this November at these participating bars nationwide.

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    The Story of Christmas Menu at NEL

    Tue, 12 Nov - Sun, 22 Dec 2024

    Nel Restaurant, Sydney

    Experience a meticulously crafted Christmas feast like no other, summing the flavours of the season with an Aussie twist.

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    Suntory Bar Takeover

    Wed, 13 Nov - Sun, 17 Nov 2024

    Ito Restaurant, Surry Hills

    Check out this week-long takeover at Itō Japanese Restaurant in Surry Hills to grab yourself a signature Suntory highball.

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    Maroubra Beach Markets

    Multiple single dates

    Broadarrow Reserve, Maroubra

    Head down to Maroubra Beach on the first Saturday of every month to peruse the beach markets.

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    Magritte

    Sat, 26 Oct 2024 - Sun, 9 Feb 2025

    Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney

    Thanks to the 2024–25 Sydney International Art Series, you can explore a huge exhibition dedicated to Belgian surrealist René Magritte at AGNSW.

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    MCA Artbar: Romance

    Fri, 8 Nov, 2024

    MCA, Sydney

    The late-night takeover of the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia returns in November.

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    Win a Double Pass to See Electric Guest

    Los Angeles duo Electric Guest are heading to Australia for Splendour in the Grass, fresh from touring around the world.

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    Hidden Sydney: Sebastian Goldspink’s Top Five Secret Spots

    A local curator reveals his real insider Sydney stuff: the hideaways that have always been just around your corner.

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    Sydney Locations Made Famous In Film

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    Win Lunch From Eat Art Truck For You and Ten Workmates

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    Win tickets to The Pork Stiletto

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    Six Places Improving the Culture of Kings Cross

    Small bars and cultural centres aren't the whole solution, but they're an important part of it - and certainly our favourite one.

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    Win a Double Pass to see The Dark Knight Rises at IMAX

    See The Dark Knight Rises, which was filmed using IMAX cameras, on the world's largest screen.

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    Ten Boutique Hostels to Spice Up Your Travels

    Be sure to book yourself a bed in one of these amazing locations on your next trip.

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    Eight International Festivals Australia Could Learn From

    Large-scale gatherings that manage to combine brazen antics, booze and grannies in souped-up shopping carts with more cultivated offerings.

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    The Ten Best ‘Coffices’ in Sydney

    Concrete Playground handpicks the cafes that best accommodate working folk in Sydney.

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    20 Quirky and Creative Beds

    Beds can be used to express our inner self, to represent our deepest loves or simply help us wake up and get going in the morning.

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    A Winter Travel Guide to Thredbo

    Open fires, hot chocolates, schnapps and dancing in your snow boots - get the basics right for the perfect winter break in Thredbo.

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    Get a Hobby: Eight Short Courses to Take This Winter

    Unleash some creative talent or start a new hobby by signing up to a short course in something a little bit different.

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    Win Tickets to You Instead

    Directed by David Mackenzie, You Instead is a romantic comedy that is set at one of Scotland's biggest music festivals.

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    A Guide to the Best Radio Apps

    In a world so rammed with visual stimulation, it is incredible to think that the simplicity of the sound of a voice is still an engaging notion.

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    Win Tickets to the Bondi Winter Festival

    The freezing cold weather we are currently experiencing generally means one prefers to stay indoors, but the Winter Festival at Bondi may change your mind.

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    The Ten Best Things to See and Do at the 2012 Sydney Biennale

    Navigate three months and five venues of Biennale art.

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    Win Tickets to Hysteria

    This film is a joyful and light-hearted take on the birth of sex toy, likely to put a knowing smile on a few faces in the audience.

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    Win Tickets to Where Do We Go Now?

    Concrete Playground has ten double passes to give away for Nadine Labaki's modern fable.

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    Australia’s Haunted Landmarks

    This land with a darker history than most really does seem the perfect home for things that go bump in the night.

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    Ten Stunning Beaches to Escape to this Winter

    Must-see destinations for people wanting to chase summer around the globe and see some exquisite, exotic places in the process.

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    Seven Australian Novels They Don’t Teach You In School

    We present our pick of the best of Australia's oft-forgotten cult classics; the kind they wouldn't dream of teaching you in school.

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    Win VIP Tickets to Parklife

    We have a double VIP pass to giveaway in each city that Parklife will be making an appearance.

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    The Most Spectacular Photographs in Olympic Games History

    We take a look at the best photographs from each summer Olympic Games throughout history.

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