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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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    How to Find a Week’s Worth of Cheap Eats in Sydney

    Eating on a budget doesn't mean that you have to shuffle out to the nearest transnational fast food chain for a greasy burger.

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    Win Ten Nights on the Town

    Concrete Playground is giving you the chance to experience the best of Sydney's cultural life for an entire month!

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    Win Tickets to Marley

    Marley reinforces the cultural significance of this Jamaican hero, who still resonates in music lovers' hearts all over the world almost 30 years after his death.

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    Win Tickets to Take This Waltz

    It's a heartwarming and complex production, which is a must-see for romantics and cynics alike.

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    Beautiful World Maps of Facebook Activity

    Justin Moore created these global maps as a captivating visual indicator of where and who the world's Facebook users are.

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    Win More Tickets to the Sydney Film Festival 2012

    We have ten double passes to SFF 2012 we don't know what to do with. Help us out?

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    Concrete Playground hits Queen’s Day in Amsterdam

    This is why orange is the new black?

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    The Best of Vivid Light as Captured by You

    The best of Vivid's light projections, as captured by the people of Sydney and her adoring visitors.

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    Ten Weird But Wonderful Places to See Before You Die

    For many people a city is a city, and to truly live and experience beauty one has to look further - much further.

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    The 12 Best Latin Restaurants in Sydney

    All that's missing is that bright, equatorial sun and a cool tequila cocktail in your hand.

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    Learning to Love Again at ARTBAR

    How one spurned woman reconciled with the art scene in Sydney.

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    Win Ten Tickets to the Sydney Film Festival 2012

    Concrete Playground has teamed up with the Sydney Film Festival to give one lucky reader a prize pack that includes a double pass to a selection of five anticipated films

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    Beautiful Abandoned Railway Stations Around the World

    Take a look at the some of the most gorgeous abandoned train stations from the around the globe to admire their classic beauty.

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    A History of Love on Film (and What it Says About Us)

    From gay couples to unwed couples and human-monster romance, we look at those films that have changed how we see that crazy little thing called love.

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    Win Dinner for Two at LL Wine and Dine

    Concrete Playground is here to pick up the bill for you and a date (or mate).

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    The Ten Best Events at Vivid Ideas 2012

    Dedicated to connecting industry with emerging talent and global leaders in over 100 events, this year will see events focused on discussion and creative collaboration.

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    Win Tickets to the First Ever ARTBAR at the MCA

    Art, DJs, karaoke, and priceless views of Vivid's opening night - that's MCA's first ARTBAR for you.

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    Win Tickets to the Opening Night of the Human Rights Arts and Film Festival

    Concrete Playground has five double passes to give away for the film Buffalo Girls.

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    Win a Brad Robson Mural on Your Wall

    Muralist Brad Robson wants to paint your wall.

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    The Best Women’s Fashion Boutiques in Sydney

    Concrete Playground's picks of the best women's fashion stores, and where to find them.

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    Dreamlike Places That Actually Exist

    Ranging from popular tourist destinations to awe-inspiring sights, these are places to add to the bucket list of amazing ones to visit before you kick it.

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    The Complete Guide to Finding Sydney’s Cheap Theatre Seats

    Here's a guide of when and where to go to get some culture into your life, without having to eat noodles for the remainder of the week.

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    Are Sydney’s Bikeways on the Right Path?

    Independent studies show that the number of bike trips in Sydney over the past two years has increased by an impressive 82%.

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    This American Life comes to Australian cinemas

    With a weekly listenership of 1.7 million and a strong following since 1995, This American Life is due to make its debut in Australian cinemas.

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    Win Tickets to see Bel Ami

    We have five double passes to see Bel Ami, the adaptation of the famously salacious 19th century novel.

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    The Ten Best Things to See at the Sydney Film Festival

    The annual Sydney Film Festival carves a cinema-going strip out of the city and makes us excited about seeing more than just the latest blockbusters.

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    Five Emerging Australian Fashion Designers You Need to Know

    Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia wrapped up last Friday after showcasing the best of local fashion design against the backdrop of Sydney Harbour.

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    The Buzz on Urban Beekeeping

    Urban beekeepers in Australia are on the increase, with more and more people besotted by an unusual new love affair with backyard native beekeeping.

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    Win Tickets to 7 Kinds of Happiness

    Seven seminars with major industry heavyweights explore how happiness impacts the practice of leading local and international designers.

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    Interview: Chip Rolley

    The Sydney Writers' Festival artistic director speaks with Concrete Playground about the issues of private versus public.

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    Win Tickets to the Caravan of Courage Pop-Up Wine Bar

    Have drinks with a travelling group of six Hunter Valley winemakers.

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    Five of the Funniest YouTube Sketch Comedies

    Get straight to the good stuff with CP's list of the top five sketch comedy YouTube channels.

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    Win a Double Pass to Autumn Music 2012

    Enter to win one of three double passes to the Seasoned Music: Autumn 2012 event.

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    The Very Best of Sydney in 2013

    Concrete Playground's shortlist of the best places, experiences and events in this fine city.

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