• News

    Semi Permanent Has Unveiled Its Biggest Creativity and Design Program Ever for Its 20th-Anniversary Fest

    The design-focused event will take over Carriageworks for three days this autumn, complete with talks, workshops, and a new art and design book fair.

  • News

    Arnott's Has Just Released a Tim Tam Perfume If You'd Like to Smell Like Chocolate Biscuits All Day

    To celebrate National Tim Tam, the biscuit brand has also launched its own Tim Tam merchandise store — but it'll only be up and running for a week.

  • Feature

    Concrete Foundations

    Between living our best lives now and working towards our long-termgoals, life's a bit of a balancing act. Here's how to save smarter, not harder — and have fun while doing it.

  • News

    Eight Stunning Locally Made Jigsaw Puzzles for When Boredom Strikes (Again)

    Got too much time to kill? Instead of flicking on the TV, give these beautiful, brain-tickling gems a go.

  • News

    The Guest Edit: An Organised Life Founder Beck Wadworth Handpicks Her Must-Have Books

    From a Scandinavian interiors tome to a biography of the grand dame of Champagne, bookmark these stellar reads.

Latest Guides
  • News

    Seven Foolproof Gift Ideas No Matter Your Kris Kringle Budget

    Get your work bestie, mate or mum a swag of great gifts — and be rewarded for your valiant shopping efforts.

  • News

    Very Peri Is Pantone's "Inquisitive and Intriguing" 2022 Colour of the Year

    The newly created colour combines "a dynamic periwinkle blue hue with a vivifying violet red undertone".

  • Guide

    The Best New Sydney Spaces of 2021

    These are the most stunning buildings and venues to join Sydney's streets this year.

  • Guide

    Nine Inner West Shops to Visit If You Want to Support Local Artists and Producers

    Handmade chocolates, natty wines, original art and more dazzling goodies.

  • News

    Australia's Most Stunning Bars, Eateries and Hotels Have Been Revealed at 2021's Eat Drink Design Awards

    2021's most stylish hospitality spaces include a St Kilda wine bar, Parramatta restaurant and Fortitude Valley coffee haven.

  • Guide

    The Best Christmas Markets in Sydney for Presents, Produce and Festive Feels

    With markets for local designers, fresh produce, ceramics and plants, there's really no reason to go within a square kilometre of a shopping centre this year.

  • News

    Eleven Niche Gift Ideas for Your Friends With Very Specific Interests

    The friend who doesn't even remember that it's Christmas? The mate who just won't stop telling you about all the things they've cooked this year? We've found creative gifts for all of them.

  • News

    Eight Stylish Products That Will Elevate Your Living Space

    Minimal effort, maximum aesthetic reward.

  • News

    We're Giving Away Samsung's The Serif TV to One Lucky Design Lover

    Level up your living room with this sleek TV — plus, we have some snazzy artworks as runner-up prizes.

  • News

    HoMie's 90s-Inspired Disney Range Will Add a Whole New World of Nostalgia to Your Wardrobe

    The colourful 18-piece collection adds Disney characters to the Melbourne brand’s t-shirts, shorts, hoodies and socks.

  • News

    Sydney's Inner West Light Rail Line Has Been Shut Down for Up to 18 Months Due to Major Vehicle Faults

    The seven-year-old vehicles have been decommissioned due to major cracking issues.

Latest Events
  • News

    Bearded Dudes and Surfing Koalas: A Look Into the Colourful World of Mulga the Artist and His Plans for Summer

    The Sydney-based artist gives us a rundown on his quirky characters and his love of the beach.

  • News

    Dining and Retail Tenants for the Newly Refurbished Bondi Pavilion Have Just Been Announced

    The team behind Circular Quay's new multi-level venue Hinchcliff House is set to open an all-day cafe, bakery and bistro in the newly renovated pavilion.

  • News

    We're Giving Away a Heap of Kathmandu Beach Essentials for All Your Summer Adventures

    Score these brightly patterned beach umbrellas, camping chairs and tees designed by Aussie street artist Mulga.

  • News

    Eight Homewares Stores for When You Want Budget-Friendly Wares That Aren't Flat-Pack

    Give your space a much-needed spruce without blowing out your savings.

  • News

    All the Best Australian-Made Picnic Gear for Your Next Park Session

    Keep your drinks cool and your shopping local when you plan your next picnic outing.

  • News

    Randwick City Council Has Just Voted to Make the Coogee Rainbow Walkway Permanent

    The council voted unanimously to keep the popular rainbow walkway as a permanent public art fixture of the beach.

  • News

    The First Section of George Street's New Pedestrian and Outdoor Dining Precinct Has Been Unveiled

    A new pedestrian zone between Bathurst and Goulburn Street is the first piece of the $43.5 million-dollar project to open to the public.

  • News

    The City of Sydney Is Set to Revamp Ten CBD Laneways with New Walkways and Art Installations

    Ten inner-city laneways have been flagged for upgrades over the next ten years.

  • News

    Meet Nonna's Grocer, The Concept Store Selling Homewares (Almost) Good Enough to Eat

    The incredibly true-to-life fruit and vegetable candles look good enough to eat (just don't eat them).

  • News

    Dawn Fraser Baths Will Reopen to the Public This Week with Free Entry for a Limited Time

    Australia's oldest public pool has been given permission to reopen on Wednesday, September 8.

  • News

    The Upside Has Released a 'Pupside' Bandana for Dogs and It's Donating the Proceeds to RSPCA NSW

    Dress up your doggo with a blue bandana made from recycled fabric offcuts — and help a great cause.

  • News

    IKEA Is Launching a Pink and Frilly Version of Its Famed (and Super Handy) Frakta Bag

    The versatile blue-and-yellow bag is getting a makeover, with its pink sibling launching in November.

  • News

    Renovations to Balmain's Historic Dawn Fraser Baths Are Finally Complete

    Australia's oldest public pool will reopen once health orders permit.

  • Guide

    Seven Must-Have Homeware Items That'll Make Your Rental Apartment Feel More Like Home

    Just because you don't own the walls doesn't mean you can't accessorize them.

  • News

    Behind the Scenes: Why 'Concrete Playground' Wrote an Article on Prawn Cocktails, Espresso Martinis and Footy Pies

    And how we brought these visual feasts to the digital page with a freelance illustrator on Fiverr.

  • News

    Plans for the Soon-to-be-Former Sydney Fish Market Site Have Been Unveiled

    Lord Mayor Clover Moore called it "shocking" and designed with "maximum developer profits" in mind.

  • News

    McDonald's Has Released a New Range of Peter Alexander PJs Covered in Burgers, Fries and Golden Arches

    The fast food chain has teamed up with Peter Alexander to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

  • News

    The Powerhouse Museum's Ultimo Site Is Getting a $500 Million Revamp

    A renewed focus on design and fashion will see new creative studios, exhibitions and increased public spaces at Ultimo.

  • News

    Five Stores Opening in the Inner West's New Retail Precinct to Get Excited About

    A florist-cafe, a much-loved bookseller and a local makers' haven are among our favourite openings at the newly extended Marrickville Metro.

  • Guide

    Gifts to Buy for Your Fur Baby Because You Just Can't Help Yourself

    Your very good boy deserves nothing but the best.

  • News

    Semi Permanent Is Returning This Year with a Massive Program Full of Local and International Creatives

    The blockbuster three-day festival is bringing its talks, workshops and pop-ups to Carriageworks this August.

  • News

    These Eye-Catching Venues Have Been Shortlisted for the 2021 Australian Interior Design Awards

    Nearly 200 places are in the running this year — including in the hospitality, installation, residential, workplace, retail and public design categories.

Tap and select Add to Home Screen to access Concrete Playground easily next time. x