Concrete Playground's Most-Read Sydney Stories of 2021
Here are the stories you gravitated to this year.
Now that we've officially ticked over into 2022, we're stopping to take a glance backwards — to take stock of what happened in Sydney in 2021 and how the city has changed. Despite another year dictated by the pandemic and lockdowns, there's been a lot of notable developments.
Our most popular stories of the year — the ones that resonated with you the most — include the city's new things: a sparkling new aquatic centre, a multi-storey mega venue and the extension of the Barangaroo foreshore walk. Alongside all the new things that have found their home in Sydney, we also have things to look forward to (see: the whale-shape observatory) and losses to mourn (see: Acre's original restaurant closing down).
Here's hoping 2022 will be full of even more exciting news with a touch less COVID.
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NewsThese Handy Interactive Maps Show NSW's COVID-19 Cases by Postcode and Location
The New South Wales Government maps lets Sydneysiders see which areas are hotspots.
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NewsSydney's Largest Aquatic Centre Since the 2000 Olympics Has Opened Its Doors in Green Square
It's home to an ocean pool-inspired swimming area, an openair yoga deck and indoor and outdoor gyms.
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NewsThe NSW Government's $25 Dine & Discover Vouchers Are Being Rolled Out Statewide
They're now available in 67 local government areas, with new regions added weekly.
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NewsYou Can Now Hike This Illuminated Night Walk Through the Katoomba Falls Reserve
No sunscreen required for this new 1.3-kilometre Blue Mountains walk.
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NewsAustralia Will Soon Be Home to a Whale-Shaped Underwater Observatory Two Kilometres Off the Coast
The Australian Underwater Discovery Centre is set to open at the end of Busselton Jetty by December 2022.
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NewsBarangaroo Foreshore Walk Now Spans 11 Kilometres From Woolloomooloo to the Anzac Bridge
With the opening of the final 300-metre stretch, the harbourside walkway is now complete.
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NewsBeckett's Is Bringing the Glamour of Mid-Century New York and Parisian Brasseries to Glebe
The new Glebe Point Road venue is home to a velvet-heavy cocktail lounge and a restaurant overseen by Bayswater Brasserie's Jeff Schroeter.
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NewsE-Scooters Are Set to Remain Illegal In NSW As Proposed Trial Is Scrapped By State Government
NSW Minister for Transport Andrew Constance said he was "not in the mood" to run an e-scooter trial at the moment.
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NewsIkaria Is the New Meze Bar Bringing a Taste of the Greek Islands to Bondi
Roll in for Mediterranean share snacks, holiday-worthy cocktails and sparkling ocean views.
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NewsA 'Pink' Supermoon Will Be Visible in Australia Tonight
Head out to your backyard or balcony and look up.
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NewsA New Multi-Level Venue and Rooftop Bar Is Opening Inside the CBD's Historic Shell House
The CBD venue is set to open in July from the owners of The Dolphin Hotel and Bondi Beach Public Bar.
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NewsAcre Eatery Is Closing Down Its Camperdown Restaurant in May
But, in good news, the Acre hospitality group has opened a new on-the-go Chippendale eatery.
