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Rising 2026 Is Ascending, Adding a Pasifika Block Party, Underground Club Nights and First Peoples-Led Works to Its Huge Lineup
21+ hour, 23+ min ago (372+ words) Concrete Playground Rising is set to ascend even more, with the fifth edition of this much-loved amalgamation of music, art, culture and architecture revealing a host of exciting additions to its lineup Running from Wednesday, May 27 Monday, June 8 across Melbourne,…...
Sydney Comedy Festival Is Bringing Top Comics to Bondi Pavilion
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (104+ words) Whether you're keen on razor-sharp satire, absurdist antics, or classic observational comedy, the Bondi Pavilion is the place to be this autumn. Grab your mates and swap Bondi's summer humidity for a seasonal lineup of art and culture. Secure your…...
Now Open: Leaning Into the Suburb's Legacy, Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton Marks the Neighbourhood's First Global Stay
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (370+ words) While it's hard to pin down an exact date for Lygon Street's rise to the pinnacle of Melbourne's hospitality scene, Carlton's most famous strip has been bustling with cuisine and culture since at least the 1950s. Yet the neighbourhood has just…...
The Good Food & Wine Show Returns with an Elevated Culinary Lineup and a Pair of Brand-New Experiences, Including Baker's Alley
1+ week, 5+ day ago (268+ words) Good Food & Wine Show 2026 Concrete Playground For over 25 years, the Good Food & Wine Show (GFWS) has lived up to its name, bringing together a stellar selection of Australia's top culinary experts, winemakers and producers In 2026, the equation is much the…...
Coming Soon: Soak Bathhouse Is Adding a Second Melbourne Oasis, Moving Into a Luxe Inner-South Apartment Development
1+ week, 6+ day ago (254+ words) The idea of the bathhouse might date back to antiquity, but there's still time for innovation, as more and more spaces that combine both wellness and social benefits find a home in inner-city neighbourhoods. At the forefront of this approach…...
Lanson Place Parliament Gardens Is Giving a Creator-in-Residence the Keys to the City, with Applications Closing Tomorrow
2+ week, 17+ hour ago (348+ words) Opened in 2024, Lanson Place Parliament Gardens was the international hotelier's first Australian venture, revamping the heritage-protected 1901 Salvation Army Printing Works with an impressive $80-million renovation. But instead of locking down a booking, those who fancy their creative skills are invited…...
Carlito's, Collingwood Review
2+ week, 20+ hour ago (197+ words) Concrete Playground At the tip of Melbourne's sandwich wave are delis that go by their first names (Hector's, Nico's, Ruben's), but some neighbourhood favourites like to stay under the radar Like Carlito's, with its unassuming storefront on Collingwood's Stanley Street…...
Still Saving for Euro Summer? You'll be Able to Fly Direct to London From Melbourne Starting Next Year
2+ week, 23+ hour ago (236+ words) As the time of Euro summer approaches, many Victorians are considering the costs of how they're going to get all the way around the world in time. It's always a long journey, made all the more difficult and costly by…...
The Brighton Hotel Sydney - MGallery Collection
4+ week, 19+ hour ago (324+ words) Concrete Playground The sandy shores of Brighton-Le-Sands haven't gone anywhere, but the coastline is looking a little different following the relaunch of The Brighton Hotel Sydney " MGallery Collection Moving into the former Novotel Sydney Brighton Beach, this new era for…...
Woodport Hotel: Central Coast's Entertainment Hub
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (236+ words) Following a major renovation, the Woodport Hotel has reopened on the Central Coast, returning to its roots as a live-music destination with several bars, outdoor areas, and event spaces. The multi-level venue overlooking Erina Creek now boasts a speakeasy bar…...