Libby Curran

3 weeks ago | concreteplayground.com | Sarah Ward |Libby Curran

"The mormons are coming", posters popping up in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane promised in the 2010s. If you sot something similar now, they might feature the words "the mormons are back" instead. After breaking records on its first Australian run, The Book of Mormon is returning Down Under, with the smash-hit musical's suitcases are packed for Sydney.

2 months ago | concreteplayground.com | Andrew Zuccala |Libby Curran

It's the Japanese fine-dining experience characterised by intricately plated dishes, an intimate setting, and a produce-led menu that celebrates that perfect balance of taste, texture and precision. But most people haven't heard or experienced the concept of kaiseki quite like you will at Ishizuka — a contemporary 16-seat restaurant from famed chef Tomotaka Ishizuka, situated in Melbourne's CBD.

2 months ago | concreteplayground.com | Libby Curran

Even if plans for a globe-trotting overseas holiday aren't in the cards for you this year, there's an easy fix for your travel blues, and it's located just three hours south of Sydney in the picturesque South Coast region of Shoalhaven. With white sandy beaches and a breezy pace of life, this coastal stretch makes for a dream getaway destination, whenever you need a timeout from big city living. And it's brimming with beautiful stays located by the water, befitting your next, much-deserved break.

2 months ago | concreteplayground.com | Libby Curran

Those dreams of an international getaway may be tempting, but don't forget that you can still find plenty of holiday gold right here in your own backyard. And if you fancy a taste of the vacation high life, what better destination than a slice of waterfront paradise, with a few days spent lounging by the ocean and soaking up some rays?

2 months ago | concreteplayground.com | Libby Curran

When that big city life feels like it's getting a little bit much, there's no better antidote than to whisk yourself away for a dose of countryside. Lots of fresh air, an abundance of nature and a slower pace that's guaranteed to relax and revive. And you can find all of that just a quick hop out of the big smoke, with idyllic country cottages, wilderness huts and secluded farm retreats dotted all across the state.