The team behind Shadow Electric, who have been involved with producing some of Australia’s most memorable events, are thrilled to announce their most audacious endeavor to date, Shimmerlands, an entertainment oasis at the edge of Melbourne CBD over summer 2017. From Sunday January 1 – Sunday February 26, Shimmerlands will enliven the University of Melbourne,…
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New Grandstand for Flemington
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The Andrews Labor Government today announced a $10 million funding boost for a new world-class grandstand at the Flemington racecourse, as part of this year’s Melbourne Cup Carnival launch. “The new Flemington Grandstand will create hundreds of new jobs during the construction phase and, once completed, it will ensure Victoria remains one of the top…
E-Class to Roll on Route 86 next Month
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E-Class trams are set to make their debut on Melbourne’s Route 86 next month, which operates from Waterfront City Docklands to Bundoora RMIT. Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan was joined by Member for Bundoora Colin Brooks and former Victorian Premier John Cain to announce the introduction of low-floor trams to the route. “E-Class trams…
Flinders Street Station $100 Million Upgrade
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Flinders Street Station will be restored to its original 1910 colours as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s restoration and upgrade of the iconic Melbourne landmark. Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan announced today that the current mustard colour will become a lighter, stone colour, while the maroon sections and green trimmings will be darkened,…
Zomato More Popular in Melbourne then Sydney
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In the 12 months to March 2016, 1,046,000 Australians over the age of 14 (5.3%) visited the Zomato website in an average four week period. According to the research Zomato is twice more popular in Melbourne than in Sydney. “Melburnians have taken to Zomato, and make up a third of the website’s total audience of…
Susan Sarandon coming to Melbourne for La Dolce Italia
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Eventcepts is incredibly excited to announce that preparations have begun for the arrival of Ms. Susan Sarandon into Melbourne, marking her first visit to the city. The Academy Award winning actress is traveling to participate in two La Dolce Italia events, where she will share tales of her revered life and career. Fittingly, Ms. Sarandon’s…
Wesley Church Redevelopment wins approval
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Minister for Planning Richard Wynne has approved a $200 million redevelopment of the Wesley Church site at 118-148 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. The approved permit includes conditions to extend the building setbacks, reduce overshadowing over Cohen Place and increase the separation to the nearby Regency tower. The redevelopment also includes ground and lower level retail space,…
Vic Government increases Metro Train Order
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Premier Daniel Andrews joined Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan today to announce that the Labor Government has increased its initial order of High Capacity Metro Trains from 37 to 65 seven-carriage sets. The new trains will begin arriving in 2018 and will immediately reduce congestion on the Cranbourne Pakenham line – Melbourne’s busiest. “Victoria…
Carl Barron ends Melbourne Leg of tour at Margaret Court Arena
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Carl Barron is yet again proving he is the nation’s favourite stand up comedian with his new tour ‘Drinking with a Fork’ with less than 100 tickets now remaining, ahead of this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival. After setting box office records and selling out all of his 89 shows across 20 venues nationwide including…
Flinders Street Station Improvements to Commence
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Premier Daniel Andrews joined Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan today to announce the contract to transform Flinders Street Station, and reveal new details about the extensive improvements that will be delivered through the Andrews Labor Government’s $100 million project. Premier Andrews explained that Australian construction company Built Pty Ltd has been awarded the contract…