Director Michael Wilkins Score 4/6 What happens when you destroy a war memorial and what do you put in its place? These questions faced Arts Officer, Colin James, and Project Manager and Artist, Amanda Gibson as they looked for ways to replace the much-loved Greensborough War Memorial statues, which had stood for 14 years in…
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Victoria’s landmark voluntary assisted dying laws
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Victoria’s landmark voluntary assisted dying laws come into effect this week. The historic legislation was passed by the Victorian Parliament in 2017, giving Victorians with a terminal illness a genuine, compassionate choice about the timing and manner of their death. From Wednesday, Victorians who are suffering with a terminal illness will be able to make…
Melbourne Cup Carnival Shanghai Showcase
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The Andrews Labor Government has brought the fashion, fun and excitement of the Melbourne Cup Carnival to China by showcasing some of the best Victorian spring racing fashion and millinery in Shanghai today. The prized Melbourne Cup was also on display in China, giving local racing fans a taste of Australia’s race that stops the…
Wade Jackson Waiting – The Van Duren Story Interview – Melbourne Documentary Film Festival
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A big thank you to Wade Jackson for taking the time to answer some questions about his documentary Waiting – The Van Duren Story which is going to be screened at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival.
Minecraft Mini Melbourne
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The Victorian Andrews Labor Government has built a virtual world of Melbourne’s underground history and landmarks – including the Metro Tunnel – in Minecraft to help students hone their creativity and problem-solving skills. Minister for Education James Merlino and Minister for Transport Infrastructure Jacinta Allan launched a Minecraft collaboration between the Department of Education and…
Better CCTV Cameras for Melbourne Train Stations
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The Andrews Labor Government has upgrade Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras at almost every Melbourne train station, providing clearer images and making it easier to retrieve footage and catch offenders. Victorian Minister for Minister for Public Transport Melissa Horne explained that since 2016, more than 2,300 digital cameras have been installed across 185 metropolitan stations.…
50 New Hybrid Buses to Hit the Roads of Melbourne
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The first of 50 new Hybrid technology buses for Melbourne’s bus network will take its first passengers next week, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. The order for 50 new Hybrid buses into the CDC Victoria bus fleet is the single biggest order of hybrid buses in Australia. “We’re securing local jobs and supporting the…
Sunday Cult Cinema Program in Western Melbourne
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High camp and low brow, there’s a new cinema program in town bringing your favourite cult classics to life, with some of Melbourne’s favourite burlesque performers, drag queens, madcap MCs and cabaret misfits. Popping up in Werribee in Melbourne’s west, Wyndham Cultural Centre’s new Sunday Movie Club will bring together the best of screen and…
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Opens at the Princess Theatre on Saturday
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child officially opens on Saturday, with the support of the Andrews Labor Government. Melbourne’s Princess Theatre is the only place in the southern hemisphere where theatregoers can see this unmissable production. Minister for Major Events Martin Pakula joined Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley at the newly restored Princess Theatre…
Accessibility Upgrades Across Melbourne’s Tram Network
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Work is underway to upgrade the RMIT Bundoora stop on Route 86, as the Andrews Labor Government’s latest improvement to safety and accessibility for the thousands of passengers using Melbourne’s tram network. The upgraded tram stop at the corner of Plenty Road and McKimmies Road is the next step in providing better access to Melbourne’s…