Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) has announced that its 70th anniversary edition in August will include the debut of the annual MIFF Film Competition. Already the Southern Hemisphere’s largest and longest-running film festival, MIFF will now also offer one of the world’s most substantial festival prize pools. “The Competition will recognise and amplify the new,…
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COVID-19 Vaccination Pop-Ups at Iconic Victorian Venues
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Vulnerable and disadvantaged Victorian children will soon have the chance to get their COVID-19 vaccine among lions, meerkats, sharks, dinosaurs, robots and starlit galaxies. Starting on 12 February, COVID-19 vaccination pop-ups will roll out in some of Victoria’s most iconic venues – including Scienceworks, Melbourne Zoo and Sealife Aquarium – with each site intended specifically…
Celebrations for the 40th Anniversary of the Decriminalisation of Homosexuality in Victoria
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Melbourne Pride, a Victorian State Government initiative delivered by Australia’s LGBTQIA+ arts and cultural experience Midsumma, will culminate the state-wide celebrations, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality in Victoria, with a street party in the Gertrude Street Precinct on Sunday 13th February. “We are thrilled to see such creativity already underway across…
Midsumma Festival Announces 2022 Program
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Australia’s premier LGBTQIA+ arts and cultural experience, Midsumma Festival, is set to take place across metro Melbourne and regional locations for 22 days, launching on 23 January through to 13 February 2022 with a program sure to delight. Bigger and better than ever before, Midsumma Festival is the most glamourous time of the year in…
Vic Government Fostering New Sports Broadcasters
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A Matildas legend and an AFLW premiership star are among the participants of a landmark program fostering a new generation of women sports broadcasters. Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence today announced an intake of 15 participants for the Change Our Game Women in Sports Broadcasting program– an initiative to extend advances being made in…
Super Rugby Pacific Competition Super Melbourne Round
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In a Victorian first, global rugby union eyes will be on Melbourne in February for round two of the Super Rugby Pacific competition, when teams from Australia (including the Melbourne Rebels), New Zealand and the Pacific converge for a three-day spectacular. “Super Round Melbourne will draw the best rugby players from Australia, New Zealand and…
Three Baby Asian Elephants to be Born in Melbourne Zoo
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The pitter patter of not so small feet will be heard at Melbourne Zoo next year with three of the zoo’s endangered Asian elephants pregnant. Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio announced the three upcoming births, which are expected late next year, as an elephant pregnancy lasts 22 months. “It’s going to…
Thanksgiving Happy Hour
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Okay with businesses opening back up and lockdowns now at an end here is something to consider if you are looking for something fun, maybe a Happy Hour? From Monday 22nd November until Sunday 28th November, you’ll be able to choose from a range of American spirits in Thanksgiving themed cocktails at special prices, from…
Second Cranbourne to Dandenong Track Ahead of Schedule
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A long-awaited second track between Cranbourne and Dandenong will be complete close to a year ahead of schedule, eliminating bottlenecks and delivering trains every 10 minutes on average in the morning peak for Cranbourne passengers. “We’re excited to see the Cranbourne Line Upgrade progressing so well and look forward to introducing new services for passengers…
Midsumma Festival Returns in 2022
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Australia’s premier LGBTQIA+ arts and cultural experience, Midsumma Festival, have announced its highly anticipated upcoming Festival dates, set to take place across 22 days from 23rd January until 13th February 2022. Midsumma will make its return next year, bigger and better than ever (literally), with a diverse and creative line-up that includes spectacular performances, exhibitions, visual arts, live music,…