Product safety experts have examined 341 show bags set for the Royal Melbourne Show and removed dangerous items to ensure there are no nasty surprises for show-goers. Minister for Consumer Affairs Marlene Kairouz was joined by students from St Margaret Mary’s Spotswood Primary School today, who were given the chance to road test the show…
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Underworld Wrestling Launches on Amazon Prime
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Underworld Wrestling (UW) officially launches its first episode on the worldwide streaming platform, Amazon Prime Video. With this launch, UW becomes the first Australian pro wrestling promotion to achieve international distribution: streaming to over 100 countries. UW episodes will incorporate high-impact action presented through unique storytelling and spectacular athletic violence. UW showcases diverse wrestling talent…
New Melbourne Airport Rail Link under Re-elected Andrews Government
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Construction of the Melbourne Airport Rail Link will begin in the next term of a re-elected Andrews Labor Government. Premier Daniel Andrews has announced that a re-elected Labor Government would provide up to $5 billion towards the construction of the long-awaited project, matching the commitment from the Federal Government. “Only Labor has removed the level…
Trains returning to the Mernda Line
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Passenger trains will return to Mernda for the first time in almost 60 years from Sunday 26 August, with the South Morang line to become the new Mernda line. Premier Daniel Andrews joined Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan, Member for Yan Yean Danielle Green and Member for Mill Park Lily D’Ambrosio to announce the…
Victorian School Breakfasts 5 Million Served
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Victoria’s Labor Government’s School Breakfast Clubs have served five million meals to students across Victoria, ensuring they start their school day on a full stomach, ready to learn. Minister for Education James Merlino this morning joined students at Morwell Park Primary School, one of the 500 schools that serve up free and healthy Victorian-produced breakfasts.…
Alia Shawkat Guest of Melbourne International Film Festival
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Best known for playing droll teenage con-artist Maeby Fünke in cult TV comedy series Arrested Development, multi-talented US actor Alia Shawkat is set to delight Australian fans as a guest of this year’s Melbourne International Film Festival. In town for the screening of Ethan Hawke-directed biopic Blaze (which tells the story of country and western…
$1.2Mill to Extend Wi-Fi in Shepparton
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The Andrews Labor Government is investing $1.2 million to connect more residents, visitors and businesses in the Shepparton region by partnering with the City of Greater Shepparton to extend the free public Wi-Fi network beyond the central business district. The project will help boost the region’s visitor economy and enhance digital inclusion by connecting people…
Train Bogie Frames to be Built in Bendigo
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Train bogie frames will be built in Bendigo for the first time in Victoria in nearly two decades, creating local jobs and boosting the economy, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s High Capacity Metro Train project. Premier Daniel Andrews today joined Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan and Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards at…
Treaty Legislation Now Law in Victoria
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Australia’s first ever treaty legislation is now law with the Advancing the Treaty Process with Aboriginal Victorians Bill 2018 passing Victorian Parliament last night. Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Natalie Hutchins hailed the passage of the legislation, which will see Victoria become the first state to enter into formal treaty negotiations with its Aboriginal people. In…
The St Kilda Film Festival is Hitting the Road
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A selection of films screened at the 35th St Kilda Film Festival which concluded on 26 May will be showcased during the 3-month tour, providing film buffs from around the state the opportunity to view some of Australia’s celebrated filmmaking talent. The Victorian Tour will be visiting metro locations including Cinema Nova (Carlton), STARWARD Whisky…