As Australia’s bar industry reels from COVID-19 lockdowns, a Melbourne entrepreneur is supporting local distillers one cocktail at a time. Mel How has established The Cocktail Shop to support Australia’s incredible distillers, giving home cocktail makers a taste of the best local brands in easy-to-make cocktail kits delivered to your door. “Every alcohol and drink…
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Wongar – Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2020
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Director Andrijana Stojković Rated G Score 5/6 Serbian-Australian writer Wongar lives a secluded life taking care of his 6 dingoes for which he believes embody the spirits of his tragically lost Aboriginal family. It is time for the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival, so before we get to far into things there is going to be…
Leaving Allen Street – Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2020
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Director Katrina Channells Rated G Score 6/6 After years of living an institutionalised life, a group of intellectually disabled adults discover what it feels like to be free. It is time for the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival, so before we get to far into things there is going to be a series of reviews of…
$1.1 Mill to Revitalise Shellfish Reefs in Port Phillip Bay
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The Andrews Labor Government and The Nature Conservancy will continue their partnership approach to revitalising shellfish reefs in Port Phillip Bay by investing $1.1 million to build three hectares of new native oyster reef. Minister for Fishing and Boating Jaala Pulford said the Labor Government’s $500,000 contribution to further restore lost shellfish reefs in the…
$3.7 Million Tram Works along Route 58
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The Andrews Labor Government is carrying out major tram works along Route 58 in Melbourne’s inner north, creating a more reliable and comfortable journey for passengers. Victorian Minister for Public Transport Melissa explained that the $3.7 million works between Grantham Street and Dawson Street in Brunswick West will take place from Friday 22 May, until…
Midsumma Festival 2020 Wraps Up
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Midsumma Festival 2020 wrapped up in a blaze of glory this Sunday 9 February with one of Australia’s biggest vocals, and a force to be reckoned with, Kira Puru. With the three- week festival finishing up for another successful year, total attendance for the 2020 Midsumma Festival are expected to exceed 255,000 attendances across a…
Midsumma Festival CEO Karen Bryant interview
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A big thank you to Midsumma Festival CEO Karen Bryant for taking time to talk to us about the Midsumma Festival For more about Midsumma Festival
1,000th 787 Dreamliner Produced
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Victoria’s aerospace manufacturing expertise has played a critical role in helping the world’s most technically advanced commercial aircraft take off. Minister for Economic Development Tim Pallas today celebrated the production of the 1,000th 787 Dreamliner in a visit to Boeing Aerostructures Australia in Port Melbourne, where the wing components for the aircraft are made. “The…
Midsumma Festival 2020 Launches Program
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Australia’s premier 22-day queer arts experience, Midsumma Festival, have launched the 2020 program. Celebrating LGBTQIA+ diverse journeys and communities, Midsumma will spotlight an array of spectacular performances, exhibitions, talks and social events, showcasing preeminent queer arts and cultural festivities with leading international, national and local artists. Crowds of over 285,000 are expected to attend 194…
Melbourne Australia’s Most Innovative City
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Melbourne was today named as Australia’s most innovative city, leapfrogging Sydney to claim 11th place overall in the annual 2thinknow Innovation Cities Global Index. Minister for Jobs, Innovation and Trade Martin Pakula welcomed the release of the index, now in its 12th year, which ranked 500 cities across the world. “It’s fantastic to see Melbourne…