Tag Archive for Melbourne

A Night at the Movies ….. Indie Style

Presented by Alexander O. Montgomery Director Tritia DeViSha Score 5/6 An exploration of the underground world of indie movies, filmed live at the Loop Bar in Melbourne, Australia. Before we get to far into things, if you want to watch A night at the movies …. Indie Style its currently available on YouTube. For those…

New $46 Million Sound Stage for Docklands

Premier Daniel Andrews joined Dick Cook at Docklands Studios Melbourne (DSM) today to announce the construction of a new $46 million sound stage. At 3,700sqm, it will be one of the largest in the Southern Hemisphere, allowing the studios to attract and host large-scale blockbuster productions while still providing world-class facilities for smaller TV and…

New Rory Ellis Single ‘The Letter’

A letter written during a time of chaos and war, could this Light Horseman who fought in the Battle of the Somme, Colin Ellis, have known that his very personal and incredibly powerful message would wind up in the hands of his only Grandson, Rory Ellis, nearly a century on. in February 1940, Colin Ellis,…

Homefront – Melbourne Documentary Film Festival

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…

Victoria’s landmark voluntary assisted dying laws

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

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…

Minecraft Mini Melbourne

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

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

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…