The Andrews Labor Government has unveiled Victoria’s first screen strategy in more than a decade, to supercharge film, television, and digital games projects and create more jobs for Victorians. Minister for Creative Industries Danny Pearson launched VICSCREEN, investing a record $120.7 million as part of a $191.5 million four-year strategy to put Victoria at the…
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Imagination Tree Opened at Monash Children’s Hospital
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A giant ‘imagination tree’ spanning four levels in the foyer of Victoria’s world-class Monash Children’s Hospital has been officially opened. Minister for Health Martin Foley launched the Moose Imagination Tree, which is an interactive space for sick children and families, imagined by The Walt Disney Company and built by Moose Toys. “We know a stay…
Nominations Open for Multicultural Film Festival
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Nominations are now open for this year’s Multicultural Film Festival, which showcases the stories, cultures and experiences of Victoria’s diverse multicultural community. Minister for Multicultural Affairs Ros Spence and Victorian Multicultural Commission Chairperson Vivienne Nguyen have called for creative and original short films about cultural diversity and multiculturalism. “The film festival is a celebration of…
Midsumma Announces 2021 Program
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Australia’s premier LGBTQIA+ arts and cultural experience, Midsumma Festival, has revealed the highly anticipated 17-day 2021 program, set to take place from 19th April until 5th May 2021. In 2021, Midsumma Festival returns to Melbourne bigger and better than ever, offering audiences an entirely unique experience that’s unlike anything on the calendar! With an incredible…
Midsumma Festival Live at the Bowl
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Australia’s LGBTQIA+ arts and cultural experience, Midsumma Festival, in partnership with Arts Centre Melbourne, today announced the inaugural Midsumma Festival Live at the Bowl. Celebrating diverse journeys and communities, the event will present a spectacular line-up of live performance, comedy and music hosted at the iconic Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Friday 30th April and…
Free Public Transport for Senior Victorians & More Support for Disabled Victorians
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Senior Victorians and Carer Card holders will be able to enjoy free public transport from 21 to 28 March 2021. Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Luke Donnellan and Minister for Public Transport Ben Carroll visited Southern Cross Station to announce the eight days of free travel on Melbourne trains, buses, trams, and regional V/Line…
Mordialloc Freeway Noise Walls Made From Recycle Plastic
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In a world first, noise walls along the Mordialloc Freeway will be made from 75 per cent recycled plastic collected from households across the state, as part of a drive to build Australia’s greenest freeway. “With more than 900,000 hours of work now recorded, the Mordialloc Freeway is supporting local jobs, will take trucks off…
Victoria Announces Single-Use Plastic Ban
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The Andrews Labor Government will ban specific single-use plastics – like straws, cutlery, plates and polystyrene containers – across Victoria to reduce the significant amount of plastic waste going to landfill each year. Minister for Environment Lily D’Ambrosio has announced a phase out and ban of specific single-use plastics by 2023, which will include single-use…
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Returning to the Princess Theatre
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Melbourne’s ground-breaking production of hit play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child resumes tonight after an 11-month hiatus, underlining Victoria’s continued recovery and reinvigoration of its cultural and community life. From Thursday, 25 February, the Princess Theatre will again be home to the two-part play, injecting renewed energy into Melbourne’s CBD and helping to draw…
St Kilda Penguin Parade Re-Opens
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Victorians can once again watch the penguins on parade with the re-opening of the St Kilda Pier Breakwater – one of Melbourne’s top tourist attractions. Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio joined Member for Albert Park Martin Foley and Member for Southern Metropolitan Nina Taylor on the opening night to watch hundreds…