The latest 'must-see' exhibition in Melbourne's Winter Masterpieces series, 'Van Gogh and the Seasons' is now open to the public at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV). Over 21,000 people have visited the gallery’s blockbuster show in its first five days - an NGV record. More than 5.2 million local, interstate and international visitors have attended the annual … [Read more...] about Van Gogh Brings The Seasons
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Sky Rail Frankston Line
The Sky Rail Project is fast turning into EastWest Tunnel drama 2 with local residents holding the Victorian State Government to ransom over demands to not build it. From an observers point of view, millions of dollars are at stake, thousands of hours travel time affected, the future affecting the lives of Melburinans into the future. FOR Sky train project for … [Read more...] about Sky Rail Frankston Line
Computer Markets Review
To Computer Markets Or Not, that is the question.? Is going to a computer market the answer to your computer needs? After reading about weekend computer markets in Melbourne for many years, we finally got around to checking one out. We found an excellent guide to markets in Melbourne at the OnlyMelbourne web site which tells exactly what markets are on and where. I … [Read more...] about Computer Markets Review
West End Of Melbourne
We spotted this advert in Saturday's TheAge, and noticed a few anomalies. The sales pitch invites the reader to be a part of The New York End of Town. Wow, Melbourne's newest end of town, New York. The New York End of Town is located at the west end of Melbourne: Corner Spencer, Lonsdale, Lt Bourke Str, Rose Lane | [map]. We did wonder why the advert has a couple … [Read more...] about West End Of Melbourne
New Name | Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium
Melbourne Aquarium to Relaunch as SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium this September This September, Melbourne Aquarium will reveal the results of a five-month, $8 million refurbishment and opened its doors to the public as the all-new SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium. The revitalised attraction will feature 12 new amazing zones of discovery, including interactive animal encounters and … [Read more...] about New Name | Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium
Hopalong Cassidy Rode into Melbourne
Melbourne researcher Derham Groves is writing a book about the day in 1954, when TV hero Hopalong Cassidy rode into Melbourne. In November 1954, two years before television was switched on in Australia, and when the Saturday afternoon movie matinee was every kid’s dream, a visit by a Hollywood cowboy was enough to spark a riot, pilgrimages through the desert and the … [Read more...] about Hopalong Cassidy Rode into Melbourne
Why Melbourne loves PINK
Why does Melbourne love PINK? The last time PINK toured Australia (2009), believe it or not, 1 in 34 Melburnian's went to one of her shows. She broke concert sales records, selling 655,000 tickets. Poor old John Farnham who previously held the record had to go on tour after saying he never would. Now, PINK is back, playing a whopping (and new world record) 18 shows at … [Read more...] about Why Melbourne loves PINK
Doncaster Rail Study
Did you know there was a Doncaster Rail Study? The Doncaster Rail Study is an independent investigation into a heavy rail connection from the Melbourne CBD to Doncaster. The Doncaster Rail Study consists of two phases: Phase One will identify and investigate a number of heavy rail options that could connect Melbourne’s CBD to the Doncaster area Phase Two scope of … [Read more...] about Doncaster Rail Study
Best in Melbourne Coffee
The Age GoodCafe Guide for 2013 has hit our shelves giving us the best in Melbourne coffee and cafes for another year. THE AGE GOOD CAFE GUIDE 2013 BEST MELBOURNE CAFES NAMED IN THE AGE GOOD CAFE GUIDE 2013 The 2013 edition of The Age Good Cafe Guide will hit the shelves this week after being officially unveiled at an industry awards function on Monday 17 June. The … [Read more...] about Best in Melbourne Coffee
Swanston Street Gone from Google Maps
Poor ol' Swanston Street in Melbourne has vanished off Google Maps. Swanston Street is no longer a thoroughfare for normal traffic, only being used by trams, delivery vehicles and emergency vehicles. But having said that, it is also used by pedestrians, cyclist, rubbish collection vehicles, buses (tour), so why remove it from the map? According to Wikipedia, Swanston … [Read more...] about Swanston Street Gone from Google Maps
EYEfi with my little APP
Besides the fact that EYEfi is a very clever business name, specially considering what they do, even better, EYEfi are based in Melbourne Australia. We always have a giggle when we read about what a company does, but don't have a clue what it is or what they do. EYEfi is a bit like that, in that their header says they are a Spatial Video Service Provider. We don't have a … [Read more...] about EYEfi with my little APP
ORBX – Melbourne V2
Orbx Simulation Systems flight simulation scenery for use with the following simulators: Microsoft Flight Simulator X Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition Prepar3D v1 Prepar3D v2 Prepar3D v3 Prepar3D v4 Prepar3D v5 Melbourne Australia Nvidia GTX 1060 OC Prepar3D V4.5 Orbx - Global Base Pack Orbx - Vector Orbx - Australia V2 PILOT's - Ultimate Global … [Read more...] about ORBX – Melbourne V2
Melbourne Cup 2010 winner
Melbourne Cup 2010 winner SO You Think started the warmest favourite in four decades in today's Melbourne Cup. Read more on News.com.au … [Read more...] about Melbourne Cup 2010 winner
Americain wins 150th Melbourne Cup
Americain wins 150th Melbourne Cup French raider Americain overhauled overwhelming favourite So You Think on the home straight to win the $6 million Melbourne Cup. Read more on Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport … [Read more...] about Americain wins 150th Melbourne Cup
PICTURES: Fashion, fun on show at Melbourne Cup Day 2010
PICTURES: Fashion, fun on show at Melbourne Cup Day 2010 RAIN didn't stop fashion buffs from taking out their finest frocks for the 150th Melbourne Cup. Read more on Leader Community Newspapers … [Read more...] about PICTURES: Fashion, fun on show at Melbourne Cup Day 2010
Mirusia Louwerse sings ‘Botany Bay’ – Andre Rieu Tour, Melbourne 2008
Young Australian soprano, Mirusia Louwerse, sings 'Botany Bay' (Andre Rieu Tour, Melbourne November 2008). André Rieu & Mirusia performing "Botany Bay" Live in Melbourne. Original lyrics Botany Bay: Farewell to old England forever, Farewell to my old pals as well, Farewell to the well--known Old Bailey Where once I used to look such a swell. Chorus: Singing … [Read more...] about Mirusia Louwerse sings ‘Botany Bay’ – Andre Rieu Tour, Melbourne 2008
Melbourne Cup gets Scary, not Posh
Melbourne Cup gets Scary, not Posh The place to be at Flemington racecourse is The Birdcage and the exclusive marquees on 'millionaires' row'. Read more on Sky News Australia … [Read more...] about Melbourne Cup gets Scary, not Posh
So You Think perfect at Melbourne race carnival
So You Think perfect at Melbourne race carnival MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — So You Think has won the Mackinnon Stakes at Flemington, giving Australia's latest boom horse its fifth Group 1 win in five races at the Melbourne spring carnival. Read more on KGW NewsChannel 8 Portland … [Read more...] about So You Think perfect at Melbourne race carnival
Punters bet $98.1m on Melbourne Cup
Punters bet $98.1m on Melbourne Cup THEY say Australians like a bet and we proved it again with a record amount of money wagered on this year's Melbourne Cup. Read more on Herald Sun … [Read more...] about Punters bet $98.1m on Melbourne Cup
Greens pose threat in fight for Melbourne seats
Greens pose threat in fight for Melbourne seats The Victorian election campaign officially gets underway tomorrow and the strength of the Greens vote is a mounting concern for both of the major parties. Read more on ABC via Yahoo!7 News … [Read more...] about Greens pose threat in fight for Melbourne seats
Racing: Eleven overseas raiders vie for Melbourne Cup start
Racing: Eleven overseas raiders vie for Melbourne Cup start MELBOURNE, Oct 25, 2010 (AFP) - - Eleven international horses are still in the running for a start in next week's Melbourne Cup after third declarations were made here on Monday. Read more on thewest.com.au … [Read more...] about Racing: Eleven overseas raiders vie for Melbourne Cup start
Classique’s Melbourne Cup
Classique's Melbourne Cup Classique & C-ique Design Bar invites Design industry and guests and Design students. Read more on InDesign … [Read more...] about Classique’s Melbourne Cup
Melbourne cyclists get $5 helmets
Melbourne cyclists get $5 helmets IT HAS taken nearly five months but people using Melbourne's new bike hire scheme will finally be able to buy cheap helmets nearby. Read more on Daily Telegraph … [Read more...] about Melbourne cyclists get $5 helmets
Mahathir leaves Melbourne hospital
Mahathir leaves Melbourne hospital MELBOURNE, Tuesday 5 October 2010 (Bernama) -- Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has been discharged from Epworth Hospital in Melbourne this morning. He warded on Saturday with a chest infection. Read more on Sin Chew Jit Poh … [Read more...] about Mahathir leaves Melbourne hospital
FFA move Melbourne derby back a week
FFA move Melbourne derby back a week A-League Melbourne Heart Melbourne Victory Yesterday’s drawn AFL Grand Final between Collingwood and St Kilda has forced Football Federation Australia to reschedule the first-ever A-League Melbourne derby. The Melbourne Heart versus Melbourne Victory match at AAMI Park was originally scheduled for Saturday, October 7 at 7:30pm but with the … [Read more...] about FFA move Melbourne derby back a week
Melbourne transit police arrest graffiti vandals
Melbourne transit police arrest graffiti vandals EIGHT men have been arrested after a police investigation into a graffiti syndicate targeting public transport. Read more on Leader Community Newspapers … [Read more...] about Melbourne transit police arrest graffiti vandals
‘Human remains’ found buried at Melbourne home: report
'Human remains' found buried at Melbourne home: report Police are investigating a report human remains have been found in Melbourne outer south-east. Read more on ABC via Yahoo!7 News … [Read more...] about ‘Human remains’ found buried at Melbourne home: report
More Asian passengers Melbourne bound
More Asian passengers Melbourne bound A 14 per cent increase in international passengers to Melbourne has been driven by Victoria's tourism promotion in Asia, Melbourne Airport says. Read more on Brisbane Times … [Read more...] about More Asian passengers Melbourne bound
Demi Moore to give evidence in Melbourne
Demi Moore to give evidence in Melbourne HOLLYWOOD star Demi Moore is scheduled to personally appear in a Melbourne court next week for a legal battle over photographs published in a gossip magazine. Read more on The Australian … [Read more...] about Demi Moore to give evidence in Melbourne
Herbert leaves Melbourne shattered
Herbert leaves Melbourne shattered Wellington Phoenix's coach Ricki Herbert is gutted after his side's 2-1 loss to Melbourne Heart. Read more on BigPond Sport … [Read more...] about Herbert leaves Melbourne shattered