Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Monday, October 26, 2026
Reservoir Libraryis alive with colour, emotion, and community spirit until Friday (May 23) as it hosts a unique art exhibition showcasing works from participants of ADEC’s Artability Workshops.ADEC – Action on Disability Within Ethnic Communities – is a not-for-profit organisation that has long been a lifeline for individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people…
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Football identities Sam Newman and Warwick Capper were promoted as being featured in filming of Yesterday’s Hero on Tuesday, May 20, at Lalor Football Club’s grounds n Sydney Cres.The film is being produced by Cameron Miller in memory of his son Shaun. the production is slated for release in mid-2026. The Shaun Miller Foundation aims…
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A conversation with award-winning authors Madeleine Cleary and Anne Freeman (pictured) will be held at Eltham Bookshop from 6.30pm-8pm on Wednesday, June 25.The conversation will explore the now and then of sex work, feminism, crime, and agency in ‘Women of Ill Repute’ – Flash Brothels and the Digital Age.The $45entry price includes a copy of…
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Whittlesea Council is continuing with half-price cat and kitten adoptions at the wat djerring Animal Facility until the end of May.In April, the facility celebrated a record-breaking 168 adoptions of cats and dogs. Some 72 animals were transferred to rescue partners and 54 were reclaimed by their owners, bringing the total number of animals finding…
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Artists in Nillumbik, Whittlesea, Darebin,Yarra, Boroondara and Manningham are being invited to participate in a series of ‘Art in Public Spaces’ workshops at Ivanhoe Library and Culture Hub.The 7.30pm Tuesday workshops are being held in five parts from May 27.Subjects are:• Introduction to public art – what’s involved and is it right for me?• Getting…
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The Australian Music Vault honours the achievements of the 2025 recipient of the APRA Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music, the ‘Princess of Pop’ Kylie Minogue , with a new display featuring archival material drawn from the Australian Performing Arts Collection.In this display, Kylie lovers will find iconic objects and photos from…
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More than 500 international experts and people with diabetes will gather at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from August18-21next year for the International Diabetes Federation Western Pacific Region Congres.The congress, supported through the State Government’s Business Events Fund, is expected to fill 7500 room nights, support jobs in the business events sector and will…
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Melbourne City Mission presents Sleep at the ‘G on Thursday, May 15 at the MCG, Melbourne. Gates open at 5pm.Every year, Victorians unite in support of the thousands of young people who are without a safe place to call home. Many are couch surfing, sleeping in cars, or staying in crowded and unsafe housing.This year…
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Our Stories: Unearthed is a one-day event at historic Mount Martha House, from 10am-3pm on Sunday, May 18.Mornington Peninsula Shire is once again participating in the 2025 National Trust Victoria Heritage Festival, Unearthed. This year’s event will focus on uncovering lesser-known histories and stories.The event features an array of engaging activities, including fascinating displays from…
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The centenary of the Castlefield Estate, Hampton, will be celebrated by an event at the Castlefield Oval , Ludstone St, Hampton on Sunday, March 23 at 11am, to be opened by Margaret Gardner, Governor of Victoria.In the 1850s, the Castlefield Estate site was an 87-acre property with a grand residence, ‘Castlefield’, built during Victoria’s Gold…
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