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Discover 4000+ years of storytelling at World of the Book @ Melbourne’s State Library

State Library Victoria has reopened *World of the Book* with its largest ever tribute to women writers. Discover Jane Austen, Virginia Woolf and the Brontes alongside hundreds of rare Australian and international literary treasures celebrating more than 4,000 years of storytelling. Returning for its 21st year *World of the Book* is Australia's longest-running and most … [Read more...] about Discover 4000+ years of storytelling at World of the Book @ Melbourne’s State Library

Candlelight Concerts | Australia

Australia's best new experience is a concert by candlelight in a unique location brought to you by FeverUp. A Candlelight Concert is a special type of musical performance that creates a unique and intimate atmosphere by utilizing candlelight as a primary source of illumination. These concerts often take place in historic venues, churches, or other settings with a rich … [Read more...] about Candlelight Concerts | Australia

Selfie.. is Australian Slang

Australian slang from its convict origins to today's social media-influenced lingo will be the subject of a new research project at Monash University. Aussie words that were in and out of fashion, and where they come from, would be explored, Kate Burridge from the university's arts faculty said. The "you-beaut Aussie lingo'' of the past, which included words such as … [Read more...] about Selfie.. is Australian Slang

youfoodz | Ready-Made Meals Home Delivered

Ready-made meals & free* food delivery to your door with no lock-in contracts. All Youfoodz meals are cooked by our chefs, weighed by hand & vacuum-sealed to stay fresh for 7-9 days. Fresh, healthy food Choose from an ever-changing range of ready-made meals, snacks, and drinks, as well as Seasonal Fruit & Veg Boxes! Delivered to your door Stay right … [Read more...] about youfoodz | Ready-Made Meals Home Delivered

Restaurant Guru

Restaurant Guru allows you to discover great places to eat at near your location. Read restaurant menus and users' reviews about tasty food. View photos and ratings of open restaurants around you. Restaurant Guru provides users with the complete information on restaurants, including visitors' reviews, menus, photos, etc. Restaurant Guru provides ratings by popular … [Read more...] about Restaurant Guru

Dame Edna Announces ‘My Gorgeous Life’ Tour

Dame Edna Announces 'My Gorgeous Life' Tour The grand dame of world theatre Dame Edna Everage has been forced out of retirement by the demands of her adoring "Precious Possums" announcing a surprise tour of Australia in September and October. Tickets to Dame Edna My Gorgeous Life national tour go on sale to the general public at 9am on Thursday 9 May. A TEG Dainty … [Read more...] about Dame Edna Announces ‘My Gorgeous Life’ Tour

Free vegan ice cream sandwiches from Lord of the Fries

I scream, you scream, we all scream for FREE 100% VEGAN ICE CREAM being given away by the Lords on February 22nd, 2019. We've got a PSA that'll make your readers melt: Lord of the Fries are giving away free (yes, FREE) ice cream sandwiches on Friday 22nd February to the first 100 visitors. To celebrate the launch of their new range of vegan frozen treats, Australia's … [Read more...] about Free vegan ice cream sandwiches from Lord of the Fries

A Person From Melbourne is called a Melburnian

One of the most popular geography questions is: "What is a person from <city name> called?" Australia has plenty of official demonyms, but we're also famous for nicknames and good-natured slang. Depending on where you're from, you might have a formal name, a nickname, or even a football rivalry label. Australian Cities & States Melbourne = … [Read more...] about A Person From Melbourne is called a Melburnian

Awareness Campaign: UberEats Wrecking Small Business

When you order from UberEats, between 25-35% of the bill is deducted from the restaurant which goes directly to UberEats. Yes, it costs you the same plus a $5 delivery fee, but the restaurant earns 35% less than if you ordered direct from the restaurant. Think about how home delivery is affecting "Australian" restaurants. UberEats Get the food you want, from the … [Read more...] about Awareness Campaign: UberEats Wrecking Small Business

Mofo 2018 | Summer Festival

Museum of Old and New Art's Festival of Music and Art. Mofo returns 12-22 January 2018: Launceston 12-14 (they've got monkeys!), Hobart 15-22 and at Mona 19-21 : 2018 for a massive long weekend It's our last Mofo at Mona-maybe forever (Walshie's building a hotel and he needs the space). So we're going out in style with a massive weekend of music and art at Mona on … [Read more...] about Mofo 2018 | Summer Festival

Marley Spoon | Recipe & Food Boxes

Marley Spoon sends tasty recipes and fresh ingredients directly to your door, making it easy to cook a delicious meal at home. We bring great ingredients to your door Technology allows us to become your local greengrocer, butcher and fishmonger. Or at least it gives us the opportunity to reconnect you with the core values of knowing where your food comes from. Building … [Read more...] about Marley Spoon | Recipe & Food Boxes

Katy Perry | Witness The Tour

We can't wait, Katy is touring Australia once more. Myer will present global pop superstar KATY PERRY’s WITNESS: The Tour, which will come to Australia next July and August in support of her new album Witness. With Witness, Katy finds liberation, in the changes in her own life and in the world around her, delivering songs that inspire both thought and movement. The … [Read more...] about Katy Perry | Witness The Tour

Schapelle Corby Express

Here it comes, the Schapelle Corby express train. It will be fascinating to watch how the media handles it. In the days leading up to and including her release from a Bali jail where she served 12 years for drug smuggling, most media has been following the story, often leading news bulletins with details. To publish or not to publish remains the question. Already … [Read more...] about Schapelle Corby Express

Van Gogh Brings The Seasons

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

Dark Mofo Winter Festival

Dark Mofo, Mona's winter festival in Tasmania, Australia, delves into centuries-old winter solstice rituals, exploring the links between ancient and contemporary mythologies, humans and nature, religious and secular traditions, darkness and light, and birth, death and renewal. Hosted by Mona (Tasmania's Museum of Old and New Art), Dark Mofo offers a full schedule of … [Read more...] about Dark Mofo Winter Festival

Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games

The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games is an international multi-sport event that will be held in Gold Coast City, Queensland between 4 to 15 April 2018. The Gold Coast, with its outstanding sporting facilities and stunning attractions will deliver a memorable experience underpinned by a passionate community. What you need to know Tickets Official web … [Read more...] about Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games

Surviving Survivor in Australia

Viewers are expressing their anger at networks whose shows continually run late. Top of the list is the current series of Survivor series (USA) Millennials and Gen X-ers. Channel 9 in its wisdom is broadcasting each show as soon as it can after it is broadcast in the US. That is all very well and good but that means its being shown after 11pm on Thursday nights. The … [Read more...] about Surviving Survivor in Australia

7Two on Foxtel

7TWO is back on Foxtel. Channel 156 | 137 | 072 Answers to free to air channels and programs on Foxtel can be found here. Foxtel Free-To-Air Channels Depending on your location and set top box, free-to-air may be available through the TV guide on your Foxtel remote. Channel Definition National iQ Eastern States* iQ other states MyStar/MyStar2 iQ/My Star … [Read more...] about 7Two on Foxtel

Rio Olympic Games in Australia

The opening ceremony of the 2016 Summer Olympics will take place in the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Friday 5 August 2016 with Australians watching it live on Saturday morning 6 August 2016. Games of the XXXI Olympiad (Rio 2016) from 5 to 21 August 2016. Telecast LIVE on Channel 7, 7pm - 11pm (Rio) Friday 5 August 2016 (GMT-3) 8am - 12pm … [Read more...] about Rio Olympic Games in Australia

Don’t Kill Bulk Bill

The Australian government has announced its plan to take away bulk billing incentive payments for pathology tests from 1 July 2016. Cuts to pathology bulk billing will mean patients may have to pay for tests, pathology services could close and jobs could be lost. In short, your healthcare will suffer. We can fight these cuts to pathology. Public pressure has stopped … [Read more...] about Don’t Kill Bulk Bill

Ultimate TV Cooking Competition: Winners vs Winners

Imagine it, TV's ultimate cooking competition pitting winners versus winners. The grand final of grand finals. The cooking competition to end all cooking competitions. Channel versus channel. Cooking show versus cooking show The pinacle of cook-offs. The cook-off of cook-offs. The everest of smashing it out of the park. If we don't cook this perfectly, … [Read more...] about Ultimate TV Cooking Competition: Winners vs Winners

Railway Hotels of Australia

Join author Scott Whitaker as he journey's around Australia investigating the life of the Railway Hotel, beginning with his multipart work, Volume One – Railway Hotels of Victoria. In the early days, Railway Hotels (along with Terminus, Junction and Station) were quickly established to service the railway construction workers, or navvies. Some publicans stayed in the new … [Read more...] about Railway Hotels of Australia

Emergency APP For Travellers

Emergency assistance for international travellers via new app A new travel safety app that connects travellers with overseas emergency services and embassies at the touch of a button, and can translate critical emergency questions into the local language, was unveiled at the launch of the Travel Aware App this week. In the event of a terrorist attack, accident, natural … [Read more...] about Emergency APP For Travellers

Channels 7 and 10 BAN Marriage Alliance Advertising

Channels 7 and 10 plus some radio stations have refused to air the new television advert from Marriage Alliance, featuring an iceberg and the slogan, “It’s not as simple as you think.” The Marriage Alliance pushes the idea that marriage equality would be “the tip of the iceberg”, advising viewers that there’s some serious consequences to changing our marriage laws that … [Read more...] about Channels 7 and 10 BAN Marriage Alliance Advertising

TV – Re midday movies

An open letter from a reader Attention network executives, tv programmers and television bosses. This is a suggestion The first thing I do in the morning is have breakfast and see what is on at midday. At the moment - nothing - nothing. Unfortunately the people who watch tv at this time are retired women, mothers who need a rest and women in nursing … [Read more...] about TV – Re midday movies

DeliveryHero | Order Takeaway Online

We are thrilled to announce a new partner.. DeliveryHero.com.au enables customers to quickly and easily order food over the internet. In just a few clicks steaming-hot food is promptly delivered to your door. Enter Your Post Code > Pick a restaurant > Order a takeaway > Food is delivered! Since launching in 2011 Delivery Hero has been helping hungry Aussies … [Read more...] about DeliveryHero | Order Takeaway Online

R U OK?

Thursday 10th September 2015 | R U OK? Day is a national day of action, dedicated to inspiring all people of all backgrounds to regularly ask each other ‘Are you OK?' It’s a national day of action which aims to prevent suicide by encouraging Australians to connect with someone they care about and help stop little problems turning into big ones. On that day we want … [Read more...] about R U OK?

Walk Safely to School Day

Friday 22 May 2015 is National Walk Safely to School Day Walk Safely to School Day is an annual, national event that encourages all primary school students to walk safely, and commute actively, to school. Now in its 16th year, this community event promotes better attitudes to road safety, health, public transport and the environment. Parents and carers are encouraged … [Read more...] about Walk Safely to School Day

Garage Sales Day

We are joining in the fun of garage sales by telling our readers about Garage Sales Day. Garage Sales Day celebrates Australian’s passion for recycling and grabbing a bargain. Garage Sales Day is celebrated annually in late October. The next Garage Sales Day is on Saturday 24th October 2015. Use the links below to advertise or visit garage sales on Garage Sale … [Read more...] about Garage Sales Day