The 2014 Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF) program, website and marketing campaign was officially launched today by Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Peter Ryan. Running from 17-23 March 2014, the Festival will showcase the best in Australian fashion through parades, shows and exhibitions, along with a diverse cultural program of activities. The VAMFF Business Seminar […]
The Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria (ECCV) elected long serving advocate for multicultural communities Eddie Micallef as its Chairperson last night Mr Micallef was formerly Deputy Chair, a position he held for the past six years before becoming the chairperson, is proud to be leading the ECCV, the Voice of Multicultural Victoria. The former MP, […]
Fair Trading Commissioner Rod Stowe is urging consumers to shop smart when shopping online this Christmas. “The lead up to Christmas is a busy time, and many consumers will be shopping online to not only save time but potentially save money too,” Mr Stowe said. “Consumers need to be smart when shopping online to make sure they […]
Gardeners pick up your shovels, rev up your lawn mowers and start planting – the Victoria in Bloom garden competition is now open. Minister for Housing Wendy Lovell today declared the competition open and encouraged public and community housing tenants to think creatively, put on their gardening gloves and spruce up their gardens. The Victoria […]
Indira Gandhi Jayanti was celebrated at the Indira Gandhi Memorial Primary School in Suva on 19 November 2013. Director, Indian Cultural Centre Shri K.L. Kanojia, was the Chief Guest on the occasion, and highlighted the struggles and contributions of Smt Indira Gandhi and spoke about non-violence and harmony. The function was attended by teachers, students, […]
Coalition provides $40,000 sailing events funding package Coalition maintaining, developing and attracting top sporting events and athletes to the state Funding boost local sport and economies and keeps Victoria in the national and international spotlight. Melbourne’s leg of the ‘Grand Slam of Olympic Sailing’, the ISAF Sailing World Cup which is currently underway in Sandringham, headlines a blockbuster […]
NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell has today departed Sydney on his third official visit to India to promote trade and investment opportunities for NSW. During the one week visit, Mr O’Farrell will meet senior government representatives and business leaders in Delhi, Ahmedabad and Mumbai with a focus on the infrastructure, education, financial services and tourism sectors. […]
Over 1,000 fireworks will be launched from the sails of Sydney Opera House this New Year’s Eve, using specially designed pyrotechnics to protect the world-famous building as it celebrates its 40th anniversary. The fireworks were developed specifically for the event by Foti Fireworks, so they do not damage the building’s tiled exterior. It is the […]
NSW Minister for Tourism, Major Events and the Arts, George Souris, has congratulated the 27th ARIA Award winners, saying it was wonderful to see so many artists from around Australia celebrating their musical talents in Sydney, the home of the ARIA Awards and Australia’s major events capital. “The NSW Government is pleased to support the […]
Today marks the official commencement of Australia’s Presidency of the G20. Hosting the G20 in 2014 is a big opportunity and a big responsibility for Australia. It allows us to help shape the global economic agenda for the benefit of all countries, and provides the opportunity to showcase the best of our nation. The G20’s […]