By Yogi Ashwini If you trace a person from being an infant to a full grown adult, you will notice, in most cases, a progressive decline in the skin texture and complexion. A baby is glowing pink whereas most adults, even in their prime youth, are plagued with a diseased skin and dull complexion. This […]
The first of more than 300 Victorian properties will soon be called home by women and children escaping family violence. The first of the homes are about to be leased under the $50 million Rapid Housing Assistance program, an important step in the partnership between the Andrews Labor Government and agencies in tackling family violence. […]
GENTLEMEN OF DECEIT: THREE TIMES THE MAGIC! “They are funny, quick on their feet and – most importantly – entertaining. ★★★★” – Herald Sun “What I love most about your act is you guys” – Eddie Perfect This August and October, the Gentleman of Deceit present Three Times the Magic in Melbourne and Sydney, the […]
The Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria (ECCV) has commended the Victorian Government for its continuing commitment to fund grants for culturally and linguistically diverse seniors. The government will deliver $310,000 in grants to help culturally diverse seniors who are isolated at home to participate more fully in community life. Fifty-nine grants from the latest round […]
Australian researchers are set to develop more customized video games for orangutans in the Melbourne Zoo to play with, following the success of the world’s first interactive study which aimed to entertain and stimulate the animals. Earlier this year, researchers from the University of Melbourne’s Microsoft Research Centre collaborated with Zoos Victoria to experiment the […]
Victoria’s well-managed economy has generated a strong increase in employment and a drop in the state’s unemployment rate, according to figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). According to the ABS, Victoria’s unemployment rate fell to 5.7 per cent in June, and 24,200 extra people gained employment for the month – with […]
Minister for Women, Fiona Richardson, today embarks on a statewide tour to help set the Andrews Labor Government’s blueprint for gender equality in Victoria. Ms Richardson will be crisscrossing the state for the next six weeks – including Shepparton, Wangaratta, Mildura, Ararat, Warrnambool, Traralgon, Sale and Bendigo – leading 16 consultations to help the Labor […]
Minister for Industry, Resources and Energy, Anthony Roberts, acknowledged the arrival today of the 2016 Melbourne Cup to the place from where the gold used in the trophy’s production came – the Cowal Gold Operation near West Wyalong. The arrival of the Melbourne Cup at Cowal and West Wyalong is part of an Australia and […]
Suicide rates among indigenous people in a remote region of Western Australia are among the highest in the world, a new report has found. In the Kimberley region of WA, figures showed that self-harm was 10 times higher compared to the global average, according to a Medical Journal of Australia publication released on Monday. An […]
Thursday 11 August – Sunday 21 August IFFM ProgramsHurrah Beyond Bollywood Subcontinent Film India World Master Stroke Festival LocationsHoyts Melbourne Central Hoyts HighpointFederation Square Melbourne Recital CentreIFFM Opening Night Thursday 11 August, 7.30pm Hoyts Melbourne Central IFFM Awards Nightand Empowerment Concert Friday 12 August, 7.30pmMelbourne Recital Centre Indian Independence Day Raising of […]