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The iconic St Kilda Festival will showcase of some of Australia’s best artists when it returns in February with an action-packed nine days of live music and entertainment. Presented by the City of Port Phillip, this year’s Festival incorporates the Yaluk-ut Weelam Ngargee: First Peoples Arts and Cultural Showcase featuring artists including Archie Roach. Shifting
Monash Youth Services, in conjunction with the Monash Youth Ambassadors, has released a report from an extensive survey of almost 1400 local young people conducted last year. The survey consulted 1394 people aged 10-25 in the City of Monash, over a six-week period in May and June last year. It explored their interests and the
Knox City Council is developing a feasibility study into local government reusable nappy programs with 11 other councils. People are invited to share their experience with nappies, both disposable and reusable, by taking part in this survey. The study wants to learn:• What type of nappy does your baby use?• Whether you know there are
The world-renowned Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, will return to the heritage listed Carlton Gardens and Royal Exhibition Building. It will run from Wednesday, March 30, to Sunday, April 3. The coveted festival will unite plant lovers and flower fanatics from all ages with an enchanting collection of neverbefore-seen floral and landscape designs, educational
The State Government is inviting community members to have their say on the Local Government Culture Project Discussion Paper. The Local Government Culture Project was commissioned by the State Government earlier this year, and the paper will guide discussions about practical methods to improve culture at Victorian councils. Three main themes have been identified for
Stonnington Council is to host a workshop on resilience. “I believe that developing mental strength through physical challenges is one of the keys to a successful life,” said Ethan Fleming. Mr Fleming, CEO of Get Going, a multi-million-dollar mobile health and fitness company, says: “The hardest part about mental toughness is not enduring but actually
Due to rising COVID case numbers, Whitehorse City Council has made the decision to cancel the 2022 Australia Day Concert. “The health and safety of our community is our highest priority,” said a Council representative. “We want our community to be safe when attending council events and facilities and our staff to be safe when
Moonee Valley Council annually holds the Bunjil’s Marroun Healing Ceremony on January 26 and invite community members to learn about and experience what the day means to Traditional Owners. The Mayor, Councilors, local MPs and Ambassador Deepak Vinayak have been invited to pay their respects and hear from local elders and their families. There will
Australia Day (Wed., Jan. 26) is a day to come together and celebrate our great nation and the Maroondah community, says the local Council. “We can’t wait to see you at Ringwood Lake Park from 9am on Wednesday January 26. Bring a picnic blanket, friends and family and join in the celebration,” said a Council
The City of Melbourne’s Make Room project is now more than halfway to its funding goal, thanks to a $1.75 million philanthropic grant from The Ian Potter Foundation. The Council has now secured $11.75 million for the $20 million project, following other funding commitments from the Victorian Government and Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation. The Make
