Two vital road upgrades that will cut congestion, improve travel times and boost safety in Melbourne’s growing western have been announced. The State and Commonwealth Governments have announced up to $333.5 million will be invested towards the Werribee Main Road – Princes Freeway Interchange Upgrade and the Ballan Road Intersection Upgrade. The Werribee Main Road – Princes Freeway Interchange Upgrade will deliver more traffic lights at key intersections, a roundabout at the Princes Freeway exit ramp to Wests Road, a new lane to the Werribee Main Road bridge, and an improved citybound entry ramp – cutting peak travel times by…
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It seems even Phillip Island’s famous little penguins face relationship drama. New research reveals that these seabirds aren’t afraid to call it quits with their partners if their nests aren’t filled with enough young. However, breaking up and finding a new mate comes with risks, often lowering their breeding success in the following season. A decade-long study conducted by Monash University and Phillip Island Nature Parks has shed light on the colony’s complex love lives. Surprisingly, the researchers found that the rate of divorce among the penguins is a better predictor of the colony’s overall reproductive success than environmental factors…
Love, betrayal, and the haunting echoes of history come to life in Joanna Murray-Smith’s Berlin returning to Melbourne in 2025 after a sold-out run in 2023 that left audiences breathless. Directed by Erica Chestnut and starring Georgia Latchford and Lachlan Hamill, this powerful romantic thriller will take over Meat Market, North Melbourne, for a strictly limited season starting 27 February and running until 6 March. Set in the shadowy streets of Berlin, the play begins with a seemingly innocent spark between Tom, an Australian traveler, and Charlotte, a magnetic local, after a chance meeting in a bar. But as the…
Pulau (Island) by Melanie Lane is a site-specific response to Yayoi Kusama’s body of work, presented as part of Australia’s major triennial of Asia-Pacific performance. Asia TOPA. Commissioned especially for Asia TOPA and the NGV’s landmark Yayoi Kusama exhibition, Pulau (Island) will be performed in the NGV’s Great Hall, beneath Kusama’s suspended yellow-and-black polka-dotted spheres, Dots Obsession 1996/2024. On the floor below the installation sits an island where three bodies will appear to perform a ritual of metamorphosis and endurance; merging and transforming into mythic figures to embody acts of resistance, pleasure and protection. Pulau draws on the notion of the island as a place of secrets: an abundant…
Legendary Californian rock act the Stone Temple Pilots have announced they will play at The Palais Theatre in St Kilda on Sunday 2 March 2025. They had been slated to headline the Hello Sunshine Festival in Melbourne that same weekend – with organisers announcing the festival’s cancellation last week. This means that local fans won’t have to miss out on the 30th anniversary tour of Purple – the band’s chart-topping, multi-platinum sophomore album. To honour the impressive milestone, the Stone Temple Pilots will be performing the iconic album in its entirety at the show. Released on 7 June 1994, Purple…
Melbourne Museum is set to reignite its popular after-hours series with “Nocturnal: Museum After Dark” coming back for another year in 2025. These are a series of alluring after-hours events which blend art, science, history and culture in a unique adults-only experience. From February to December, each themed night will serves fascinating expert talks and tours, fine tunes, immersive exhibitions and hands-on activities, all within the iconic Melbourne Museum setting. Kicking off on Thursday 13 February 2025, from 6-9 pm will be the February edition, themed “Heart to Heart,” aligns with Galentine’s Day and Valentine’s Eve, celebrating love in all…
For the first time since their 1991 tour, British dance-rock band EMF is set to electrify Australian audiences in July and August 2025. In Melbourne, you’ll be able to catch them at The Corner Hotel in Richmond on 7 August. EMF are an English alternative rock band from Cinderford, Gloucestershire, who came to prominence at the beginning of the 1990s. During their initial eight-year run, from 1989 to 1997, the band released three studio albums before a hiatus. Best known for their 1990 chart-topping hit “Unbelievable,” which reached No. 8 in Australia and No. 1 in the U.S., EMF’s return…
Melbourne Airport is gearing up for a major international terminal expansion as it works to address surging passenger numbers and capacity challenges. Over the past year, the airport has collaborated closely with airlines to plan increased terminal capacity and enhance the passenger experience. December 2024 marked the airport’s busiest month on record for international travel, with over 1.14 million international passengers passing through its terminals. International seat capacity has surged to 113% of pre-pandemic levels, creating pressure on existing facilities. With foreign airlines accounting for 72% of international seat capacity into Victoria, the need for expansion is widely acknowledged by…
The Melbourne Guitar Show is turning up the volume in 2025 with its biggest event yet, now set in a brand-new venue at the Victoria Pavilion, Melbourne Showgrounds. Taking place over the weekend of 1-2 March, this is more than just a guitar expo—it’s Australia’s premier celebration of music, bringing together world-class performances, cutting-edge gear, and workshops to inspire musicians of all ages and skill levels. Producer of the Guitar Show, Alex Masso said this will be an unmissable event for guitar fans. “We have picked up new ideas from our audience, brands, musicians and other events. Fans of the…
Melodic house powerhouses Sultan + Shepard are set to light up Australian stages this March with two unmissable DJ shows. The acclaimed electronic duo will bring their signature high-energy sound to Max Watts in Melbourne on Friday 21 March, and Liberty Hall in Sydney on Saturday, 22 March. From a chance meeting at a Montreal club in 2002, Ossama Al Sarraf and Ned Shepard have carved out a reputation as one of dance music’s most compelling acts. Known for their masterful blend of emotion and rhythm, they’ve collaborated with industry giants like Tiësto and Dillon Francis and delivered unforgettable remixes…
Works have begun to upgrade accessibility and connectivity at Ballarat Station that will make it easier for all passengers to get around the station precinct. The project will deliver a new pedestrian overpass, along with lifts and stairs installed at both platforms. The revamped station will also include an upgrade to the northern entry to the station, with a new ramp and stairs to be built, along with improvements to lighting and landscaping. The upgrades will help improve accessibility for people with a disability, prams or luggage and will mean they no longer have to use the Lydiard Street level…
The Warehouse Project, one of the UK’s most iconic music events, is bringing its high-energy vibes back to Melbourne this Anzac weekend. Taking over the sprawling PICA venue in Port Melbourne on Friday 25 April, the festival promises a night of boundary-pushing electronic music and a vibrant party atmosphere that’ll have the city buzzing. The event is set to deliver a lineup of world-class DJs and electronic artists. While the full roster is still under wraps, you can bet it’ll feature cutting-edge acts that match the festival’s reputation for delivering unforgettable nights. Melbourne’s music scene is no stranger to international…