The last two boom gates have been removed from the Lilydale Line. making it the first rail line in Melbourne to be level crossing free. The Victorian Government claims this feat was achieved a year ahead of schedule. Acting Premier Ben Carroll and Minister for Transport Infrastructure Danny Pearson today announced the level crossings at Dublin Road in Ringwood East and Coolstore Road in Croydon are gone for good. Since 2017, nine level crossings have been removed and six new stations have been built along the Lilydale Line, which is the second busiest line on the network and is used…
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To celebrate the opening of its brand new brick-and-mortar shop at Prahran Market, Melbourne icon the American Doughnut Kitchen will offer free doughnuts and free puppuccinos to the first 200 shoppers tomorrow – Saturday 6 July – from 9am. The brand new Prahran Market store has been inspired by the original 1950s American Doughnut Kitchen van parked at the Queen Victoria Market that’s been serving up treats to generations of Melburnians. The hot jam doughnuts at both the van and the new store have been made using the same recipe for more than 70 years. American Doughnut Kitchen Managing Director Belinda Donaghey says…
Multi-platinum award-winning entertainer Kane Brown today revealed additional dates for his highly anticipated In the Air Tour. As part of the global tour, Brown will visit Australia and New Zealand this November, with special guests Kameron Marlowe and Kaylee Bell on all shows. Returning to Australasia for the first time since 2022, when he headlined CMC Rocks QLD and performed acclaimed sideshows shows to sell-out crowds, Kane Brown has continued his meteoric rise and will play his biggest shows down under yet! On the heels of receiving the ACM Honors International Award for his contributions to the country music format on a global scale, Brown tours extensively through the US, playing major stadium shows including returning…
Indie Aussie rock band, The Rubens, will be releasing their fifth album Soda in September and have announced a national tour to coincide with its release. They’ll be headed on an eight-date tour throughout September and October. This includes a gig on 18 October at the Northcote Theatre. The Rubens have solidified their place in the Australian music scene with their unique sound and captivating performances. Known for their soulful blend of rock and indie pop. The five-piece band has consistently wowed audiences with their musical prowess. Their previous album, 0202, was a massive hit, reaching #1 on the ARIA…
Resembling two scarlet-red lips, Salvador Dalí’s iconic Surrealist design Mae West Lips Sofa, manufactured in 1937–38, is now on display at NGV International. Acquired by the NGV in 2023 as part of its Annual Appeal, which invites philanthropic contributions from the community, the work is one of only two in the world featuring an eye-catching red-and-black colourway and the last of Dalí’s five sofas to enter a public collection.Salvador Dalí first travelled to the United States in 1934, and from that point onwards he was fascinated by American culture and Hollywood. Mae West was at the time one of the highest…
Prahran’s iconic skate park has reopened after a complete, state-of-the-art rebuild, with skaters from all over Melbourne flocking to the revamped complex, which has been visited by Tony Hawke and helped launch the career of many world champion skateboarders. The Prahran Skate Park, which opened in the 1970s, was one of the very first public skate parks in Melbourne. It was temporarily closed in July 2023 and has been completely demolished, rebuilt and expanded in the past year. Designed by international skate park designer Convic in consultation with pro skaters and the local community, the new space boasts a street…
The Australian Open – the country’s most prestigious golfing tournament – will return to Melbourne, further cementing Victoria’s title as the major events and sporting capital. Acting Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Ros Spence today announced that the Australian Open will be co-hosted at Kingston Heath and Victoria Golf Clubs from Thursday, 28 November to Sunday, 1 December 2024. Kingston Heath Golf Club will host all four rounds, while The Victoria Golf Club will share the hosting duties for rounds one and two. The Australian Open is the most prestigious golf tournament in the Australasian region, and over…
TEG Live has announced the return of Palm Tree Music Festival in December 2024. Following a non-stop tour of international installments, the intercontinental tropical party is back for the second year running with a stacked lineup featuring The Chainsmokers, alongside Alesso, Gryffin, Austin Millz, Daya, and more. The iconic global event will set up paradise at Sydney Showgrounds on 6 December , Sandstone Point on 7 December and Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl on 8 December. The inaugural Aussie edition, headlined by TIËSTO and KYGO in 2023, was a slam dunk for this universal brand which has become known for chasing down the hottest locations around the world,…
During 2024 National NAIDOC Week, the Koorie Heritage Trust at Federation Square will be delivering a range of programs to celebrate the continuing culture and resilience of First Peoples. JXSH MVIR: FOREVER I LIVE JXSH MVIR: Forever I Live is the first major solo retrospective exhibition of the late Josh Muir (born 1991), following his passing in 2022. Josh Muir was born and raised on Wadawurrung Country in Ballarat, Victoria. The exhibition titleis taken from an artwork of the same name – Forever I Live (2015) – and is a reference to the ongoing legacy that continues to live in Josh’s artwork beyond…
Heading to Australia in January 2025, Suzi will perform her full theatre show, “Rockin On” where there are no limits as she takes her fans on a musical journey through her Life. Her show features all her greatest hits such as ‘Can The Can’, ‘48 Crash’, ‘If You Can’t Give Me Love’, ‘She’s In Love With You’ and ‘Devil Gate Drive’, and as always with Suzi a few inspiring surprises are included. Combining her unbridled energy, crash-through stage presence with her legendary bass guitar and powerhouse vocals, on stage Suzi is a pure rock n’ roll legend, who has perfected her craft over six decades…
Experience Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning musical thriller, Sweeney Todd, starring Ben Mingay (Shrek the Musical, Frayed, Pirates of Penzance, Packed to the Rafters) and Antoinette Halloran (Mary and Max, Macbeth, Summer of the Seventeenth Doll), directed by celebrated Australian opera and musical theatre director Stuart Maunder AM at the Playhouse at the Arts Centre Melbourne this September. From the haunting melodies of Stephen Sondheim to the chilling narrative crafted by Hugh Wheeler, this Victorian Opera production transports you to the dark heart of London’s Fleet Street where you’ll witness the transformation of a once-content barber into the infamous “demon barber,” a suave and perilous figure with…
Victoria’s world-famous Twelve Apostles are ready to welcome millions of visitors to a new experience following completion of a spectacular viewing platform overlooking the iconic rock formations. With wide paths and accessible viewing areas, the lookout opens up new views of the stunning coastline on Keerray Woorroong Country. The lookout has replaced viewing areas that were no longer suitable for growing visitor numbers, providing a safer and more immersive experience at one of the state’s most visited locations. Delivered in partnership by Parks Victoria and the Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation, the lookout is part of a $24.5 million investment by…