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Australia Day at Dungog |
| Venue: | Jubilee Park, Brown Street: Dungog |
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| Date: | 'Jan 26, 2010' |
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| The Australia Day Ba Bar-B Que breakfast at Jubilee Park will commence with a welcoming from the Ambassador for Dungog. There will be speeches and a presentation of awards. Afterwards you and your family and friends will be invited to stay and enjoy the Australia Day Cake. Come along and enjoy Australia Day in Dungog. |
World's First Wiggles Store |
| Venue: | Sydney International Airport |
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The world's first ever dedicated Wiggles store has just opened at Sydney International Airport.
The first Wiggles store brings together the best of the Wiggles merchandise in a setting that captures the vibrancy and fun of the Wiggles and their friends.
The store is sure to be a highlight of the international travel experience for any pre-schooler and a unique opportunity for travellers to buy something from this unique and iconic Australian entertainment brand.
The range includes entertainment, toys and games, homewares, books, stationery and clothing and fashion accessories all at tax-free prices. |
Toys"R"US' Toy Eggstravaganza Giveaway |
| Venue: | Toys"R"US |
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| Date: | '22nd March - 30th April 2010' |
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Toys"R"US Toy Eggstravaganza Giveaway will take place between March 22 and April 30 giving some lucky peeps the chance to win some fabulous prizes including a pack valued at over $1700, weekly ipod prizes, gift cards and more.
Major Prize includes: 8GB iPod Touch . iPod Accessory Pack . Wii Console . Wii Fit Plus . Wii Entertainment Pack . Mario & Friends Plush Toys . Family Game Pack . DVD Pack . $200 to spend at Toys"R"Us
It's Easy! All you need to do is register with our VIP newsletter.
Or if you're already signed up you're automatically in the draw to win!!
Enter before 30 April 2010. |
Machines in Action Day |
| Venue: | Scienceworks, 2 Booker St, Spotswood. (Melway 56, B1). |
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| Date: | '24 October' |
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| Time: | Open daily 10.00am - 4.30pm |
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| Fee: | Adults $8, Children and Concession FREE |
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| Booking: | For further details ph 03 9392 4800 or visit museumvictoria.com.au/scienceworks |
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| Scienceworks will be celebrating National Children's Week with the final Machines in Action Day for the year. View these historic steam engines in all their glory and take a ride on a model steam train outside on the arena. |
Australia Day Celebrations Wollongong |
| Venue: | Cliff Road: Wollongong Harbour Belmore Basin |
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| Date: | 'Jan 26, 2010 ' |
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| Time: | from 10am |
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Australia Day will commence from 10am and will be full of Staged entertainment, roving entertainment, stalls, amusement rides & a spectacular fireworks display at 9pm.
A day long event for the community including Illawarra Aquathon, sand sculpture, staged entertainment, stalls, amusement rides, hospital bed race, sailing regatta - wide range of activities concluding with a spectacular fireworks display sponsored by Integral Energy. |
Wild: Amazing animals in a changing world |
| Venue: | Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton |
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| Date: | 'New permanent exhibition - now showing' |
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| Time: | Open daily 10.00am - 5.00pm |
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| Fee: | Admission: Adult $8, children and concession FREE. |
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| Booking: | For further details phone 13 11 02 or visit museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum |
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| Be surrounded by the wonderful diversity of mammals, birds and reptiles from around the world in Melbourne Museum's new permanent exhibition. Wild explores which animals are thriving and which are merely surviving and takes you on an adventure through different Victorian environments, such as the alps, grassland and wetlands. Discover why biodiversity is under threat and learn about how we can create a more hopeful future. |
Menagerie: Contemporary Indigenous Sculpture |
| Venue: | Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton |
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| Date: | 'Until 21 February 2010' |
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| Time: | Open daily 10.00am - 5.00pm |
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| Fee: | Admission: Adult $8, children and concession FREE. |
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| Booking: | For further details phone 13 11 02 or visit museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum |
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| Menagerie features work by 33 established and emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from every Australian state and territory, who have produced sculptures depicting a variety of Australian animals in materials ranging from fibre and ceramic to wood carving and aluminium. Managerie is developed by the Australian Museum and Object Gallery. |
UK comedian Ava Vidal |
| Venue: | The Sydney Comedy Store, Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park |
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| Date: | 'Tuesday 28 September - Saturday 9 October 2010' |
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| Time: | 8:30PM |
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| Fee: | Tue $10.00, Wed $15.00, Thu $20.00, Fri $25.00, Sat $30.00 |
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| Booking: | 02 9357 1419 or Comedystore.com.au |
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UK comedian Ava Vidal will make her Australian debut at the Sydney Comedy Store in September.
After spending 4 years as a prison officer in the tough UK prison system, Vidal turned her hand to stand up after being inspired by American comedian Chris Rock. Her comedy has a distinctive point of view, influenced in part by her time spent behind the prison walls, as well as being a regularly expelled boarding school rebel, a teenage single mother, as well as the victim of domestic abuse. |
Kid's Flicks: Toy Story 3 3D |
| Venue: | ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne |
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| Date: | '3rd of July - 17th of July' |
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| Fee: | A $2 charge applies for the hire of the 3D glasses. |
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| Andy prepares to leave for college but his treasured toys, Woody, Buzz and the rest of the gang, won't be joining him. Instead, they find themselves at the seemingly idyllic Sunnyside Daycare Center where they are met by a whole new group of toys including Lots-o'-Huggin' Bear (Ned Beatty). |
Lotjpa: Speaking to |
| Venue: | Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton |
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| Date: | 'Until 21 February 2010 ' |
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| Time: | Open daily 10.00am - 5.00pm |
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| Fee: | Admission: Adult $8, children and concession FREE. |
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| Booking: | For further details phone 13 11 02 or visit museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum |
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| This exhibition explores the connection between Victorian Aboriginal teenagers and youth and Indigenous community members and Elders in the Shepparton region. Featuring photographs taken by Koorie youth complemented by community and Elder's stories and a series of videos, the exhibition reveals the importance of oral history in Victorian Aboriginal culture. |
National Simultaneous Storytime |
| Date: | 'Wednesday 26 May, 2010' |
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| Time: | 11am |
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The annual event is organised by the Australian Library and Information
Association (ALIA) and the book chosen for this year is Little White Dogs Can't
Jump, by Bruce Whatley and Rosie Smith, published by HarperCollins Publishers. |
Extended Hours for Aquarium Snorkel Ocean World |
| Date: | 'Every Saturday and Sunday ' |
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| Time: | 10:30am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm: Experience duration 1.5hrs incl. 30mins in-water time |
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| Fee: | $79 per child, includes entry to Oceanworld Manly |
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| Booking: | (02) 8251 7873 |
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Oceanworld's Aquarium Snorkel has been extended!
Every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm, children can don a wetsuit and dive into Oceanworld for an unforgettable snorkel experience with giant grey nurse sharks, stingrays, turtles and a wide array of fish. |
Australia's Muslim Cameleers: Pioneers of the Inland 1860s - 1930s |
| Venue: | Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Until 19 September 2010 ' |
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| Time: | Open daily 10.00am to 5.00pm |
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| Fee: | Adult $8, child/concession FREE |
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| Booking: | More info 13 11 02 or museumvictoria.com.au/immigration museum |
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| This exhibition reveals the remarkable contribution that Australia's first Muslim community, from Afghanistan and British India, made to the exploration and settlement of Australia's arid interior. Cameleers assisted all major expeditions into Australia's uncharted interior starting with the Burke and Wills expedition in 1860 and have contributed significantly to Australia's economic and cultural development. Exhibits include fascinating photographs, camel saddles, historic clothing, textiles and original documents. |
Flying home: wherever that is |
| Venue: | Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Sunday 31 October ' |
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| Time: | 2pm |
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| Fee: | Adult $8, child/concession FREE |
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| Booking: | More info 13 11 02 or museumvictoria.com.au/immigration museum |
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| Melbourne Poets Union panel discussion: The place where we grew up and left behind continues to occupy a special place in our heart. Revisiting it is an experience which often awakes conflicting emotions, especially for those who have fled war or persecution, or who, as children, had no choice about leaving. Arnold Zable, in his latest novel, Sea of many returns, has written movingly about the experience. A panel of five writers and a moderator will explore this theme through commentary and through reading of their work. This will be followed by questions and comments from the audience, member reading and an open reading. |
School Choir Competition |
| Venue: | Hunter Valley Gardens |
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| Date: | 'June 2010' |
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| Fee: | Entry to the Gardens is $22.50 per adult and children 16 and older, $12 for children between 4-15 years of age with children 3 years and under admitted free. |
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| Booking: | 02 4998 4000 or Hvg.com.au |
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| Hunter Valley Gardens will for the fourth year running host the annual School Choir Competition, providing a platform for students and teachers to showcase their musical achievements and the chance to win cash prizes to enhance creative arts facilities and education resources in the school environment. |
Toy Story 3 |
| Venue: | Nambour Aquatic Centre, Petrie Park Rd, Nambour |
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| Date: | 'Friday 11th of March' |
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| Fee: | $8 per person, and free for children under 3 years of age |
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| Booking: | Swimfit.com.au |
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Sydney Fish Market |
| Venue: | Sydney Fish Market |
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| Date: | '2nd April 2101' |
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| Time: | 5AM-5PM |
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| Fee: | FREE |
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| Sydney Fish Market (SFM) will be extending its trading hours from 5am until 5pm this Good Friday (2nd April). 50,000 customers are expecting to come searching for a traditional Easter seafood feast. 650 tonnes of seafood are expected to be sold in the four day lead up to Easter Sunday. |
Meet Corbin Harris |
| Venue: | Sydney Olympic Park's Monster Skateboard Park |
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| Date: | 'Tuesday 19th January' |
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| Time: | from 10am |
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| Fee: | entry to the competition costs $10 and is payable on the day. |
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| Booking: | email: niki.karlson@text100.com.au |
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Pro-skateboarder, Corbin Harris is calling on local skaters to take part in a knock-out competition which he will be judging at the Monster Skate Park at Sydney Olympic Park.
Competitors will be treated to a demonstration from the world class skateboarder before being invited show off their own skills on the ramps. Flip Video Digital Camcorders will be used to record contestants who will be given the opportunity to win one of three Flip Minos valued at $299.00.
Winners of the competition will go home with a Flip Mino Digital Camcorder signed by Corbin. Monster Skate Park's iSkate Coaches will then do a tutorial for the competitors on how to execute Corbin's tricks.
Corbin Harris will be at Monster Skate Park from 10am on Tuesday 19th January to meet fans and sign autographs before judging the event.
To reserve your place at this event please email your full name and age to Niki Karlson on niki.karlson@text100.com.au. Registration is essential as numbers are limited. The event is open to all ages and skill levels. |
Bags & Accessories Fair |
| Venue: | Melbourne Exhibition Centre |
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| Date: | '29 - 31 August 2010' |
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23rd Annual Working Truck Show |
| Venue: | The Museum of Fire in Penrith |
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| Date: | '28th March 2010' |
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| Time: | 8am - 5pm |
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| Fee: | $25 adults, up to three (3) children under 16 years free with adult entry |
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Country Music extravaganza has always been a major attraction at the Truck Show and this year will be no exception. Live on Stage will be Adam Harvey, Catherine Britt, Jayne Denham, The Pigs, Luke Austen and much more!
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The St Kilda Openair |
| Venue: | The Sea Baths, 10-18 Jacka Blvd, St Kilda Beach, St Kilda VIC 3182 |
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| Date: | 'Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday ' |
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| Time: | from 7.30 pm - 11 pm |
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| Fee: | Early Bird $14.90, General Admission $20.00, Concession $14.90, Star Class $35.00 |
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Emerging bands and DJ's take to the sunset stage from 7.30 pm to play acoustic sets and chilled mixes. A fully-licensed bar and affordable festival food complete the summer sunset vibe.
At dusk a full-length film screens under the summer stars. The film program includes quirky comedies, retro classics, great Australian films, award winning documentaries, premieres and sneak previews.
Movies that we will be showing are:
Wed 13/1: The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus
Thu 14/1: New Moon
Fri 15/1: Michael Jackson - This is it
Tue 19/1: 500 Days of Summer
Wed 20/1: Inglorious Basterds
Thu 21/1: Where the Wild Things are
Fri 22/1: Mao's last Dancer
Wed 27/1: The Invention of Lying
Thu 28/1: The Time Traveller's Wife
Fri 29/1: The Goonies
Tue 2/2: The Informant
Wed 3/2: Did you hear about the Morgans
Thu 4/2: Away we go
Fri 5/2: Paranormal Activity |
Talking Faiths |
| Venue: | Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Until 28 May 2010' |
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| Time: | Open daily 10.00am to 5.00pm. |
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| Fee: | Admission: Adult $8, child/concession FREE |
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| Booking: | info 13 11 02 or museumvictoria.com.au/immigration museum |
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This exhibition documents a project involving young people exploring interfaith issues through a multicultural perspective. Encompassing students from a range of faith-based and secular Government schools, Talking Faiths features multimedia representations and photographs of the student project and artworks developed by the students as part of their conversations. This exhibition is a part of the Parliament of the World's Religions 2009 cultural program.
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Berlin on Film: Comrade Couture |
| Venue: | ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne |
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| Date: | '5th and 7th of November' |
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Fri 5th November 7pm
Sun 7th November 3.30pm
Inspired by new wave fashions from the West, East Berliners took to crafting their own avant-garde fashions made from plastic, bed sheets and disused medical supplies. Drawing on personal memories, interviews and extensive archival research, Wilms offers a unique view of this heady artistic outpouring under ever-watchful Stasi eyes. |
Myer Ladies Day |
| Venue: | Rosehill Gardens Racecourse |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 19 March' |
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| Booking: | Thesydneycarnival.com.au |
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Myer Ladies Day is all about style and glamour while out on the turf all eyes
will be on Sydney's richest race for fillies and mares, the Coolmore Classic and the Ranvet Stakes. |
Push It at City Square |
| Venue: | City Square (Swanston Walk, Melbourne CBD - in between Flinders St & Town Hall) |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 9 October, 2010' |
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| Time: | 2.00-4.30pm |
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Survival of a Culture: Kurds in Australia |
| Venue: | Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne |
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| Date: | '16 March to 25 September 2010' |
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| Time: | Open daily 10.00am to 5.00pm. |
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| Fee: | Admission: Adult $8, child/concession FREE |
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| Booking: | info 13 11 02 or museumvictoria.com.au/immigration museum |
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| This exhibition explores how the Kurdish culture has survived through adversity, invasion, and division of the Kurds' traditional lands. Survival of a Culture: Kurds in Australia examines the traditions at the core of the Kurdish culture that have enabled it to survive, and which Kurds proudly maintain in Australia today. A variety of objects will be on display, including traditional costumes, instruments, hand-woven crafts and pewter wear. |
The Kazoos |
| Date: | 'Saturday March 13th-Fri 9th April' |
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Saturday March 27th
12pm & 2pm
The Mount Eliza Weekender Festival: 13 Canadian Bay Rd, Mount Eliza
$2 per person or $5 per family
Monday March 29th
10:30 am
Playful Parenting: South Yarra Community Church, 12 Surrey Rd South Yarra
Tix: $12 per head - buy 4 get 1 free: 0408 321 011
Tuesday March 30th
10:30am
Frankston Holiday Program: George Pentland Gardens, Melways Ref: 102 E5
Tuesday March 30th
2pm
Altona North Community Library: Cnr of Macarthur's Rd and Millers Rd, Altona North
Wed March 31th & Thurs April 1st
11am & 1pm
Woodgrove Shopping Centre: 533-555 High st Melton
Sunday April 4th
11am
Mount Buller Easter Celebrations: Mount Buller Village Centre
Tues 6th to Fri 9th April
11am & 1pm
Eastland Shopping Centre: Address: 171-175 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood |
Sydney Film School Scholarship |
| Date: | 'Entries for the Robin Anderson Film Awards close at 5.00 pm on Friday, 1st October 2010.' |
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| Booking: | Robinanderson.org.au/entry.html |
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Once a year in association with the Robin Anderson Film Awards, Sydney Film School offers an annual one-year, full time scholarship to one local secondary school filmmaker (Years 11-12)! Applications close Friday 1st of October.
Valued at over $14,000, the Robin Anderson Scholarship covers all tuition fees, materials and equipment to study in a Diploma of Screen and Media Program and provides an outstanding opportunity for a person passionate about making films to further their studies in a practical and educational filmmaking environment
How to be eligible?
1. Make the short film (max 8min) and enter it in the Robin Anderson Film Awards.
2. Have your film (documentary or drama) selected as a finalist in any senior section of the Robin Anderson Film Awards.
What then?
1. Every finalist film will be viewed by a panel of Sydney Film School staff
2. A short list of finalists will be invited to an interview with Sydney Film School staff
3. One short listed finalist will be offered the opportunity to take up the scholarship. |
Toys'R'Us Super Hero Saturday |
| Date: | 'April 3 and 10' |
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| Booking: | Toysrus.com.au |
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Register online at www.toysrus.com.au for all the instore activities and fun and to their local Toys'R'Us store for a day of fun, frivolity, games and much more!
Come dressed as your favourite super hero and head to your local ToysRUs store where Geoffrey Giraffe and the gang will don their capes and get into the superhero spirit! There will be loads of activities including games, colouring in competitions, parades and more. |
Ancient Hampi: The Hindu Kingdom Brought to Life |
| Venue: | Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Until 26 January 2010' |
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| Time: | Open daily 10.00am to 5.00pm. |
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| Fee: | Admission: Adult $8, child/concession FREE |
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| Booking: | More info 13 11 02 or museumvictoria.com.au/immigration museum |
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This international exhibition offers visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the stunning World Heritage site of Hampi in southern India. Using state of the art digital technologies, this new experience presents stereographic panoramas of an extraordinary site, with all its mythological, archaeological, artistic and historic significance. Ancient Hampi includes animations of Hindu myths and stories, aerial and projected photography, an immersive digital interactive space showing 360-degree panoramic images of the site and is landscape, as well as stunning night photographs of the temples taken by John Gollings.
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Chinese New Year brings out the 'big cats' at Sydney Fish Market |
| Venue: | Sydney Fish Market, Bank St, Pyrmont |
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| Date: | 'Sunday, 14 February 2010' |
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| Time: | Dragon Boat Racing (Wests Tigers v ACCA team): Three races from 11.30am Lion Dancers: from 2pm |
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| Booking: | Sydneyfishmarket.com.au. |
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Experience the sights and sounds of Chinese New Year at Sydney Fish Market (SFM) as it celebrates the 'Year of the Tiger' on Sunday, 14 February.
While Black Tiger Prawns and Tiger Flathead are sure to be in great demand, visitors will have plenty of other reasons to visit SFM.
With a competitive-streak characteristic of those born in the Year of the Tiger, Wests Tigers NRL team will take on the SFM sponsored ACCA Dragon Boat Racing Team in a dragon boat match race on Blackwattle Bay.
Visitors can also admire the colour and movement of the Lion dancers in a traditional performance, said to bring good luck, happiness and prosperity in the New Year. Red and gold Chinese lanterns will line the market, with the colour red also a reminder of romance for Valentine's Day. |
Harrison Refrigerator Model |
| Venue: | Scienceworks, 2 Booker St, Spotswood. (Melway 56, B1). |
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| Time: | Open daily 10.00am - 4.30pm |
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| Fee: | Admission: Adults $8, Children and Concession FREE. |
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| Booking: | For further details ph 03 9392 4800 or visit museumvictoria.com.au/scienceworks |
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Come and see a model of the first successful industrial refrigerator (1857) developed by James Harrison of Geelong. An internationally significant invention, the refrigerator was used in breweries, hotels and distilleries throughout Britain, Europe, South America and Australia. This model was displayed at the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, United States of America, from 1964 to 2002 and is now on show at Scienceworks.
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What's On at the Immigration Museum |
| Venue: | Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'December 2009 to January 2010' |
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| Time: | 10.00am to 5.00pm |
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| Fee: | Adult $8, child/concession FREE |
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| Booking: | 13 11 02 or museumvictoria.com.au/immigration museum |
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Talking Faiths
This exhibition documents a project involving young people exploring interfaith issues through a multicultural perspective.
Date: 26 November 2009 to 28 May 2010
Callaloo: The Caribbean mix in Victoria
Like the traditional Caribbean Callaloo soup, a unique mix of spices, vegetables, meat and herbs, the Caribbean community is a wonderfully diverse mix of cultures. Callaloo: The Caribbean mix in Victoria explores the experiences of this small but vibrant community in Victoria. Visitors can discover the significance that food, cricket, music and carnival has to the community as well as the historical connection between Australia and the West Indies.
Date: From 3 December 2009
Ancient Hampi: The Hindu Kingdom Brought to Life
This international exhibition offers visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the stunning World Heritage site of Hampi in southern India.
Dates: Until 26 January 2010
Kids Fest: Cool Caribbean
Experience the Caribbean this summer on this special day just for kids! Part of the Immigration Museum's school holiday program, Kids Fest celebrates the vibrant culture of the Caribbean with performances, dance workshops and traditional cuisine.
Date: Sunday 10 January 2010
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Ethiopian Festival |
| Venue: | Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne. |
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| Date: | 'Sunday 18 April 2009' |
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| Time: | 11am - 4pm |
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| Fee: | Admission: Adult $8, child/concession FREE |
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| Booking: | More info 13 11 02 or museumvictoria.com.au/immigration museum |
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Ethiopian Festival
Celebrate the rich culture of the Ethiopian community in Victoria at this one day festival. Come along and experience Ethiopian music, dance performances, special talks and film screenings. Enjoy a cooking demonstration and fashion show, taste Ethiopian cuisine and take part in an Ethiopian coffee ceremony. |
Australian Perspectives- Crystal Voyager |
| Date: | 'Sat 13 Feb' |
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| Time: | 4pm |
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| One of the most successful Australian surf movies ever, Crystal Voyager is a legendary classic shot over two years in California and off the Australian East Coast. Chronicling surf legend George Greenough's quest to ride the perfect wave, it reaches giddy heights with its celebrated psychedelic final 23 minutes. |
Best of the Independent Games Festival 2009 |
| Venue: | ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Tuesday 8 December - Sunday 14 February' |
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| Time: | 10am-6pm |
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| Fee: | Free exhibition |
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Play brilliant videogames for free, when the Best of the Independent Games Festival returns to ACMI.
The Best of the Independent Games Festival returns to ACMI showcasing Machinarium, PixelJunk Eden, Brainpipe and other treasures. Dubbed the 'Sundance of the game world', the IGF has previously featured the groundbreaking games Braid, Everyday Shooter, Darwinia, and Cloud, and premiered smash hits De Blob and Portal. Established in 1998 in San Francisco by CMP Media (now Think Services), the annual festival encourages innovation in videogame development and recognises the best work by indie designers. |
Sydney Carnival |
| Date: | 'April 2011' |
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The best horses in the land will be fighting for equine glory across two of the best days of racing in the Southern Hemisphere. Headlining the new look Sydney Carnival with new fixed dates is the AAMI Golden Slipper at Rosehill Gardens and the David Jones Australian Derby at Royal Randwick, combined with the Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sales. Beginning in 2011, there will be 18 consecutive races no less than group 3 in status over Slipper day and
Derby day. |
Paddle Pop Adventure Park |
| Venue: | The Lake, Macquarie University, North Ryde |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th January' |
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| Fee: | Family tickets (4 persons) are $62.50 including booking and transaction fee |
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| Booking: | PaddlePop.com.au |
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Sydney-area families looking for fitness, fun and excitement during the school holidays are in for the ultimate adventure when the first-ever Paddle Pop Adventure Park roars in to Sydney during the final weekend of January.
Children of all ages will get the chance to join in the fun of the Paddle Pop Adventure Park, held at The Lake, Macquarie University, North Ryde, Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th January. The jungle theme park will also play host to the world's longest Slip'n'Slide, which boasts 188 metres of never before attempted fun.
Wits and reflexes at the ready, families embarking on the quest will take on a range of action-packed activities, from mild to wild, and all suitable for the young to more experienced adventurer. Just like their hero, Paddle Pop Lion, young explorers have the chance to conquer 13 thrilling rides and attractions including a climbing wall, river rapids slide, adventure maze, jumping castle, bungee trampolines and much more! |
The 2010 Beast Quest Tournament |
| Venue: | Participating bookstores around Australia (check Beastquest.com.au) or contact your local bookstore |
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| Date: | '20th and 21st March' |
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| Fee: | FREE |
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Beast Quest Tournaments are being held in participating bookstores around Australia on the 20th and 21st March, where fans of the Beast Quest series can participate in fun Beast Quest activities (such as Master of Trivia, Beast Quest Knockout and Design a Beast Champion), swap their Beast Quest collector cards with other kids, win loads of Beast Quest prizes, and have the opportunity to get their copies of Beast Quest series 6.
Will you survive the tournament? |
April School Holidays |
| Venue: | Hunter Valley Gardens |
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| Date: | '3-18 April 2010' |
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| Fee: | Entry to the Gardens is $22.50 per adult and children 16 and older, $12 for children between 4-15 years of age with children 3 years and under admitted free. |
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| Booking: | 02 4998 4000 or Hvg.com.au |
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| Come to Hunter Valley Gardens for lots of fun and games these school holidays. |
Parramatta Chalk Festival |
| Venue: | Church Street Parramatta |
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| Date: | 'Thursday 7th through to Sunday 10th October' |
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| Booking: | Chalkurbanart.com |
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This year's Chalk Urban Art Festival, held in Church Street Parramatta from Thursday 7th through to Sunday 10th October, is shaping up to be another exciting event with an impressive line up of local and international artists confirmed and a full host of activities to keep all ages entertained over the school holiday period.
The four day festival, which is the largest of its type in the Southern Hemisphere, will feature a pavement art competition for artists from all over Australia, a mini chalk competition for the general public and interactive school holiday workshops.
Artists to showcase their talents at the festival include international guest artist Bernardo von Hessberg from Italy; Glenwood Illustrator and experienced Courtroom Sketch Artist Ala Paredes; Wallsend body painter Brendon Ussher; Wahroonga 3D animation specialist David Towey; Melbourne scenic artist and puppeteer Joe Blanck; Slovakian born artist Renata Cooper and Indian arts teacher Vishwanath Panchal. |
A little bit of Christmas is coming to the races! |
| Venue: | Rosehill Gardens |
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| Date: | '5th December' |
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A little bit of Christmas is coming to the races!
-Visit from Santa Claus including FREE photo between 12.00pm & 1.00pm on the lawn behind the public grandstand
-Carollers singing all your favourite Christmas songs
-Fairy floss and snow cones
-FREE rides between 12 and 4pm
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Belonging: Reflections on Place |
| Venue: | Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne. |
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| Date: | '10 July 2011 to 22 January 2012' |
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| Fee: | Adults $8, children and concession FREE |
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| Belonging: Reflections on Place was conceived and directed by video artist Wendy Woodson with designer Kathy Couch (sound design by Myles Mumford) and includes interviews of diverse migrants, refugees and members of their families who reflect on their experiences of place, migration and belonging. |
Kids' Flicks |
| Venue: | ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Sundays and School Holidays ' |
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| Time: | Fri 15 Jan-Sat 23 Jan |
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| Fee: | All tickets $5 |
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Dunston Checks In G
Fri 15 Jan and Sat 16 Jan- 1pm
Dunston, the orangutan accomplice of jewel thief Rupert Everett, escapes and teams up with 10-year-old Eric to create more than a little mayhem at the Majestic Hotel's social event of the year.
Mystery of the Flamingos PG
Mon 18 Jan - Fri 22 Jan - 11am
Follow the life cycle of the flamingo, one of the world's most beautiful birds, in this ravishing documentary filmed in the remote Lake Natron in northern Tanzania. Australian premiere!
Lancelot Link: Secret Chimp - Part 3 G
Mon 18 Jan - Sat 23 Jan, 1pm daily
Lancelot continues his fight against CHUMP (Criminal Headquarters for Underworld Master Plan). |
Handmade Children's Market |
| Venue: | Melville Civic Centre Main Hall in Booragoon WA |
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| Date: | 'Saturday September 4th' |
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| Time: | 9am to 1pm |
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| Fee: | Entry is free and sausages are selling for $2.00 |
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| Parents looking for an alternative to mass-produced clothes and toys but have no time to make them are turning to boutique markets. The HCM is the only children's handmade market south of the river that showcases high quality products and services for children aged 0-10 years old. |
Endeavour Harbour Adventure - Day Sails |
| Date: | 'Friday 9 April and Saturday 10 April 2010' |
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| Time: | There are two half-day sails each day. |
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| Fee: | Tickets are $80 adults, $40 children or $200 for a family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) and include morning or afternoon tea. |
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| Booking: | 1800 720 577 or visit Endeavourvoyages.com.au. Bookings essential. |
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If the thought of sleeping in a hammock isn't your cup of tea, why not try one of our day sails. Our Endeavour Harbour Adventure sails are the perfect school holiday activity for the whole family... 18th century sailor's dress encouraged!
The half-day sails are specifically aimed at children aged 7 yrs or over and their families and will see them learn all about Cook's voyage and 18th century sailing. Your tour guide will be Able Seaman Antonion Ponto (one of two Italians on Cook's orginal crew) who will lead children on an interactive tour of the ship above deck and below. |
Wonderland Fun Pack Mad Hatters Tea Party |
| Venue: | Pearl River Road HarbourTown Docklands |
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| Date: | 'Sat 6-Mon 8 March' |
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| Fee: | Wonderland Park is free entry - rides take multiple coupon ($2 each Book of 10 $18 Book of 20 $35) |
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| Booking: | Book online your special Unlimited All day ride pass $20.00 at Moshtix.com.au includes unlimited rides, face painting bag of floss and a Balloon. |
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Wonderland Fun Park will be celebrating the opening of the Movie Alice in Wonderland with a Mad Hatters Tea Party and exciting fun carnival rides for the whole family . Win tickets to the Movie.
Ride the giant Tea Cups, meet Alice the white Rabbit, The Queen and The Mad Hatter free face painting and balloons. Delight in the thrilling carnival rides, the grand carousel bounce on the Bungee Trampoline, Ride the Dodgems, The Sizzler and The Giant Slide. |
Luna Park's Help for Haiti |
| Venue: | Luna Park, Sydney |
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| Date: | 'Sunday 31st January' |
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| Time: | 6pm - 10pm |
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| Fee: | $22.50 for a night of unlimited fun! |
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| Booking: | Lunaparksydney.com or call 02 9922 6644 for further information. |
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All Sydney-siders are encouraged to join in the fun on their favourite rides in aid of the worthy cause.
Go Wild Unlimited Rides Passes will be sold at HALF-PRICE on the night and all rides revenue will go to the 'Save the Children' charity for the Haiti appeal. So too will any profit from the sale of food and beverages, sideshow games and merchandise on the night.
Luna Park staff are proving there are big hearts behind the Face by generously donating their time to work free of charge on the night. |
Autumn Holidays at Scienceworks |
| Venue: | Scienceworks, 2 Booker St, Spotswood. (Melway 56, B1). |
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| Date: | '27 March to 11 April 2010' |
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| Time: | Open daily 10.00am-4.30pm |
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| Fee: | Admission: Adults $8, Children and Concession FREE. |
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| Booking: | For further details ph 03 9392 4800 or visit museumvictoria.com.au/scienceworks |
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Spin out this autumn at Scienceworks as we explore the science of toys that turn and tumble. Make your very own toy to take home and view a dynamic science show featuring things that spin.
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What's On at Q Station |
| Date: | 'Offers valid from 1st Sep - 30th Nov, 2009' |
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| Booking: | 02 9466 1511 or Qstation.com.au |
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A Sumptuous Spring Package
Q Station is offering a wonderful spring weekend package for two with fine dining, great wines and one of the best night's sleep you will ever have. Perfect for a little quiet time for couples before the school holidays start again or a Father's Day celebration without the kids.
Q Station is offering an exciting Spring Fair package at only $140 per person which includes:
-One nights' accommodation in a double room
-A sumptuous 3 course meal for two in the Boilerhouse Restaurant
-Delicious buffet breakfast
-Relaxing late check out at 12noon
-A bottle of wine and chocolates upon arrival
History Week Community Day - Saturday 5th September 2009
On Saturday 5th September, Q Station will immerse visitors in its history, heritage, architecture and design during its annual 'Community Day' as part of History Week, an initiative of the History Council of NSW.
10.00am to 4.00pm
Free
Q Station, North Head Scenic Drive, Manly
Buffet Lunch available at Boilerhouse Restaurant - $35 pp; kids $17.50
Wedding Fair - Sunday 27th September
Q Station is fast becoming a favourite destination for weddings thanks to a unique location, exceptional venues and delicious catering. Showcasing four ceremony venues and five reception venues
11am - 4pm |
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