Welcome to this week's OnlyMelbourne newsletter guide to Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community - September 24 - September 30, 2007.
This Week.. Melbourne Fringe festival begins, The Melbourne International Festival of Brass hits town, and The Royal Melbourne Show continues throughout the School Holidays! For more School Holiday Events, don't miss out on our exclusive guide!
We also have AFL Grand Final and Rugby details and much more info on many upcoming events and highlights in beautiful Melbourne, so read on and enjoy!
Melbourne Fringe Festival begins this week on September 26, celebrating its 25th year with a large range of events and exhibitions taking place throughout Melbourne, including festivals and events that have significant cultural impact at a local, national and international level for artists, audiences and the general public. Presented by The Age, 2007's Melbourne Fringe will run until October 14.
Melbourne International Festival of Brass, running from September 24 to 30, features recitals and concert performances from some of Australia's finest musicians and brass ensembles.
Along with ensemble sessions and seminars, this Sunday the festival includes a Free Children's Concert at Federation Square's BMW Edge.
The Royal Melbourne Show is the highlight of School Holidays, an annual event not to be missed! Running from September 20 - 30th, the Show provides entertainment for all ages, offering something for everyone, from extreme rides and hundreds of showbags to choose from to food, rides and more! The Show also offers the chance to view animal judging competitions, woodchop contests and attractions.
The Melba Spiegeltent presents La Soiree - a live event with a gypsy soul and a hungry heart! A spiegeltent is a hand-hewn pavilion used as travelling dance hall and wine tasting marquee since the early 20th century. A theatre, a salon, a portal to another time and more, La Soiree is a must-see attraction, running for a limited season until November 18 at Northcote Town Hall Civic Square.
School Holiday Guide
Check out our School Holiday Guide for over 100 things to do with the kids during the school holidays...
Highlighting the best events and exhibitions on offer for the young and young at heart, our exclusive guide will help you find perfect ways to enjoy the holidays with events, tours and holiday care programs.. all in marvellous Melbourne!
The Lavazza Italian Film Festival, running at various Palace Cinemas, features the very best contemporary films from the Italy's most respected directors are represented, including Ferzan Ozpetek, Francesca Comencini and Ermanno Olmi.
Baby Boomers & Beyond, taking place on Sunday, is an Over 50s Lifestyle Expo that will be held at The Centre Ivanhoe. Starting with an inspirational breakfast, the Expo features over 40 stalls and free seminars about enjoying life in your prime!
Bob Brown's Tasmania is a photographic exhibition featuring 80 inspirational images of Tasmanian nature and rural life, taken by Greens Senator Bob Brown over the past 40 years. The exhibition runs till September 29 at SPAN Gallery.
New York Figures is an exhibition of work by Debra Luccio, inspired by the incredible dancers of Tiffany Mills Company and the New York City Ballet. The exhibition includes showcases filled with photos, journals and sketchbooks of the artist's experiences.
Dollypop & Seduce runs till September 30 at Monash Gallery of Art. Dollypop is Renato Grome's series of large photographs of Barbie and Ken dolls in various playfully ironic poses. Seduced, also the work of Grome, features boldly captured exotic flora.
History Begins at Home is the current exhibition on show at the Royal Historic Society of Victoria. Illustrating the history of the area around the Society's building in A'Beckett Street, the exhibition is drawn from the Society's rich collection of maps, photos and drawings.
Artefact is an exhibition in which thirteen contemporary artists have woven small-scale works through historical artefacts, putting a new twist on the traditional forms of display at City Museum's Making Melbourne Galleries.
Arts & Theatre
Hotel Obsino is a play that sets out to dramatize the urban legend of the Hotham Hotel in Melbourne's CBD. Performed as part of Melbourne Fringe Festival, the play depicts poetic and uncompromising characters, exploring the complexity of how poverty corrupts.
Boston Marriage, presented by Hoy Polloy theatre, is the incisive and witty satire by renowned screenwriter, David Mamet. Boston Marriage is mixed with humour and nuance, exploring the negotiations, conflicts and reconcilations that arise - with hilarious outcomes!
Theatresports is back in 2007, presented by Impro Melbourne. In a thrilling mix of both theatre and sport, 5 teams will compete for a chance to play in the Grand Final, creating scenes out of audience suggestions with skill and daring every Sunday at Theatreworks.
Entertainment & Nightlife
Aussie Helpers Swing Concert - This Thursday at 1pm, popular vocalist Julie O'Hara joins the fabulous 15-piece B# Big Band, performing Swing greats at St Michael's Uniting Church. All proceeds will go to "Aussie Helpers"supporting Australian farming families.
Arrebato Ensemble will be performing their unique style of contemporary flamenco music at Bennet's Lane on Friday night, cementing their place as champions of flamenco when they tour their debut album 'Arrebato,' which has already received significant critical acclaim.
$12,000 Cash Bonanza! Here's your chance to share in a $12,000 CASH BONANZA, courtesy of Financial Services Online! Apply free online for any comparative quote & you automatically qualify for free entry into their monthly prize draw of $1,000!
The 21st Asian Food Festival takes place this month, running to 30 September. Bigger and better than ever before, this year's festival has the theme 'Celebrate Melbourne's Multicultural Cuisine' and promises to be a major culinary celebration for Melbourne.
This week's events include Melbourne's Floating Asian Restaurant and the popular Floating Yum Cha Cruise!
Saganaki Greek Cuisine & Grill offer sensational cuisine, and a perfect atmosphere set amidst quality design with floor to ceiling windows displaying the Docklands' water views. The Modern Greek cuisine is prepared using only the very best local produce.
Menulog Home Delivery is a great chance to eat fine cuisine at home! With over 300 of the best restaurants on offer, you're sure to find something to suit any taste or occasion. To find fast and easy delivery in your area, Visit Here.
Sporting Events
AFL - GRAND FINAL
It's been a long and winding road with many a scandal and just as many a coach's head rolling, but this week sees the game that every football fan waits for.. the GRAND FINAL!
Saturday 29th September at M.C.G. Geelong v Port Adelaide
Our best wishes and support are with the Geelong Football Club! Carn' the CATS!
For the second year running the Melbourne Storm will be heading to Sydney in the last weekend in September to contest the NRL Grand Final against Sea Eagles.
Melbourne Rebels vs Canberra Vikings
Sunday September 30th - 4pm
Olympic Park
AFL Tour
Aussie Rules Football - Live with a Local Host! Experience the unique Australian game of football with a local host to explain the rules, bumps and brawls. Your package includes meeting your host near the ground before the match, for a welcome drink.
Your host will explain the rules and involve you in the game using competitions and awarding prizes. You will also receive a show bag of Aussie Rules goodies!
Tour Includes:
Reserved Undercover Seating
Souvenir Program
Footy Record & Club Song Sheets
Aussie Footy Food - Meat Pie and Sauce (with beer or soft drink) at Quarter Time!
Markets, Fetes and Fairs
The Arts Centre Sunday Market, located over two levels along St Kilda Road, brings together over 150 stalls of the finest arts, crafts, organic teas, silks, ceramics and more! Stallholders are individually selected for the quality and diversity of their work.
Shake off those winter blues and Spring along to one of Melbourne's many excellent markets, fetes and fairs this weekend for a bargain!
An increasing number of food and produce markets including wine are always popping up around the suburbs. And don't forget garage sales!
Queen Victoria Market will be hosting special activities and events during these school holidays, including arts activities, a petting zoo, and cooking classes. More Details Here
Check out our School Holiday Guide with over 100 great things to do during the school hols...
AFL Grand Final Family Day - Come along on Grand Final Day with family and friends, watch the big game on the outdoor superscreen and help raise money for The Neonatal Unit at The Royal Childrens Hospital.
Amazing Human Body Exhibition is an educational exhibition that provides audiences with a unique, educational view of the human body. Using a unique preservation method called plastination, the exhibition features approximately 400 human specimens.
Pixar - 20 Years of Animation takes you behind the scenes of the studio that created Finding Nemo, Monsters, Inc., Toy Story, Cars and The Incredibles. Pixar's fascinating processes are revealed through concept sketches, drawings and sculptures.
The Independent Games Festival Exhibition is an interactive showcase of selected winners and nominees of the Independent Games Festival. The exhibition features a stunning selection of work such as Samarost 2 (pictured).
Family Tours
Puffing Billy Tour - take a tour the whole family can enjoy with a ride on Puffing Billy, Australia's best-loved steam train! Winding its way through lush ferns and towering timbers, this fantastic tour offers may treats, including wine tasting for the adults and also a trip to Healesville Sanctuary that kids will love!
Parliament House Open Day, held this Sunday, provides an opportunity to see inside Melbourne's historic Parliament House, which will be open to the public from 11 am until 4 pm with Parliament Members and staff on hand to answer questions. Entry is Free.
You Can Help
There are many social causes that are relevant to people from all walks of life, many of which rely on public support to better the community or assist those who are less fortunate. This week we ask you to consider the following..
The Heart Foundation will be holding their annual Doorknock Appeal throughout September to help fight Australia's leading cause of death - cardiovascular disease. With your support, they aim to continue funding groundbreaking work into the future, providing Australians with the very best heart health information and funds for cutting edge research.
Advertising your Business or Event at OnlyMelbourne is not only easy, but best of all it's FREE!! - Get Listed.. - don't forget to tell your friends!
Each week we highlight five of the latest additions to OnlyMelbourne's ever growing guide to services, businesses and information sites for your community.
This week we suggest the following:
The London - A stylish lounge with the best bay views..
Ride2School - Encouraging healthy lifestyles for kids..
Go West Tours - Melbourne's most entertaining & memorable day tours!
Exhibition Street was originally named Stephen Street. However, after the Melbourne International Exhibition [1880] and Melbourne Centennial Exhibition [1888] were held at the Royal Exhibition Building, the street was renamed.
The name was officially changed by the Melbourne City Council on 5 December 1898.
Welcome to this week's OnlyMelbourne newsletter guide to Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community - September 24 - September 30, 2007.
This Week.. Melbourne Fringe festival begins, The Melbourne International Festival of Brass hits town, and The Royal Melbourne Show continues throughout the School Holidays! For more School Holiday Events, don't miss out on our exclusive guide!
We also have AFL Grand Final and Rugby details and much more info on many upcoming events and highlights in beautiful Melbourne, so read on and enjoy!
Melbourne Fringe Festival begins this week on September 26, celebrating its 25th year with a large range of events and exhibitions taking place throughout Melbourne, including festivals and events that have significant cultural impact at a local, national and international level for artists, audiences and the general public. Presented by The Age, 2007's Melbourne Fringe will run until October 14.
Melbourne International Festival of Brass, running from September 24 to 30, features recitals and concert performances from some of Australia's finest musicians and brass ensembles.
Along with ensemble sessions and seminars, this Sunday the festival includes a Free Children's Concert at Federation Square's BMW Edge.
The Royal Melbourne Show is the highlight of School Holidays, an annual event not to be missed! Running from September 20 - 30th, the Show provides entertainment for all ages, offering something for everyone, from extreme rides and hundreds of showbags to choose from to food, rides and more! The Show also offers the chance to view animal judging competitions, woodchop contests and attractions.
The Melba Spiegeltent presents La Soiree - a live event with a gypsy soul and a hungry heart! A spiegeltent is a hand-hewn pavilion used as travelling dance hall and wine tasting marquee since the early 20th century. A theatre, a salon, a portal to another time and more, La Soiree is a must-see attraction, running for a limited season until November 18 at Northcote Town Hall Civic Square.
School Holiday Guide
Check out our School Holiday Guide for over 100 things to do with the kids during the school holidays...
Highlighting the best events and exhibitions on offer for the young and young at heart, our exclusive guide will help you find perfect ways to enjoy the holidays with events, tours and holiday care programs.. all in marvellous Melbourne!
The Lavazza Italian Film Festival, running at various Palace Cinemas, features the very best contemporary films from the Italy's most respected directors are represented, including Ferzan Ozpetek, Francesca Comencini and Ermanno Olmi.
Baby Boomers & Beyond, taking place on Sunday, is an Over 50s Lifestyle Expo that will be held at The Centre Ivanhoe. Starting with an inspirational breakfast, the Expo features over 40 stalls and free seminars about enjoying life in your prime!
Bob Brown's Tasmania is a photographic exhibition featuring 80 inspirational images of Tasmanian nature and rural life, taken by Greens Senator Bob Brown over the past 40 years. The exhibition runs till September 29 at SPAN Gallery.
New York Figures is an exhibition of work by Debra Luccio, inspired by the incredible dancers of Tiffany Mills Company and the New York City Ballet. The exhibition includes showcases filled with photos, journals and sketchbooks of the artist's experiences.
Dollypop & Seduce runs till September 30 at Monash Gallery of Art. Dollypop is Renato Grome's series of large photographs of Barbie and Ken dolls in various playfully ironic poses. Seduced, also the work of Grome, features boldly captured exotic flora.
History Begins at Home is the current exhibition on show at the Royal Historic Society of Victoria. Illustrating the history of the area around the Society's building in A'Beckett Street, the exhibition is drawn from the Society's rich collection of maps, photos and drawings.
Artefact is an exhibition in which thirteen contemporary artists have woven small-scale works through historical artefacts, putting a new twist on the traditional forms of display at City Museum's Making Melbourne Galleries.
Arts & Theatre
Hotel Obsino is a play that sets out to dramatize the urban legend of the Hotham Hotel in Melbourne's CBD. Performed as part of Melbourne Fringe Festival, the play depicts poetic and uncompromising characters, exploring the complexity of how poverty corrupts.
Boston Marriage, presented by Hoy Polloy theatre, is the incisive and witty satire by renowned screenwriter, David Mamet. Boston Marriage is mixed with humour and nuance, exploring the negotiations, conflicts and reconcilations that arise - with hilarious outcomes!
Theatresports is back in 2007, presented by Impro Melbourne. In a thrilling mix of both theatre and sport, 5 teams will compete for a chance to play in the Grand Final, creating scenes out of audience suggestions with skill and daring every Sunday at Theatreworks.
Entertainment & Nightlife
Aussie Helpers Swing Concert - This Thursday at 1pm, popular vocalist Julie O'Hara joins the fabulous 15-piece B# Big Band, performing Swing greats at St Michael's Uniting Church. All proceeds will go to "Aussie Helpers"supporting Australian farming families.
Arrebato Ensemble will be performing their unique style of contemporary flamenco music at Bennet's Lane on Friday night, cementing their place as champions of flamenco when they tour their debut album 'Arrebato,' which has already received significant critical acclaim.
$12,000 Cash Bonanza! Here's your chance to share in a $12,000 CASH BONANZA, courtesy of Financial Services Online! Apply free online for any comparative quote & you automatically qualify for free entry into their monthly prize draw of $1,000!
The 21st Asian Food Festival takes place this month, running to 30 September. Bigger and better than ever before, this year's festival has the theme 'Celebrate Melbourne's Multicultural Cuisine' and promises to be a major culinary celebration for Melbourne.
This week's events include Melbourne's Floating Asian Restaurant and the popular Floating Yum Cha Cruise!
Saganaki Greek Cuisine & Grill offer sensational cuisine, and a perfect atmosphere set amidst quality design with floor to ceiling windows displaying the Docklands' water views. The Modern Greek cuisine is prepared using only the very best local produce.
Menulog Home Delivery is a great chance to eat fine cuisine at home! With over 300 of the best restaurants on offer, you're sure to find something to suit any taste or occasion. To find fast and easy delivery in your area, Visit Here.
Sporting Events
AFL - GRAND FINAL
It's been a long and winding road with many a scandal and just as many a coach's head rolling, but this week sees the game that every football fan waits for.. the GRAND FINAL!
Saturday 29th September at M.C.G. Geelong v Port Adelaide
Our best wishes and support are with the Geelong Football Club! Carn' the CATS!
For the second year running the Melbourne Storm will be heading to Sydney in the last weekend in September to contest the NRL Grand Final against Sea Eagles.
Melbourne Rebels vs Canberra Vikings
Sunday September 30th - 4pm
Olympic Park
AFL Tour
Aussie Rules Football - Live with a Local Host! Experience the unique Australian game of football with a local host to explain the rules, bumps and brawls. Your package includes meeting your host near the ground before the match, for a welcome drink.
Your host will explain the rules and involve you in the game using competitions and awarding prizes. You will also receive a show bag of Aussie Rules goodies!
Tour Includes:
Reserved Undercover Seating
Souvenir Program
Footy Record & Club Song Sheets
Aussie Footy Food - Meat Pie and Sauce (with beer or soft drink) at Quarter Time!
Markets, Fetes and Fairs
The Arts Centre Sunday Market, located over two levels along St Kilda Road, brings together over 150 stalls of the finest arts, crafts, organic teas, silks, ceramics and more! Stallholders are individually selected for the quality and diversity of their work.
Shake off those winter blues and Spring along to one of Melbourne's many excellent markets, fetes and fairs this weekend for a bargain!
An increasing number of food and produce markets including wine are always popping up around the suburbs. And don't forget garage sales!
Queen Victoria Market will be hosting special activities and events during these school holidays, including arts activities, a petting zoo, and cooking classes. More Details Here
Check out our School Holiday Guide with over 100 great things to do during the school hols...
AFL Grand Final Family Day - Come along on Grand Final Day with family and friends, watch the big game on the outdoor superscreen and help raise money for The Neonatal Unit at The Royal Childrens Hospital.
Amazing Human Body Exhibition is an educational exhibition that provides audiences with a unique, educational view of the human body. Using a unique preservation method called plastination, the exhibition features approximately 400 human specimens.
Pixar - 20 Years of Animation takes you behind the scenes of the studio that created Finding Nemo, Monsters, Inc., Toy Story, Cars and The Incredibles. Pixar's fascinating processes are revealed through concept sketches, drawings and sculptures.
The Independent Games Festival Exhibition is an interactive showcase of selected winners and nominees of the Independent Games Festival. The exhibition features a stunning selection of work such as Samarost 2 (pictured).
Family Tours
Puffing Billy Tour - take a tour the whole family can enjoy with a ride on Puffing Billy, Australia's best-loved steam train! Winding its way through lush ferns and towering timbers, this fantastic tour offers may treats, including wine tasting for the adults and also a trip to Healesville Sanctuary that kids will love!
Parliament House Open Day, held this Sunday, provides an opportunity to see inside Melbourne's historic Parliament House, which will be open to the public from 11 am until 4 pm with Parliament Members and staff on hand to answer questions. Entry is Free.
You Can Help
There are many social causes that are relevant to people from all walks of life, many of which rely on public support to better the community or assist those who are less fortunate. This week we ask you to consider the following..
The Heart Foundation will be holding their annual Doorknock Appeal throughout September to help fight Australia's leading cause of death - cardiovascular disease. With your support, they aim to continue funding groundbreaking work into the future, providing Australians with the very best heart health information and funds for cutting edge research.
Advertising your Business or Event at OnlyMelbourne is not only easy, but best of all it's FREE!! - Get Listed.. - don't forget to tell your friends!
Each week we highlight five of the latest additions to OnlyMelbourne's ever growing guide to services, businesses and information sites for your community.
This week we suggest the following:
The London - A stylish lounge with the best bay views..
Ride2School - Encouraging healthy lifestyles for kids..
Go West Tours - Melbourne's most entertaining & memorable day tours!
Exhibition Street was originally named Stephen Street. However, after the Melbourne International Exhibition [1880] and Melbourne Centennial Exhibition [1888] were held at the Royal Exhibition Building, the street was renamed.
The name was officially changed by the Melbourne City Council on 5 December 1898.
Melbourne Fringe Festival begins this week on September 26, celebrating its 25th year with a large range of events and exhibitions taking place throughout Melbourne, including festivals and events that have significant cultural impact at a local, national and international level for artists, audiences and the general public. Presented by The Age, 2007's Melbourne Fringe will run until October 14.
Melbourne International Festival of Brass, running from September 24 to 30, features recitals and concert performances from some of Australia's finest musicians and brass ensembles.
The Royal Melbourne Show is the highlight of School Holidays, an annual event not to be missed! Running from September 20 - 30th, the Show provides entertainment for all ages, offering something for everyone, from extreme rides and hundreds of showbags to choose from to food, rides and more! The Show also offers the chance to view animal judging competitions, woodchop contests and attractions.
The Melba Spiegeltent presents La Soiree - a live event with a gypsy soul and a hungry heart! A spiegeltent is a hand-hewn pavilion used as travelling dance hall and wine tasting marquee since the early 20th century. A theatre, a salon, a portal to another time and more, La Soiree is a must-see attraction, running for a limited season until November 18 at Northcote Town Hall Civic Square.
Check out our School Holiday Guide for over 100 things to do with the kids during the school holidays...
The Lavazza Italian Film Festival, running at various Palace Cinemas, features the very best contemporary films from the Italy's most respected directors are represented, including Ferzan Ozpetek, Francesca Comencini and Ermanno Olmi.
Baby Boomers & Beyond, taking place on Sunday, is an Over 50s Lifestyle Expo that will be held at The Centre Ivanhoe. Starting with an inspirational breakfast, the Expo features over 40 stalls and free seminars about enjoying life in your prime!
Bob Brown's Tasmania is a photographic exhibition featuring 80 inspirational images of Tasmanian nature and rural life, taken by Greens Senator Bob Brown over the past 40 years. The exhibition runs till September 29 at SPAN Gallery.
New York Figures is an exhibition of work by Debra Luccio, inspired by the incredible dancers of Tiffany Mills Company and the New York City Ballet. The exhibition includes showcases filled with photos, journals and sketchbooks of the artist's experiences.
Dollypop & Seduce runs till September 30 at Monash Gallery of Art. Dollypop is Renato Grome's series of large photographs of Barbie and Ken dolls in various playfully ironic poses. Seduced, also the work of Grome, features boldly captured exotic flora.
History Begins at Home is the current exhibition on show at the Royal Historic Society of Victoria. Illustrating the history of the area around the Society's building in A'Beckett Street, the exhibition is drawn from the Society's rich collection of maps, photos and drawings.
Artefact is an exhibition in which thirteen contemporary artists have woven small-scale works through historical artefacts, putting a new twist on the traditional forms of display at City Museum's Making Melbourne Galleries.
Hotel Obsino is a play that sets out to dramatize the urban legend of the Hotham Hotel in Melbourne's CBD. Performed as part of Melbourne Fringe Festival, the play depicts poetic and uncompromising characters, exploring the complexity of how poverty corrupts.
Boston Marriage, presented by Hoy Polloy theatre, is the incisive and witty satire by renowned screenwriter, David Mamet. Boston Marriage is mixed with humour and nuance, exploring the negotiations, conflicts and reconcilations that arise - with hilarious outcomes!
Theatresports is back in 2007, presented by Impro Melbourne. In a thrilling mix of both theatre and sport, 5 teams will compete for a chance to play in the Grand Final, creating scenes out of audience suggestions with skill and daring every Sunday at Theatreworks.
Aussie Helpers Swing Concert - This Thursday at 1pm, popular vocalist Julie O'Hara joins the fabulous 15-piece B# Big Band, performing Swing greats at St Michael's Uniting Church. All proceeds will go to "Aussie Helpers"supporting Australian farming families.
Arrebato Ensemble will be performing their unique style of contemporary flamenco music at Bennet's Lane on Friday night, cementing their place as champions of flamenco when they tour their debut album 'Arrebato,' which has already received significant critical acclaim.
$12,000 Cash Bonanza! Here's your chance to share in a $12,000 CASH BONANZA, courtesy of Financial Services Online! Apply free online for any comparative quote & you automatically qualify for free entry into their monthly prize draw of $1,000!
The 21st Asian Food Festival takes place this month, running to 30 September. Bigger and better than ever before, this year's festival has the theme 'Celebrate Melbourne's Multicultural Cuisine' and promises to be a major culinary celebration for Melbourne.
Saganaki Greek Cuisine & Grill offer sensational cuisine, and a perfect atmosphere set amidst quality design with floor to ceiling windows displaying the Docklands' water views. The Modern Greek cuisine is prepared using only the very best local produce.
It's been a long and winding road with many a scandal and just as many a coach's head rolling, but this week sees the game that every football fan waits for.. the GRAND FINAL!
Melbourne Rebels Home Games
Aussie Rules Football - Live with a Local Host! Experience the unique Australian game of football with a local host to explain the rules, bumps and brawls. Your package includes meeting your host near the ground before the match, for a welcome drink. 
The Arts Centre Sunday Market, located over two levels along St Kilda Road, brings together over 150 stalls of the finest arts, crafts, organic teas, silks, ceramics and more! Stallholders are individually selected for the quality and diversity of their work.
Shake off those winter blues and Spring along to one of Melbourne's many excellent markets, fetes and fairs this weekend for a bargain! 
AFL Grand Final Family Day - Come along on Grand Final Day with family and friends, watch the big game on the outdoor superscreen and help raise money for The Neonatal Unit at The Royal Childrens Hospital.
Amazing Human Body Exhibition is an educational exhibition that provides audiences with a unique, educational view of the human body. Using a unique preservation method called plastination, the exhibition features approximately 400 human specimens.
Pixar - 20 Years of Animation takes you behind the scenes of the studio that created Finding Nemo, Monsters, Inc., Toy Story, Cars and The Incredibles. Pixar's fascinating processes are revealed through concept sketches, drawings and sculptures. 
The Independent Games Festival Exhibition is an interactive showcase of selected winners and nominees of the Independent Games Festival. The exhibition features a stunning selection of work such as Samarost 2 (pictured).
Puffing Billy Tour - take a tour the whole family can enjoy with a ride on Puffing Billy, Australia's best-loved steam train! Winding its way through lush ferns and towering timbers, this fantastic tour offers may treats, including wine tasting for the adults and also a trip to Healesville Sanctuary that kids will love!
Silvers Grand Magic Circus
Parliament House Open Day, held this Sunday, provides an opportunity to see inside Melbourne's historic Parliament House, which will be open to the public from 11 am until 4 pm with Parliament Members and staff on hand to answer questions. Entry is Free.
The Heart Foundation will be holding their annual Doorknock Appeal throughout September to help fight Australia's leading cause of death - cardiovascular disease. With your support, they aim to continue funding groundbreaking work into the future, providing Australians with the very best heart health information and funds for cutting edge research.
