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Welcome to this week's Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community guide for Tuesday to Monday, January 25 to 31.

This week... the Year of the Rabbit gets another look in with Chinese New year festivities held in Springvale and Box Hill, and those with a splash of colour to their skin can compare ink with others at Rites of Passage, a festival that showcases the work of tattoo artists from across the globe along with art, music and even a nod to environmental awareness. Apparently the difference between a tattooist and a tattoo artist is whether they can freely design a pretty picture on your skin or whether they simply trace an image with the needle.

I wish I'd known the difference between the two over a decade ago when a hazy night at Crown had led to the dubiously rash decision to sully a prime piece of real estate upon my chest. It wouldn't have helped that the design I'd drawn had been long kept in my wallet, possibly in preparation for such an occasion, making it a little less rash than I claim when questioned on the quality. You can take that one up with my rash and dubious id.

Australia Day also takes place this week, just in case it slipped your attention. A time when we celebrate all that's great about our wonderful country. With Indigenous Festivals, Citizenship Ceremonies, the raising of flags, barbeques, music and more, it's a day that reflects as much about our nation in the way we celebrate it as what's encompassed in our rich tapestry of multicultural backgrounds and personalities.

Personally, as far as Australian iconology goes, I'm impartial to football and cricket, dislike wearing thongs - most likely to do with karma after believing it my duty as an older sibling to pin my brother down while wedging his socks between his toes - refuse to wear 'tracky-dacks' in public and also go as far as referring to them as 'soft-jeans' when wearing them at home, and as much as it might irk Sam Kekovitch I'll always prefer chicken to lamb. None of which makes me a cultural elitist, I'm far too fond of all things low-brow for that, believe me. And nor does it make me un-Australian.

If anything it makes me a dork who's less than agile, does his best to pinch the chicken skin while no one's looking and likes to believe he has a sense of fashion - something it took me years to acquire after a stint as a teenager thinking a Pith Helmet went with everything.

But I'm a very proud Australian dork, as is my son who also now wears a Pith Helmet, of his own accord I might add - something that must be hereditary, because while calling his right to do so Australian at a stretch, it's certainly not the norm.

Major Events

Rites of Passage, a Tattoo and Arts Festival held at Carlton's Royal Exhibition Building, showcases the talents of some of the world's finest tattoo artists along with celebrating other themes of creativity and life including music, visual and performance art, dance and environmental awareness.
When: Friday to Sunday, January 28 to 30


Springvale Lunar New Year Festival brings Melbourne's largest Asian shopping precinct alive with a festive day presented by the Springvale Asian Business Association. Held at Springvale Shopping Centre, highlights include cultural performances, food and traditional firecrackers.
When: Sunday January 30 - 9am to 9pm


Box Hill Chinese New Year Festival, presented by the Asian Business Association of Whitehorse, celebrates 2011 as the Year of the Rabbit with a weekend of special attractions. Held in the in the Box Hill mall precinct, the festival includes live entertainment and over 100 merchandise and food stalls.
When: Saturday & Sunday, January 29 & 30


Midsumma Festival celebrates Melbourne's premier Gay and Lesbian culture at various venues with queer-centric and queer friendly performances and entertainment including special performances, cabaret, art exhibitions, community events and much more in its extensive program.
When: January 16 to February 6
Pride March: Sunday February 6
Midsumma - Northcote Program - Until February 6
Midsumma - Hobsons Bay Program - January 21, 23 & 27


Audi Victoria Week, Australia's largest sailing event first held in 1844, celebrates the sport with competition sailing held at Waterfront City in Docklands, followed by sailing events in Geelong that include entertainment for the entire family, craft markets, street theatre, live music and more.
Geelong Dates: January 22 to 26


Port Fairy Moyneyana Festival, Victoria's longest running festival, is a community event that offers fun for the whole family with daily entertainment that includes historic tours, concerts and film screenings, camel rides, workshops and much more with many attractions and special events free.
When: December 22 to January 27

Australia Day

Australia Day Guide
Australia Day is celebrated with a wide range of special events held to honour the day with plenty of free events and activities that you'll find in Melbourne and throughout the suburbs with many local councils offering events such as BBQ days, Ceremonies and more.
Australia Day: Wednesday January 26


Share the Spirit, held at East Melbourne's Treasury Gardens, is a free festival that marks Australia Day and also recognises the original occupants of this country. With a great line-up of performers, the event includes community market stalls, workshops and children's activities.
When: Australia Day - Wednesday January 26


Whitehorse's Australia Day Concert and Fireworks, held at the Whitehorse Centre Soundshell in Nunawading, is a chance to celebrate Australia Day with a twilight concert, free children's rides and entertainment, circus performances and a spectacular fire display set to Australian rock.
When: Australia Day - Wednesday January 26


Australia Day - The Old Fashioned Way is a day of celebration at South Yarra's Como House and Garden. Offering old-fashioned fun for people of all ages, entry fee includes free entertainment and great activities including an archaeological dig, plant potting, tours, sports and more.
When: January 26 - 10am to 4pm


Australia Day at Ringwood Lake celebrates our great nation with Maroondah City Council presenting a free event and a great chance to spend some time in the outdoors with family and friends. The day includes a free sausage sizzle, live entertainment and activities for children.
When: Wednesday January 26 - 11am to 2pm


Havaianas Australia Day Thong Challenge, held on Melbourne's famous Torquay Beach, invites participants to join fellow Aussies of all ages as they hit the ocean on green and gold inflatable Havaianas thongs, to celebrate Australia Day and lend a helping 'foot' to local charities
When: Wednesday January 26


Government House Open Day, celebrating Australia Day, allows the public to visit Government House, one of Australia's finest buildings. With many rooms open to the public, activities include a tour of the house and picnic grounds and children's entertainment in the grounds.
When: Australia Day, January 26 - 10am to 3pm

Music & Arts Festivals

Raggamuffin, held at Melbourne Showgrounds, is a feast of the world's best reggae music with a day of live funk, dub, hip hop and soul performances. Now in its fourth consecutive year, Raggamuffin Festival will feature headline acts that include Maxi Priest, the Original Wailers and others.
When: Saturday January 29


Big Day Out, one of the hottest music festivals held each year, takes place at Flemington Racecourse with an enormous line up of big name acts including Iggy and the Stooges. Tickets are sold out, however, so look sharp for a kindly friend with spare tickets or a clumsy one with loose pockets.
When: Sunday January 30


Murray River International Music Festival features world class performances held in a variety of novel venues ranging from riverside settings to riverboats and wineries. Held in towns that include Mildura, Swan Hill and Echuca, the festival also includes master-classes, workshops and more.
When: January 24 to February 6


Herring Island Summer Arts Festival offers special exhibitions every weekend at the Herring Island Environmental Sculpture Park in Toorak. Accessible by boat with a punt service, the arts festival includes special artists demonstrations, talks, workshops, activities and more.
When: January 15 to April 26 - Weekends
Australia Day Activities: January 23 & 26

School Holiday Guide

Check out our School Holiday Guide for all the latest on what to do with the kids during the Summer Holidays running until Sunday February 6. The holiday guide offers some of the best things to do over the holiday period for the young and young at heart, with events, tours and holiday care programs.. all in marvelous Melbourne!
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Exhibitions - Art | Festival | Show

Live Art by Alex & Allyson Grey will be held at the Astor Theatre in St Kilda with the spiritual artists from New York presenting their portfolio of visionary paintings, drawings, and multimedia. Of interest to art, science and music lovers alike, the artistic showcase features interactive discussion.
When: Saturday January 29


China and Revolution, presented at RMIT Gallery in Swanston Street, explores the relationship between the political poster art of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution and its impact on contemporary Chinese art with pieces taken from the University of Westminster's extensive collection.
When: Until March 19 - Closed Sundays
Official Opening: Thursday February 3 - 6pm to 8pm


Unnerved: The New Zealand Project, a Queensland Art Gallery Touring Exhibition, exposes a rich, dark vein found in contemporary New Zealand art. With a psychological and physical unease underlying many of the works, the exhibition at NGV International also carries humour and poetic subtlety.
When: Until February 27


The French Laundry, held at The Workshop Bar in Elizabeth Street, showcases the popular mediums used in Melbourne's street artworks. With more than 20 unique works on show, the opening night will feature a live painting performance, DJ set, Writerz T-shirt bar and a free bbq.
When: Sunday January 30 - 4pm to 12pm


Towards an Understanding, presented at the Atrium of Fed Square by Melbourne artist Garrie Maguire, examines what sort of 'man' we want the males around us to be. With banners printed on clear plastic, the installation celebrates varied forms of Australian and Chinese masculinity.
When: Until February 17


JAPAN: Kingdom of Characters, featured at RMIT Gallery in Swanston Street, celebrates Japan's popular and extensive involvement in animation with a showcase of characters from the 1950s to now. From Astro Boy to Hello Kitty and Pokemon, the exhibition includes figures, products and more.
When: January 21 to March 19 - Closed Sundays


CLICK! is a stunning exhibition of tennis photography by world-renowned sports photographer, Roger Gould. Capturing all the action and excitement of the past two decades from the French, US and Australian Opens and Wimbledon, it's on display at the Hilton Melbourne in South Wharf.
When: Until February 3 - Open Daily


Grouped, presented by Town Hall Gallery in Hawthorn, provides a platform for emerging artists to showcase a small series of works. With artists working in mixed media, collage, painting and embroidery, Grouped offers a fantastic opportunity to view a wide variety of affordable artworks.
When: Until January 29


Port Jackson Press Australia will exhibit entrants of their Graduate Printmaking Award at Collingwood's James Makin Gallery. Judged by Peter Lancaster, Jenny Port, and Karen Quinlan, Director of Bendigo of Bendigo Art Gallery, works are by last year's graduates of tertiary level printmaking.
When: January 11 to 29


Dreams Come True, held at ACMI in Federation Square, showcases over 70 years of Disney animation with an exhibition that features over 600 original artworks, maquettes and animation cells from films such as Cinderella and the upcoming film Tangled, based on Rapunzel.
When: November 18 to April 26


Crime Scene, showing at the Victorian Archives Centre in North Melbourne, is a special exhibition presented by Victoria Police Historical Services. A collection of photographs taken at Victorian crime scenes during the 1920s to 1950s, it features criminal prosecution documents of Squizzy Taylor.
When: Until January 30 - Weekdays


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Expos, Launches & Open Days

Pool & Spa Expo, held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, showcases displays from the widest range of leading pool and spa manufacturers. With the best deals on newly released pools and spas available, you'll also find an extensive range of accessories and outdoor living ideas.
When: Friday to Sunday, January 28 to 30


Reed Gift Fair, known as the major gift product expo, are one of the most anticipated events on the Gift industry calendar. The fair will be exhibiting gift products including kitchenware, homewares, jewellery, fashion and more at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre and Melbourne Showgrounds.
When: January 29 to February 1


Blooms Bridal Expo, held at Yarraville Club, showcases the services of the very best offered by wedding professionals from across the western region. With fashion shows, a wedding car display, floral displays and tours of the venue, there will also be make up trials and much more.
When: Sunday January 30 - 10am to 3pm


Open Garden at Geelong Botanic Gardens offers a fantastic day for the whole family with free entry on the day and entertainment that includes activities for children and performances by Skipjack Theatre along with talks by experts and the chance to buy rare and unusual plants.
When: Saturday January 29 - 9:30am to 12:30pm


Black Rock House Open Days are held each week to allow the public a chance to explore a seaside residence which was built in 1856. With guided tours run by volunteers in period costume, Black Rock House is also home to a rare tramcar, possibly from the Sandringham tramway, circa 1880s.
When: Sundays - 2pm to 4pm

Pet Shows

Dogs Victoria present Championship and Breed Shows, offering a great way to look at various dog breeds up close and speak to breeders and fanciers about the pros and con of owning a particular breed of dog. Most events include special agility competitions and entertaining parades.
When: January 26, 29 & 30

Car Shows

Seymour Swap Meet & Country Car Show, held at Kings Park, offers a great day out for car enthusiasts and the whole family with Indoor and Outdoor sites showcasing Veteran and Vintage cars, Sports and Classic cars, Hot Rods and more along with Children's Entertainment, music and food.
When: Sunday January 30


Car Clubs Showcase, held at Federation Square, features a different Car Club every month when car enthusiasts and general public alike can wander through an amazing array of classic, modern and vintage cars. This month's event presents the Australian Austin A30 - A40 Car Club.
When: Sunday January 30 - 11am to 2:30pm


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Performances & Theatre

Dark Summer, presented by OK Productions, is a nightmarish fantasy that follows the chain of events that ensue when two young lovers, Jonathon and David, purchase a mysterious old Victorian Mansion. With the talents of Illusionist, Ross Skiffington, it's held at Chapel Off Chapel.
When: January 27 to February 6


Spring Awakening, the smash hit Broadway musical and winner of 8 Tony Awards, comes to Melbourne for the first time in a brand new production by the Young Australian Broadway Chorus. With an acclaimed score, the musical follows a dozen young people making their way to adulthood.
When: January 27 to February 5


Suzy v Samantha: Fur will Fly, held at Gasworks Arts Park, is an absurd comedy about two aging actresses, and supposedly best friends, who conspire against each other to win fame, fortune and men - something brought outrageously to the fore when a Hollywood director arrives.
When: January 27 to 29 & February 2 to 5


Southwark Fair, performed at Prahran's Chapel Off Chapel as part of the Midsumma Playreadings, takes place on a night when a wife discovers that her husband has tried to contact an ex-boyfriend and sets out to find the former lover, bringing her together with a cast of misguided characters.
When: Saturday January 29 - 2pm


De Profundis, held at Hares and Hyenas in Fitzroy, is the tragic tale of Oscar Wilde presented in the form of a moving and whimsical solo theatre response to his infamous letter, De Profundis. Lifting elements of the letter into a theatrical setting, it's performed by the award winning Warren Herbu.
When: Saturday & Sunday, January 29 & 30


Dry Cleaning the Shroud of Turin is a special theatrical play-reading of Barry Lowe's play about a streetwise rent-boy named Axel, whose stock and trade is sex, and the edge he has over others. Performed for one reading only by Fly-On-The-Wall Theatre, it's held at La Mama in Carlton.
When: Sunday January 30 - 2pm


The Importance of Being Earnest, Oscar Wilde's most enduring play, will be performed by Rough and Tumble Theatre Company in Collingwood. Regarded as one of the greatest comedies ever written, the show charts the misguided pairings of two dapper lads and their loves.
When: Weekends Until February 6 - 2pm


Mr Braithwaite has a new Boy, performed at the Mechanics Institute Performing Arts Centre in Brunswick, is the latest production by Out Cast Theatre. With the sharp wit that writer, Steven Dawson is becoming renowned for, it follows the greedy scheming of those after an inheritance.
When: January 12 to February 12


The Wharf Revue, presented by Melbourne Theatre Company in Southbank, brings the annual Sydney institution to Melbourne with satirical tales that rake the coals of 2010, offering humorous stories that include that of Little Red Julia battling her way through the woods to grandma's Lodge.
When: January 5 to 29


Don Parties On, held at the Playhouse of the Arts Centre, revisits the election night of August 21st last year as David Williamson celebrates four decades since unleashing his classic play, Don's Party. The impressive cast includes Frankie J Holden, Tracy Mann and Garry McDonald.
When: January 8 to February 12


The Comedy of Errors, performed at Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens, sees the Australian Shakespeare Company lift Shakespeare's hilarious text to new heights with the classic tale of two sets of identical twins, separated at birth, offering plenty of farce when they end up in the same town.
When: January to March


Hairspray, the ultimate feel good musical based on the cult movie by John Waters, will hit the stage in Melbourne at the Princess Theatre. Set in the USA town of 1960s Baltimore, the production follows the life of Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger passion to dance.
When: Until January 30 | Book Now


Mary Poppins The Musical, held at Melbourne's Her Majesty's Theatre, brings the classic books and beloved Disney film to the stage with a spectacular production that includes all of the best loved songs from the film including Chim Chim Cheer-ee and Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.
When: Until February 13 | Book Now

Classical, Choral & Recitals

Tomasz Stanko Quintet will appear at Melbourne Recital Centre where the polish trumpeter, described by The New Yorker as 'one of the world's most original and innovative jazz trumpet players', will be joined by his new Scandinavian quartet to perform their beautifully complex melodies.
When: Saturday January 29 - 7:30pm


Opera by Twilight, held at the Amphitheatre of Footscray Community Arts Centre, presents the beauty of some of Victoria's most beautiful voices with a free performance of exquisite opera. Led by Victorian Opera Director Richard Gill, it features Broadway favourites, overtures and more.
When: Sunday January 30 - 6pm

Burlesque, Cabaret & Dance

Candy Royalle: Love Spectacular, the Butterfly Club in South Melbourne, is an intense one-woman show that delves into the euphoric highs and the dark depths of queer love. Performed by one of Sydney's best loved queer performance artists, the show combines song, storytelling and poetry.
When: January 29 and February 4 & 5


The Blue Show, presented by Circus Oz for a limited season as part of Midsumma Festival, is a sexy, dangerous and seriously funny production that reveals the daring side of the Circus Oz ensemble up close and in the flesh. Performances are held at the Circus Oz Melba Spiegeltent in Docklands.
When: January 19 to 21, 29 & 30 and February 4 to 6


How High the Moon, held at Melbourne Cocktail Bar, 24 Moons, is a night filled with character and feel good performances by professional characterising Burlesque dancers. Stylish, sophisticated and classy, the night features the finest burlesque with a lush, titillating mood.
When: Saturdays - 9:30pm to 3am


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Entertainment & Nightlife

Kenny Rogers will be appearing for one night only with a performance held at Melbourne's Regent Theatre. A Country Superstar and contemporary music icon, Kenny Rogers will take the stage with his band to perform the many hits that have made him a multi-Grammy legend.
When: Tuesday January 25 - Doors Open 7pm


The Vasco Era will be performing on the main stage of Federation Square as part of Fed Square Live, a series of free performances. With a reputation for raw ballads and blues and live shows that have earned them a huge following, they'll be performing songs from their latest album, Lucille.
When: Thursday January 27 - 6pm to 7:30pm


Sting Symphonicity Tour, appearing at Melbourne's Sidney Myer Music Bowl, brings the critically-acclaimed performer to the stage to perform his greatest hits, re-imagined for symphonic arrangement and conducted by Maestro Steven Mercurio and featuring the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
When: Friday January 28 | Book Now


Melbourne Music Summer Series, a series of free outdoor Summer Concerts, will present a weekend of performances held Melbourne's Fitzroy Gardens. The concerts feature Eagle and The Worm, Vika and Linda Bull and an African dance workshop with Afro Funk, King Marong and Afro Mandinko.
When: Saturday & Sunday, January 29 & 30


Melbourne Zoo Twilights is a chance to enjoy music performed live at Melbourne Zoo with a fantastic program that boasts a great range of performers. Held on the zoo's concert lawn areas, each concert evening also includes special displays of selected species open until 7.30pm.
When: Saturdays & Sundays - January 15 to March 13


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Cinema

Rooftop Cinema flickers into action with film screenings of everything from cult favourites to new releases and documentaries, literally offering the height of entertainment with screenings held on the rooftop of Swanston Street's Curtin House along with the rooftop bar.
When: Until March - Tuesdays to Sundays


St Kilda Openair Cinema offers an eclectic mix of live music and entertainment provided by local and national artists. Held on the rooftop of St Kilda Sea Baths, the cinema features a diverse program that includes retro classics, family films, documentaries and shorts from selected film festivals.
When: Until February 26


Moonlight Cinema, held at the Royal Botanic Gardens, is Melbourne's picturesque open-air cinema with a program including latest releases, contemporary films and cult classic. A great way to spend a night out with friends and family, you can bring your own picnic or buy food there.
When: Until March 20


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Melbourne For Kids

Two Weeks with the Queen, presented by Black Apple Theatre, is a play adapted from Morris Gleitzman's best selling children's novel. Held at Northcote Town Hall, it follows the adventures of Colin Mudford, a boy who sets out with an unusual band of accomplices to see the Queen.
When: Tuesday to Sunday, January 25 to 30


Northcote YMCA's Twilight Jazz Night, held to raise funds for the victims of the Queensland floods with Pool Entry charge only and all proceeds donated, offers a great night for the whole family with inflatable water slides, a jumping castle, special guest Philbert the Frog and much more.
When: Friday January 28 - 7pm to 9pm


Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales, held at the Melbourne Convention Centre, brings the magic of the stories of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast to the stage when Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald and Goofy discover a magical storybook.
When: January 28 to 30 and February 1 & 2


Alice in Wonderland, an outdoor performance at Rippon Lea Gardens in Elsternwick, invites children and adults alike to follow Alice down the rabbit hole and into Wonderland to join her on her magical adventures with the White Rabbit, Queen of Hearts, Cheshire Cat and Mad Hatter.
When: Until January 29 - Mondays to Saturdays


What Was That Noise? is a performance show by Charlie Williams, The Noiseguy, a vocal sound impressionist and kids' comedian from America. Touring Victoria, his noisy show full of creepy stories, spooky sounds and laugh out loud noises will be held at various Libraries during holidays.
When: January 13 to 28 - Various Dates & Venues


Polly Woodside, the main exhibit of Melbourne's Maritime Museum, re-opens to the public to bring back the nautical charm that has long captivated children. Celebrating the re-opening of the historic ship, during school holidays there'll be special performances, theme days and more.
When: January 3 to 28 - Various Dates

Circus

Silvers Grand Magic Circus will be holding performances in Mornington. Established in 1976, Silvers Grand Magic Circus offers a great show for people of all ages with performers including everything from jugglers and clowns to acrobats, international performers and more.
When: Until February 13 - Narre Warren


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Markets, Fetes and Fairs

Mornington Collectables & Memorabilia Fair, held at Mornington Racecourse, is a great chance for collectors and enthusiasts of many passions to pick up a bargain and find rare items with traders offering vintage, retro and modern collectables with sports memorabilia, model toys and more.
When: Sunday January 30 - 9am to 3pm

Melbourne Market Guide

View MARKETS calendar to make the most of the rare sunny days (it's a coin toss, isn't it!) and head to one of Melbourne's many excellent markets for a bargain!

A growing number of food, produce and even wine markets are springing up around the suburbs.

• Fetes Fairs & Shows


• Art & Craft Markets


• Food & Produce Markets


• Swap Meets


• Garage Sales

Sporting Events

Soccer

Hyundai A-League - Week 25


Melbourne Victory v Gold Coast United

Sunday January 30 - 5pm
AAMI Park, Melbourne

Tennis

Australian Open held at Melbourne Park, plays host to the hottest event on the Tennis calendar. Running across two weeks, the Australian Open will see the world's finest tennis pros hitting the courts with matches held at Rod Laver Arena, Hisense Arena and the Margaret Court Arena.
When: January 17 to 30

Softball

Victorian Under 14 Softball Championships will see Under 14 Girl's and Under 14 Boy's teams, representing their associations from throughout Victoria, compete in graded divisions. The championships will be hosted by Knox & District Softball Association at their facility in Gilbert Park.
When: Saturday & Sunday, January 29 & 30

Horse Racing

Australia Day at Caulfield Racecourse offers all the action on the track and a chance to celebrate Australia Day with a day of fun for the family. With plenty of free entertainment to keep kids entertained, the day features a Jumping Castle, Australia Day Face Painting and flag giveaways.
When: Wednesday January 26 - Gates Open 10:30am


Australia Stakes Family Fun Night, held at Moonee Valley Race Course, cobines an evening of premium Night Racing with fun Australiana themed activities and entertainment that includes Sam Kekovich as VIP guest, Whip cracking, a Giant shark slide, Camp Australia activities and more.
When: Friday January 28 - Gates Open 5:15pm


Country Racing Victoria represents racing clubs in outer metropolitan areas and small clubs in rural areas with race programs that include special days with kids' entertainment.
Highlights
Jan 29 - Picnic Racing - Yea Racing Club
Race Dates: January 25 to 31

Auto Sports

Cruize Night, held at Melton Gateway Car Park, is an organised event to allow car enthusiasts to test their mettle in a controlled racing environment. Held safely each month with zero hoon tolerance, the event is presented by Ford Customline Mainline & Rod Club Inc. with $5 entry per car.
When: Tuesday January 25 - Starts 6pm

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