Pleased to hear @TWTWBmovie had a huge opening night. Great movie and fans of the book should be happy (yes, I've read it!). #TWTWB
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Yarra Valley Tourist Railway
After 30 years, passenger rail travel is now back on track in the Yarra Valley.
The volunteers at the Yarra Valley Tourist Railway Society have done a fantastic job restoring the rail infrastructure and the Walker Rail-Motor RM22 engine, which has […]Comments (1) | Share | tags: Tourism & Major Events
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Grampians Peak Trail
While visiting the Grampians region last week, I was able to experience part of what will become the proposed Grampians Peak Trail (GPT).
Hiking from Halls Gap to Redman Bluff and back highlighted some of the stunning views on offer in […]Comments (0) | Share | tags: Tourism & Major Events
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Hamilton Water Restrictions
Record State Government investment in water infrastructure in partnership with some welcome rain and the terrific water saving efforts of the community mean restrictions have been eased in 299 towns since January 2009.
I was delighted to be able to announce […]Comments (0) | Share | tags: Water
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‘Everybody hurts when you speed’
On 28 March 2010, 19 year old Luke Robinson died in a crash as a result of speeding. This is just one of the hundreds of people who were touched by that one single tragic event. Luke’s story formed the […]
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How do we stop Melbourne from running dry?
The second of our animated videos, looking at the solutions to stop Melbourne running dry in the face of more people and less rain.
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How did dam levels get so low?
First in a special series of animated videos, explaining the factors that dragged Melbourne’s dam levels from almost full to two-thirds empty over a decade.
www.melbournewater.com.au or @MelbourneWater
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Sep 02
BAILLIEU REFUSES TO COME CLEAN ON HIS SO-CALLED “BLIND TRUST”
Opposition Leader Ted Baillieu continues to treat Victorians with contempt by refusing to release any details of the so-called “blind trust” he says he has put in place in relation to his private investments, the Minister for Water, Tim Holding, […]
Published 2-September-2010 | View this Media Release
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Sep 02
TUNNELLING STARTS ON VICTORIA’S DESALINATION PROJECT
Construction has started on the underground tunnels that will help turn sea water into drinking water at Victoria’s desalination plant. The tunnelling is a major milestone for Victoria’s desalination plant which remains on time and on budget. Unlike most desalination plants around […]
Published 2-September-2010 | View this Media Release
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Aug 25
TOURISM GUIDE HELPS MURRINDINDI GROW
A new tourism guide for Murrindindi will help visitors discover this stunning region as it continues its strong rebuilding and recovery from the February 2009 bushfires. Tourism and Major Events Minister Tim Holding was joined by Ben Hardman, Member for Seymour […]
Published 25-August-2010 | View this Media Release
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Sep 02
BAILLIEU REFUSES TO COME CLEAN ON HIS SO-CALLED “BLIND TRUST”
Opposition Leader Ted Baillieu continues to treat Victorians with contempt by refusing to release any details of the so-called “blind trust” he says he has put in place in relation to his private investments, the Minister for Water, Tim Holding, […]
Published 2-September-2010 | View this Media Release
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Sep 02
TUNNELLING STARTS ON VICTORIA’S DESALINATION PROJECT
Construction has started on the underground tunnels that will help turn sea water into drinking water at Victoria’s desalination plant. The tunnelling is a major milestone for Victoria’s desalination plant which remains on time and on budget. Unlike most desalination plants around […]
Published 2-September-2010 | View this Media Release
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Aug 24
BAILLIEU RECKLESS WITH VICTORIA’S WATER
Ted Baillieu has revealed his water policy is nothing more than praying for rain after saying Victorians won’t need the desalination plant, Water Minister Tim Holding said today. Mr Baillieu promised to build a desalination plant if he was elected at […]
Published 24-August-2010 | View this Media Release
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Aug 25
TOURISM GUIDE HELPS MURRINDINDI GROW
A new tourism guide for Murrindindi will help visitors discover this stunning region as it continues its strong rebuilding and recovery from the February 2009 bushfires. Tourism and Major Events Minister Tim Holding was joined by Ben Hardman, Member for Seymour […]
Published 25-August-2010 | View this Media Release
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Aug 20
TIM HOLDING LAUNCHES HIKING GUIDE
Now that we have got your attention… A new campaign will encourage tourists to visit Gippsland and explore the region’s walking and hiking tracks and beautiful natural attractions. The 40 Inspiring Walks marketing campaign includes new walking track brochures, […]
Published 20-August-2010 | View this Media Release
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Jul 30
BAILLIEU CRASH LANDS ON MAJOR EVENTS
Ted Baillieu’s bid to secure the Red Bull Air Race for Geelong suffered a spectacular crash landing after the West Australian Government said the world-wide series had been cancelled because of the cost of staging the event. Mr Baillieu announced in […]
Published 30-July-2010 | View this Media Release
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Aug 03
40 YEARS OF SEATBELTS SAVING LIVES IN VICTORIA
The Transport Accident Commission will mark 40 years since Victoria became the first jurisdiction in the world to make it mandatory to wear a seatbelt, by renewing calls for people to wear a seatbelt every time they get in the […]
Published 3-August-2010 | View this Media Release
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Jul 21
CITY WORKERS SLIGHTLY HEALTHIER THAN COUNTRY WORKERS
The largest health check of Victoria’s workforce shows that people working in Melbourne are healthier than those working in regional Victoria – but only just. WorkSafe Minister Tim Holding said analysis of more than 120,000 individual WorkHealth checks show that while […]
Published 21-July-2010 | View this Media Release
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Jul 12
BIG TAXPAYER SAVINGS FROM NEW AIR SERVICES PANEL
The Victorian Government will save more than $13 million in taxpayer funds over the next five years after negotiating new contracts for domestic and international air travel. The new Air Carrier Services contract expands the number of airlines which all eleven […]
Published 12-July-2010 | View this Media Release