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BLOCKBUSTERS have returned to Boxing Day after the pandemic largely closed cinemas during the year. At Bendigo Cinemas, three films will premiere on December 26 with the titles sure to tempt all members of the family.
December, 2021
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22 December
The Block star Josh Packham reveals he has Covid in concerning video
The Block contestant Josh Packham has revealed he’s tested positive for Covid after a recent trip to Melbourne – and urged any of the “lots of people” he encountered during his trip to get tested immediately.
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22 December
FWC appointments divide unions and business groups
The new FWC deputy directors are Theresa Moltoni, former chief of labour-hire company WorkPac, and Victorian lawyer and former ACCC public servant Andrew Bell.
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22 December
Welcome to Melbourne: International Student Session I
All commencing international students and their families are invited to join the session designed to support your transition to Melbourne.
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22 December
NOWADAYS NYE OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY
The official after party for the sold out NOWADAYS NYE event. The event will take place in one of Melbournes most preimer venues, The Emerson. Party till 5am with Melbourne's hottest DJS and special guest appearances and so much more.
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22 December
Declining supplies of diesel engine additive AdBlue across Australia, including in Ballarat, leads to federal government action
The federal government has acted to address concerns over an essential liquid shortage which could cripple transportation. AdBlue, used in modern diesel
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22 December
Ballarat e-scooter trial: 11,000 rides in first week amid police safety warnings
With Ballarat's 12-month e-scooter trial hitting 11,000 trips in just a week, police confirmed they will be keeping a close eye on riders doing the wrong thing. Neuron, the company running the trial – a joint state government and City of Ballarat initiative – will hold a safety event on …
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22 December
View Shipwreck – SS BALCLUTHA
The vessel left Melbourne for Sydney on 18 October 1881 and was last seen by the SS City of Adelaide three days off later steaming through heavy seas off Gabo Island, running before the wind with close reefed topsails,
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22 December
Stokes, Woakes and Foakes: Why England should dump Buttler
Despite his defiant innings in Adelaide, England keeper Jos Buttler should be dropped for the third Test in Melbourne. Here’s why. Buttler’s keeping has simply not been up to scratch so far in this series,
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22 December
Gone Troppo: Brazilian Choro Night – Pay As You Feel
GONE TROPPO. Gone Troppo are a new Melbourne-based duo performing Brazilian choro. Seven-string guitarist Maximillian Rudd and flautist Yael Zamir go tropical and present their yo