Indian actress to attend film festival in Melbourne
May 8, 2012 by James
The Bollywood actress Vidya Balan will be attending the Bollywood festival in June 2012. The Victorian Premier has announced that the actress will be in the city to help with promoting the festival.
The Victorian Coalition Government is [Read more]
Retail sales are weak but Australians are still spending
April 7, 2012 by Robyn
New data has shown that while sales have dropped in the retail sector, Australians are still spending their hard earned cash. Researchers were surprised to learn that Australians are now spending their money on overseas holidays and dining. [Read more]
Anthony Bourdain comes to Melbourne
March 7, 2012 by Robyn
World famous chef Anthopny Bourdain will be heading to Melbourne in the near future. This news is sure to delight Masterchef fans in the city as well as those in small towns like
Abbotsford. Bourdain is planning to catch up with some colleagues from his Masterchef days. During his visit, he will sample meals at numerous restaurants in
Victoria. [Read more]
Retail sales figures lowest since 1984
February 9, 2012 by Robyn
The organisation Update Retail sales in Australia has posted their weakest annual growth in 27 years. They believe that sales have dropped as consumers are trying to save money and pay off debt. [Read more]
Open air cinema for summer at Abbotsford Convent
January 18, 2012 by Mark
Abbotsford Convent arts precinct is once again staging their independent open air cinema program during summer called The Shadow Electric. [Read more]
Convent showcases work of contemporary print artist
December 11, 2011 by Mark
Confucius once said, ‘Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance.’
This thought forms the basis of an exhibition at the Abbotsford Convent’s c3 contemporary art space called ‘Tropicalspasmo: Letters from the Orient.’ [Read more]
Visit Melbourne’s festival for Francophiles
November 23, 2011 by Robyn
The Paris to Provence Festival will take place from November 25-27 at Como House in Melbourne. Como House will be set up like an “idyllic French Village” and visitors will “smell, touch, taste all that embodies France”; admission is $15 a day, $10 for National Trust members and free for children under 17.
The festival, which was held at Abbotsford Convent last year, will feature [Read more]
Print industry sales training course will help attract new business
October 12, 2011 by Robyn
Whatever business you are in, your company will not survive without sales; it is important that your sales staff be well-trained in order to keep bringing in [Read more]
Australian prints at the Newcastle Region Art Gallery
September 11, 2011 by Mark
The Newcastle Region Art Gallery has over 800 Australian prints in the permanent collection. These prints range in date from 1812 up to the present day. The gallery was opened in 1977 and draws visitors from all over including those in nearby Abbotsford. All of the Australian prints in the gallery are contained in a 4-volume illustrated catalog; the gallery utilised catalog printing as it was an effective and efficient way of providing a comprehensive illustration of the holdings. [Read more]
C3 at the Abbotsford Convent
August 8, 2011 by James
The Abbotsford Convent is home to many artistic studios and galleries. One of those is the c3 Contemporary Art Space, a three gallery space which provides display space for local artists and artisans. One recent exhibition highlighted postcards and how [Read more]