Media Releases
Guinness world-record attempt: largest-ever thong race!
Thong-wearers everywhere are being asked to help the Des Renford Leisure Centre (DRLC) make world history.
The DRLC is hoping to stage the world’s largest-ever thong race, to raise money for the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute.
Students show appreciation for library support
More than 70 Clarence Valley HSC students took advantage of special study evenings put on by the Clarence Valley Council during September.
The Grafton and Maclean libraries each offered two special nights for students in the valley studying for their HSC examinations. On these evenings both libraries were open until 8pm, providing free Wi-Fi, printing and photocopying.
Regional librarian, Kathryn Breward, said the feedback from all students attending was overwhelmingly positive and appreciative, with a resounding suggestion that these be held more often in future years.
Communities unite against family violence
Cairns will unite with other regions across Queensland this Sunday 11 October in making a stand against domestic and family violence.
The Safer Families, Better Communities walk will take place on the Cairns Esplanade, with participants encouraged to step out against domestic and family violence and abuse.
The campaign has been led by the Local Government Association of Queensland, with Cairns Regional Council joining more than 40 councils across the state to unite against domestic and family violence.
Melbourne Music Week announces full 2015 program
Back for its sixth year, Melbourne Music Week (MMW) today announced its full 2015 program, jam-packed with over 100 events held across the city from 13 – 20 November.
For eight days and nights, MMW will pry open basement doors, activate laneways, light up the silver screen and shake up the dance floor at some of Melbourne’s most iconic music venues. Alongside an electric line-up of local and international acts, MMW’s 2015 program will also feature a range of industry events, exhibitions, film screenings, workshops, panel discussions and more.
Owned and delivered by the City of Melbourne, MMW partners with the city’s music industry to create a program of carefully curated events. Chair of Marketing Councillor Beverley Pinder-Mortimer said MMW is a key player in Melbourne’s music event calendar.