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2024 - 9 - 2

Melbourne in Bloom: All the Spring Vibes & a King-Sized Surprise!

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Spring is here, flowers are blooming, and guess who's swinging into town? 🎉🌼 Explore Melbourne's flower hotspots and get the scoop on King Kong's musical debut!

As the first day of spring sprinkled its magic across Melbourne, many locals and visitors flocked to the Royal Botanic Gardens to soak in the vibrant blooms and the sweet, floral fragrances wafting through the air. Not only is this time of year a celebration of life and color, but it also aligns with a special occasion – Father’s Day! Families gathered to share love and laughter amongst the flowers, making the most of what Melbourne has to offer during this splendid season.

In an unexpected twist, the cultural landscape of the city is about to grow even more captivating with the announcement of King Kong making his mark at the 2025 Australian National Championships. Audiences can expect a grand musical spectacle as Paul McGhee's pulsating compositions resonate through the newly formed Open Premier Grade bands. It's a thrilling combination of music, performance, and a little bit of monkey business that locals are eagerly anticipating!

As Aussies start tuning in for the event of a lifetime – the 14th World Chambers Congress in 2025 – Melbourne is gearing up to roll out the red carpet for business leaders, innovators, and global thinkers. With only one year to go, the city’s vibrant energy promises to amplify as preparations ramp up for this prestigious event, marking its first time being hosted in Melbourne. Let’s just hope they leave plenty of time for flower appreciation amid all the networking!

With all this excitement, you might need a little help planning your weekend adventures. Today’s weather in Melbourne indicates partly cloudy skies with the possibility of a shower and strong westerly winds, perfect for a stroll in the gardens followed by a cozy café visit. And if you're keen on attending the grand King Kong musical event, make sure to book your tickets early and get ready for a roaring good time!

Fun Fact: Did you know that the Royal Botanic Gardens cover 94 acres and are home to over 51,000 individual plants? It's an absolute paradise for anyone looking to enjoy the great outdoors!

Another tidbit: The World Chambers Congress is a diplomatic gathering that happens every two years, bringing together chambers and business leaders from around the globe. Melbourne will be showcasing its charm, innovation, and potential to a worldwide audience when it opens its doors in 2025!

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Melbourne in bloom: Where to see spring flowers in the city (The Age)

Many people chose to spend the first day of spring – also Father's Day – surrounded by blooming flowers at Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens.

King Kong set to appear in Melbourne (4barsrest.com)

Paul McGhee's pulsating work will test the new Open Premier Grade bands at the 2025 Australian National Championships.

One year to go: Melbourne gears up for the 'Business Olympics ... (News Hub)

The countdown is on! The 14th World Chambers Congress – to be hosted in Melbourne in 2025 for the first time – is officially one year away.

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Here's what you can expect with today's Melbourne weather (Herald Sun)

Weather forecasts are updated on the hour, sourced from WeatherZone. Today's forecast is partly cloudy; possible shower; strong w'ly winds.

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The Best Spring Activities in Melbourne - Insider Guides (Insider Guides)

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Wallan Bowls Club boosts Melbourne Water's rain mapping with real ... (Melbourne Water)

An enhanced digital rain gauge installed at a lawn bowls club in Wallan will add another important data point to Melbourne Water's network of 200 rain ...

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For a rainy day: Wallan Bowls Club new rain gauge - The North ... (The North Central Review)

The digital reader not only allows members to easily view rainfall data, but sends the data via radio signal to Melbourne Water's virtual interactive map, to ...

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More Armed Police (Protective Service Officers) must provide safety ... (Roy Morgan Research)

If elected Lord Mayor of Melbourne Gary Morgan would have the Council work with the Victorian State Government to extend the coverage of the current armed ...

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The Melbourne Water and John Holland-KBR Joint Venture has won an Earth Award for an innovative biogas handling system that supports the conversion of ...

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Wunder Gym x Melbourne Fringe Festival 2024 Program | Wyndham ... (Wyndham City)

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Treasured West Melbourne cafe closing due to 'circumstances ... (The Age)

Owners Eun Hee An (ex-Moon Park and Paper Bird) and Mei Onsamlee (ex-Momofuku Seiobo) made the announcement to media this morning.

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Beloved Korean and Japanese Cafe Moon Mart Is Closing This Month (Broadsheet)

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