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News Archive!
21st January 2010 New Budget Tour Launched! Jerome at MELTours has created a special History and Laneways Tour aimed at those customers who are on a budget but still want to find out more about Melbourne and its hidden laneways. Remember our slogan: "See more of Melbourne for Less". 20th January 2010 The Tote Closes Highlighting the inadequacy of Liquor Licensing laws, The Tote closed last weekend. A venue Police have verified as having had no trouble has been treated the same as high risk venues in Melbourne. 14th January 2010 Examples of Light Painting Light painting is a new discovery by this writer and it should be shared with those who appreciate the many different forms of art. Have a look at the link here. Enjoy! 9th January 2010 Hosier Lane Explain crew's collaboration piece in Hosier Lane. 2nd January 2010 NYE 2009 Some pictures taken from Williamstown just before the heavens opened! (Sorry for the slow download but I went for quality). 30th December 2009 The New Myki System For those wanting to look past the official Government story on Myki, check out the Public Transport Users Association's page titled Myth: Smartcards will encourage public transport use and reduce fare evasion for a very interesting take on what we are being told to use. 24th December 2009 Two interesting items An interesting series of murals in Philadelphia can be seen here and the interesting subject of Spite Houses has also come to our attention. 12th December 2009 Climate Change March After today's Laneway Tour, Jerome jumped on the back of the Climate Change march and snapped a couple of pictures. Pixel 9 Building - Carbon Neutral Grocon have started construction of what could be the world's first carbon neutral building. 8th December 2009 Telstra sells $1M sculpture for $1 Telstra has sold the Distant Conversations sculpture outside the Exhibition office for $1 despite buying it for over $500,000. Read more here. Global No Pants Subway Ride A group called Improv Everywhere (Acting via improvisation) in New York started the 'No pants' subway ride a few years ago to entertain the public. However its not being held here but it is in Adelaide and Sydney and we thought we would mention it here anyway. 7th December 2009 Council House 2 Building Materials Critique Jerome has provided Melbourne Council with a copy of the CH2 sustainable building materials critique showing further improvements are possible to Melbourne's original 6 Green Star building. The critique achieved a high distinction from RMIT Centre for Design. MCEC Website Awarded The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Center has won the inaugural SmartCompany Web Award in the category of ‘Best Design'. The Melbourne Retail Strategy Report card Year 3 The latest installment of Melbourne's retail strategy has been released. See the original report and our comments here . Xmas Decorations Book your Laneway tour with MELTours to see the unique Russian Xmas decorations hidden in one of our arcades. One advantage of Jerome's Russian ancestry to discover interesting things. 19th November 2009 Art Tour of Melbourne As promised, MELTours has launched a new tour called the Art Tour of Melbourne. Experience the best that Melbourne's art scene has to offer! We just don't say we will put you at ease, We really help you feel at ease to explore Melbourne's great hidden galleries. 17th November 2009 Movember November is Movember month and MELTours is taking part. Jerome has one of best Mo's in Melbourne that this month's tour participants have already found out. 14th November 2009 MELTours @ AC/DC Family Jewels Jerome has been to the exhibition 2 days in a row - the second with a Laneways group. Playing the 'Guitar Hero'd guitar was lots of fun for all! The AC/DC Family Jewels exhibition is at the Arts Centre until the end of February. 12th November 2009 Bike Angel Those cyclists who rode through the High St & Westgarth St intersection would have seen Jerome fulfilling his last Bike Angel duty on the 11th with his big Movember Mo! 24th October 2009 MELTours Quality Control Feedback from every MELTours tour is collected and checked to make sure the booking process and the tour is delivered as well as possible. We are the only Walking Tour Company that does it! Putting back into Melbourne Lately Jerome has been involved with volunteering at the Melbourne Stencil Festival and as an RACV Bike Angel for Ride to Work day. We like to help out in Melbourne when we can and we encourage you to do the same. 5th October 2009 Will we lose Melbourne's Laneways? Listen to this ABC radio segment about the Melbourne City Council's plans to sell off some of Melbourne's laneways. 1st September 2009 A first for Melbourne Walking Tours! For the first time a money-back guarantee is being offered to all customers who book a MELTours tour. Call us for more details. 31st August 2009 New Art Space discovered Jerome discovered a potential new art space in the CBD. The use of the space will depend on the building owner's approval and other work before any further news can be provided. Stay tuned. Winter Special ends MELTours Winter special ends today. Watch our website for more specials! |
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