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ONE OF EUROPE’S most acclaimed writers for children, Swiss-Italian Davide Cali will be making his first ever visit to Australia in May 2012.

The Baobab Prize winner will be a guest speaker at the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s National Conference in Adelaide (17-19 May), and will also be visiting Melbourne and Sydney on an intensive two-week tour. This will include school and bookshop visits and other exciting events.

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image-1Wallace and Gromit are moving into Scienceworks!

From May 2012, explore 62 West Wallaby Street, a life-size version of Wallace and Gromit's home and discover how simple ideas transform into life-changing inventions.

Join the Oscar® winning duo as they guide you through their home, a world of cracking interactive contraptions, hands-on activities, games and more!

See some of their more colourful inventions, including the Telly-scope II, the Blend-o-matic, the Thinking Cap and the Karaoke Disco Shower, as well as Wallace's half half-baked ideas – from the Chocolate Teapot to the Ice Hot Water Bottle.

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Annie The Musical | From 24th May 2012

annie_regents_theatreThe timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. Boasting one of Broadway's most memorable scores, including It's the Hard-Knock Life, Easy Street, N.Y.C. and the ever-optimistic Tomorrow, Annie is one of the most awarded and loved musicals of all time.

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The Wonders of Ancient Mesopotamia | Melbourne Museum | Until 7th October 2012

Enews Main 650x380 MESO.170543A new exhibition of stunning artefacts from one of the world's great ancient civilisations.

The Wonders of Ancient Mesopotamia, will explore an era of extraordinary invention and innovation, the impact of which is still shaping our lives thousands of years later.

It will feature over 170 artefacts from the world famous Middle East collection of The British Museum. From massive carved stone reliefs depicting scenes of battles and hunting to stunning gold jewellery.

This exhibition focuses on three of the great centres of ancient civilisation – Sumer, Assyria and Babylon – bringing their rich history to life through objects and multimedia.

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Our Top Activity of the Week

Buddha's Day & Multicultural Festival | Federation Square | 19-20th May 2012

buddhas day federation squareCelebrate Buddha's birthday in a multi-cultural extravaganza at Fed Square.

The 17th annual Buddha's Day and Multicultural Festival celebrates the vesak or wesak (Buddha's birthday) with a Melbourne twist!

Incorporating the traditions of Buddhist ceremonies including Bathing of the Buddha, Dharma ceremonies, the Wishing Bell and traditional incense offerings, the celebration at Fed Square will also include a vegetarian culinary tour of Asia, cultural demonstrations, music, art and craft and community activities.

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Play Centres that will keep you toasty this Winter in Melbourne

play playcentres melbourneIt may be cold outside but baby, it's as warm as toast inside one (or all) of these Melbourne Play Centres!

It's the happy medium that makes everyone happy — a play area for kiddies and coffee for the Grown-ups. With cabin fever setting in over the Autumn/Winter months, bundle up the kids and take field trips to a few indoor play spaces. With drop-in play areas, it's great to be able to hang out for a few bucks admission without having to commit to expensive memberships or classes. They'll love exploring the new toys, and you'll love not having to clean up the mess. Read more...

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