• The Constitution, the Governor and Royal Assent (Law Week 2026)

    Old Treasury Building 20 Spring Street, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia

    They say if you don’t remember your past, you are doomed to repeat it. But how much to we remember about our past? And is it still relevant? The Australian Constitution was drafted about 130 years ago. There have been eight amendments to it since, the last one in 1977. It rules many parts of […]

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  • In honour of the passing of Neale Daniher AO

    Old Treasury Building 20 Spring Street, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia

    In tribute to Neale Daniher AO, landmark buildings across Melbourne and Victoria will be lit up in blue tonight. Neale rose to fame as a player with the Essendon Football […]

  • National LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day 2026

    Old Treasury Building 20 Spring Street, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia

    Creation of the LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day in 2020, was the first time in history that an awareness day was formed to highlight domestic, family and intimate partner violence […]

  • Lipoedema Awareness Month 2026

    Old Treasury Building 20 Spring Street, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia

    June is Lipoedema awareness month, and currently 11% to 19% of the female population have it. It is frequently misdiagnosed by medical practitioners due to the lack of awareness of […]

  • World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)

    Old Treasury Building 20 Spring Street, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia

    The United Nations General Assembly, in its resolution 66/127, designated 15 June as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). WEAAD is celebrated each year, globally, providing an opportunity for communities […]

  • National Police Legacy Day

    Old Treasury Building 20 Spring Street, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia

    This important day honours the vital work of the nation’s eight Police Legacy organisations and raises awareness of the invaluable support they provide to police and their families. Every Australian […]

  • World Sickle Cell Day 2026

    Old Treasury Building 20 Spring Street, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia

    World Sickle Cell Day 2026 is observed on June 19 to raise global awareness about Sickle Cell Disease and support affected individuals and families. The day was officially recognised by the […]

  • Making Public Histories: Why Republics Die

    Online , Australia

    Threats to democratic and republican regimes in the contemporary world have caused historians to reflect on how they fail. Are they vulnerable to authoritarian and military threats, or are they victims of their own shortcomings? Three historians of very different periods in world history join with host Peter McPhee to discuss this fundamental issue. Host: […]

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  • Wear it Purple Day 2026

    Old Treasury Building 20 Spring Street, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia

    Wear it Purple Day (WIPD) was founded in 2010 in a global response to many rainbow youth taking their lives after being bullied and harassed as a result of a lack of acceptance of their sexuality or gender identification. WIPD, is a day to show support, awareness, and inclusiveness to our young rainbow youth. Is […]