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SUMMARY:Old Treasury Building: Public Tour (May 2026)
DESCRIPTION:The Old Treasury building is one of very few gold rush buildings still in use in the city. \nThis monthly tour will showcase the exhibitions\, including the beautiful building. See areas of the building inaccessible to the general public\, including the Executive Council Chamber. This historic room is where the Governor of Victoria has met for over 160 years to sign legislation into law. Find out more about Melbourne’s fascinating gold rush past! \nView original plans by Old Treasury Building architect John James Clark\, exclusively available on a tour!
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/old-treasury-building-public-tour-may-2026/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTSTAMP:20260604T233507
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SUMMARY:National LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day 2026
DESCRIPTION: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 and abuse occurring in LGBTQ+ communities.\nHeld annually on May 28\, LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day’s focus is in helping end violence and abuse within LGBTQ communities by increasing visibility and understanding\, and giving hope and courage to victims and survivors. \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in rainbow for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/national-lgbtq-domestic-violence-awareness-day-2026/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260527
DTSTAMP:20260604T233507
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SUMMARY:In honour of the passing of Neale Daniher AO
DESCRIPTION:In tribute to Neale Daniher AO\, landmark buildings across Melbourne and Victoria will be lit up in blue tonight. \nNeale rose to fame as a player with the Essendon Football Club and as a coach with Melbourne Football Club. He went on to achieve national acclaim as a health campaigner in his fight against motor neurone disease. In 2025\, Neale was named Australian of the Year\, in recognition of his outstanding advocacy and fundraising in the fight against MND. \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in blue for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/in-honour-of-the-passing-of-neale-daniher-ao/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260524T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260524T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T233508
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SUMMARY:The Constitution\, the Governor and Royal Assent (Law Week 2026)
DESCRIPTION: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? \nThe 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 the way we are governed. But what is included? And crucially\, what is excluded? \nThe roles of Governor-General and state Governor are enshrined in that Constitution. They are the final word on whether a law is legal! The Governor of Victoria and the Executive Council have met in the Old Treasury Building for over 160 years! The Governor-General and the federal Executive Council also met in the building for a time after Federation. Every law passed in Victoria since 1862 has become an Act in the Old Treasury Building with the granting of Royal Assent. This crucial last step cannot occur without it. On this tour you will visit that room\, still in use today\, and discuss the role of the Old Treasury Building in our democratic past\, present and future. \nIn this special presentation of our regular public tour\, presented as part of Victoria’s Law Week\, discover the Constitution\, the Governor and Royal Assent\, but also the way in which ‘direct democracy’ can influence law makers.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/the-constitution-the-governor-and-royal-assent-2/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260520T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260520T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T233508
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SUMMARY:The Constitution\, the Governor and Royal Assent (Law Week 2026)
DESCRIPTION: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? \nThe 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 the way we are governed. But what is included? And crucially\, what is excluded? \nThe roles of Governor-General and state Governor are enshrined in that Constitution. They are the final word on whether a law is legal! The Governor of Victoria and the Executive Council have met in the Old Treasury Building for over 160 years! The Governor-General and the federal Executive Council also met in the building for a time after Federation. Every law passed in Victoria since 1862 has become an Act in the Old Treasury Building with the granting of Royal Assent. This crucial last step cannot occur without it. On this tour you will visit that room\, still in use today\, and discuss the role of the Old Treasury Building in our democratic past\, present and future. \nIn this special presentation of our regular public tour\, presented as part of Victoria’s Law Week\, discover the Constitution\, the Governor and Royal Assent\, but also the way in which ‘direct democracy’ can influence law makers.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/the-constitution-the-governor-and-royal-assent-2/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTSTAMP:20260604T233508
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SUMMARY:World NF Awareness Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Each year hundreds of world-famous buildings\, bridges\, and architectural icons participate in the Shine a Light on NF campaign\, showing their support in the global fight against NF by lighting up in blue and green\, the official colors of the NF cause. \nNF refers to a group of genetic conditions that cause tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body. NF includes neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and all types of schwannomatosis (SWN)\, including NF2-related schwannomatosis (NF2-SWN)\, formerly known as neurofibromatosis type 2\, or NF2. NF impacts everyone differently and may lead to blindness\, deafness\, bone abnormalities\, disfigurement\, learning challenges\, disabling pain\, or cancer. \nLaunched by the Children’s Tumor Foundation (CTF) in 2014 to increase public awareness of NF\, the Shine a Light on NF campaign has grown substantially over the years.\nShine a Light on NF is a global campaign! \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in blue and green for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/world-nf-awareness-day-2026/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260604T233508
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T233058Z
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SUMMARY:IDAHOBIT Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia\, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) Day is recognised internationally on May 17 each year. \nFounded in 2004\, this day aims to raise awareness of violence and discrimination against lesbian\, gay\, bi\, trans and queer (LGBTIQ+) people and to drive positive change to build LGBTIQ+ inclusion. \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in rainbow for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/idahobit-day-2026/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTSTAMP:20260604T233508
CREATED:20260513T232932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T232932Z
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SUMMARY:Apraxia Awareness Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Today we are lighting up BLUE for Apraxia Awareness Day (May 14th). \nApraxia can affect children from birth (childhood apraxia of speech) or can be acquired in childhood/adulthood due to a brain injury/stroke/degenerative condition.\nChildhood Apraxia of Speech is a lifelong motor speech disorder that affects 1-2 in 1000 children. \nCommunication is a basic human right and everyone deserves a voice! \n#goblue4apraxia #apraxiaawarenessday2026 #keystocommunicatesp #aleias_aim #apraxiaawareness \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in blue for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/apraxia-awareness-day-2026/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260508T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260508T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T233508
CREATED:20260220T003729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T003729Z
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SUMMARY:Material Histories: Belief\, Magic and the Supernatural: the Power of Objects
DESCRIPTION:We live surrounded by material things. Some are mundane and utilitarian\, others exotic objects of desire\, but all our belongings have something to say about who we are and how we live. Objects reflect both culture and history. Individually and collectively\, they shape our lives\, link us to others and connect us to the past. Yet objects are often strangely absent from accounts of past lives. This seminar series aims to unpack some of the stories that objects can tell about the present and about the past.  We also hope to provide a forum for discussion for those of us interested in material histories. We aim to cast the net widely\, with no limitations on either time or space. \n  \nFirst speaker: \nA Boot in the Wall: Folk Magic in Gold-Rush Victoria? \nThis talk starts with a single\, mud-caked leather boot found sealed inside a small compartment in a Ballarat building and asks why anyone would hide footwear in a wall. Drawing on the Australian Magic Research Project’s fieldwork in Victoria\, I explore concealed shoes as protective charms\, links to British and European folk belief\, and what these quiet acts of “everyday magic” reveal about anxiety\, migration and community life in nineteenth-century Australia. \nDr David Waldron is Associate Professor of History at Federation University Australia. His research focuses on folklore\, local history and community heritage. His works include Sign of the Witch\, Snarls from the Tea-Tree and Aradale: The Making of a Haunted Asylum\, and the award-winning podcast Tales from Rat City. \n  \nSecond speaker: \nRuma Besar (The Big House): Encountering the Supernatural in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands \nThis paper focuses on Oceania House\, a colonial-era mansion located in the Australian Indian Ocean Territory of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Now privately owned\, it was formerly home to the Clunies Ross family\, who operated a coconut plantation using the labour of “Malay” indentured workers until the islands’ integration with Australia in 1984. Known locally as Ruma Besar or “the Big House\,” it is believed by the local Cocos Malays to be a site of supernatural activity following the departure of its original owners. This research situates these beliefs within the broader Malay-Muslim context and considers what they reveal about tensions between official heritage narratives and local understandings of the past. In doing so\, it examines how supernatural beliefs provide a means of engaging with difficult histories and heritage and its impact on the present day lives of the community. \nMelathi Saldin is a Lecturer in Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies at Deakin University. An archaeologist and critical heritage scholar\, Melathi’s research looks at the relationship between difficult heritage\, local communities and cultural resilience. She is an International Member of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) and Co-Chair of the Sri Lanka ICOMOS National Scientific Committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage. She is co-editor of the Routledge Handbook of Heritage Destruction (2023). \n  \nMaterial Histories is presented by Old Treasury Building in partnership with Deakin University and Australian Catholic University.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/material-histories-belief-magic-and-the-supernatural-the-power-of-objects/
LOCATION:Online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Free,Material Histories
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260426T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T233508
CREATED:20260301T235134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T235134Z
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SUMMARY:Old Treasury Building: Public Tour (April 2026)
DESCRIPTION:The Old Treasury building is one of very few gold rush buildings still in use in the city. \nThis monthly tour will showcase the exhibitions\, including the beautiful building. See areas of the building inaccessible to the general public\, including the Executive Council Chamber. This historic room is where the Governor of Victoria has met for over 160 years to sign legislation into law. Find out more about Melbourne’s fascinating gold rush past! \nView some of our favourite cartoons from ‘Behind the Lines’\, last years best political cartoons!
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/old-treasury-building-public-tour-april-2026/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTSTAMP:20260604T233508
CREATED:20260112T215959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T015256Z
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SUMMARY:World Haemophilia Day
DESCRIPTION:Tonight\, Old Treasury Building will turn red in support of World Haemophilia Day. Join us as we raise awareness of haemophilia\, von Willebrand disease\, rare clotting factor deficiencies\, inherited platelet disorders and other rare bleeding disorders. \nThis year’s theme\, ‘Diagnosis: First step to care’ highlights the hundreds of thousands of people with bleeding disorders worldwide – including women and girls – whose lack of a diagnosis means they are missing out on basic care and support. \n#WHD2026 #LightitupRed @HaemophiliaFoundationAustralia \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in red for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/world-haemophilia-day/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTSTAMP:20260604T233508
CREATED:20260324T034929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T214148Z
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SUMMARY:Good Friday Appeal 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Good Friday Appeal is a charity that raises money to enable The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne to provide world class care for our children.\n2026 marks the 95th Appeal\, bringing all sectors of the community together to raise funds. From spare change to major fundraisers\, every contribution helps deliver world-class care. \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in purple and green for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/good-friday-appeal-2026/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
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GEO:-37.8134372;144.9742711
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260329T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260329T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T233508
CREATED:20260201T220223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T220223Z
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SUMMARY:Old Treasury Building: Public Tour (March 2026)
DESCRIPTION:The Old Treasury building is one of very few gold rush buildings still in use in the city. \nThis monthly tour will showcase the exhibitions\, including the beautiful building. See areas of the building inaccessible to the general public\, including the Executive Council Chamber. This historic room is where the Governor of Victoria has met for over 160 years to sign legislation into law. Find out more about Melbourne’s fascinating gold rush past! \nView some of our favourite cartoons from ‘Behind the Lines’\, last years best political cartoons!
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/old-treasury-building-public-tour-march-2026/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260327T163000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260327T173000
DTSTAMP:20260604T233508
CREATED:20260205T033706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T005757Z
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Matt Golding\, Political Cartoonist of the Year
DESCRIPTION:Join Political Cartoonist of the Year Matt Golding and last year’s winner Megan Herbert as they discuss Behind the Lines 2025 with the exhibition curator Matthew Jones. \nBoth hailing from Melbourne (there must be something in the water)\, Matt Golding currently draws political cartoons for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. A second-time winner of this award\, he is also a Walkley Award-winner and has received multiple Stanley Awards from his peers at the Australian Cartoonists Association. Megan Herbert is a cartoonist\, illustrator\, and writer whose work appears in The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. 2024 was her first time being Political Cartoonist of the Year. Matt and Megan will reflect on what being Political Cartoonist of the Year means\, and how they work to distil complex ideas into short\, witty cartoons. \nThis talk is presented as part of the exhibition\, ‘Behind the Lines 2025: Are we Rolling’ on display at the Old Treasury Building from 2 March to 3 May 2026. \n‘Behind the Lines’ is a travelling exhibition developed by the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House\, and is proudly supported by the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach program\, an Australian Government program aiming to improve access to the national collections for all Australians.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-matt-golding-political-cartoonist-of-the-year/
LOCATION:Online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Free
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260327
DTSTAMP:20260604T233508
CREATED:20260216T012345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T012345Z
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SUMMARY:World Myeloma Day
DESCRIPTION:Multiple myeloma blood cancer is reported to affect more than 176\,000 people worldwide each year. However\, this number likely underestimates the true impact of the disease. In many parts of the world\, myeloma is underdiagnosed or not consistently reported. \nMyeloma is the 2nd most common blood cancer\, but awareness remains low. Together\, we can change that. Every March\, people around the world come together for Myeloma Action Month to raise awareness\, inspire action\, and amplify the voices of those impacted by multiple myeloma. \nMyeloma Action Month is about the people\, families\, care partners\, health professionals\, and communities who refuse to be defined by myeloma. \nThis March\, let’s show the world what makes us #MoreThanMyeloma \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in red for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/world-myeloma-day/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
GEO:-37.8134372;144.9742711
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Treasury Building 20 Spring Street East Melbourne VIC 3002 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=20 Spring Street:geo:144.9742711,-37.8134372
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260316
DTSTAMP:20260604T233508
CREATED:20260112T215125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T215125Z
UID:10000218-1773532800-1773619199@www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au
SUMMARY:International Long Covid Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:Since 2019 SARS-CoV-2 has been destroying and taking lives across the globe. Over the years\, more and more people have been devastated by the long-lasting health and financial impacts of a Covid infection. The need for more awareness and advocacy has never been greater. \nIn 2023 Long Covid patients\, caregivers and allies began this Long Covid awareness campaign to unite people across the globe to increase Long Covid visibility\, prevent COVID infections\, empower patients\, share support and resources\, educate about the symptoms of Long Covid and highlight the need to fund relevant research. \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in teal for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/international-long-covid-awareness-day/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
GEO:-37.8134372;144.9742711
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Treasury Building 20 Spring Street East Melbourne VIC 3002 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=20 Spring Street:geo:144.9742711,-37.8134372
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260312T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260312T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T233508
CREATED:20260216T005629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T005629Z
UID:10000225-1773331200-1773334800@www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au
SUMMARY:Media Literacy and Political Cartoons in the classroom (for Educators)
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Australian Democracy is excited to work with The Old Treasury Building to present an online Teacher Professional Development: Media Literacy and Political Cartoons in the classroom. \nThis online session will provide tips and resources to help you use political cartoons in the classroom to build students’ media literacy skills. Join discussions about how to analyse cartoons with students\, and how you can work with students to create their own cartoons as a way to use their voice on issues important to them. With special guest Fiona Katauskas. \nBe prepared for an interactive session with activities to spark your thinking and discussions with other educators. Book online to secure your spot. \nThe Behind the Lines travelling exhibition is on at the Old Treasury Building from 2 March 2026 to 3 May 2026. \n‘Behind the Lines’ is a travelling exhibition developed by the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House\, and is proudly supported by the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach program\, an Australian Government program aiming to improve access to the national collections for all Australians.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/media-literacy-and-political-cartoons-in-the-classroom-for-educators/
LOCATION:Online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Free
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260315
DTSTAMP:20260604T233508
CREATED:20260112T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T214537Z
UID:10000217-1772928000-1773532799@www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au
SUMMARY:National Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome Awareness Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:Every three days\, an Australian is diagnosed with a Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome. \nThe aim of National Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome Awareness Week is to raise awareness of Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes and their impact on patients and families\, increase an understanding of the work of Maddie’s Visit and the services offered\, and to seek the Australian community’s support through both blood and stem cell donations\, which patients rely on to stay alive. \nNational Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome Awareness Week is afiliated with Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision. \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in purple for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/national-bone-marrow-failure-syndrome-awareness-week-2026/2026-03-08/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
GEO:-37.8134372;144.9742711
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Treasury Building 20 Spring Street East Melbourne VIC 3002 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=20 Spring Street:geo:144.9742711,-37.8134372
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260314
DTSTAMP:20260604T233508
CREATED:20260112T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T214537Z
UID:10000216-1772841600-1773446399@www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au
SUMMARY:National Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome Awareness Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:Every three days\, an Australian is diagnosed with a Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome. \nThe aim of National Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome Awareness Week is to raise awareness of Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes and their impact on patients and families\, increase an understanding of the work of Maddie’s Visit and the services offered\, and to seek the Australian community’s support through both blood and stem cell donations\, which patients rely on to stay alive. \nNational Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome Awareness Week is afiliated with Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision. \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in purple for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/national-bone-marrow-failure-syndrome-awareness-week-2026/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
GEO:-37.8134372;144.9742711
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Treasury Building 20 Spring Street East Melbourne VIC 3002 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=20 Spring Street:geo:144.9742711,-37.8134372
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260307
DTSTAMP:20260604T233508
CREATED:20251208T004746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T004746Z
UID:10000209-1772755200-1772841599@www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au
SUMMARY:World Lymphoedema Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:March is Lymphoedema Awareness Month\, and Old Treasury Building is lighting up in blue and teal to raise awareness of lymphoedema. \nLymphoedema is the term given to swellingresulting from malfunction of the lymphatic system. It impacts adversely on the physical\, emotional\, social and financialwellbeing of people living with the condition. \n#ShineALightOnLymphoedema #ShineALight #Lymphoedema #WLD \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in blue and teal for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/world-lymphoedema-day-2026/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
GEO:-37.8134372;144.9742711
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Treasury Building 20 Spring Street East Melbourne VIC 3002 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=20 Spring Street:geo:144.9742711,-37.8134372
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260312
DTSTAMP:20260604T233508
CREATED:20260112T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T214537Z
UID:10000215-1772668800-1773273599@www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au
SUMMARY:National Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome Awareness Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:Every three days\, an Australian is diagnosed with a Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome. \nThe aim of National Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome Awareness Week is to raise awareness of Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes and their impact on patients and families\, increase an understanding of the work of Maddie’s Visit and the services offered\, and to seek the Australian community’s support through both blood and stem cell donations\, which patients rely on to stay alive. \nNational Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome Awareness Week is afiliated with Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision. \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in purple for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/national-bone-marrow-failure-syndrome-awareness-week-2026/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
GEO:-37.8134372;144.9742711
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Treasury Building 20 Spring Street East Melbourne VIC 3002 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=20 Spring Street:geo:144.9742711,-37.8134372
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260311
DTSTAMP:20260604T233508
CREATED:20260112T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T214537Z
UID:10000214-1772582400-1773187199@www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au
SUMMARY:National Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome Awareness Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:Every three days\, an Australian is diagnosed with a Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome. \nThe aim of National Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome Awareness Week is to raise awareness of Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes and their impact on patients and families\, increase an understanding of the work of Maddie’s Visit and the services offered\, and to seek the Australian community’s support through both blood and stem cell donations\, which patients rely on to stay alive. \nNational Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome Awareness Week is afiliated with Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision. \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in purple for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/national-bone-marrow-failure-syndrome-awareness-week-2026/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
GEO:-37.8134372;144.9742711
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Treasury Building 20 Spring Street East Melbourne VIC 3002 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=20 Spring Street:geo:144.9742711,-37.8134372
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260310
DTSTAMP:20260604T233508
CREATED:20260112T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T214537Z
UID:10000213-1772496000-1773100799@www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au
SUMMARY:National Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome Awareness Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:Every three days\, an Australian is diagnosed with a Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome. \nThe aim of National Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome Awareness Week is to raise awareness of Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes and their impact on patients and families\, increase an understanding of the work of Maddie’s Visit and the services offered\, and to seek the Australian community’s support through both blood and stem cell donations\, which patients rely on to stay alive. \nNational Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome Awareness Week is afiliated with Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision. \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in purple for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/national-bone-marrow-failure-syndrome-awareness-week-2026/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
GEO:-37.8134372;144.9742711
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Treasury Building 20 Spring Street East Melbourne VIC 3002 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=20 Spring Street:geo:144.9742711,-37.8134372
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260309
DTSTAMP:20260604T233508
CREATED:20260112T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T214537Z
UID:10000212-1772409600-1773014399@www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au
SUMMARY:National Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome Awareness Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:Every three days\, an Australian is diagnosed with a Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome. \nThe aim of National Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome Awareness Week is to raise awareness of Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes and their impact on patients and families\, increase an understanding of the work of Maddie’s Visit and the services offered\, and to seek the Australian community’s support through both blood and stem cell donations\, which patients rely on to stay alive. \nNational Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome Awareness Week is afiliated with Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision. \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in purple for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/national-bone-marrow-failure-syndrome-awareness-week-2026/2026-03-02/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
GEO:-37.8134372;144.9742711
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Treasury Building 20 Spring Street East Melbourne VIC 3002 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=20 Spring Street:geo:144.9742711,-37.8134372
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTSTAMP:20260604T233508
CREATED:20260216T010726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T010726Z
UID:10000226-1772236800-1772323199@www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au
SUMMARY:Rare Disease Day
DESCRIPTION:Rare Disease Day is a globally coordinated movement dedicated to rare diseases\, striving for equity in social opportunities\, healthcare\, and access to diagnosis and therapies for people living with a rare disease. \nSince its creation in 2008\, Rare Disease Day has played a crucial role in building an international rare disease community—multi-disease\, global\, and diverse\, yet united in purpose. \nRare Disease Day is observed every year on 28 February (or 29 February in leap years—the rarest day of the year). It was established and is coordinated by EURORDIS in partnership with over 70 national alliance patient organisations. The day serves as a powerful focal point\, driving advocacy efforts at local\, national\, and international levels. \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in blue\, pink\, green and purple for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/rare-disease-day-2/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
GEO:-37.8134372;144.9742711
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Treasury Building 20 Spring Street East Melbourne VIC 3002 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=20 Spring Street:geo:144.9742711,-37.8134372
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260222T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T233508
CREATED:20260104T222151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T222151Z
UID:10000210-1771758000-1771761600@www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au
SUMMARY:Old Treasury Building: Public Tour (February 2026)
DESCRIPTION:The Old Treasury building is one of very few gold rush buildings still in use in the city. \nThis monthly tour will showcase the exhibitions\, including the beautiful building. See areas of the building inaccessible to the general public\, including the Executive Council Chamber. This historic room is where the Governor of Victoria has met for over 160 years to sign legislation into law. Find out more about Melbourne’s fascinating gold rush past! \nView original plans by Old Treasury Building architect John James Clark\, exclusively available on a tour!
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/old-treasury-building-public-tour-february-2026/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
GEO:-37.8134372;144.9742711
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Treasury Building 20 Spring Street East Melbourne VIC 3002 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=20 Spring Street:geo:144.9742711,-37.8134372
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260220T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260220T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T233508
CREATED:20260114T232331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T232331Z
UID:10000220-1771592400-1771596000@www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au
SUMMARY:Material Histories: Cuttings\, Combings\, Fettlings and Flock: Fashionable Consumption and Australian Wool ‘Waste’
DESCRIPTION:We live surrounded by material things. Some are mundane and utilitarian\, others exotic objects of desire\, but all our belongings have something to say about who we are and how we live. Objects reflect both culture and history. Individually and collectively\, they shape our lives\, link us to others and connect us to the past. Yet objects are often strangely absent from accounts of past lives. This seminar series aims to unpack some of the stories that objects can tell about the present and about the past.  We also hope to provide a forum for discussion for those of us interested in material histories. We aim to cast the net widely\, with no limitations on either time or space. \n  \nAustralia’s wool industry produced vast amounts of fine fleece from the nineteenth century\, spurring clothing industries globally and driving fashionable consumption. Yet wool processing and clothes manufacturing also generated waste – products like cuttings\, combings\, fettlings and flock. Salvaged then sold to waste merchants\, these materials had a second life. This paper explores fashion and its resulting waste by drawing together the mail order catalogues produced by the Melbourne department store Foy & Gibson and the invoices it issued for the wool waste leaving its mills and clothing factories. It considers the value of these waste products in their second life. \nSpeaker: Dr Lorinda Cramer is a lecturer in Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies at Deakin University. Her work explores the worn and material histories of Australian wool\, the gendered dimensions of dress and textiles\, and historical examples of sustainable fashion and waste in museum collections. \nMaterial Histories is presented by Old Treasury Building in partnership with Deakin University and Australian Catholic University. \n  \n‘Cuttings\, Combings\, Fettlings and Flock: Fashionable Consumption and Australian Wool ‘Waste’’ is presented as part of the PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival’s Independent Programme.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/cuttings-combings-fettlings-and-flock/
LOCATION:Online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Free,Material Histories
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260219T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260219T183000
DTSTAMP:20260604T233508
CREATED:20260114T232115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T232115Z
UID:10000221-1771522200-1771525800@www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au
SUMMARY:Crinoline\, Flapper & Mini: Transformative Fashion Moments
DESCRIPTION:Women’s fashion is ever evolving\, but there have been 3 major moments of significant change: the introduction of the crinoline — an innovation that maintained shape but relieved women from the heavy petticoats of years past; the ‘flapper’ dress — an escape from corsetry and tight waists of the previous century and the discovery of women’s knees of the 1920s; and the miniskirt crazy of the 1960s — thigh skimming skirts that quickly evolved from scandalous to everyday. \nJoin Margaret Anderson\, Director of the Old Treasury Building\, on a special tour of the latest exhibition Swinging Sixties\, followed by a discussion of three transformative fashion moments\, illustrated by original costume. \n‘Crinoline\, Flapper & Mini: Transformative Fashion Moments’ is presented as part of the PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival’s Independent Programme. \nPresented as part of the ‘Swinging Sixties’ exhibition from Old Treasury Building.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/crinoline-flapper-mini-transformative-fashion-moments/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tour
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
GEO:-37.8134372;144.9742711
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Treasury Building 20 Spring Street East Melbourne VIC 3002 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=20 Spring Street:geo:144.9742711,-37.8134372
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260220
DTSTAMP:20260604T233508
CREATED:20251208T004535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T004535Z
UID:10000208-1771459200-1771545599@www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au
SUMMARY:World Cholangiocarcinoma Day
DESCRIPTION:Light Australia Green (LAGi) is an ongoing\, year-round initiative that includes a series of events\, culminating in World Cholangiocarcinoma Day\, held on the third Thursday of February each year. \nLight Australia Green is an effort to unite people nationwide around a common goal:\nA comprehensive annual campaign of green-themed events\, symposiums\, and innovative initiatives dedicated to raising awareness and driving engagement in bile health and bile-related cancer response strategies. \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in green for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/world-cholangiocarcinoma-day/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
GEO:-37.8134372;144.9742711
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Treasury Building 20 Spring Street East Melbourne VIC 3002 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=20 Spring Street:geo:144.9742711,-37.8134372
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTSTAMP:20260604T233508
CREATED:20251208T004100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T004100Z
UID:10000207-1769904000-1769990399@www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au
SUMMARY:Marfan Awareness Month 2026
DESCRIPTION:Connective Tissue Disorders Network Australia (CTDNA) support\, advocate and bring awareness to people living with a heritable connective tissue disorder (HTCDs).\nHCTDs are a group of genetic conditions affecting the body’s connective tissues. Connective tissue provides the support and structure to other tissue and organs in the body. \nMarfan syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects 1 in 5000 people and can be life threatening if undiagnosed. One of the areas that Marfan Syndrome affects is the aorta in the heart. The aorta is weakened and can lead to a rupture causing death.\nFebruary is Marfan Awareness Month. This month city monuments will light up red. \nOld Treasury Building will be lit in red for this event from sunrise to sunset.
URL:https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/event/marfan-awareness-month-2026/
LOCATION:Old Treasury Building\, 20 Spring Street\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lighting
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Treasury Building":MAILTO:bookings@otb.org.au
GEO:-37.8134372;144.9742711
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Treasury Building 20 Spring Street East Melbourne VIC 3002 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=20 Spring Street:geo:144.9742711,-37.8134372
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