Established in 1910, Hales Institute is one of the oldest and most reputable private educational institutes in Melbourne and has earned a reputation for providing high standards of Vocational Education and ELICOS (English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students) education to international students. We are located in the heart of Melbourne opposite the city square, only minutes away from public transport. We offer Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses in I.T., Hairdressing and Hospitality (Commercial Cookery and Patisserie) and all courses are approved by the Australian Qualification Framework and recognized nationally and internationally.

The renowned Tibetan Buddhist master, meditator and scholar, Venerable Geshe Acharya Thubten Loden, now 85, founded the Tibetan Buddhist Society in Australia in 1979, with centres established in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. Geshe Loden first came to Australia in 1976 and has since presented courses on Tibetan Buddhism to thousands of students, including subjects previously never taught in Australia.

Queenscliff Neighbourhood House a community based place where all are welcome to study or meet new friends.

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Stories, videos, and images from Victoria’s arts and culture collections, all in one place. View digitised material; unique, integrated access, including the ability to research material, behind-the-scenes insights from experts such as curators and artists, and a listing of over 700 of Victoria’s collecting organisations.

The State Library of Victoria's collection experts take to the road in 2008 with a selection of the Library's treasures. The Travelling Treasures program offers audiences the chance to see some of our most precious collection items and ask questions about them. November 2008 - Ballarat, Stawell, Aararat.

Rhys beats girls to win Make Me A SupermodelLIVENEWS.com.au, Australia - 4 minutes agoThe Melbourne surfer described the win as "surreal" and said he didn't even expect to make the final three, let alone win. "I actually got knocked back that ...

Surfer Rhys Uhlich wins supermodel searchNEWS.com.au, Australia - 6 minutes agoThe Melbourne surfer described the win as "surreal" and said he didn't even expect to make the final three, let alone win. "I actually got knocked back that ...

Ford saves 400 jobsSky News Australia, Australia - 6 minutes ago400 workers are rejoicing, after Ford shelved a decision to close its Geelong engine plant in 2010, saving jobs from the chopping block. ...

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Man extradited from Melbourne over Auburn hammer attackStreetCorner, Australia - 7 minutes agoOn Monday a 40-year-old man was arrested in Melbourne and Flemington detectives applied for his extradition in the Melbourne Magistrate's Court. ...

Qantas' regional fleet hits troubleBrisbane Times, Australia - 11 minutes agoQANTAS was forced to deal with another drama last night when about 100 of the airline's passengers were stranded at Launceston and Melbourne airports. ...

It's official: Wolfman gets a bite at World Cup finalRugby League Live, Australia - 14 minutes agoOne player who is all set to go is Billy Slater, Stuart today singing the praises of the Melbourne flyer who has lit up the tournament with several ...

Evans ready to take more risks to land first TourYass Tribune, Australia - 15 minutes agoAustralian cyclist Glenn O'Shea won the first gold medal of the Melbourne World Cup yesterday, narrowly claiming the 30-kilometre points race, AAP reports. ...

Breaking down the barriersBay Post/Moruya Examiner, Australia - 19 minutes agoHe's the colt Waterhouse took to Melbourne for the Melbourne Cup carnival. The horse did not run down south but the education he was given may give an ...