Of the grand order of folio leviathans, the Sperm Whale and the Right Whale are by far the most noteworthy. They are the only whales regularly hunted by man. To the Nantucketer, they present the two extremes of all the known varieties of the whale. As the external difference between them is mainly observable in their heads; and as a head of each is this moment hanging from the Pequod's side.
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I’ve attended nearly every MEA conference for over 25 years – that’s a lot of destinations, a lot of presentations, a lot of awards and a lot of networking. Traditionally the #1 reason for attending is the networking – catch up with old acquaintances and to meet new ones. Since Hobart in 2007 the #2 reason has been to collect the T shirt from the #2 AV company in …
June 23, 2022
Melbourne Convention Bureau has announced today a new funding initiative to encourage interstate organisations to hold their events in Australia’s event’s capital Melbourne. Under the National Business Events Program, a significant cash injection up to $25,000 may be offered to business event organisers to support costs for hosting their event in Melbourne, including accommodation, venue hire, transport and other event costs. What’s more, 50 per cent will be payable …
April 9, 2021
This year, Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre (MCEC) celebrates its 25th anniversary. It also follows a year like no other. Peter King As one of Victoria’s largest physical assets, we are also a major contributor to the vibrancy of Melbourne. Every year we host a huge array of diverse events that drive enormous economic activity and visitation to the city. That is, until the global pandemic of course. I am …
March 9, 2021
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Time to get Victorian events back on track
“Australian Open is more important than any one player” – Rafael Nadal Couldn’t have said it any better myself. OK, it is all done and dusted and we know who has left the building. Now one of Melbourne’s major events can finally get underway. As part of the ongoing discussion over the last week, one of the surprising areas has been the supposed irreparable damage to Victorian’s ongoing Major …