Convergence 2002: The 41st Australian National Science Fiction Convention

June 7 - 10, 2002

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Melbourne & Victoria Links

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Links to other conventions

Australian National Science Fiction Conventions

A comprehensive list of Australian science fiction and fantasy conventions is available from Marc Ortleib's SF OZ Links

Australia

Swancons Annual science fiction convention held in Perth

Multiverse - An organization made up of a number of science fiction oriented clubs with the purpose of running conventions and other fun events to raise money for charity. multiverse@multiverse.org.au or write to P.O. Box 355 World Trade Centre Melbourne 3005.

Friends of Science Fiction - A general interest science fiction club.membership@fsf.com.au Phone (02) 9523 8385 or write to PO Box 797, Fairfield, NSW 1860.

Con with the Wind - A Bid for the 2002 New Zealand NatCon, will be held during 31st May - 3rd June 2002 in Wellington. Guests of Honour Joe and Gay Haldeman. Write to PO Box 11-559, Manners St, Wellington or enquiries@con-with-the-wind.sf.org.nz.

2002 - Con José - August 29 to September 2, 2002, McEnery Convention Centre, San José. Guests: Vernor Vinge, David Cherry, Bjo & John Trimble, Ferdinand Feghoot. Write to PO Box 61363 Sunnyvale CA 94088-1363 U.S.A., or email ConJose@sfsfc.org.

2003 - Torcon 3 - August 28 to September 1, 2003, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Royal York Hotel, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Renaissance Toronto Hotel at Sky Dome Guests: George R. R. Martin,Frank Kelly Freas, Mike Glyer. Toastmaster: Spider Robinson.

Melbourne And Victoria Links

CitySearch Melbourne -An excellent site giving up-to-date information on everything happeningin the city, from arts and entertainment to food, news, shopping and more.

MelbourneSidewalk - Similar to CitySearch, with plenty loads of handy information.

melbourne.org - Another comprehensive site of Melbourne information and events.

Secret Melbourne - A fascinating site presenting an alternative history of the city of Melbourne and maps of interesting locations.

Festivale OnlineMagazine - An on-line arts and entertainment magazine created in Melbourne, with lots of useful information and features of interest to science fiction fans.

Why I Love Melbourne - A series of articles about everything that makes Melbourne great.

VicTrip - Find out everythingyou need to know about Melbourne's public transport system. Includes full timetables for all trains and trams as well as information about bus routes and interstate travel.

Melbourne Forecast - One of the city's more notable features is its very changeable weather. Keep up-to-date with the Bureau of Meteorology's latest forecast.

The Age - Melbourne's quality daily newspaper.

City of Melbourne - The local government body which covers the Central Business District. Their site includes some tourist information.

Government of Victoria - The State Government's official website. Various information about government departments and functions.

Tourism Victoria -Lots of useful information about tourism in Melbourne and beyond.

Australian Tourist Commission -A huge site with a vast amount of useful information. Make it your first stop.

Lonely Planet(Australasia Section) - Lots of handy up-to-date information from thewell-known guidebook company.

Department ofImmigration -Information about visas to enter Australia and how to apply for them.

Australian Customs Service - Customs information for visitors.

QANTAS - Australia's major international airline, which also runs domestic flights.