Media Release - NMIT opens first on-campus student residence
12 April 2010
The Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT) has welcomed new residents to Yarra House, the Institute’s first on-campus student accommodation facility. Located on the Fairfield campus in a recently refurbished heritage building, Yarra House now caters for a diverse community of 149 residents.
Media Release - NMIT students shine at Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
07 April 2010
For NMIT student Linda Day her holiday home at Kennett River on the Great Ocean Road is more than just a peaceful refuge. It was also the inspiration behind her prize-winning Achievable Garden display design at this year’s Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.
Media Release - NMIT eases the cost of an education
01 April 2010
NMIT patisserie student Sharyn Frantz is busy perfecting her croque en bouche, a dessert that’s now back in vogue thanks to the popular Channel Ten Masterchef series. The 41-year-old mum of two, who is completing the Certificate III in Hospitality (Patisserie) at the Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE, is about to launch her own catering business at her home in Woodend. Blackbird Catering will provide cakes, desserts and pastries for birthday parties, weddings, lunches and other events. Thanks to an NMIT study grant award, Sharyn is well on her way to buying all the equipment she needs to get her started.
Ag Zone precinct a success at 2010 Seymour Alternative Farming Expo
30 March 2010
NMIT, through the departments of Agriculture & Animal Science, Horticulture and Hospitality had a significant involvement in the 2010 Seymour Alternative Farming Expo (February 19-21). The event is reputedly the largest event of its type in the Southern Hemisphere. This year it attracted 42,000 visitors over its three days, who hailed from Melbourne's northern and eastern fringes in addition to the State's central and north eastern regions.
News - Wildlife mural by NMIT students depicts school's character
16 March 2010
Bundoora Primary school have a new 22 metre long mural on the theme of ‘wildlife meets the city’ thanks to the efforts of NMIT students Lorena Monsalves and Stacey Bennett from NMIT's Fairfield campus.
News - Calling all bass players! Open the door to your music career at NMIT
02 March 2010
NMIT music teacher Pav Chudiak started playing with bands when he was 17. But it wasn’t until much later that he discovered a passion for bass guitar. Chudiak, who plays in original bands, with covers band Blue Pocket and jazz group The Tidy Trio, was always on vocals, occasionally dabbling with the guitar. Then a group of NMIT students asked him to play bass. He was keen to give it a go. "It really took off. I realised I loved playing bass. For me it had the rhythm and tonality to it that was much more appealing than guitar and it’s a real grounding for the band. It often sets the pace."
News - Greg Arnold keeps on rockin'
02 March 2010
One of the more famous members of staff is Greg Arnold, who lectures in the Bachelor of Australian Popular Music program at NMIT. He was a vocalist and songwriter for early 1990s folk rock band, Things of Stone and Wood, and has a new band, the Swamp Dandies. Read more about his earlier career in this Age article on That was then, this is now.
News - NMIT Muso nominated for Green Room award
25 February 2010
Musician and composer, Enio Pozzebon’s teaching career at NMIT has spanned 15 years. But he’s always maintained his involvement in musical theatre, working as a composer, musician and musical director on various projects over the years, including Keating the Musical.
News - Serving up a new career with NMITs dual qualifications
12 February 2010
When Malay student Pedmoi "Mimi" Ho first arrived in Melbourne she only knew how to cook traditional Chinese or Thai food. Now she's treating her family to roast lamb, hollandaise sauce and, her favourite, pancakes with strawberry sauce. "I like cooking, especially western-style food. I would really like to work in a hotel restaurant in Melbourne when I finish my course," she says.
Media Release - NMIT to produce Ararat Gold for Chinese market
12 February 2010
In a major boost for local industry, nine Victorian wineries, including the Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT), will join forces to export a new premium-blend Ararat shiraz to China.
