Premier, rocker, billionaires assemble for Murdoch institute gala
The Murdoch Children's Research Institute celebrated its 40th anniversary with a gala attended by Australia's business and political elite. The institute, co-founded by Dame Elisabeth Murdoch, focuses on research into childhood diseases. Prominent figures, including Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan and various billionaires, were present at the event held in Melbourne.
- ▪The gala took place at Melbourne's State Library.
- ▪The Murdoch Children's Research Institute was founded in 1986.
- ▪The institute is hosted by the University of Melbourne and the Royal Children's Hospital.
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