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Street Postmodernist Wisdom
Adrock’s last post reminded me of this snapshot I took not too long back. Existential dispair (sic) Read more...
Published 2 days ago

Sometimes a little bit of humour goes a long way…
Warms your heart doesn't it? Read more...
Published 2 days ago

NAB’s "Dream Festival"
www.dreamfestival.com.au Hey fellow Melbournians, Sick of having to switch on the television or open a newspaper to be advertised to? Well, this just in from a friend, “the Yarra River, our Princes Bridge, Birrarung Marr and that entire precinct of our city will be sold over to the National... Read more...
Published 3 days ago

Singapore Day
The weather’s a lot nicer these days (though it still warrants a light jumper), so if you happen to be around the Sidney Myer Music Bowl this late morning or arvo, check out some local and distinctive Singaporean fare at Singapore Day 2008. Note the choice words of Singaporean, not Asian. Asian... Read more...
Published 3 days ago

Sunday 5th October: Melbourne Bicycle Polo Tournament
This Sunday, Melbourne’s first Bike Polo Tournament will be held at Carlton (next to the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens, Corner Rathdowne St and Queensbury St) from 12 noon. If you’d like to enter, teams of three is $15, and individuals can enter for $5 (to be placed into a team).... Read more...
Published 5 days ago

This is what happens to people who try to rob a taxi driver…
…nah I’m just kidding. I wouldn’t want that happening to anyone, taxi robber or not. With taxi fare evasion running rampant across the metro area of Melbourne, the Victorian Government has made prepaid fares mandatory for all taxi trips between 10 pm and 5 am across Victoria from 1 October... Read more...
Published 5 days ago

Oh no! John So is stepping down…
Lord Mayor John So has announced that he will be ‘passing the baton’ and not contest for a third term in office. He is already the longest-running Melburnian Lord Mayor to date, and possibly one of the few Lord Mayors in the world who has attained cult status. He is also best known for his... Read more...
Published 6 days ago

Melbourne sans car #3: Bicycling Melbourne safely
A common misconception about cycling is that it’s dangerous. Well, getting on a bike may expose you to some danger, but so does doing anything. Bicycle Victoria has an article comparing cycling to other activities and the likelihood of injury to put it into perspective. It also talks about the... Read more...
Published 7 days ago

hawthorn hawks: premiership team 2008!
the premiers, hawthorn hawks. a bleak day for all geelong fans. the hawks deserved it though, considering how geelong were unable to capitalise on their chances. overall, a win for the afl. a far far more exciting game than last year’s grand final. but to be fair, it is hard to beat last... Read more...
Published a week ago

Today’s the day
To do all those things you wanted to do without having to deal with crowds. Go shopping, visit the library, or even bargain for that house (because no one is there to counter bid your offer) or even enjoy a day outing at the Royal Melbourne Show. Everyone else will be stuck in front of the... Read more...
Published a week ago