Aussie Icons out there, be careful.

All you Aussie Icons or class yourself as Aussie legends, out there, take care. It seems that they are falling like flies. First, its was Steve Irwin, and today Peter Brock. Peter just passed away in a race accident in western australia. Read more about…

Spring Carnival is Coming again. Get your gut linings ready!!!!

Weather is getting warmer, afternoon is getting longer…and AFL grand final day is approaching…and hints of spring carnival fever is heating up. The spring carnival is definitely melbourne’s pride and joy. 3 months of drunken and fashion mayhem. Read more about…

Melbourne Skaters Visit Oceania Roller Skating Championships

Rijana and Lana from the Peninsula Skate World, in Carrum Downs an outer Melbourne suburb, were in Christchurch New Zealand, during April 2006, to urge on their team mates in town for the “Oceanias  Roller Skating Championships.”

Having breakfast at the local McDonald’s Restaurant in Papanui Road, they were surprised when team New Zealand had the same idea and turned up for breakfast as well.   We couldn’t let a photo opportunity go by, and Team New Zealand were only too happy to oblige.

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Russian KGboyz taking over the show

From the first nite i watched the show, the russian act stood out like a sore zit!. Combining smooth ice skating moves with a ballet twirl, how can anyone beat that? The shows is filled with glitter and chezzy glamour. A must if you are eurovision fan. Im still waiting for a group of star trek aliens to appear as a boy band though, hint…hint…glynn.

Helen Shardey MP Takes Anti-Graffiti Action

In April Member for Caulfied, Helen Shardey MP, moved to make an amendment to a Bill, which would have banned the sale of spray cans to anyone under the age of 18. Graffiti is a concern to the City of Melbourne and Helen is looking to take action for her Electorate.Helen has stated that, “Graffiti is a blight on our suburbs.”

• Our plan will see a ban on the sale of paint cans to minors
• Make offenders clean up their mess
• Create a local hotline to report graffiti
• Target graffiti along train lines

For More information on her Anti-Graffiti stance visit Helen’s Website.

Have You Seen the “Melbourne City-Bikes?”

Maybe you caught a glimpse of them during the Commonwealth Games, maybe you saw them zooming round the city…But just incase you didn’t know Melbourne has a new eco-friendly transport service; The city-bike!

This efficient form of transport offers a quick A to B service for city travellers; Emission-free. Makes you feel good doesn’t it. The Bikes are similar to asian style tut-tuts for CBD transport and are also a great vehicle for advertising. Another aim of the project is to raise the profile of cycling and road safety which has been of concern to many city cyclists…

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First stop, Degraves Street.

This is the street where i fell in love with melbourne. I flew in from Wellington, and was desperately in need of a cup of coffee. i Asked a few locals and they all directed me to this beautiful laneway known as Degraves Street. With cafes on both sides of the outdoor seatings…looks like something straight out of some european postcards.

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The Funny Festival is here again.

The festival that makes us all laugh till we piss our pass is here again. The 2006 Melbourne International Comedy Festival starts from 12th April to 7th May. There is over 200 music, theatre and stand-up shows as well as films and outdoor events. Put your nappies on and get your tickets quick, because the goods will go. Read more about…

John So has got the flow

Since we ran the article about our great John so is my bro..our site was bombarded. Especially people asking about the damn cool t shirt. What is going on John? John is getting his mojo flowing to the whole of melbourne. There was an eruption of cheers when he got introduce during the commonwealth games with brackcy only got a little pat on the finger tips. Read more about…

Moonlighting in Melbourne

Take advantage of the few remaining long nights before the daylight saving kicks in. Moonlight cinemas in the ‘Tan’ gardens is a great way to spend a quality nite with a group of friends, sipping a beautiful bottle of red and watching a flick. Read more about…