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Down, Under, Over And Out
Reflecting on the six month backpacking adventure that turned into a five year stay, as I prepare to leave Australia for an extended period of time.
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Super Storm
I don’t know what Australia has done to piss off Mother Nature recently, but the worst floods in Queensland in 40 years, more flooding in New South Wales and forest fires in Western Australia are being followed by Cyclone Yasi, a mega storm on the scale that you might expect from Roland Emmerich. To get [...]
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And The Water Continues Its Inexorable Ascent
The recent floods have transformed Brisbane. Here I describe the mood on the night of January 12th as we wait for the flood peak to come.
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Grow Up Australia
Finally, there seems to be some momentum behind the drive to create an R18+ classification for videogames, which would bring Australia inline with the rest of the developed world. Hopefully with the support of major stores like EBGames and a large grassroots campaign, this anachronism will be corrected soon. Sign the petition and have your [...]
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A Crazy Wii Day
In which I am nearly misunderstood to be holding a little old lady hostage on Australia Day, and take a virtual beating on Wii Boxing.
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Vote Lamb
Buying into the advertising campaign, I lend my voice in support of lamb on Australia Day.
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All Change
In which I muse on the paradox of money in Australia, with its brilliant notes and ridiculous coins.
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Tourism By The Numbers
On Manly Beach, and being on Manly Beach, and the disappointment of being on Manly Beach.
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Broome Town
Broome, lovely Broome, which reminds me of that (awful) Simply Red song, “Beautiful But Oh So Boring”
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Broome Time
Making plans to head up to Broome in northern Western Australia
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Swanning About Town
A pleasant day in Perth, Western Australia, a lovely city which is a little sleepy but easy to relax in.
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Howdy!
Technology and travel stories from a global roaming, kangaroo loving, sake drinking gaijin pom.
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