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Awareness Campaign: UberEats Wrecking Small Business

When you order from UberEats, between 25-35% of the bill is deducted from the restaurant which goes directly to UberEats. Yes, it costs you the same plus a $5 delivery fee, but the restaurant earns 35% less than if you ordered direct from the restaurant. Think about how home delivery is affecting "Australian" restaurants. UberEats Get the food you want, from the … [Read more...] about Awareness Campaign: UberEats Wrecking Small Business

Free Mojgan

Mojgan Shamsalipoor is a young female refugee from Iran. She applied for refugee status in 2012 and while it was processed was allowed to live in Brisbane. Since arriving on our shores, she has been a model citizen, gone to school, found love and married. After 2 years the Department of Immigration found Ms Shamsalipoor did not qualify as a refugee, she was taken back … [Read more...] about Free Mojgan

Don’t Kill Bulk Bill

The Australian government has announced its plan to take away bulk billing incentive payments for pathology tests from 1 July 2016. Cuts to pathology bulk billing will mean patients may have to pay for tests, pathology services could close and jobs could be lost. In short, your healthcare will suffer. We can fight these cuts to pathology. Public pressure has stopped … [Read more...] about Don’t Kill Bulk Bill

Sky Rail Frankston Line

The Sky Rail Project is fast turning into EastWest Tunnel drama 2 with local residents holding the Victorian State Government to ransom over demands to not build it. From an observers point of view, millions of dollars are at stake, thousands of hours travel time affected, the future affecting the lives of Melburinans into the future.    FOR Sky train project for … [Read more...] about Sky Rail Frankston Line

Marriage Debate

Two sides of a debate. For traditional marriage between a male and a female For same-sex marriage between two males or two females. For or against Traditional marriage as defined in religion Same sex marriage defined as two people "in love". The debate has occurred around the world with laws changing in many countries now allowing same-sex … [Read more...] about Marriage Debate

Mobile Handset Salute

The fines don't work, the loss of demerit points is not working, what will it take to stop drivers using mobile handsets while driving? Last year Victoria Police fined 59,000 people for talking on the phone.  Penalties in Victoria are a loss of 4 demerit points and a $433 fine. In NSW, Police booked 780 drivers for illegal mobile phone use in 11 days.  In NSW. breaching … [Read more...] about Mobile Handset Salute

TV Show Recording Nightmares

Over the past couple of years we have received many complaints from people who have gone to the recording of shows like Xfactor and Australia's Got Talent. The complaints center around the treatment of people waiting for shows by so-called security personnel. Complaints Long waits in queues before shows commence Waiting outside in poor weather conditions* No … [Read more...] about TV Show Recording Nightmares

Dirty On Carpet Cleaning

I have to say, not happy Jan! Well, happy about one outcome but very unhappy about another. Read on.. Lets start with the good... Say Goodbye to Carpet Stains Our dog is getting on in years (over 100 in human years) and had a little accident on the carpet in the rumpus room.  We cleaned it up but it left a noticeable stain on the carpet.  We tried a variety of magic sprays … [Read more...] about Dirty On Carpet Cleaning

Who Attacks Plants & Trees?

Three times in three years, someone has crept into Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens at night and attacked the Separation Tree and other plants. I don't get it! Why would anyone attack a tree and plants? These are seriously violent attacks, ringbarking, machette attacks on plants like the cacti. Innocent, defenceless plants for fuck sake! What possible motive … [Read more...] about Who Attacks Plants & Trees?

Stop Phubbing

It has happened to all of us.. Phubbing - the rude social scourge of phone snubbing. It means to interact with a mobile phone in preference to people in a social setting. Don't you just hate it when someone snubs you by looking at their phone instead of paying attention? The Stop Phubbing campaign group certainly does. Melbourne university graduate Alex Haigh … [Read more...] about Stop Phubbing

Right To Protest?

The No McDonald's in Tecoma has raised some interesting issues relating to the Right To Protest. A number of groups are protesting against the building of a McDonald's in Tecoma. They are made up of splinter groups and co-ordinated campaigns: No Maccas in the Hills Facebook Page No McDonalds in the Dandenong Ranges Facebook Page Say No to the Commercialisation of … [Read more...] about Right To Protest?

My Experience with Europcar Preston

This is what happened when I returned the white Toyota Commuter at 10:05 am on 30th of November, 2010 to the the Preston Branch of Europcar. It is clear that I was there well within the 30 minutes grace period offered by Europcar. Unfortunately, I was not aware of the 30 minutes grace period and by the looks of it, neither did the Preston Branch store manager “Dale”. As … [Read more...] about My Experience with Europcar Preston

VicRoads | Secret Plan North Fitzroy join Hoddle Street

VicRoads' Secret Plan for North Fitzroy to join Hoddle Street  VicRoads map obtained by the Age shows Hoddle Street being extended as a major six-lane+ road through North Fitzroy to join St George's Road.  The Age has published a  copy of the map. from which the above diagram is drawn:  http://theage.com.au/pdf/Melbourne2040.pdf The route could either devastate … [Read more...] about VicRoads | Secret Plan North Fitzroy join Hoddle Street

Train passengers snap riskiest of rides

Train passengers snap riskiest of rides TWO youths cling to the back of a train on city line where drivers reach speeds of up to 70km/h. Read more on Daily Telegraph … [Read more...] about Train passengers snap riskiest of rides

Floods ‘worst in decade’

Floods 'worst in decade' Army called in, with floods yet to peak in state's north-east. Read more on The Age … [Read more...] about Floods ‘worst in decade’

Armed guards too dangerous

Armed guards too dangerous UPDATE 10.35am: METRO has warned of deadly consequences if a state Opposition plan to employ armed guards at stations is adopted. Read more on Herald Sun … [Read more...] about Armed guards too dangerous

Leading property groups looking for political leadership on cities

Leading property groups looking for political leadership on cities An alliance of leading business organisations has called on the major political parties to revitalise Australia’s capital cities. Read more on Green Building Council of Australia … [Read more...] about Leading property groups looking for political leadership on cities

Weather warnings for Melbourne

Weather warnings for Melbourne AFTER freezing through a chilly day, Melburnians can expect more wild weather to blow in tonight. Read more on Leader Community Newspapers … [Read more...] about Weather warnings for Melbourne

Metro cops $1m fine for late trains

Metro cops $1m fine for late trains METRO has been hit with another $1 million fine, with just over 14 per cent of trains running late in July. Read more on Herald Sun … [Read more...] about Metro cops $1m fine for late trains

CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. Adds Senior Professionals

CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. Adds Senior Professionals LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CB RICHARD ELLIS GROUP, INC. ADDS SENIOR PROFESSIONALS Read more on Business Wire … [Read more...] about CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. Adds Senior Professionals

No extravagant expenditure, deals transparent: CGOC

No extravagant expenditure, deals transparent: CGOC New Delhi, Aug 4 : The Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (CGOC) Wednesday came out with a detailed explanation of the expenditure on overlays, vehemently denying charges of inflated quotations and payments. Read more on New Kerala … [Read more...] about No extravagant expenditure, deals transparent: CGOC

Art book tags vandalism

Art book tags vandalism A TAXPAYER-backed publishing house has produced an $80 glossy coffee-table book that glorifies graffiti vandals who have defaced Melbourne. Read more on News.com.au … [Read more...] about Art book tags vandalism

Free travel on Friday for commuters

Free travel on Friday for commuters Government, Metro to split cost of day's travel to pacify commuters. Read more on The Age … [Read more...] about Free travel on Friday for commuters

What do you collect?

What do you collect? The nation's leading newspaper and source of information on antiques and the arts. Read more on Antiques and the Arts … [Read more...] about What do you collect?

Go slow Iran style

Go slow Iran style As a solo traveller, Michelle Wranik is charmed - and perpetually delayed - by the kindness of Iranians. Read more on Stuff … [Read more...] about Go slow Iran style

Vic govt cracks down on Metro

Vic govt cracks down on Metro Withholds million of dollars on poor performance. 11 Jul 2010 11:22 AM Read more on Business Spectator … [Read more...] about Vic govt cracks down on Metro

CORRECTING and REPLACING — China New Media Announces Appointment of New Board Members

CORRECTING and REPLACING -- China New Media Announces Appointment of New Board Members DALIAN, China -- In a press release issued June 23, 2010 by China New Media Corp. , under the same headline, Mr. Dror Poleg was mistakenly identified as the Marketing Director of Kardan N.V., but he is the China Marketing Director of Kardan N.V. Read more on GlobeNewswire via Yahoo! … [Read more...] about CORRECTING and REPLACING — China New Media Announces Appointment of New Board Members

Bennell surges to top of class

Bennell surges to top of class Top draft prospect Harley Bennell has become the third West Australian in four years to win the coveted Larke Medal for the best player in the under-18 national championships. Read more on thewest.com.au … [Read more...] about Bennell surges to top of class

Meet the AFL’s next famous five

Meet the AFL's next famous five The NAB AFL Under-18 Championships are all about the new but some of the names set to show their wares live on Fox Sports this week will provide a reminder of the past. Read more on FOXSPORTS.com.au … [Read more...] about Meet the AFL’s next famous five

Lockdown lifted, gunman escapes

Lockdown lifted, gunman escapes THIS is the teenage gunman on the run in Melbourne, say police who dodged his bullets and chased him during a mid-morning rampage. Read more on Perth Now … [Read more...] about Lockdown lifted, gunman escapes

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