The Melbourne Cup Carnival is the highlight of the sporting calendar for Victorian racing fans. In its 152nd year, the Melbourne Cup Carnival is truly the most vibrant racing event in the worl...
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The past two months have been super busy here in Australia. As the Aussies would say, “I’ve been flat out” with work. The reporting deadline for Greenhouse Gas emissions reporting to the...
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Erin and I packed our bags and headed to her holiday house in Angelsea for a weekend of relaxation and exploration of the Great Ocean Road. Erin's friend Ron joined us as we drove along the twi...
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My birthday was complete with a Bittersweet cake! Gail Pitt, a former Bittersweet pastry chef, baked me delicious cake to remind me of home! I'm so lucky that I can get Bittersweet here in ...
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I've been an Aussie for two months now, and what a great time its been so far!! Here is a quick snap shot of what I've been up to during July/August 2012: I've hiked up into the Dandenong Mount...
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Cockatoo hanging out on the path! View of the Manly Harbor This was the closest I got to seeing penguins Sydney Opera House Brenda and I Finally some directions! Feedi...
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This weekend, I celebrated my one-month milestone by escaping the "cold" and dreary Melbourne for a weekend of fun in Sydney, Australia. I left on Friday (the 13th) and flew on Tiger airlines, ...
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First, I apologise for the delay in posting this - but in case you haven't guessed, I have arrived! And I have survived Melbourne's worst earthquake in 70 years (it wasn't too bad - just a 5.5)...
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Thanks to everyone who made it out on Saturday night to the Globe Pub! I had a great time; it was so nice to see everyone! And for those that couldn't make it - thanks for the lovely messages...
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My adventure is about to begin - in 2o days I will be taking off to begin 2 years in Melbourne, Australia. I'm so excited! Thanks for all the advice and support so far! I'll be posting updates o...
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