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The Lion Rock Spirit: Why I’m Proud to Be a Hong Konger

The Lion Rock Spirit: Why I’m Proud to Be a Hong Konger

August 21, 2019
by Gloria Lau
Current Affairs, Features

“I used my backpack to shield a young girl from the police’s rubber bullets, because she was about to get hit and for sure she…

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I Was Groped at the Footy and Realised How Far We’ve Come -- But How Far We’ve Got to Go

I Was Groped at the Footy and Realised How Far We’ve Come — But How Far We’ve Got to Go

August 9, 2019
by Marnie Vinall
Yarns

At the Essendon AFL game against Port Adelaide last weekend, halfway through the second quarter, I went to grab some beers for my friends and…

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Attn Melb Rocker Dudes: A Simpsons Meme IG Account is Calling Your Shit Out

Attn Melb Rocker Dudes: A Simpsons Meme IG Account is Calling Your Shit Out

July 28, 2019
by Peta Petidis
Current Affairs, Features

Picture Snake from The Simpsons posing like a French girl, looking alluring and sultry in an insta post captioned: “Wears nail polish but not condoms.”…

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I Welcomed a Psychic Into My Hotel Room

I Welcomed a Psychic Into My Hotel Room

January 8, 2019
by Courtney Edwards
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“Fate has brought us together for a reason, so I need you to listen and take note. It is your call whether you want to…

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What I Learned From My Shower Sex Injury

What I Learned From My Shower Sex Injury

December 17, 2018
by Julia Jones
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In hindsight, there were probably smarter places I could have travelled to escape my addictive personality than Eastern Europe. Especially when a recovering junkie can…

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Try New Things - Except Bikram

Try New Things – Except Bikram

May 8, 2017
by Pat Boxall
Yarns

I’m on a mission to try new things. Not necessarily huge endeavours, just a little something I’ve never done before. I’ve always felt happiest when…

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The Coolest Shit to Do in Melbourne

The Coolest Shit to Do in Melbourne

April 5, 2017
by The Hobos
Features

Ahh Melbourne. Despite the long winters, it’s a dream city for locals, out-of-towners and international travellers. With 24-hour live music venues, all-night public transport on…

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Melbourne: Get a Pair of Jeans Made at Dejour

Melbourne: Get a Pair of Jeans Made at Dejour

April 5, 2017
by Gemma Clarke
Melbourne Do

Get There: Dejour Jeans, 542 Sydney Road, Brunswick Open: 9:30am – 4:30pm It’s hard to find jeans that are ethically made for under $200, and if you’re…

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Melbourne: Camberwell Sunday Flea Market

Melbourne: Camberwell Sunday Flea Market

April 5, 2017
by Gemma Clarke
Melbourne Do

Get There: Market Pl, Camberwell – opposite the Woolworths Open: 6:30am – 12:30pm Find yourself not quite fitting in to the Melbourne scene? Does your house reek…

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Melbourne: Hire a Rowboat

Melbourne: Hire a Rowboat

April 5, 2017
by Gemma Clarke
Melbourne Do

Get There: Studley Park Boathouse,1 Boathouse Rd, Kew Open: 9am – 5pm, closed Wednesdays Cost: $36/hour for rowboats and canoes, $28/hour for single kayaks Taking…

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Melbourne: See the Penguins on St Kilda Beach

Melbourne: See the Penguins on St Kilda Beach

April 5, 2017
by Emily Westmoreland
Melbourne Do

Get There: Take the 16 tram from Melbourne City, stop at St Kilda Beach and walk along the pier and breakwater. Cost: Free Phillip island’s Penguin…

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Melbourne: Revolver Upstairs

Melbourne: Revolver Upstairs

March 30, 2017
by Nat Kassel
Melbourne Do

Get there: 229 Chapel St, Prahran 3181 Perhaps Melbourne’s most infamous venue, Revs is literally open from Saturday arvo until Monday morning, so it’s well and…

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