to hear back about a job I've just spent two weeks training for. *fingers crossed*

In the meantime, I'm doing some cleaning up here. Some of you may remember the previous incarnation of The Box from my old residence - in short, it's where I put things I want to get rid of for three months, in case any of you want to claim them. There's a fair ( Read more... )

Not that that much helps those of you with weekly tix, but still. Details here.

Intel is donating 5c per click towards microfinance group Kiva every day for the duration of this campaign - it's well worth your 10 seconds or so to go click there.

Lately it seems like half my friends are leaving the country, or about to leave the country, or have already left when I wasn't watching ( Read more... )

( Ladies and gentlemen, Mr Harry Chapin: )

Melbourne’s first pub was founded by John Pascoe Fawkner - as was Melbourne’s first library, which was a room in the pub set aside for that purpose ( Read more... )

From Rights at Work:

The Victorian Government is planning major changes to public TAFE system. These changes could seriously endanger the skills and vocational education system, put quality of teaching at risk, more than double fees and put jobs at risk.

You can let the government know that you support our public TAFEs by visiting www. ( Read more... )

Don't you think she looks tired?

EDIT: and by "pass it on", I mean, of course, post this same entry in your own journal. C'mon people, primary school wasn't that long ago...

From Pro Choice Vic today:

Dear pro choice supporter ( Read more... )

I come to you today seeking your assistance, and indeed, your participation, in a Flashmob this coming October ( Read more... )