I’m in Sydney, so I’m relying on you guys to say what it was like. What I do know: The world’s top seismologists just happened to be in Melbourne for a geophysics summit. Coincidence or conspiracy? Hmm… More »
With all the flooding in both Queensland and Victoria at the moment, it was only a matter of time before someone somewhere decided to take a scenic joyride downriver on the back of a blow up doll. Fortunately it was only hilarity – and not tragedy – that ensued. More »
You know the problem with most gloves? They don’t protect you from the scary things in life, like hypodermic needles and microbiological pathogens. Fortunately, the Victorian government has just invested $1.5 million in developing magic super gloves that will protect wearers from any type of nasty you can throw at them. More »
Have you ever wondered which bin you should put your rubbish into? If so, the winning app in the Victorian “App my State” competition might be able to help you out. More »
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Well! A new safety campaign by VicRoads claims that “every time you use your mobile phone while driving, gingers get fresh… with other gingers.” Which explains why Herrman and Buchanan spend so much time together. It’s your fault, car texters! More »
This seems to be a pretty good example of the difference between the NSW and Victorian state governments: In NSW, the government threatens to sue you for using government info in the development of applications. In Victoria, they offer you $100,000 prize money… More »
Down in Ballarat, Sharp and Origin have joined forces to create the Ballarat Solar Park, a 14,993 square metre park with solar tracking panels to follow the sun for optimum energy harvesting. More »
So this whole GPS app on your phone situation is one big clusterf%*k of confusion, isn’t it? First there was talk that it could be illegal, then it wasn’t, then VicRoads said they were going to make it illegal in Victoria, and now they’re saying that it will be illegal, except if you use it in a cradle. Feel like buying a dedicated satnav yet? More »
Apple fanboys stuck in the last stages of despair over the lack of a Victorian Apple Store can now turn their angst into excitement. Apple has announced that their Chadstone store is set to open at 9am on September 13, 2008.
They’ll be selling the same stuff as the Sydney and Chatswood stores, but in Victoria, although the timing will be convenient for anyone looking to pick up a new iPod.
Anyone of our Melbourne readers looking to head down next weekend?
