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posted on
May 7th, 2013
from
Fitzroyalty
based in
Melbourne

Woolworths Fitzroy breaches Australian consumer law by refusing to offer a refund for faulty goods

Some time ago, perhaps a year or a bit more, I bought 4 Woolworths ‘essentials’ brand AAA 800mAh NiMH rechargeable batteries, made in China, from Woolworths on Smith St in Fitzroy. They ...
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posted on
May 6th, 2013
from
Fitzroyalty
based in
Melbourne

all that glitters

This is on Victoria St near the corner of Brunswick St. Glitter camel cum is so hot right now.

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posted on
May 3rd, 2013
from
Fitzroyalty
based in
Melbourne

Shoe Fitz is closing

This is one business closure I am genuinely sad about, because I walked past yesterday wearing boots bought at Shoe Fitz to discover they are closing. I’m hearing more and more comments from ...
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posted on
May 3rd, 2013
from
Fitzroyalty
based in
Melbourne

I’d rather be unemployed than perpetuate your management speak

Dear ATO, I looked at a role you are currently advertising for a read more about "I’d rather be unemployed than..."
posted on
May 2nd, 2013
from
Fitzroyalty
based in
Melbourne

lunch at Masak Masak, Smith St Collingwood

Masak Masak is a new casual Malaysian eatery on Smith St in a space where a couple of generic cafes have previously failed. In reinvigorating the space and c ...
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posted on
April 30th, 2013
from
Fitzroyalty
based in
Melbourne

Daily Life, about a week behind the rest of the world

About two months ago Clementine Ford and I had a brief conversation on Twitter, which is reproduced below.

Since then, I have been languidly gathering examples for Ford to illustrate ...
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posted on
April 29th, 2013
from
Fitzroyalty
based in
Melbourne

how recruitment agencies treat job applicants like shit

If like me you’re looking for a job, you’re probably signed up to receiving emails for specific keyword searches from Seek and the Victorian government employment site, and you’re ...
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posted on
April 29th, 2013
from
Fitzroyalty
based in
Melbourne

media corporations don’t understand the importance of attribution to user generated content creators

Attribution of authorship in the reuse of copyrighted content is important because it recognises the read more about "media corporations don’t understand the..."
posted on
April 26th, 2013
from
Fitzroyalty
based in
Melbourne

fire at The Commoner restaurant on Johnston St

There was a fire in the kitchen of The Commoner restaurant on Johnston St last night. Chef Adam Lister reports that the fire was ...
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posted on
April 24th, 2013
from
Fitzroyalty
based in
Melbourne

an open letter to Sky Sports from an Australian F1 fan

I am an Australian who loves F1. I attend the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne each year and am there for every minute of every session. Practice 1 on Friday is my favourite session of the year. ...
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