February 17 2009
Local and Major Event Calendar
Tagged Under : Australian event, event calendar Australia
Looking for something to do or planning ahead. Comprehensive list of major and local community events across Australia.
Starting in 1989 and initiated by Sydneysider Ian Kiernan, Clean Up Australia Day is now well recognised locally and also adopted in many countries around the globe. Click the link above to find out how you, your family and friends and local community can get involved.
A great initiative and an example of what can be done.
Soul Trampers have developed a number of products aimed at enhancing (and making safer) the camping experience.
Click the link above to see the product range and buy online.
January 14 2009
Maxtrax Vehicle Extraction
Tagged Under : 4wd equipment, Australian Innovation, Australian invention, innovative product
Ex Plumber, Brad McCarthy of Nundah, QLD invented the Maxtrax vehicle recovery equipment over 3 years ago and last year sold almost 10,000 units.
For those planning a bit of adventure on/off the road definately consider the Maxtrax.
Good Company links individuals with specific skills to charitable organisations in need of pro bono assistance.
See the link below for how to join and how Good Company has helped many charities around Australia.
December 07 2008
What’s on in your area
December 04 2008
Star Wars at Powerhouse Museum
For all you Star Wars fans this runs from early December till April 2009. Looks pretty good so get your Darth Vader costumes and light sabers ready.
There is no doubt that Virgin Blue coming into the Australian market has changed the nature of travel in this Country. I really think we have a lot to thank them for.
There is the obvious benefit which is lowering prices. I don’t think it can be disputed that the price of air travel has dropped significantly as a result of a serious competitor to QANTAS. Many more planes in the sky as a result of this but that is a whole different story.
There are also a few other things they have done. Correct me if I am wrong but I am pretty sure they were the first domestic airline in Australia to;
1. Challenging the status quo (good band) by offering pay as you go in flight catering
2. Having the foresight for staff to be multi skilled ie same person can check you in and wave you in (almost)
3. Have a decent, insightful, in flight mag
4. Offer on line check in
5. Offer decent in flight entertainment - yes you pay but it is far better parting with $4.90 to keep the kids happy than make them watch the news
6. Have friendly staff. Apologies to the decent staff at other airlines but I really think the majority of Virgin Blue staff actually enjoy what they are doing
7. Exit front and back
8. Somehow manage to get the doors open reasonably quickly. Maybe that is to do with not having business class but anyone that pays full tote odds for business class within Australia with their or their company’s money needs to take a good long look at themselves.
Most of all, they have made it affordable. So well done Virgin Blue and I truly hope that with all this financial turmoil (Virgin Blue shares 20 cents?) you hold tight and prosper.
November 23 2008
You Tube
The internet has brought us many things, but surely this is one of the best.
Here are a couple of my favourites;
This is a good site comparing deals amongst the major car hire companies. The only thing that would really make me happy is if they showed the price INCLUDING the extra insurance.
