If someone approaches you at a bus stop, a bar, or in a cafe, and offers to read you a short story, don't be alarmed, it will most likely be Canadian writer Kevin Spenst engaging in some grassroots promotion of his self-published book Fast Fictions. For Kevin the need to write a short story each day, 1,111 ... Read full entry

Rebecca Campbell: Global Nomad Is it possible to be constantly on the move, while making an around-the-world journey, for 33 straight days? Sydneysider Rebecca Campbell, who started the trip from London is in the process of finding out, while helping international disability and development charity Motivation, at the same time. It sounded like a dream assignment for a travelling girl. Travel around the world on as many different ... Read full entry

[weAREtheIMAGEmakers] presents the second 12 x 12 exhibition, this winter in Sydney and Melbourne. 12 artists will exhibit 12 artworks on 12 x 12 inch canvases, at the aMBUSH Gallery in Sydney from Friday 20 June, and the soon-to-open No Vacancy Gallery in Melbourne from Friday 18 July. Exhibiting artists include Luke Feldman a.k.a. Skaffs, Jeremyville, and Ghost Patrol.

Last night was the opening of the Curved Paths Exhibition at East Sydney's MTV Gallery, featuring the work of artist and designer forcefeed:swede and snowboard photographer Dan Himbrechts. I was there with my camera and have posted some snaps on my Flickr page.

Movie buffs listen up! The guide for the 2008 Sydney Film Festival has hits the streets, and with 16 World premieres and 135 Australian premieres, there's going to be a lot to take in :) This year's 55th Sydney Film Festival will host some of the world's most dynamic and renowned filmmakers. From 4 - 22 June, the festival program will include 16 World Premieres, 135 Australian Premieres and a ... Read full entry

The winners of the 2008 TV Fugly Awards have been announced. For those who missed the actual awards ceremony in Melbourne last Friday, here's a great run down and some photos. The empty seats are in fact the platinum seats, and being very late is the height of fashion for platinum ticket holders :)

ΔRebekah Horne is the Australian head of MySpace, and Vice President of Fox Interactive Media. She also oversees the IGN, Rotten Tomatoes and Ask Men websites. Last night she spoke to Mike Walsh as part of the Fourth Estate Domain "On the Couch" interview series, in Sydney. Here's some of what we heard. • Yes, Rebekah Horne has a MySpace profile, and refers to social networking rival, ... Read full entry

A little sporting trivia. It's almost 20 years since local rugby club Randwick RFC played the mighty All Blacks at Coogee Oval. Despite overtones of the infamous All Blacks verses Munster clash, the All Blacks went on to win the match 25 to 9. In a small nod to Randwick RFC however, the All Blacks have apparently refused to play against Randwick since the 1988 game.

An interview I did with Anthony Dever of the Australian TV anti-awards, The Fuglies has been posted over at the Aussie Bloggers website. There's still time to vote for the Australian TV shows and "personalities" you despise the most.

CodeBlacks vs Silicon Welly A late sort of mention (an announcement popped up on my Twitter feed last night), but the all conquering CodeBlacks are looking for another win, this time at a halfbaked.com challenge, as they go up against Silicon Welly in an effort to produce the best start up business plan in about 30 minutes. Part of Webstock Mini being held in Wellington today.