SEXtember: Dating apps Blendr and Grindr
IDEALLY, you’d like to know more about someone before you have sex with him or her. You now can – through various smartphone applications. Vivian Tan reviews the dating apps Blendr and Grindr.
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The Weekender: September 20 – 22
BE inspired by Melbourne’s own TED talks or enjoy a bit of Japanese or Chinese culture this weekend. Vivian Tan fills you in with what’s on.
Have a say: Interview with Eyal Halamish, CEO of OurSay
WITH 70,000 active users, OurSay is closing the gap between the public and decision makers. In this interview with Meld, CEO of OurSay, Eyal Halamish, tells of how international students can create the change they want to see.
The Weekender: September 6 – 8
INDULGE at the Asian Food Festival, shop for vintage clothing, catch some films at the Environmental Film Festival or relive your childhood by catching a Disney classic. Vivian Tan fills you in with this weekend’s activities.
The Weekender: August 23 – 25
EXPLORE Melbourne’s architectural history, find stories around the city or take a steam-train into the Hurstbridge Wattle Festival. The choice is yours this weekend as Vivian Tan explains.
TAFE funding cuts leave students in the cold
Students enrolled in TAFE courses are increasingly concerned as government budget cuts threaten the quality of Victoria’s vocational education providers. Vivian Tan reports.
The Weekender: August 9 – 11
TIME to embark on a food trail! Vivian Tan brings you on a gourmet extravaganza with food trucks galore at Trailer Park, gourmet coffee at the People’s Market, and a hot chocolate festival – all happening this weekend.
The Weekender: July 26 – 28
GET to know your city better at Open House Melbourne, participate in a real-life version of the popular game ‘Where’s Wally?’, or pick up some literary treasures at Melbourne Rare Book Week this weekend. Vivian Tan tells you more.
Limited access to pregnancy-related care putting students’ health at risk
AMBIGUITY about entitlements to health services are leaving some female international students with no pregnancy-related care in the first 12 months of their stay in Australia. Vivian Tan reports.
The Weekender: July 12 – 14
THIS weekend, shop smart at Queen Victoria Market, catch fireworks and theatrical displays at Docklands, indulge in vintage clothing and learn about Melbourne’s streets and clusters. Vivian Tan will be your guide.
The Weekender: June 28 – 30
GET caught in King Kong’s grip, hop between restaurants at Southgate, get sprayed by paint or browse through classic costumes. Vivian Tan guides you through this weekend’s highlights.
Students denied results in union battle with Victorian universities
INTERNATIONAL and local students have been left without their semester one results as an industrial relations dispute between the National Tertiary Education Union and several major Victorian universities continue. Vivian Tan reports.