Aussie Aussie Aussie

August 15, 2007
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It’s a long way from becoming a reality but it’s a lot closer than it’s ever been.

Roamfree.com is an Australian tourism company which has just committed twenty million dollars to the formation of an Australian Tour de France team. While many Australians have done very well in the event for many years, including Cadel Evans with his second place this year, we’ve never had an Australian team.

The plan is to attract prominent Australian cyclists like Cadel Evans, Robbie McEwan, Michael Rogers Stuart O’Grady, Baden Cook and Simon Gerrans.

Cycling Australia, the Australian Sports Commission and the Australian Institute of Sport are all behind the idea. Extensive talks have also been held with federal Minister of Sport, George Brandis, Fran Bailey, the Minister for Tourism, and key members of Tony Abbott’s health ministry staff.

You can read more of the details in this story at The Australian or check out the Media Clippings at the Roamfree.com Press Centre.

I don’t think they’ll be calling me anytime soon to go riding with them but it’d be great to see an Aussie team taking on the world’s greatest annual sporting event.

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Western Australia – The Real Thing

August 14, 2007
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WesternAustralia.tv is a new website that’s been launched to make people who live outside the great state of Western Australia very jealous.

It’s full of videos from around WA, like the one in this post, that give you a sample of what we have to offer.

Just be careful while you watch the videos on offer. You’re very likely to start packing your bags right away so that you can come and visit the most wonderful part of the planet. Have a look at the video in this post for starters and then spend some time browsing throught the website.

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Free Morning Tea

August 13, 2007
by Rodney Olsen
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My apologies to those who don’t live close enough to Perth to take advantage of this but my morning radio programme on 98.5 Sonshine FM will be even tastier during our annual Radiothon which is less than two weeks away.

Thanks to Miss Maud and Five Senses, we’re inviting 20 listeners each day to join me and my morning programme guests for morning tea each day from the 27th to the 31st of August.

The morning teas will run from 10:00 a.m. to around 11:30 a.m. and should be a lot of fun. It’d be great to catch up and it’s a wonderful opportunity for me to show off my workplace.

We did a similar thing last year and had such a wonderful time. The food from Miss Maud was outstanding and the Five Senses coffee was spectacular. On top of that is was a lot of fun meeting a variety of listeners and letting people see how radio works.

If you’d like to be part of the fun simply click here to email me at my work email address and tell me which day you can join me. If you’re one of the first 20 replies for each day you’ll enjoy a delicious, free morning tea at our Morley studios thanks to Miss Maud, Five Senses Coffee and 98.5 Sonshine FM.

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Thumbs Up! Edition Two

August 13, 2007
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I’m thrilled by the number of bloggers who want to contribute something positive to the blogoshpere through Thumbs Up! Time for our second edition already.

If this is the first you’ve heard of Thumbs Up! and you’re scratching your head wondering what it’s about you can read the details here.

Dean at My Jarrol Spot is giving the Thumbs Up! to his friend Amy in his post Positive Influence.

Bob wants to highlight the encouragement of another blogger in his post Blog Buddies over at The Four of Clubbs.

Romi at Romi’s Journal has a wonderful Thumbs Up! for her father with the post My First Teacher of English.

Sarah from This is what Sed said has written about honouring pastors. Her post Give Your Pastor a Hug is well worth reading and then putting into action.

Apple tells a Thumbs Up! story about remarkable generosity at her wonderful blog The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree.

Shannon at Divulgence takes us on a taxi ride through downtown Chicago with his post, Positive Influence.

Ethel Sings Again is a wonderful review from Bev at Funny the World, reminding us that a great performance always deserves a Thumbs Up!

Isn’t it wonderful to enjoy being where you are? Mrs. Mecomber thinks so and it’s not hard to tell why when you read Why I Love the Mohawk Valley at New York Traveler.

Lynn Emery accentuates the positive in her post Thankful over at her blog Be Encouraged.

If you enjoy good story telling and a great story check out Ian Welsh’s My Friend Peter posted at The Agonist.

I don’t think I’ve left anyone out but if you did post a submission this week and you can’t see it here, please email me so that I can add your post. If you missed out on being a part of Thumbs Up! this week, get posting now and submit for next week.

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Get Ready for Edition Two

August 11, 2007
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Just a quick reminder that the second edition of Thumbs Up! is on its way.

Submissions close at midnight Sunday, Western Australian time. If you want to see what time that is for you just click here. (It may be sooner than you think.)

You can find the Thumbs Up! criteria and code for the badges here. Remember that the easiest way to participate is to fill in the Thumbs Up! Blog Carnival submission form. Once you’ve entered the permalink URL of your post, the form fills in most of the details for you.

There has already been a number of great submissions and I’m looking forward to posting the second edition on Monday morning.

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