ART OR TRANSGRESSION? GRAFFITI IN MELBOURNE

I'm late on this, I know. I finally saw Rash, the graffiti documentary I taped on IQ yonks ago. One of the most detailed exploration on graffiti in Melbourne I've ever seen. 

Melbourne is an amazing place, a completely different take on the interesting culture of the city.

AUSTRALIAN YOUTH FORUM

Last Friday I was lucky enough to be picked to MC at the Australian Youth Forum.  

I haven't done something like this on a national level, the last time I participated in relaying ideas for Government was Youth Parliament in Victoria in my final years of high school.  

This was incredible! We were hooked up via satellite to 1000 people across the country and at the end of the forum I got to speak to a representative in each city across Australia about what ideas came up in the forum to the topics of Participating in Democracy and Violence and Safety.  

I think one of the most interesting things that came up consistently was lowering the voting age in Australia. I don't even think I thought it should be a right of mine to vote while in my high school years. Yet, a completely legitimate point. I would strongly consider it too.  

A rep in the Northern Territory brought out the point of racism still being a prevalent issue, while in Sydney they spoke of a social acceptance of all cultures. Some very interesting speeches were made from MInister Kate Ellis, Young Australian of the Year, Jonty Bush spoke and a very moving speech was made by Jono Chase addressing violence and public safety. Jonty made a very good point of making violence become a social faux pas similar to changing attitudes to smoking.  

All very interesting and important topics. If you want to get involved in discussions head to: http://www.youth.gov.au/ayf/  

A refreshing experience

!!!

http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/02/17/wilson.faith/index.html

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

From me to you...

Photoblog coming...

The Canon G10. A gadget I highly recommend. I got one of these bad boys for Xmas - thanks Timothy. A photoblog will be coming when I master this machine. I want my pics to look like the pretty quality of Jason Mraz's. Scroll halfway down his blog and you'll see what I mean.

In the meantime, random shots I took last month...

after shopping, the nice suburbia of Auckland, NZ

TV On The Radio, Melbourne BDO

set list

Calendar Date - Basement Jaxx

PLEASE HELP

I am still in shock at how big the impact has been. 76 people dead. Today, I've been told that my friend's sister's home is gone. My other friend's father has been working all weekend to provide counseling and compensation to the families of the firefighters that have died. The worst thing is that some of the fires began with arson. You can read the news here Where ever you are please help and donate.

VICTORIAN BUSHFIRE FUND 

1800 811 700