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More than we can chew? Taking on TEDxCanberra

March 5, 2010

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As a TEDster, the emergence of the TEDx events gives us the opportunity to share the TED experience with our friends, colleagues and interest groups in a smaller, more intimate, less big bang (and definitely less expensive) setting.
At acidlabs we’re incredibly proud to announce that TED has granted us the right to host the very [...]

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Public Sphere Camp

May 29, 2009

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At the recent BarCamp Canberra 2, there was some discussion about the US Government 2.0 Camp.
“We should do one ourselves,” seemed the general consensus, so we decided to make it happen. In the meantime, technology and Open Government savvy ACT Senator, Kate Lundy began her Public Sphere events. A number of the people interested in [...]

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Government 2.0 Camp Australia

March 29, 2009

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Just this weekend, a major event took place in Washington DC – Government 2.0 Camp. It brought together 500 thinkers and doers who seek to engage and transform government in such a way as to make the executive and legislature more open and responsive, more engaged with the public and to ensure that the public, [...]

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Social Media Club Canberra launches

January 13, 2009

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This Friday, the first ever Social Media Club Canberra breakfast will be held. As a member of SMC, I’ve been keen to make something happen in my town and it looks like we’re really getting started with this event.
It’s very lightweight – bring yourself, bring a friend and user pays – but it’s a chance [...]

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Another Schmap photo

May 4, 2008

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It’s a small thing, but another of my photos has been chosen for inclusion in a Schmap travel guide.

This time, it’s the guide for Australia (link to my pic and page), and the photo they’ve used is for Floriade, an internationally recognised Spring flower festival held in my town, Canberra every September.

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BarCamp Canberra #1 wrap

April 21, 2008

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I think I speak for all of the Unorganisers when I say that BarCamp Canberra #1 was an unqualified success! We couldn’t be happier with the turnout, the quality of the talks, the feedback we’ve received and the enthusiasm to hold another BarCamp here in 2009.
Here are a few stats from the day:

in excess of [...]

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BarCamp Canberra reminder

March 23, 2008

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Just a reminder that if you plan to come to Canberra on 19 April for BarCamp Canberra #1, you reallyreallyreallyreallyreallyreallyetc need to sign up today on the registration page at barcamp.org so we can order a custom t-shirt for you.
If you don’t sign up, not only can we not guarantee you your choice, we can’t [...]

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BarCamp Canberra is Go!

March 7, 2008

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After a year of trying, we’ve finally scored a venue and BarCamp Canberra is happening!
Here are the details:

Who? Anyone who is interested in technology, the Internet and related topics. We have room for 60ish people, so bring your colleagues.
What? A good opportunity to share ideas and projects and to work with like-minded individuals.
When? 1000-1700 on [...]

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Rain…

February 28, 2007

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Canberra has been in severe drought for several years now, on top of already being the dryest major city in Australia. The drought was a significant contributory factor in the 2003 bushfires and means we’re on water restrictions severe enough that watering of lawns is prohibited. So, it bears mentioning that since New [...]

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BarCamp Canberra is coming

December 23, 2006

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I’m involved in organising BarCamp Canberra on 3-4 March 2007. If you’re a local, or can make it along, we’d love to have you involved. Post a comment here and we’ll make sure to keep you up to date. If you’re a Canberra or Australian business who’d like to sponsor or provide [...]

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