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aussie essence, Australia, fashion

#AussieEssence | Job interview insult leads to passion for fashion

Australian fashion entrepreneur and founder of aussie essence, Grant Goldfinch, has revealed that he was inspired to launch his menswear brand when he was told, at a job interview, that he was unemployable.  After being involved in a car crash, Goldfinch’s wrist was badly injured and now has very little movement. That is the only scar he still bears. But the Sydneysider has proven there’s … Continue reading #AussieEssence | Job interview insult leads to passion for fashion

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Are Aussies The Best Sports People In The World?

Sydney Superdome Are Aussies the best sports people in the world? If you has to pick one nation on the planet that excels more than any other at sport in general on a pound-for-pound basis – Australia would have to be up there for consideration for the top spot. This is particularly true for a number of reasons but mainly because of the relative size … Continue reading Are Aussies The Best Sports People In The World?

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#TheAussieWord, Australia, Brazil, Soccer, Socceroos, Tim Cahill, World Cup 2014

Well Done #Socceroos – What A Performance!

What a performance the Socceroos put in against Holland – the team that had already given the reigning world champions a 5-1 drubbing in their previous game. It really made you proud to be Australian didn’t it? OK, Aus lost the game 3-2, but those of us who watched it (and that seems to be pretty much everyone) couldn’t have failed to be impressed by … Continue reading Well Done #Socceroos – What A Performance!

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#TheAussieWord, Australia, Interview, JOY 94.9, Martika, Melbourne

Exclusive Special Interview: Martika!

AMAZING pop sensation Martika had an exclusive chat to myself and Simone on air at JOY 94.9’s special Radiothon show last week! Find out what Martika has been up too, her latest tour and what JOY 94.9 means to her and the LGBT community. You can download and listen to the special interview for free right here via iTunes!  Listen out for Martika’s special rendition … Continue reading Exclusive Special Interview: Martika!

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Australia Day 2012: "Barbie Girl" – Sam Kekovich, Melissa Tkautz & Justice Crew

This message from Sam Kekovich on Australia Day 2012… “Pop culture’s now rife with unAustralian behaviour. Sam’s only antidote is to create ‘Chop Culture’ and go viral himself with his ‘chop song’: “Barbie Girl”. Help Sam get as many hits as possible for his chop hit Barbie Girl to get it to the top of the Nova Australia Day Countdown. You know it makes sense”  … Continue reading Australia Day 2012: "Barbie Girl" – Sam Kekovich, Melissa Tkautz & Justice Crew

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Alice Springs, Australia, Ayers Rock, Uluru

theaussieword Photo Exclusive: Solid Rock, Sacred Ground

A very special sneak peak into some of theaussieword’s personal pictures taken from my recent visit to Uluru and Alice Springs. If you are visiting my blog from abroad, this is only some of what our beautiful country Australia has to offer. The trip was amazing. Plenty of rich indigenous influence throughout Ayers Rock and the surrounding Alice Springs community, the aboriginal art culture a … Continue reading theaussieword Photo Exclusive: Solid Rock, Sacred Ground

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