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I’ve launched yet another site…

by Matt Burgess on October 14, 2011

… this time about something that I actually, really truly dig. A while back, I noticed that the domain comics.net.au was available for purchase, and I thought the domain was far too good to let go to waste. So I (…)

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I have an NRL tipping site

by Matt Burgess on March 2, 2011

First off, everyone in the field knows what the real point of this post is But just in case anyone here is interested, I’ve started an NRL tipping site over at http://nrl-odds.com.au. The site features NRL betting news, news, and (…)

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Why I’m celebrating Australia Day

by Matt Burgess on January 24, 2011

So, here’s the thing. I’m going to be celebrating Australia Day. Over the last few days, I’ve noticed a pretty major trend in my twitter stream: and that’s folks talking about how “Australia Day is only for bogans”, “Australia Day (…)

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Nothing to see here…

by Matt Burgess on October 7, 2010

… you can probably move on now. Because, y’see, this is one of those times when I post just as a bit of a test. And that test, this time, is this: the 2011 Telstra NRL Premiership Draw has been (…)

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A diary of brewing

by Matt Burgess on July 31, 2010

Below recounts the day we became men, brewing our very own beer. **** 6.35am: Phone alarm goes off. Quietly curse Hillsy for booking us into the brewery for an early start. 6.36am: Kick toe on way to kitchen where phone (…)

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The launch of Conversation Media

by Matt Burgess on March 14, 2010

Yesterday was an important day for me, with the launch of my new venture, Conversation Media. I thought I might as well give a bit more background to how this affects me and my current job, as a lot of (…)

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The “Lemonade” Movie… inspiring.

by Matt Burgess on December 2, 2009

Just watched the trailer for the “Lemonade” movie, and damned if the things doesn’t look inspiring. According to the official site: “More than 130,000 advertising professionals have lost their jobs in this Great Recession. Lemonade is about what happens when (…)

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Anyone want some Google Wave invites?

by Matt Burgess on December 2, 2009

First 3 people who leave a comment on this post requesting one get ‘em… I have more than I know what to do with!

Hey, I just found my pics from Vanuatu…

by Matt Burgess on November 12, 2009

… and seeing as I want to test out the new, upgraded NextGen Gallery plugin for image showcasing, looks like you all will have to put up with the proverbial slideshow night!

A tribute post…

by Matt Burgess on October 6, 2009

… to Oswald, aka Ozzie… the best dog in the world. Somewhere up in heaven tonight, a little sausage dog is chasing a large squeaky bone up and down endless fields. You’ll be missed Oz.

The day Rita Marley and an unknown Rasta changed my life.

by Matt Burgess on September 1, 2009

This probably won’t make sense to anyone else reading this. While blogging is all about sharing, if we’re honest, it’s also often a selfish act… recording thoughts to reaffirm our own existence and own memories to ourselves, if not others. (…)

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Sometimes we bugger up, y’know?

by Matt Burgess on January 28, 2009

It’s coming on to rain, with perfect timing. The first drops running down my face so that from a distance you could mistake them for tears. Don’t you believe it, mate. Don’t you fucking believe it. – John Constantine, “RSVP (…)

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