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Melbourne Monthly Sketch Group
BRING out your inner artist and get some tips from two of the city’s best at the Melbourne Monthly Sketch Group on this weekend. Vivian Tan has more.
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The Weekender: May 24 – 26
MELBOURNE foodies won’t be starved for choice this weekend with festivals dedicated to coffee, beer and chocolate throughout. Elizbaeth Yick has more details.
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Review: Monet’s Garden Exhibition at NGV
FANCY visiting Claude Monet’s iconic garden without flying to France? Diane Leow reviews NGV’s new exhibition dedicated to the impressionist.
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Let’s talk recognition: National Reconciliation Week 2013
EVERY nation has a story to tell, about the land and its people, of discrimination, recognition and reconciliation. Phoebe Yuen finds out why the upcoming National Reconciliation Week is so important in Australia, and what you can do to celebrate.
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FTW: Meld street art challenge and win a Little Orange Book of Big Discounts!
TAKE a photo in front of your favourite piece of street art in Melbourne and stand the chance to win one of three copies of Meld’s exclusive Little Orange Book of Big Discounts, containing some $1000 worth of offers and deals!
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FTW: ‘Cranked Up’ for Circus Oz
AUSTRALIA’S beloved circus act is back with a new show in 2013. Sarah Lim catches a preview of the exciting performances in store and tells you how you can win one of two pairs of tickets in the Meld FTW Giveaway!
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Higher rankings may boost income for Australian universities
WITH research suggesting a link between league tables and enrolments, Australian universities may see the material benefits of performing well. Gayertree Subramaniam and Nkandu Mwenge look at why rankings matter in the competitive market for education.
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Share your views: Will you swap overseas education for online study?
WITH the growing credibility of online qualifications, will international students stop coming to Australia if the same degree can be obtained in their home country? Hayden Waugh investigates.
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Changing attitudes about sex: International students going down and under
ADJUSTING to a new environment often means big changes in our personal lives. Lilia Villela explores the shifting sexual mores among students who are studying overseas.
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Unveiling Meld’s Little Orange Book of Big Discounts 2013!
AND it’s here! After months of blood, sweat and toil, we’re finally ready to lift the lid on one of our most exciting projects to date… Meld’s Little Orange Book of Big Discounts!
Students vulnerable to exploitation by unscrupulous employers, landlords
A LARGE number of students who come to Australia to study are unaware that they can be exploited by unscrupulous employers and landlords, says workers union United Voice. Vivian Tan reports.
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Higher rankings may boost income for Australian universities
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Share your views: Will you swap overseas education for online study?
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Changing attitudes about sex: International students going down and under
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Indonesian students launch daily deeds campaign through Project O: Ignite 2013
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Forum explores rights to sexual orientation and gender identity in Asia
Taste Studio: More to come after successful inaugural desserts masterclass
COCONUT sponge topped with lemon curd, coconut sago and mango sorbet. Sounds complicated? Not to those who attended Taste Studio’s dessert masterclass last weekend. Hadi Ismanto was there.
Palace of the End: Stories of three people forever impacted by the Iraq war
THE ramifications of 9/11 have affected people in different ways, as Diane Leow finds out through the critically acclaimed series of monologues in Palace of the End.
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International students’ survival guide to Melbourne Part 1: Getting here
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Choosing the right mobile phone plan in Australia
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The Meld Guide to Studying in Australia
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Making coffee at home: Are domestic espresso machines worth it?
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The Best Memes of 2012
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Convenient Education: International students & the promise of the Australian Dream
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Meld’s top stories of 2012
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Who gets the jobs?
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SEXtember: Budi Sudarto – Gay, Asian, Proud
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How Ray Chan started 9GAG, and a career in fun
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What’s your journalism degree worth?
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How to be thrifty and eat healthy
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No transport concessions because students can’t vote
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Student stories: Live like a local explore like a tourist
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Guide to choosing the right broadband plan in Australia
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Homestay horror: Student intimidated, asked to cook, clean
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Top tips for essay writing success
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How to spot a rental scam
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Australian slang for dummies
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Confessions of a doctoral student
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Top study tips for exams
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Working in Australia: visas, taxes, minimum pay and rights
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May 21, 2013Picster: Sharing photos with the masses without the crashes
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May 15, 2013
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May 13, 2013
Battle Arena Melbourne 2013: Five years of fights and fireballs
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May 6, 2013
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April 26, 2013
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May 10, 2013Tickets to Manchester United exhibition game in Sydney
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April 11, 2013
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April 11, 2013
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April 11, 2013
Malaysian Games 2013: Basketball, netball, squash and volleyball
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April 10, 2013
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May 8, 2013Shhh, it’s a secret. Please tell everyone!
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May 3, 2013
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April 25, 2013
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April 24, 2013
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April 23, 2013
Share your views: Is it ok to be in Australia but not have Aussie mates?
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May 20, 2013Emerging Writers’ Festival will explore the future of media in Australia
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April 18, 2013
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April 17, 2013
FTW: Meld street art challenge and win a Little Orange Book of Big Discounts!
TAKE a photo in front of your favourite piece of street art in Melbourne and stand the chance to win one of three copies of Meld’s exclusive Little Orange Book of Big Discounts, containing some $1000 worth of offers and deals!
Public transport concessions for international students: When Victoria, when?
WITH Victoria being the only state to withhold public transport concessions to international students, the Meld team hit the streets to test the reactions of students both local and international, and come up with with some surprising findings.
Live Below the Line: Masterchef contestants lead the way
LIVING below the line is more than MasterChef reunions and budget dining for penniless students. Last week’s epic celebrity cook-off was just a small part of an ongoing battle against poverty. Reporter Grace Yew and videographer Julian Tay covered the event.
Tau-Tau Melbourne: Indonesian students’ welcome
NEWLY arrived from Indonesia? Don’t miss Tau-Tau Melbourne, a festival that aims to help students settle into their new life overseas. Plus, stand a chance to win return-tickets from Melbourne to Jakarta and an iPad mini!
City of Melbourne to launch student welcome desk at airport
THE City of Melbourne will this week officially launch its Student Welcome Desk at Tullamarine Airport to help improve the international student experience for new arrivals.
JinnyboyTV in Melbourne: Up Close & Personal with Meld Magazine
MISSED meeting JinnyBoyTV, Marianne Tan and Ethan Curzon of shortfilm Unfold 2 when they were in Melbourne last month? Catch up on highlights from our exclusive Up Close & Personal session with the crew.
Jay Park rides Korean wave to Melbourne (VIDEO)
MELD’s very own ‘Jaywalker’, Carene Chong, witnessed history in the making as Jay Park took to the Dallas Brooks stage – the first major K-Pop act to headline a show in Melbourne. Missed the gig? Then get to know the man himself in our exclusive video interview.
Hip Hop in Asia – An exclusive interview with Joe Flizzow, SonaOne and DJ Biggie
WHAT does it take to run a successful independent music label in Asia? And can hip hop help heal the tensions between Indonesia and Malaysia? Gayertree Subramaniam spoke about all that and more with Malaysia’s Joe Flizzow of Too Phat fame, SonaOne, and DJ Biggie.
Getting to know AJ Rafael & Cathy Nguyen in Melbourne
DID you know an ‘emo’ Cathy Nguyen once disabled comments on a YouTube video? Or that AJ Rafael comes from a very musical family (most of whom live in Australia)? We got to know a different side of the multitalented YouTubers. And dared them to take on the Aussie accent.
From ‘Just Jin’ to JinnyboyTV
RADIO DJ and YouTube filmmaker Jin Lim never expected he’d become a household name in Malaysia. He talks to Sarah Lim about his rise to fame, JinnyBoyTv and how he wants to be a voice for his country. Check out our video interview with him too!
This September…Let’s Talk About Sex
IT’S a topic many of us shy away from. But it’s one that’s hard to avoid, especially when you’re living away from home. This September, Meld Magazine wants to start a conversation – about sex. Safe sex. For it, against it, don’t really care about it, we want to hear from you.
MELD EXCLUSIVE: David Choi – Up Close and Personal (Part 1)
EARLIER this year, 40 lucky fans got to hang out with David in our Up Close & Personal event. Now, we’re making the experience available to all of you. So get to know a different side of David in our exclusive interview.
Which tram traveller are you?
FROM The Sleeper to The Talker, there are all sorts of characters riding Melbourne’s trams. Marcella Purnama & Kenneth Leow take a look at some of them.
Charity concert: For the Love of Music
INTERNATIONAL students with a passion for music are banding together to do what they love most, and raise money for not one, but three good causes.
The Amazing Spider-Man (Review)
WILL the Amazing Spider-Man impress audiences once more? Or will it be more of the same old story? Jamie-maree Shipton finds outs.
Jayesslee’s one night in Melbourne
ONE year of touring the world and a studio album later, talented singing sensation Jayesslee were back in town to play to audiences in Melbourne. Carene Chong was there to bring you the scoop.
The Best of the Independent Games Festival 2012 exhibition
WHILE you poor souls were slogging away for the exams, Leon Saw was at the Best of the Independent Games Festival 2012 exhibition playing video games!
India’s perspective of Australia: Dumb, Drunk and Racist?
IS Australia full of dumb, drunk and racist people? The ABC’s new documentary will flush out the truths and untruths of the Aussie stereotype with the help of four Indian tourists.
Everyday artist: Hong Yi Red hot after Yao Ming portrait
KOREAN chili paste, coffee and socks. Ordinary items to you. Art supplies to Youtube sensation and former international student Red Hong Yi.
Must see Aussie films of all time
WE take you on a journey through the history of Australian cinema, and give you a sneak peek of the iconic, must see films produced from the land down under.
Melbourne International Jazz Festival 2012
IMMERSE yourself completely in the joys of music this year at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival taking place from June 1 to 10 across Melbourne.
MELD EXCLUSIVE: David Choi can sing…but can he make coffee?
When in Melbourne, drink coffee – or better yet, learn to make some. Well, that’s what YouTube sensation David Choi did when he stopped by our city on his Forever and Ever tour.
Meld Magazine was there to watch David swap his guitar for a coffee maker at Guava Bean Espresso Bar.
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Fan diary: Notes from David Choi’s Forever and Ever Tour in Melbourne
WHAT is it about meeting David Choi face-to-face that makes your heart skip a beat? Marcella Purnama finds out.
Bersih 3.0 Melbourne (Video)
Bersih 3.0′s solidarity gathering in Melbourne. More than a thousand Malaysians gathered in Federation Square for the April 28 rally.
MELD EXCLUSIVE: A very Wong Fu weekend in Melbourne
US film-makers and YouTube superstars Wong Fu Productions were in Melbourne last weekend! In our exclusive video interview, we catch up with the guys about their craziest fans, Asian stereotypes, Valentine’s Day, future plans and much more.
Meld Sessions: Career and PR Talk videos out now
DID you miss out on our recent Career and PR Talk? You can now catch all the highlights from our website or on YouTube.
Namewee serves up debut film Nasi Lemak 2.0
IN TOWN to celebrate Merdeka and launch the world premiere of Nasi Lemak 2.0, Meld reporter Sumisha Naidu gets to know the softer side of controversial Malaysian YouTube sensation Namewee.
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