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If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door…
March 3, 2012 by Nastasha Tupas
As the month of February drew to an end last week, so did my time as an Intern at the Australian Associated Press. It was an awesome gig and it happened because I was impatient. You see, instead of waiting … Continue reading
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What makes you proud to be Australian?
January 29, 2012 by Nastasha Tupas
This morning, I woke up to the sound and smell of sausages sizzling, the clinking of beer bottles and laughter resonating from our backyard. A belated Australia Day brunch was happening at our place today, where our lawn played host … Continue reading
Fairtrade stocking stuffers
December 23, 2011 by Nastasha Tupas
“On the twenty-third day of Christmas my true love sent to me, a text to remind me to conclude the present shopping and to further decorate our tree…” Armed with a full wallet, loose change for the parking metre and … Continue reading
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Five minutes with our new Stella Fella!
October 31, 2011 by Nastasha Tupas
This year’s dashing Stella Fella is 30 year-old Phil Hoken, a mechanic by day and footwear innovator by night. Not one to shy away from hard yakka, this charismatic larrikin juggles work, life and leisure while leading a Youth Ministry … Continue reading
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Pushcart Classroom alumni
September 15, 2011 by Nastasha Tupas
On average, there will be at least three empty cans of Red Bull littering my desk on the odd evening I dedicate to cramming. Yes, I’m casually guilty of such negligence by prioritising work and social commitments before hitting the … Continue reading
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On the beat for neighbourhood watch
August 9, 2011 by Nastasha Tupas
Bayanihan: A Filipino term referring to spirit of communal unity or effort to achieve a particular objective. Culturally, I’m Australian and ethnically I’m Filipino. While I count my blessings daily as a proud citizen of the “lucky country”, I also … Continue reading
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Worldwide waves by PROJECT FUTURES
May 17, 2011 by Nastasha Tupas
I ended last week by attending a strategic communications symposium for work. Other than acquiring additional tricks of the trade and scoring some fresh business cards for my Rolodex, I was educated on the powerful role that social networking plays in … Continue reading
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My road to PROJECT FUTURES
April 20, 2011 by Nastasha Tupas
I have a confession. To be completely frank, philanthropic involvement was never on my former, rather egocentric agenda. Being employed full-time as I try to keep afloat in a correspondence Bachelor of Arts, History and Politics course while investing in … Continue reading
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