Component Pricing Takes Flight
The Australian government has passed legislation banning the travel industry practice known as “component pricing”. Bless ‘em. This dodgy practice is rife in Europe, where you can get “free” fares all over the place (not including taxes and fuel surcharges). It’s a rort pitched at anyone who thinkks there is such a thing as a [...]
Posted at 9:46 pm on May 31, 2009 | leave a comment | Filed Under: The Big Picture, Travel | read on
The NRL Season
This weekend saw the first phase of the representative season in the (Australian) National Rugby League. Australia towelled New Zealand, and City stormed home to knock over Country the same night. Over the ensuing 72 hours, the majority of these 68 footballers, the best in the league, were required to back up for their clubs. Most performed below par, [...]
Posted at 9:50 pm on May 12, 2009 | leave a comment | Filed Under: Sport | Tagged: rugby league, Sport | read on
