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Sydney Crowd Funds Young Innovators

Support is on the rise for young, local, social entrepreneurs with fresh ideas and innovative projects. More than $3000 was raised in support of Sydney-based social entrepreneurs in a crowd-funding campaign. Dozens of Sydney-siders eager to help change-makers chipped in to make three scholarships available to social start up projects in the areas of sustainability, education and mental health.

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Calling all creatives and writers- get published in Vibewire!!

Vibewire is calling for submissions from aspiring writers, journalists, photographers and artists.
We are giving writers and other creatives the chance to be published online and in print.

Our current February Theme is “Back to basics?”.

We are looking for submissions that somehow reflect that theme, from under 30's.

A 1000 word limit applies, and images should be submitted in 300 DPI format.

Deadline is February 28th.

ATTN-Writers and Creatives get published in Vibewire!!

Vibewire is calling for submissions from aspiring writers, journalists, photographers and artists.

We are giving writers and other creatives the chance to be published online and in print.
Our current December Theme is LOVE.

We are looking for submissions that somehow reflect that theme, from under 30's.
A 1000 word limit applies, and images should be submitted in 300 DPI format.
Deadline is December 31st.

Writers can get themselves published online by submitting their work to Vibewire's Portal website.

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ATTN-Writers and Creatives get published in Vibewire!!

Vibewire is calling for submissions from aspiring writers, journalists, photographers and artists.

We are giving writers and other creatives the chance to be published online and in print.
Our current December Theme is LOVE.

We are looking for submissions that somehow reflect that theme, from under 30's.
A 1000 word limit applies, and images should be submitted in 300 DPI format.
Deadline is December 31st.

Writers can get themselves published online by submitting their work to Vibewire's Portal website.

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French students mobilize: "Sarkozy, you're screwed, the youth are in the streets!"

From our correspondent in Paris -- http://www.internationalist.org/

Something New – High School and College Students Protest the Pension “Reform” – Why?

French Students Mobilize: “Sarkozy, You’re Screwed, The Youth Are In the Streets!”

Future Shots - Sustainability Film Challenge for young Victorians

Calling all young Victorians with a vision for a sustainable future

Are you under 25 and want to win some great cash and prizes? The Future Shots Sustainability Film Challenge is now open. For the second year running, Future Shots invites all Victorians 25 and under to create a short film of under three minutes addressing the theme of sustainability.

With over $9000 in cash and prizes to be won, Future Shots encourages young Victorians to creatively explore sustainability in their world.

Entry deadline is 15 November 2010.

electionWIRE on YouTube! Young Australian voices on the 2010 election

Vibewire and YouTube team up on electionWIRE to bring fresh video reporting to the Australian federal election

electionWIRE on YouTube is calling citizen reporters to report the election their way.

It’s Election Time! The airwaves are buzzing with politics. Who will win? What do the parties and candidates represent? Who cares?

Today, Vibewire Youth Inc announces the launch of electionWIRE on YouTube, a dedicated channel for young Australians to have their say and to report the news of the Federal election their way.

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fastBREAK - Are you ready? A review

“fastBREAK is like a 5-cornered ’soap-boxing ring’ where the contestants compete, not with each other but with convention.” – Carmen Bowker

“fastBREAK is an extraordinary event that brings together bright young innovators and tomorrow’s leaders for a morning of fresh ideas, electric connections and inspired community. If you are interested in the future, and the next generation of talent, then you should be interested in fastBREAK.” - Vibewire’s Co-Director Mary Nguyen