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Renee Tibbs

An appetite for destruction

Five-time Grammy winner Amy Winehouse died on the weekend at just 27 years of age. Her death has added her name to the famous rock stars who pass away so young. Renee Tibbs muses on the uneasy marriage of death and rock ‘n’ roll.

Google plus Facebook: cover your privates

We’re a technologically savvy lot, but the growth of social networking sites may not provide us with a Web 2.0 utopia. Renee Tibbs listens in on our private business.

An appetite for destruction

Five-time Grammy winner Amy Winehouse died on the weekend at just 27 years of age. Her death has added her name to the famous rock stars who pass away so young. Renee Tibbs muses on the uneasy marriage of death and rock ‘n’ roll.

Google plus Facebook: cover your privates

We’re a technologically savvy lot, but the growth of social networking sites may not provide us with a Web 2.0 utopia. Renee Tibbs listens in on our private business.

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The path less cycled

In a world filled with modes of transport as advanced as stealth planes, it’s nice to know that the humble bicycle will always have a place. Renee Tibbs reveals how those who want to get about Melbourne on a bike are able to with ease – especially if they don’t have one.

Wikileaks: the rise of new media?

With the release of new leaked documents last week, Wikileaks and its editor-in-chief Julian Assange are once again ubiquitous in the press. Why is this important? And what does it mean for journalism? Renee Tibbs takes a look.

No ticket to rock? Don’t give up

This December, Meredith music festival celebrates its 20th anniversary. And if you weren’t one of the lucky ones who scored tickets through the ballot, you might assume you’ve missed out. But don’t give up:Renee Tibbs has some suggestions about how to get your hands on one.

Blue Tile Lounge

Often overlooked, the Blue Tile is a Melbourne lounge complete with live music and cheap drinks. Renee Tibbs reviews the Smith Street establishment, complete with tips on buying rounds.

It’s a long way to the top

How much work is involved to crack the elusive music scene? Renee Tibbs chats to lead singer of The Fearless Vampire Killers, Seàn Ainsworth.

The Jacks: Album review

The Jacks, a three piece band from Melbourne, is a mix between punk and rockabilly. Renee Tibbs reviews their self-titled album which, she deems, is as addictive as candyfloss to a six-year-old.

The Tote: a pub for all seasons

17 June 2010 saw the glorious re-opening of The Tote. Renee Tibbs sits down with a Tote regular under its notorious eaves and talks politics, predicaments, and who’s getting the next round.

The long and winding road

40 years after the Beatles broke up, their appeal is as strong as ever. Renee Tibbs takes a look at why the lads from Liverpool still fascinate, long after they’re 64.