Seems our lovely girl is still out there doing things and finally something concrete has happened.

From RPM - Paulini

Just received an email from RPM, Paulini’s new Indie mob. Apparently they have re-launched her official website.

Go see!! Go see!!

www.paulini.com.au

There is info about her singles, including her latest,  Scarless and links to her other online doodads as well as videos and news. Looks pretty kewl!

Let’s hope this one is more responsive and friendly to her fans than the first time round!

• Sunday 12th July 2009
• Cover Charge General: $15/$10 Before 10pm
• Fluffy Members: FREE All Night
• Hospo Staff: $10 All Night

Paulini earned her place as one of Australia’s most popular female singers, after reaching the finals of Australian Idol back in 2003. From Idol Paulini went onto to release singles both as a solo artist and as a member of the pop outfit Young Divas.

Fluffy Birthday Poster

Australia’s own First Lady of Soul and R&B, Paulini’s has an instinctive ability to explore the natural range of a song can be traced to her early years living with her family in Fiji. Born into a large, Christian family of six, Paulini was raised in an environment where singing seemed like the most natural thing in the world. “Everyone sat around and sang,” recalls Paulini. “And any chance I had to sing, I was there.”

Like many teenagers growing up in the 90s, Paulini was a huge fan of pop divas like Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston, and their influence still informs her vocals. “When I was 12, 13, I absolutely loved them – and I still do… even if that duet was a bit over the top!” But it is Aretha Franklin and Beyonce Knowles who have had the greatest impact on Paulini’s vocal approach. “I just love the way they’re on the edge and they’re not safe with the way they sing their songs. You know, whatever comes out, comes out. It doesn’t necessarily make sense with the music, but it works. They nail everything with feel.”

Paulini infuses her songs with a raw, gospel-tinged edge, to bolsters emotional integrity. “The great thing about singing and music,” says Paulini, “is that you express what you’re feeling from inside and maybe that’s why some of the songs or my vocals seem a bit dark.”

After a short hiatus from the stage, Paulini returns to play Fluffy. Be there when Paulini drives the diva at Family 8th Birthday, Fluffy Sunday 12.

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[Thanks to moz for the headsup!]

A firefighter rescues a baby sugar-glider from the fires

Our hearts and thoughts go out to the people of Kingslake, Marysville and surrounding areas who have suffered so much in the last few days.

We all want to help but apparently they really have enough donations of clothes and food etc for the moment at least.

I believe they are looking for blood donors but otherwise the best thing you can do is – if you can afford it – make a donation of money.

Here are some ways to donate or support the people in Victoria’s fire-devastated regions.

Make a donation by calling 13 72 58 or via the Salvation Army website at www.salvos.org.au

Go to the cricket today – An appeal will run during today’s one-day cricket international between Australia and New Zealand at the Adelaide Oval and revenue from all tickets sold will also be donated. The Australian players will also donate their match fees from the game, while Cricket Australia has contributed $100,000 and the South Australian Cricket Association has pledged $25,000.

Go to the footy – Friday night there will be an AFL  Bushfire Appeal game between the Western Bulldogs and Essendon at the Telstra Dome. The league will donate all proceeds of the game to communities affected by the fires.

Support one of the telethons - Channel 7 will run a telethon during Friday night’s game at Telstra Dome and sports players will attend Thursday night’s telethon on Channel 9.

Go to the rugby – The four Australian Super 14 rugby teams will co-ordinate donations at their first home games of the season, which begins at the weekend.

Big thanks to the dedicated firefighters, hopes and wishes that the fires are stopped asap and much disgust at whoever it was who started these murderous fires (you are pretty much the scum of the earth).