WordCamp 2013 Melbourne

March 30, 2013

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If you haven’t already heard, WordCamp 2013 is on in Melbourne! It’s a fantastic community-focused event and the line up of speakers is spectacular! When: Saturday 27 – Sunday 28 April 2013 Where: Storey Hall (Building 16) RMIT, 342 Swanston Street, Melbourne WordCamp is the perfect two day conference for anyone who’s passionate about WordPress [...]

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