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The Saga of Lambsy the Barnes Bay Dog Sheep

barnesbay | 2008-10-06 | Once upon a time, (around 1985) an orphan lamb was bequeathed to our neighbours over the road, she quickly turned into a local celeb and the 'Beast of Barnes Bay'. This is her tale... | read more

The Saga of the Randy Old Goat

barnesbay | 2008-10-04 | On a balmy Autumn afternoon in early May 1997, I was enjoying a relaxing game on the computer, when the phone rang.... | read more

Majestic Marysville

RendezvousCottages | 2008-10-03 | Marysville, a subalpine village 90 minutes NE of Melbourne is a wonderland waiting to surprise you. Idyllic in any season, this hidden gem being off the main route is either a firm favourite of holiday makers, or is a new area for many to discover. You will be amazed at the abundance of bird life, tree ferns, rain forest areas, and beauty of the surrounding mountains. | read more

"Queensland" - a tongue in cheek poem

thecitypoet | 2008-09-29 | A poem from a "Sandgroper" about a trip to Queensland - and the signs that he saw | read more

 

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The Great Ocean Road

Garry | 2008-08-21 | The Great Ocean Road has been called the longest war memorial in the world. | read more

Mount Buffalo

karen | 2008-06-12 | Mount Buffalo National Park, often referred to as the family mountain. | read more

Yea!

george | 2008-08-21 | Our little slice of paradise.. camping at Yea on the Goulburn River. | read more

Red Hill

Garry | 2008-08-21 | Red Hill is a great spot to view Canberra. Along with Mount Ainslie and Black Mountain, it rates a mention in Margaret Wade's Canberra's Secrets as a top place to get a sense of the city. One writer, Kevin Cole, is quoted as saying: "like the seven hills of Rome, we've got the three hills of Canberra". | read more

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JB JB, 2008-10-09, Putting Evandale, Tasmania on the map
We received an email from a particularly proactive Visitor Information Centre in Evandale, Tasmania today. Looking for new ways to gain some visibility for their location... more ..
thecitypoet thecitypoet, 2008-09-29, I've found my Lower West
Lower West Region of Western Australia found hiding in "Heartlands" more ..
thecitypoet thecitypoet, 2008-09-28, Where's the "Lower West " Region of WA?
WA's Lower West seems to have fallen off the map more ..
greatbig greatbig, 2008-09-21, Driving to WA accross the Nallabour Plain
I'm planning on visiting some friends in Perth for New Years, is this the right time of year to go? more ..
miekecasanova miekecasanova, 2008-09-17, Where is latte capital of Australia?
The Queue for a coffee lately has been longer than the cue at the local bar, so where is the coffee capital? more ..
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Explore Robe, South Australia

gfitter | 2008-08-21 | Whilst enduring my hectic pace of life in Melbourne, Australia, there is always a place of relaxation in my mind when I recall my times spent exploring the Limestone Coast, South Australia. | read more

Explore Hobart Tasmania with Max Walker

maxwalker | 2008-09-24 | Despite a life rich in experience, I am still, will always be … a slow talking Tasmanian, with the legacy of 5 broken noses from playing football. | read more

Is Melbourne the latte capital of Australia?

miekecasanova | 2008-09-23 | I have to accept that to start my day with a kick, I need that expresso coffee that Melbourne is famous for. | read more

The Mornington Peninsula (Vic)

mwheeler | 2008-08-13 | Mornington Peninsula (Vic) a kaleidoscope of activities only 60 minutes from Melbourne | read more

Cradle Mountain

naturalwanders | 2008-09-08 | One can fly into Launceston or Devonport, hire a car, and drive to the Cradle Mountain end of Cradle Mountain-Lake St.Clair National Park. | read more

Shark Bay World Heritage Region, Western Australia

naturalwanders | 2008-09-17 | Just past the Overlander Roadhouse is the turn-off for Shark Bay. Shark Bay is a World Heritage area, and the first place to stop is at Hamelin Pool to see the Stromatolites. | read more

Shelter from the rain

DaanSpijer | 2008-09-22 | An impending storm, an invitation to shelter in a guest-house and the unexpected consequences. | read more

Eumundi Market

Emma | 2008-09-05 | Eumundi Markets are in Southern Queensland (Sunshine Coast) and are a short drive from the popular tourist destinations; Noosa, and Maroochydore. | read more

Whale Watching in Hervey Bay near Fraser Island, Queensland

Kristy79 | 2008-09-02 | Whale Watching in the pristine waters of Hervey Bay with the magnificent backdrop of Fraser Island. | read more

The Saga of the Randy Old Goat

barnesbay | 2008-10-04 | On a balmy Autumn afternoon in early May 1997, I was enjoying a relaxing game on the computer, when the phone rang.... | read more

 

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