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Don't play with the crocs
Paul Burman | October 8th 2008 by Paul Burman
During our holiday in Port Douglas, tropical north Queensland, last week, we came across this crocodile warning on the foreshore:...next to the children's playground. ...and one of the swings was missing!Saw these beauties in the Daintree River.PS. P read more
Mining ban bill introduced in Qld Parliament
World Mining News | October 7th 2008 by santoso
The State Parliament has introduced legislation to impose a 20-year moratorium on shale oil mining at MacFarlane, near Proserpine in north Queensland. Mines Minister Geoff Wilson announced the ban in August saying he was concerned about the local env read more
Los mejores tenistas de la historia. Patrick Rafter
Blog Tenis | October 7th 2008 by www.100Blogs.com
Este gran jugador australiano es recordado por haber mantenido, durantes sus mejores momentos, un gran juego ofensivo con un gran saque y una volea ponderosa que lo llevó a conseguir buenos resultados en Grand Slams y haberse quedado con dos US Open read more
A Glimpse of Australia’s Population in 2056?
mrd Blog | October 6th 2008 by Matthew Sweet
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) recently released its population projections which highlight strong population growth between now and 2056. This week RP Data looks at these statistics and highlights some key findings from this information i read more
queensland's sunshine coast, here we come...
A Work in Progress | October 5th 2008 by CateHolst
We've just completed two back-to-back outdoor markets this weekend. Knowing how physically challenging it is to lug canopies, tables, props and jewellery, the heavens opened to reek havoc on already... jewelry, craft, how-to's, free download templat read more
Bitch of a Beach
Diary of a Nudist - Blog | October 4th 2008 by nudiarist
Australian naturists are complaining that Alexandria Bay on the Sunshine Coast is not acceptable as Queensland's first clothing-optional beach because it is too isolated in the event of an emergency. Two people have died there in the past couple of y read more
Free Fitness Classes from Vaalia (South Bank Parklands)
Freebies Australia | October 2nd 2008 by Freebies Australia
Residents of South Bank Parklands and nearby areas in Brisbane are invited to participate in Vaalia Yoghurt's Feel Good Program.Back by popular demand, Vaalia's FREE fitness classes in the South Bank Parklands will be kicking off in October.As part o read more
Queenland Man Admits robbing Toolamba Junction Hotel 28yrs On
GV Blogger | October 1st 2008 by Ashley
A Queensland man has finally admitted to being involved in a robbery at the Junction Hotel in Toolamba 28 years ago. Four men with stockings over their faces entered the hotel, one with a sawn-off shotgun, and demanded a safe be opened, to which $200 read more
Sydney and Melbourne suffer shock losses in A-League
Real Football | September 29th 2008 by Dean Gallagher
Melbourne Victory slumped to their first loss of Australia's A-League season, and had a player sent off for the third consecutive game in a 2-0 loss to QLD... read more
Aussie Police Are Watching You!
The Impudent Observer - Global Liberal Issues | September 29th 2008 by Fred Stopsky
Members of the Australian Queensland Police Service are cracking down on links between journalists who are revealing secrets the police prefer remain secrets. Mick Barnes of the Queensland Police Union, says “every time somethng that appears in read more
Top 15 Amazingly Fat Cats
Kitty Mowmow's Animal Expo | September 27th 2008 by MJ Schindler
Why do we love fat cats? Duh! Because they’re so cuddly, cute and fat, of course! Many fat cats have become Internet phenomenon - the web has seen several viral emails on this subject (including a famous fake one that purportedly show a monstrousl read more
FOUNTAINE PAJOT CUMBERLAND 44 - CONFORT ET ECONOMIE
Catamarans a vendre | September 25th 2008
Très peu loué. Utilisé et entretenu régulièrement par son propriétaire, en très bon état. Année : 2004Prix : 689 000 USDVisible : St Thomas, Îles Vierges (US)Constructeur : Fountaine Pajot Designer : JoubertLongueur : 13.40 mLargeur : 6.55 read more
Over 1,000 immigrants enter Australia every day
mrd Blog | September 25th 2008 by Matthew Sweet
MORE than 1100 immigrants and visitors on long-term visas are arriving each day, figures show. The net migrant intake in the year to April was a record 200,000 people, an ABS report released yesterday says. In the year ended March 2008, net overseas read more
Традиционные выставки-шоу в Брисба…
Travel Accent -- Travel all around the world | September 23rd 2008 by elena
Australians don’t know road rules
Australian Car Advice | September 23rd 2008
Have you ever wondered just how many drivers on Australian roads have forgotten basic road rules? A fair few, according to a study conducted by Budget Direct earlier this month. The study asked 1000 motorists nationwide over the age of 25 about b read more
Croc Hunter’s ‘Bum-Breathing’ Turtle Faces Extinction
Kitty Mowmow's Animal Expo | September 20th 2008 by MJ Schindler
Before his death two years ago this month, “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin and his father discovered a unique turtle species that, as Irwin said, can “breathe through its bum.” Researchers are now racing to save the rare and u read more
Interactive Minds in the Smart State
Thinking Home Business | September 15th 2008 by Des Walsh
Warning: this post will almost certainly be seen by the majority of readers of this blog as an egregious expression of hyperlocalism. But as I get ready to head to the USA and do the international thing this coming weekend in Las Vegas at BlogWorld E read more
Hedra Virus Kills Vets
Nearly-Dr Ferox | September 15th 2008 by Ferox
As if I needed another reason not to become an equine vet. Hendra virus in a paramyxovirus (like influenza) that seems to belong to fruit bats, with lethal consequences in horses and the people who tend them. Dr Ben Cunneen, an equine vet from Redl read more
Queensland vs. Victoria
G'day Y'all | September 14th 2008
As today is our last day here in sunny Queensland, I've spent a lot of time reflecting on the last week and what a lovely holiday it's been. I've also thought a bit about the differences between the sunny shores of Queensland and life back in the som read more
Land Rover’s 60th Anniversary Cross Australia – Second Leg
Australian Car Advice & News Blog | September 13th 2008
Alice Springs to El Questro – 1702 kilometres Words - Anthony Crawford, Photography – Mark Watson & Anthony Crawford When I heard about this epic journey by chance, I threw my hand up and yelled “I’m there”. Well, wouldn’t you? God read more
Top 5 Things to do in Coolangatta
Go Away Oz | September 11th 2008
Coolangatta is situated right above the border between Queensland and New South Wales. Visitors can go and take photos at the state’s border between Coolangatta and Tweed Heads (NSW). Warning: time differences will change if you decide to stay at a read more
Only the best for an Australia travel specialist
Totem Travel - Honeymoon & Vacation Experts | September 10th 2008 by Linda Martindell
As a travel agent specializing in Australia and the South Pacific I readily admit I’m spoiled. My job requires me to travel (over & over again) to a destination many only dream about. Then when I head Down Under, I’m treated to so read more
The Big Pineapple
G'day Y'all | September 10th 2008
As I mentioned in my previous post, the Handsome Australian and I have taken the kids on holiday this week to sunny, tropical Noosa, Queensland. There is so much on offer in this area, it's hard to decide what to do with ourselves each day.The hotel read more
Mermaid Beach… the quieter alternative!
Go Away Oz | September 9th 2008
Mermaid Beach is a quieter alternative to Surfers Paradise of even Broadbeach (though technically ‘next door’). There are some developments in the area, however, and the buzz is that it is soon to see a boom in high-rises. The reputable Pacific F read more
Butterfly
Moments Captured In Time | September 9th 2008 by Jude
This butterfly was on our car seat when we came back from a Banana farm we were having a look at in Tully Queensland Australia read more
Jet Headline Gold Coast New Year’s Show
Oz Music Scene | September 9th 2008 by Lauren Katulka
Jet will headline the massive Aussie line-up at Odyssey NYE ‘09 on the Gold Coast. But don’t think this means they’re getting back together. Apparently the appearance is a one-of. Kind of like their recent trip back to the studio with I read more
An Australian Holiday
G'day Y'all | September 8th 2008
As you, my loyal readers (all two of you--thanks so much for stopping by), may have noticed, I've been missing from the blog for awhile. Sorry for not posting more regularly recently, but life has been moving at an awfully quick pace outside the blog read more
Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast
Go Away Oz | September 7th 2008
Burleigh Heads is home to the Billabong surf company, and though company tours are not available, there is a nearby factory outlet with plenty of bargains. The beach itself in the Burleigh area is host to some of Australia’s most exciting surfing c read more
Top 5 Things to do in Main Beach, Gold Coast
Go Away Oz | September 5th 2008
Main Beach is located north of Surfers Paradise and many attractions may be easily reached via bus or car. Home to Gold Coast’s Palazzo Versace, as well as Sea World Nara Resort, Sheraton hotel, Marina Mirage, Australia Fair Shopping Centre and man read more
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