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World's steepest scenic railway, Katoomba
video added on 21/11/2008
Showing the short but lovely ride on the scenic railway at Katoomba National Park in the Blue Mountains, Sydney, Australia.
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Highest court in the land - 'Simple and strong: walking through the door of the High Court building in Canberra'posted by Matthew Strahorn

Highest court in the land
story posted on 21/11/2008
Around the world, the business of justice is taken very seriously. You certainly know that from the ornate and costly architecture of ancient court buildings build many hundred of years ago in Europe. But here in Canberra, the High Court building doe...
thanks to Matthew Strahorn from Brisbane

A simple lesson in monosylabic communication
video added on 20/11/2008
Maaaate! Ahhh... one little word that says so much, is there nothing that a red-blooded Aussie male can't communicate with that one word alone?
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Australia With People To People
video added on 20/11/2008
A short account of my trip to Australia with this amazing group of people.
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People to People Australia Highlights
video added on 20/11/2008
From my trip with People to People last year, probably the best time of my life. The track in this montage was our official theme song for the trip, memories will always be embedded in it for us whenever we hear it.
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A visit to New England - 'Tudor-style Aussie pub in Bundanoon, NSW where beer is served COLD thankfully.'posted by Rodney

A visit to New England
story posted on 20/11/2008
The funny thing about the Southern Highlands in New South Wales is the way early settlers tried hard to impose a touch of the old country (England) on the new country here. We stopped by this quaint old Tudor-style pub. TO anyone visiting from the real ...
thanks to Rodney

Rent a cave inside a national park - 'Rent a cave inside a national park'posted by site administrator

Rent a cave inside a national park
news posted on 18/11/2008
Rent a 'cave' and 'luxury lodge' with views over Wollemi Wilderness....
thanks to site administrator

Downhill Biking in South Australia
video added on 15/11/2008
A helmet-cam run of the downhill track in Waterfall Gully. Cam rider - Aaron. Rider in front - Adam Bowey.
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Limestone Coast, South Australia
video added on 15/11/2008
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Kangaroo Island, South Australia
video added on 15/11/2008
Separated from the Australian mainland about 9000 years ago, Kangaroo Island remains one of the most unspoilt natural wonders of the world. You'll find seals basking on quiet beaches; koalas munching on gum trees; echidnas wandering in search of insects; ...
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Dunsborough Rail Carriages And Farm Cottages
listing posted on 15/11/2008
We offer accommodation in lovingly restored historic jarrah rail carriages, 2 bedroom cottages, and a 4 bedroom farm house in a beautiful secluded bush setting on 100 acres of farm and bushland next to Geographe Bay, Western Australia...
thanks to Dunsborough

The Making of Baz Luhrmann's Australia Movie
video added on 13/11/2008
Take a peek behind the scenes of Baz Luhrmann's new movie Australia, starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman. Set in 1940s Australia, the film is being shot on location in Bowen, Queensland. Highlights of this video include the landmark Bowenwood sign, st...
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'Australia' -- Trailer for the film by Baz Luhrmann
video added on 13/11/2008
The first (unofficial and completely not real) released trailer for Baz Luhrmann's film 'Australia'. Starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman - this is an epic story of survival in the harsh Australian Outback.
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Puddling about in filth - 'My bus stop - hope you enjoy your stay'posted by Fran

Puddling about in filth
story posted on 13/11/2008
This is my bus stop. And below the seat is the garbage thoughtfully left by people who surely must live in my neighbourhood but perhaps can't be bothered to put rubbish where it belongs. Pretty sight isn't it. . ...
thanks to Fran

House on stone block - 'Impressive'posted by Jay

House on stone block
story posted on 13/11/2008
There's this pretty unusual house sitting on top of a chunk of sandstone at the corner of Liverpool and Bourke streets in Darlinghurst, Sydney. It seems to be the only house on the street that kept the original rock underneath while other properties chis...
thanks to Jay

Famous Falcon - a truly Australian driving experience - 'Rare sight.  A 'preloved' Falcon GT ute from 1970-72'posted by Jay

Famous Falcon - a truly Australian driving experience
story posted on 13/11/2008
Here's a rare sight -- a fair dinkum Ford Falcon GT ute from the 1970s. This one even has the famous Super Roo sticker Ford used to stick on side of their vehicles. Now, that was the era of Aussie muscle cars. ...
thanks to Jay

Living with cane toads, an imported menace - 'this cane toad adult is oozing white poison, a defense mechanism'posted by Matthew Strahorn

Living with cane toads, an imported menace
story posted on 13/11/2008
The cane toad has made it to Western Australia. In rivers and streams across the northern half of the Northern Territory we found lots of the little bastards milling around. We saw loads of them during a visit to Nitmiluk National Park. Dozens of the ...
thanks to Matthew Strahorn from Brisbane

Lightning Ridge: Australia's black opal capital
video added on 12/11/2008
Lightning Ridge provides Australian Opal Cutters with black opals. Australian Opal Cutters sells opals, pearls and diamonds at wholesale prices. This is 50% to 55% off retail price! We provide high calibre stock at such low prices because we are wholes...
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Goat Races of Lightning Ridge [Australia]
video added on 12/11/2008
Goat Races of Lightning Ridge Australia. Funny for those who have never seen them before.
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Train driver's view of the longest railway straight in the world
video added on 12/11/2008
This is view from the driver's position through the windows of a west-bound Indian-Pacific passenger train as it travels the longest stretch of straight track in the world.
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Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
video added on 11/11/2008
Alice Springs is a diverse and vibrant outback town. Situated on the banks of the Todd River (which only occasionally runs with water) 'Alice' is famous for its colourful characters and relaxed atmosphere. Travellers can enjoy the view from Anzac Hill, br...
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Timelapse Australia's Outback Northern Territory
video added on 11/11/2008
The Northern Territory is Australias real Outback and home to the iconic natural wonders of Kakadu National Park and Uluru/Ayers Rock. Aboriginal people hold a spiritual connection to this land; their 40,000 year old story is shared on rocks and canvas...
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Bushwalking, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia
video added on 11/11/2008
Lace up your hiking boots or strap on your trekking sandals to start your walking adventure through World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park. But first, watch this video to get the highlights. There are easy trails to the Aboriginal rock art sites at...
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The Ghan - Transcontinential Journey
video added on 11/11/2008
Boarding The Ghan in Adelaide or Darwin, experience one of the most fascinating great train journeys of the world. Connections are available on the Indian Pacific and The Overland for guests travelling to or from Sydney and Melbourne. Enjoy 2 nights aboa...
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Volunteer - 'Halfway across this great land of ours'posted by Kaggles

Volunteer
story posted on 11/11/2008
I am 37 years old and am proud to volunteer my time to different organisations. If it was not for us volunteers this great country of ours would not exist. I currently volunteer for the following organisations: Balranald Hospital Auxiliary - we hold...
thanks to Kaggles

Urban river goes to sea - 'The water channel next to my street, noramlly dry, suddenly a river after a downpour'posted by Shelley Goss

Urban river goes to sea
story posted on 11/11/2008
I was walking along my street recently when suddenly the skies opened up. Running alongside the street is one of those water channels. Normally it's almost empty except for the usual tiny trickle. The area where I live (Paddington, NSW) is like a giant...
thanks to Shelley Goss from Brighton (Victoria)

My job - photographer to the stars - 'Our job compels us to do a lot of loitering.  Just remember that when you pick up that newspaper or magazine.'posted by Shelley Goss

My job - photographer to the stars
story posted on 11/11/2008
There's a very famous person and her husband (hint:Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban) who visit Sydney from time to time. They were visiting with their new baby recently. And it's always media mayhem when they do. I know. I'm part of the mayhem. While wait...
thanks to Shelley Goss from Brighton (Victoria)

Australian architecture: where hip and historic coexist - 'Contrast of style:  modern office suite watched over by historic steel.  Eveleigh Railway Workshops, Sydney'posted by Matthew Strahorn

Australian architecture: where hip and historic coexist
story posted on 10/11/2008
Down the street from the central business district of Sydney are the famous Eveleigh Railway Workshops. They were on the way to being demolished thanks to overzealous developers and their politically motivated friends in state government. But fortunately,...
thanks to Matthew Strahorn from Brisbane

Easy Gift - 'Easy Gift'posted by Chris Stenning

Easy Gift
listing posted on 09/11/2008
Decorative inexpensive gifts for weddings, christmas, birthday, anniversary, christening, bomboniere. Floral,themed ideas including candles, photo albums and more...
thanks to Chris Stenning

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Damask Bedlinen Collection
listing posted on 08/11/2008
Damask Bedlinen Collection makes and sells beautiful hand-made sheets, pillow cases, doona covers, cushion covers, tablecloths and table napkins using luxurious and long-lasting 100% cotton damask....
thanks to Jacqueline

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