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Kangaroos storm the fairways in Victoria, Australia
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Melbourne is more like a lovely little town than a city and has a real European…moreMelbourne is more like a lovely little town than a city and has a real European feel about it.
Melburnians appreciate the finest in life: food, coffee, music…oh and football. If you are in Melbourne during footy season, you won't be able to escape it, it's followed with religious fervour.
'Four Seasons in one day' - After a beautiful day on Friday, Melbourne turned out a shocking wet day today.
I wanted to capture the multicultural element of Melbourne, so I spent some time filming the Victorian Markets.
Melbourne represents to me fine food and a great live music scene. So on Friday night l went to a bush tucker restaurant and feasted on crocodile, and then watched Wendy Rule perform.
A well known musician Wendy tells us what she likes about Melbourne. less
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by: Overlande… |
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Umbarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre - near Bermagui, NSW, Australia
Spent the…moreUmbarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre - near Bermagui, NSW, Australia
Spent the night camping right on the beach at the beautiful Mimosa Rocks National Park just out of Tathra. In certain National Parks in Australia you can camp in designated camp grounds for a small fee and Mimosa Rocks is one of my favourites, with some fantastic rock formations at the Aragunnu camp site.
Today I am taking a tour to Mumbula Mountain, sacred to the local Aborigines.
Ronald Tighe, an Aboriginal guide at the Umbarra Cultural centre talks about the significance of Mumbulla Mountain.
The Umbarra Cultural Centre runs tours to local sacred sites. Participants can learn about the significance of these sites to the local Aborigines. less
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Echuca - (pop. 10 014)
In the 1860s to the early 1900’s, Echuca was a bustli…moreEchuca - (pop. 10 014)
In the 1860s to the early 1900’s, Echuca was a bustling port with paddlesteamers ferrying people and goods all through the the Murray, Darling and Murrumbidgee River systems.
By the early 1970's, the port was derelict and unused. The council of the day decided that its paddlesteamer heritage was unique and started restoration of the port.
Today the paddlesteamers are making a comeback. Many old sunken boats are being repaired to their former glory.
Kevin Hutchinson is a Shipwright who has played a large role in the paddlesteamer revival.
Echuca is a great example of how rural towns can use their heritage to establish tourism. less
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Pristine coastline and lush hinterland, superb cuisine, action and adventure or…morePristine coastline and lush hinterland, superb cuisine, action and adventure or just the perfect piece of sand on which to chill out... less
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Canberra - Capital of Australia (pop. 310 000)
Home of our politicians and m…moreCanberra - Capital of Australia (pop. 310 000)
Home of our politicians and maybe the most well planned out city in the world. The story goes that when deciding on a National Capital, those in Sydney and Melbourne wouldn't give an inch, so decided to locate a city between them.
Arrived in Canberra by the red eye Thursday night. You could spend a week in Canberra just seeing exhibitions. You can visit the National Gallery, the National Museum, the National Library, the National Science and Technology Centre, Old Parliament House, New Parliament House, the Australian War Museum, the National film and sound archives, the national museum of erotica etc etc, I think you get the picture!
Canberra is the first location where a story has fallen through. I wanted to take a light hearted look at Canberra's sex and drug laws, which are the most liberal in Australia. I tried to set up an interview with a Mistress, but had great difficultly getting a response. Strange…
My back up story is on the Aboriginal Tent Embassy. Although you won't find it listed on any maps, it has been located at the front gardens of Old Parliament House for close on 30 years.
I spoke with Darren Bloomfield, the appointed keeper of the Sacred fire. less
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by: Globe Sco… |
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Some of the university students in my Geography of Travel and
Tourism classes …moreSome of the university students in my Geography of Travel and
Tourism classes dreamed of trekking in the Himalayas and some actually did
it. Sidney and I decided that these exotic lands offered far too many
other wonders for us to spend our limited amount of time there huffing and
puffing at high altitudes. A sub-title for this program might have been
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On this dive off the Sabadeco Pier--literally out our back door--we see a love…moreOn this dive off the Sabadeco Pier--literally out our back door--we see a lovely Juvenile Spotted Drum swimming in front of a Nurse Shark and a pair of mating Spanish Lobsters. less
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Chang Kai Chek's and Mao's Summer residence is a site of pilgrimage for million…moreChang Kai Chek's and Mao's Summer residence is a site of pilgrimage for millions of chinese less
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In Sydney I Interviewed Richard Maddrell, who works in the tourism industry. If…moreIn Sydney I Interviewed Richard Maddrell, who works in the tourism industry. If someone has a day to spare in Sydney, Richard suggested taking a harbour cruise, and visiting the fish market. less
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Sydney - Capital of New South Wales (pop. 4 mil.)
Sydney is a world capital,…moreSydney - Capital of New South Wales (pop. 4 mil.)
Sydney is a world capital, up there with Paris, New York and London. It has that certain energy that a 'happening' capital has. And the Harbour,…… beautiful. Gateway to over 2 million international visitors per year, Sydney is fast paced and action packed.
The annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras attracts more international visitors to Sydney than any other event. Oxford St in Sydney's Gay and Lesbian precinct plays host to a nightly array of drag performers all vying to outdo each other.
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Byron Bay (pop. 6130)
It seems every backpacker must make the pilgrimage to …moreByron Bay (pop. 6130)
It seems every backpacker must make the pilgrimage to Byron Bay. Once the centre for peace, love and alternative lifestyles, now home of a growing number of baby boomer 'seachangers' from capital cities down south. With this new mix, Byron is evolving, (and the real estate prices are going through the roof).
Arrived in Byron Sunday night. Byron attracts creative types and also has a huge collection of practitioners of alternative health therapies. To try and capture this I am interviewing John Dahlsen an artist. John makes a daily trip to the beach where he collects plastic waste washed up the night before. From this waste he creates art pieces. I found his art to be like a double edged sword, I was both astounded by the beauty of his art, and repelled by the thought it was all collected from our beaches. less
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