Australia - The Land Down Under

[Condobloke]

What's going on out Betoota way?

Marvel in awe at these spectacular pictures of Cooper Creek, the iconic outback waterway which is famous for being the site where explorers Burke and Wills perished in 1861. These stunning pics were taken by western Queensland photographer Roxy Weston who's based at Windorah, about 200 km east...

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What's going on out Betoota way?​

Marvel in awe at these spectacular pictures of Cooper Creek, the iconic outback waterway which is famous for being the site where explorers Burke and Wills perished in 1861.


These stunning pics were taken by western Queensland photographer Roxy Weston who's based at Windorah, about 200 km east of the ghost town of Betoota. That's a stone's throw in this vast, empty part of our second-largest state.
(credit www.weatherzone.com.au)

mage: Sunset over Cooper Creek. Souce: Roxy Weston Photography.

We mention Betoota because many of you will know the name from satirical website 'The Betoota Advocate'. The site is widely regarded as funny in its own right, but the underlying joke is that you could source a daily news feed from an unpopulated speck on the map.

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[Condobloke]

Just as a matter of interest.... @sphen

Eight hundred and twenty replies (mainly mwah)....and 76000 views.

I could make all sorts of guesses from those figures...... Just one of them would be that the majority of viewers who are not Australian, may be a bit timid, perhaps in fear of embarrassing themselves?

It is definitely one of the most regularly updated threads on the entire forum

 

[Condobloke]

When the war started, Rusty moved to Ukraine. A year later, he's still got a job to do

In north-east Ukraine, a small truck emblazoned with a jumping kangaroo delivers moments of hope to the most vulnerable. Behind the wheel is an Australian oil rigger.

www.abc.net.au

In north-east Ukraine, a small truck emblazoned with a jumping kangaroo delivers help to the most vulnerable — and an Australian is behind the wheel.



Words and photographs by Luke Cody
Updated 18 Feb 2023, 9:34am
Published 18 Feb 2023, 6:30am

Say G'day to Daniel “Rusty” Russell.

Please read it all. It is a longish story.

It may even raise a tear.

Rusty has my vote for Australian of the Year/Decade

 

[Condobloke]

A Family went on a Trip to an Australian Island, But were 'invaded' by Coconut Crabs.

They might try to steal your food, but no, they're not aggressive in the slightest. Though obviously I wouldn't go putting my fingers in their pincers, but that's all crabs.

 

[KGIII]

Coconut crabs are kinda awesome. Yeah, I suppose they might pinch you if you deliberately mess with their claws, especially the inner two claws. Other than that, they pretty neat looking critters. They can also get REALLY big.

While I've yet to do so, I have it on good authority that they also happen to be delicious.

 

[Condobloke]

I am not a crab eater, but have been told they are not so nice.....apparently they habitually eat dead things.

Whether this affects the taste, I have no idea.

 

[KGIII]

apparently they habitually eat dead things.

Yup. That's also what 'regular' crabs and lobsters eat. They're bottom-dwelling scavengers.

You should see/smell the bait they use for lobster!

They are delicious. I have not eaten coconut crab. I would try it but have never been offered any. I'll try most anything.

On that note, I'm going to turn off my screen. I still feel like crap and rest is a good idea.

 

[Condobloke]

This is not just an Australian Issue......it affects people worldwide, as we all know.

It is not my intention to start a long running debate....however, considered comments are welcome.

Could Alzheimerâs be caused by an infection?

Research into the disease has focused on plaques in the brain. But some scientists think viruses and bacteria play a role – and their work is gaining ground

www.theguardian.com

 

[KGIII]

however, considered comments are welcome.

I don't think I'm actually qualified to hold an opinion? This is the sorta stuff that I don't understand well enough to even begin offering an opinion.

That is my considered comment.

 

[Condobloke]

Interesting weather.......even Finding nemo gets a mention

Rolling down the EAC

A roll cloud has been spotted following the East Australia Current (EAC) down the NSW coast this morning, making use of near-record high ocean temperatures. The EAC is one of the world's major warm water ocean currents that transports water from the equator to the Southern Ocean. Made famous...

www.weatherzone.com.au

https://www.weatherzone.com.au/ ....(they like to get a mention)

 

[Condobloke]

Innovation in Food | Tomato growers Flavorite - AustralianFarmers

Amazing tasting, long-lasting food is what Gippsland tomato and produce growers the Millis family want us to experience when we buy their Flavorite products. But behind the scenes, the proud family business is working hard to ensure they are using the most advanced and environmentally-friendly...

farmers.org.au

 

[Condobloke]

These eggs are smokin’ – an Australian first transforming the humble egg - AustralianFarmers

A good wedding anniversary present can be hard to find but when Julie Kos bought her husband Paul a smoker as a gift, they had no idea just how life-changing it would be. They started smoking everything and as egg farmers, well, they gave that a go too. It was a light-bulb moment. Now, the …

farmers.org.au

 

[Condobloke]

Cotton couture reshaping bridal fashion - AustralianFarmers

Fashion designer Emma Bond is helping redefine sustainable fashion and her latest initiative to bring the first 100% Australian cotton wedding gown to the runway is a key to her goal to see Australian fibres at the forefront of sustainable luxury design. “The modern consumer is values driven...

farmers.org.au

 

[Condobloke]

The Aussie crossing Australia on a tractor for a good cause

An Australian is going to great lengths raising money for charities travelling across the country on a tractor. He is raising money for Royal Flying Doctor Service, Dolly’s Dream, Drought Angels and is also raising awareness on mental health and suicide. Sam Hughes, better known as The...

www.2gb.com

 

[Condobloke]

This is not about Australia...it is about our mates across the ditch....New Zealand

They have had a shocking time...... Early last week — Cyclone Gabrielle was hitting New Zealand's North Island

The result of this would go on to leave heartbreak,

'We had to dig our way in': In NZ, the water has receded, but the mud has stayed

In New Zealand, residents want to rebuild their cyclone-ravaged homes — but a hard conversation is on the horizon.

www.abc.net.au

"Just as we were getting on the roof I heard a lady come past screaming. I had no idea where she was or what happened," Max recalled.

"As soon as we got some form of light, I managed to see her hands holding on to something.

"So once I thought I could get in there and help her, I swum across and got her.

"She was 70, she was blue, so I took my clothes off and just got her as warm as possible."

Walking through his home, Max Robertson has to crouch down despite the high ceilings.

Through every room, there's about 1.5 metres of silt and mud. It's hardened in some places. In others, you still sink in.

Max gave up on gumboots salvaging his trailer out the back. The thick, wet mud in the shed was above his knees.

There was even silt in the light fittings.

Max. his family and his mate, are hardy looking souls....they need to be.

His sense of humour and inherent toughness rises above the sheer catastrophic force of a cyclone and its aftermath.

Onya Max, hang in there, mate.

 

[Condobloke]

Proposal to protect 'one of the most unique environments on the planet'

An area roughly the size of Germany is set to be added to Australia's protected marine zones, safeguarding the future of millions of penguins, seals and sea birds on Macquarie Island.

www.abc.net.au

 

[Condobloke]

Buried up to his neck in a grain silo, John thought: 'I'm going to get bloody drowned'

A 78-year-old Queensland farmer tells how he tried not to panic when he found himself in a life-threatening nightmare after falling into a grain silo.

www.abc.net.au

Qld farmer John Lawson's remarkable tale of survival after being buried up to his neck in grain silo​

ABC Capricornia
/ By Rachel McGhee and Erin Semmler

It just goes to show.....you are never too old to learn from your mistakes

Warning: Very "Aussie" language

 

[Condobloke]

We set out to find Australia's backyard inventors. Peter got in touch about his hovercraft

ABC Science wanted to hear from Australia's backyard inventors. What we found were creations that range from the practical to the ethereal and the gravity-defying.

www.abc.net.au

Edisons of the 'burbs: On-the-go dialysis box, magical music skill game and 'skirtless' hovercraft​

ABC Science
by Emily Sakzewski and technology reporter James Purtill


Do yourself a favour....Read it....and watch the Vid.

 

[Condobloke]

A little bit of history....

A 'drunken buffoon' had a street named after him — while the outlaw who brought him undone is barely remembered

Governor Thomas Davey was supposed to bring the "detestable monsters" of 1800's Van Diemen's Land under control — but a so-called "demon bushranger" would bring about his humiliation and carve out a story to rival that of Ned Kelly.

www.abc.net.au

How 'demon bushranger' Michael Howe fought off a 'drunken buffoon' governor and won​

By James Dunlevie

Hobart Town in 1817, drawn by Lieutenant Charles Jeffreys of the Royal Navy.(Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts/State Library of Tasmania)

Bushranger Michael Howe shoots at Black Mary, as depicted by Percy Lindsay in Truth newspaper, 1934.(Trove/National Library of Australia)

The proclamation by Governor Sorell for a reward for "apprehension of bushrangers", including Michael Howe, from April 1817.(Trove/National Library of Australia)

A 'drunken buffoon' had a street named after him — while the outlaw who brought him undone is barely remembered

Governor Thomas Davey was supposed to bring the "detestable monsters" of 1800's Van Diemen's Land under control — but a so-called "demon bushranger" would bring about his humiliation and carve out a story to rival that of Ned Kelly.

www.abc.net.au

 

[Condobloke]

Why two little letters have come to signify so much for an Aussie town

www.9news.com.au

Feel like sitting a flood out..??

The sound of rain on the rooftops is still "deeply triggering" for some Lismore residents