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25.01.2022 If the weekend just gone was too short and you feel like a little 4WD escape from the city, here are some ideas for those of you in Queensland

25.01.2022 Thursday fact: Have you ever heard of the "Rum Hospital" before? The use of rum as a currency began around the 1790s and it once was the most popular form of currency, to the point that some major building construction were exclusively paid in rum! The General Hospital of Sydney was Lachlan Macquaries first public works project as Governor of New South Wales. Having been denied the necessary finances to build it, he struck up a deal: in exchange for building a three-winged G...eneral Hospital for convicts, Lachlan granted a three-year monopoly on the import of rum and spirits to merchants Alexander Riley and Garnham Blaxcell, and surgeon DArcy Wentworth. The contractors built Macquaries hospital, which was open in 1816 and became popularly known as the Rum Hospital. The substantial hospital buildings in the centre of Sydney soon attracted interest for other government uses. By 1842, the north wing was completely turned over for use by the NSW Legislative Council. In 1854, after convict transportation to New South Wales had ended and gold had been discovered in NSW, the south wing was converted into the first overseas branch of the Royal Mint in London and is still known as such to this day. & Sydney Living Museums

25.01.2022 I guess you could say thats a Sunday feeling like no other...

24.01.2022 If your weekly routine becomes overwhelming, just escape for a day and enjoy the outdoor. Best and cheapest therapy youll ever find...

24.01.2022 Take a deep breath in and enjoy the landscape, what better Saturday plan have you got?

23.01.2022 Australia may have some of the most dangerous spiders in the world, yet not all of them are out there to get you.

22.01.2022 This caterpillars has some serious fashion sense

22.01.2022 "Living blanket, water diviner, wild pet: this is how the dingo has been represented across our cultural history."

22.01.2022 The bottom of the ocean is full of mysterious creatures, that's for sure.

19.01.2022 Thursday fact: Why do some countries drive on the left and others on the right? Only about 35% of the world’s population drives on the left, and the countries that do so are mostly old British colonies. Yet, in the past, almost everybody travelled on the left side of the road, but why? Back in the days, travelling on the left side of the road was the most sensible option. Indeed, since most people are right-handed, swordsmen preferred to keep to the left in order to have the...ir right arm nearer to an opponent and their scabbard further from them. Moreover, it is easier to mount and dismount a horse from the left, then if one mounts the horse on the left, the horse should be ridden on the left side of the road as well. In the late 1700s, teamsters in France and the United States began hauling farm products in big wagons pulled by several pairs of horses. These wagons had no driver’s seat, instead the driver sat on the left rear horse so he could keep his right arm free to lash the team. Since he was sitting on the left, naturally he wanted everybody to pass on the left and naturally kept to the right side of the road. It was the French Revolution of 1789 that gave a huge impetus to right-hand travel in Europe. Prior to the Revolution, the aristocracy travelled on the left of the road, forcing the peasantry over the right. But after the storming of the Bastille and the subsequent events, aristocrats preferred to keep a low profile and joined the peasant on the right. An official keep-right rule was introduced in Paris in 1794 and later on, Napoleon’s conquests spread the new rightism and the European division between left- and right-hand nations remained for more than 100 years, after the First World War. The trend among nations over the years has been towards driving on the right, but Britain made left-hand driving mandatory in 1853. Countries which were part of the British Empire followed, and this is why to this very day, India, Australiasia and the former British colonies in Africa go left. WorldStandards

19.01.2022 Today is all about sharks

19.01.2022 Magpies swooping season has started early in some part of Australia but what else do you know about this Australian bird?

18.01.2022 End of August marked a new page in the protection of Koalas habitat, with the opening of a new National Park (in NSW) dedicated to this Australian icon.

18.01.2022 What will be your summer spot for some water fun activities?

17.01.2022 Thursday fact: Tasmanian devils have the strongest bite per bodyweight size of any mammal. With an average size of 75cm in length and weighing around the 11.80kg mark, the Tasmania Devil is one of the worlds largest carnivorous marsupial and holds the title of the worlds most vicious bite. Indeed, studies have shown that the Australian marsupial has a bite as strong as a dog three times its weight! - Its oversize head housing sharp teeth and strong, muscular jaws. ... They use their long whiskers and excellent sense of smell and sight locate food sources, and to avoid predators. With a strictly carnivorous diet, they survive on small preys such as frogs, birds, fish, and insects, Tasmanian devils prefer scavenging to hunting and frequently feast communally on carrion. Only found in Tasmania, they were once abundant throughout Australia. Tasmanian devil has been a protected species in Australia since 1941 and is now classified endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. National Geographic Devils In Danger Foundation Inc.

17.01.2022 Not sure what to pack for an overnight hike, here are some guideline for you

17.01.2022 Who knew??!! ...

16.01.2022 Known as the unofficial capital of the New South Wales outback, Broken Hill is Australias oldest mining town. Home of the Wilyakali and Barkindji people, the city in the desert is located in the Central Darling Shire Region, approximately 13-hour drive from Sydney, 11 from Canberra and nine from Melbourne. Surrounded by a range of diverse landscapes, dotted with greenery, a unique mixture of architecture and mining infrastructure, a strong Indigenous culture, and a rich h...istory. Broken Hill is in fact of outstanding heritage value to the nation for its significant role in the development of Australia as a modern and prosperous country, with over 130 years of continuous mining operations. It is recognised for its contribution to technical developments in the mining field, its early practice of regenerating the environment in and around mining operations, and its pioneering role in the development of occupational health and safety standards. Nationally and internationally renowned, the region provides a window into 2,300 million years of Earths history. The geologically complex ore body surrounding the City of Broken Hill is one of the worlds greatest mineralogical rainforest with approximately 300 mineral species. Today, the town continues to operate as a mining centre and more recently as a tourism destinations recognised for its strong community spirit. Visit NSW Broken Hill City Council Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment Broken Hill City Council

16.01.2022 Let's find out which creatures inhabit your backyard

16.01.2022 Do you remember we mentioned the new silo art a few weeks back... look at the progress made.

15.01.2022 Stimulate your senses with a road trip full of new aromas and colours. Its wildflower season again. #camparoo #camparooau #driventoexplore #Destination Australia.com Western Australia Northern Territory Australia Visit Queensland, Australia Visit NSW VisitCanberra Corporate Visit Melbourne South Australia Discover Tasmania WAs Wildflower Country

15.01.2022 In Australia there are many opportunities to get really close with some of our wildlife, however remember that you should never touch or feed wild animals as it can do more harm than good.... If you see sick or injured wildlife, please contact the local rangers or wildlife rescue team.

15.01.2022 "The brand new Kalbarri Skywalk made headlines even before it opened. Heres what to expect of the Coral Coasts popular attraction. Hint: its amazing."

13.01.2022 The 2020 year started with major bushfires all across Australia, lets learn our lesson and protect our environment, not just in WA but in every part of the country.

13.01.2022 Thursday fact: The Gordon Dam is Tasmanias tallest dam, and one in nine double-curved dams in Australia. Commissioned by parliament in 1963, the construction started in 1964 and the dam was operational in 1978, and produces 13% of Tasmanias energy nowadays. Located just 12km past Straghbordon, in the south west of Tasmania, in the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, the Gordon Dam stands over 140 meters in height and 192 meters in length. Its concrete wall features a... double arch, both horizontally and vertically, and the water it holds back is more than the entire Sydney Harbour with over 12,359,040 mega-litters of water. Adrenaline junkies have the opportunity to abseil the 140m dam, but be ready for the hike back to the top Tasmania.com Tourism Tasmania

12.01.2022 Dont forget to look up at the stars before going to bed tonight

12.01.2022 Thursday fact: At the start of the construction of Sydney Opera House, Architect Jørn Utzon and the building’s engineers had no idea how to build the concrete shells that form the roof of the structure. The Dane architect was relatively unknown and only 38 years old when his entry was announced winner of the international competition to design a ‘national opera house’ for Sydney’s Bennelong Point. His vision for a sculptural, curved building on the Harbour broke radically w...ith the cube and rectangular shapes of modernist architecture. Utzon’s schematic designs clearly explained the concept for the Sydney Opera House but not how it would be built. On 2nd March 1959, construction began and involved 10,000 workers. It was expected to last four years and the original cost was estimated at AU$7 million. Yet, the challenge of constructing the concrete shells confounded the building’s engineers for years. It was Jørn Utzon himself who eventually struck upon a ‘spherical solution’ to craft the shells from the surface of an imaginary sphere. This spherical solution elevated the architecture beyond a mere style, into a more permanent idea, one inherent in the universal geometry of the sphere. It was also a timeless expression of the fusion between design and engineering. By 1965, the Minister of Works, Davis Hughes, began questioning Utzon’s designs, schedules, and cost estimates. He eventually stopped payments to the architect who was forced to withdraw as chief architect in February 1966. Despite protests and marches through the streets of Sydney demanding Utzon be reinstated as architect, Peter Hall was appointed to design the Opera House’s interiors and Utzon left Australia shortly after, never to return to Sydney to see his masterpiece completed. The construction of the Sydney Opera House took 14 years and the final cost was AU$102 million, largely paid for by a State Lottery. In 2007 the Sydney Opera House was added to the UNESCO’s World Heritatge List and is now considered one of the most famous buildings in the world. Sydney Oper Sydney Opera House operahouse NFSA - National Film and Sound Archive of Australia

11.01.2022 Deep breath in, deep breath out...

10.01.2022 Rememberance Day 2020 #wewillrememberthem #rememberanceday

10.01.2022 Broome is full of wonders and some of them are accessible at no or minimal cost. Check some of the regions suggestions

09.01.2022 Between lockdowns and travel restrictions, we all have had to adjust to new routines in these difficult times, even the wombats did...

09.01.2022 Celebrating Friday with the whales - Well, hello there!

09.01.2022 Heres a little challenge for you: Can you name an Australian city/town starting with each letter of the alphabet? ...

08.01.2022 Spring has started, its time to enjoy a day trip in the sun. New South Wales people, here are some suggestion for you.

08.01.2022 Underground wonders, its time to explore again. Have you recently visited any good cave?

07.01.2022 The one hotel The one experience The one shop The one hike The one pub... The one restaurant The one market The one beach The one massage ... One more thing... See more

06.01.2022 Thursday fact: Australias oceans and seas environment is the 3rd largest marine jurisdiction in the world. Australia Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) covers an area of approximately 10 million square kilometres considerably larger than the 7.69 million square kilometres of the Australia mainland. The countrys oceans and seas include those of the mainland and its offshore territories in the Pacific, Southern and Indian Oceans the Timor, Tasman and Coral Seas, as well as the A...ustralian Antarctic Territory. Within its EEZ, which extends to a distance of not more than 200 nautical miles from the territorial sea baseline, Australia has certain sovereign rights over the exploration and exploitation of marine resources. The economic and conservation value of this zone is considerable as it contains marine reserves, oil and gas field, fisheries, and shipping lanes. Australian Government Geoscience Australia Parliament of Australia

06.01.2022 2020 has been a tough year for everyone. Today is time to take a step back and checking with the people around you...

04.01.2022 Spring is probably one of the ultimate time to enjoy Margaret River and its surroundings. Check out what this WAs region has to offer

03.01.2022 Have you got five days off? Looking for a road trip? This one is for you if you're Perth based. Are you ready?

03.01.2022 You could be surprised by the things one can find is some of Australias hottest, driest and most remote landscapes...

03.01.2022 Thinking about leaving the car behind for some new camping adventure, heres a suggestion for those of you exploring Tasmania at the moment... This 16km return hike in the most southern point of Australia can be done as a day trip, or overnight hike. Anyone keen?