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25.01.2022 AUSSIE ARK'S WILD RIDE: From the Park to the Ark. A great cause! You can read more about Aussie Ark and Barrington Tops in our Issue 2 feature stories 'The devil's advocate - Aussie Ark in frontline fight for threatened species' and 'Barrington Tops the charts for wild adventure' - https://greataustralianoutdoors.com.au//great-australian-/
24.01.2022 WE'RE GETTING A BIT OF A WESTWORLD VIBE HERE Talk about having the best house on the best street, along with the motel, bar, coffee shop, dance hall, bowling alley and...funeral parlour? An entire colonial-style village in regional Victoria is up for sale. The old buildings are built to resemble the 1850s gold rush era... Read more - https://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au//43bf88f95770aa4deaaa0b9?
23.01.2022 BLACK FRIDAY SALES HAVE STARTED! Head to C.R.Kennedy Imaging to snag a 15% off deal.
23.01.2022 Foundation for Australia's Most Endangered Species Ltd are running a Bushfire and Recovery Appeal.
22.01.2022 KAKADU HUMPBACK ODDLY RETURNS The humpback whale we reported on back in September has baffled scientists after returning to the same Kakadu waterway. Northern Territory Government scientist Carol Palmer has confirmed its sighting near the mouth of East Alligator River. Scientists will continue to track the whale's movements and plan to analyse its poo to assess its health. There are concerns for the whale's wellbeing as it should be eating in the icy waters of Antarctica at this time of year. Parks Australia
21.01.2022 TOP TRACTION ON & OFF THE TRACK Here's a simple yet effective solution from Yukon Pulsar Optics Australia to externally mount a thermal optic to your 4WD
20.01.2022 Thanks from GAO and SeaLink Kangaroo Island to everyone who entered - the winners have been drawn and will be notified via email.
20.01.2022 AUSSIE DEVICE WINS INNOVATION AWARDS Being prepared and staying safe is a huge part of the Great Australian Outdoors. ZOLEO connects with your phone or tablet so you can message from anywhere over satellite, cellular and Wi-Fi. Other features include emergency SOS alerts monitored 24x7, quick and easy check-in to let others know you're okay and the ability to share your GPS locations. Congratulations ZOLEOlife Australia on winning the ACOMM and Australian Business Awards Awards for Innovation - it's well deserved!
19.01.2022 KOALA CAMPAIGNERS AT LOGGERHEADS WTH TIMBER INDUSTRY The National Parks Association of NSW is lobbying for 175,000 hectares of state forest to be converted into national park to establish a koala reserve that would span from Grafton to Kempsey. Click below for full story
18.01.2022 TOURISTS EVACUATED FROM FRASER ISLAND World heritage-listed national parks, homes and hotels remain under threat. Read more - https://www.9news.com.au//2a8d8e82-06ef-42a4-86ea-b349ba05
18.01.2022 SUPREME HOLIDAY SNAPS AND VIDEOS ON THE FLY Want to take your holiday coverage to the next level? Check out the compact yet sturdy DJI Mavic Mini 2 from C.R.Kennedy Imaging - this drone won't break the bank either! More details here: https://crkphotoimaging.com.au/.../dji-mavic-mini-2-mm2?
17.01.2022 A FEW TIPS FOR A HARMONIOUS CAMPSITE Here's some 'unwritten rules' to follow while so many more of us are currently enjoying holidays in the great Australian outdoors... Read more, keep the peace - https://www.abc.net.au//tips-for-heading-on-a-cam/12814578?
14.01.2022 WHY OUR CATS BELONG INDOORS John Read The Pragmatic Ecologist has travelled the world consulting cat experts and collating the most recent science. In Among the Pigeons he balances the allure of indoor cats with the animal welfare, human health, and conservation issues they create when allowed to roam. But he also presents solutions, from breeding ideal indoor pet cats to development of humane and targeted tools, to control feral cats... Available for the great price of $34.95 with free delivery - visit: https://greataustralianoutdoors.com.au//among-the-pigeons/ which includes a link to our review of this pertinent book.
13.01.2022 Live feed from Australian Reptile Park of Elvis the crocodile getting his lunch!
13.01.2022 FREE PRAWNS...THE SECRET IS OUT! Shallow water estuary prawning is becoming Australia’s worst kept secret...and all you need is a net, a torch and a pair of shoes... Read more: https://greataustralianoutdoors.com.au/run-the-raw-prawn/
10.01.2022 Further to our most recent post on why cats belong indoors - Australia's native species, even snakes, are no match for these predatory killing machines. Read out review on John Read The Pragmatic Ecologist's book 'Among the pigeons: Why our cats belong indoors' - https://greataustralianoutdoors.com.au/among-the-pigeons-w/
09.01.2022 NUMBAT NUMBERS ON THE UP Great to news to hear 25 more numbats were spotted this year than at the same time last year. Numbats face an uphill battle due to habitat loss and predation from feral cats and foxes. They benefit local ecosystems by eating up to 20,000 termites per day.
09.01.2022 Australia’s arid Outback is teeming with lifewhen you know where to look! Red Sand Green Heart is available for the great price of $34.95 delivered on our website. Through vivid, personal stories John Read The Pragmatic Ecologist shares his experience as an ecologist as he brings to life the characters, creatures and cultures of the Outback. Visit - https://greataustralianoutdoors.com.au//red-sand-green-he/ which includes a link to our review of the book.
09.01.2022 NOT SO ACE CARAVAN AND CAMPERVAN SCAM A number of people have been tricked into handing over up to $20,000 for a caravan, campervan or motorhome that never existed. The ACCC's ScamWatch believes Acecaravancampers.com is one of several scam websites ripping off holiday-seeking Australians during COVID. Read the full story here: https://www.abc.net.au//caravan-scam-capitalising/12881784?
06.01.2022 Click below for a step-by-step guide, including video, on how to repair a flat tyre by plugging it
05.01.2022 We're with you TSA Outdoors - Lest We Forget.
04.01.2022 THERE'S NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO TRAVEL LOCALLY The focus has very much been on encouraging those who have the means, to travel here in Australia as restrictions lift and, in turn, help regional tourism businesses and communities get back on their feet. Read more - https://greataustralianoutdoors.com.au/aussies-keen-for-ba/
04.01.2022 A LOOK AT SOUTH AUSTRALIA'S REMARKABLE KANGAROO ISLAND From late December 2019 through to mid-January 2020, Kangaroo Island experienced the most severe bushfires in its recorded history. The picturesque isle is hoping to bounce back and able visitors are encouraged to visit, with SeaLink Kangaroo Island ferries still running daily from Cape Jervis to KI and vice versa. See our incredible pics and more here - https://greataustralianoutdoors.com.au/beautiful-kangaroo-/
03.01.2022 PLATYPUSH FOR VULNERABLE SPECIES LISTING Dams, land clearing and predation from introduced foxes and wild dogs are decimating platypus numbers. A proactive approach is needed to save our unique native species before it's too late. Read more - https://www.abc.net.au//research-shows-platypus-u/12910412
01.01.2022 STUDY TO LOOK AT ECOLOGICAL ROLE OF TOP END CROCODILES Researchers from Charles Darwin University (CDU) will lead a project examining the results of the population recovery since saltwater crocodiles were declared a protected species in 1971. Read full story here - https://www.abc.net.au//nt-charles-darwin-univers/12911282 ISSUE 1 of GAO covers 'Wildlife Conservation: In the Belly of the Beast’ by Crocodylus Park founder Professor Grahame Webb, which looks at the sustainability of crocodiles and more - https://greataustralianoutdoors.com.au//great-australian-/ -
