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		Cooper Pedy - a one-time miners 'paradise' news (Attractions) posted on 03/11/2008 Did you know that Coober Pedy, one of Australia?s hidden jewels, produces the majority of the worlds opal?... thanks to site administrator

		Sheep shearing in WA video added on 02/11/2008 Video taken by a wool handler in Western Austalia shows a sheep shorn in 2 minutes. The girls who appear at the end of the shearing have been wool handling and wool classing since they were 16 years old. view at external site \|\| view locally

		Devils Marbles, Western Australia video added on 02/11/2008 This short clips show a visitor's perspective of the famous Devils Marbles in outback Australia. view at external site \|\| view locally

		Cattle station as big as a European country video added on 02/11/2008 Bullo River Station, in the northwestern corner of the Northern Territory near the Western Australian border, is encircled by the Victoria River and rugged hills inscribed with Aboriginal rock art. This vast property is home to around 9000 Brahman-cross c... view at external site \|\| view locally

		Delicious Magazine Visits Darwin, Australia video added on 02/11/2008 A professionally produced commercial about good eating available from the waters around Darwin. view at external site \|\| view locally

		When you're driving in Australia... story posted on 02/11/2008 - about If you're about to visit Australia for the very first time, or are already here, it's always a good idea to keep in mind that Australians drive on the left-hand side of the road as distinct from our cousins in America or Europe or in many other places whe... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

		Oakbank Easter Racing Carnival news (Event Info) posted on 02/11/2008 ... thanks to site administrator

		Just 21 Hours Away story posted on 01/11/2008 - about I believe this is a post card advertisement produced for a European market from some years ago. A kinda fetching lass worth making that 21 hour trip. And I bet she never had to say 'bloody hell' to get people over here.. ... thanks to Matthew Strahorn from Brisbane

		When you're in Australia, be careful. video added on 31/10/2008 Australian wildlife can give the impression to unsuspecting visitors that native animals are virtually as friendly as they seem in all the glossy literature. But, as travel writer, Bill Bryson has written, it seems just about everything here wants you dea... view at external site \|\| view locally

		'My Australia' video added on 31/10/2008 Some sights and textures of the Australian experience from a first-person perspective. view at external site \|\| view locally

		Frenchman goes to water story posted on 31/10/2008 - about Our French friend decided he wanted to go sailing on Sydney Harbour during his visit to Australia. Since yacht clubs in Sydney hold frequent races on Sydney Harbour on weekday evenings, fulfilling this request wasn't going to be hard. So, we took him do... thanks to Ginger

		Be Australian - on Australia Day video added on 30/10/2008 Another entertaining piece from the famous SAM KEKOVITCH spriuking a great Aussie tradition: an alleged fridge full of chops and beer for 'red-blooded' Australians. view at external site \|\| view locally

		A quick taste of driving the Oodnadatta Track video added on 30/10/2008 A first-person perspective of driving the dusty outback Oodnadatta Track. Sometimes just a glimpse is all you need to get a flavour of life through the eyes (and windscreens) of others. view at external site \|\| view locally

		Santa In the Drink story posted on 30/10/2008 - about In the late 1950s, we were living in a small fisherman's cottage at Watsons Bay, Sydney, near Camp Cove Beach. It was a blissful place to live - for walking and swimming and having many visitors. Lovely Alice Doyle, the matriarch of the Doyle Family, ... thanks to Rosemary Manchester

		Stuart Highway - the real wilderness story posted on 30/10/2008 - about Anyone who has ever driven the Stuart Highway through Central Australia will know the feeling of isolation that sweeps over you when you look through the windscreen in front and the window behind and see the same view. It's the kind of trip you want to p... thanks to Matthew Strahorn from Brisbane

		Aussie truckdriver seeks work, with a YouTube resume to show off his skills video added on 29/10/2008 The Aussie truck driver in this video writes, 'I've been working for the same company now for more than half my life and I feel it's time to move on. I haven't been fired, I'm not having any problems with management and I actually love going to work there... view at external site \|\| view locally

		Tourism Australia's campaign by Baz Luhrmann video added on 28/10/2008 Cinematic advertisement produced by Baz Luhrmann for Tourism Australia. Here the cool, deep billabong shows the rejuvenating power of Australia's landscapes and experiences. view at external site \|\| view locally

		AUSTRALIA - the trailer to Baz Luhrmann's film video added on 28/10/2008 there are no comments on this video view at external site \|\| view locally

		How to promote yourself with a free listing listing posted on 25/10/2008 Introduce your product/service or event here. Remember 'KISS' - 'Keep It Short and Sweet'. Up to 160 characters. People will see it below stories and articles containing key words matching key words in your listing -- Very powerful FREE cross-promotion... thanks to Contact's firstname and lastname

		lastminutedeals.com.au listing posted on 24/10/2008 Looking for the best hotel deal? We have competitive rates for last minute travellers - and those looking for deals for travel 1 year out!... thanks to Kate Hayward

		Climbing the Australian 'Coathanger' story posted on 16/10/2008 - about Well, I had a most amazing experience today. I saw your city from its crown. A great journey to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The view was fantastic but the wind was very strong today. Fourteen people with me and our guide climbed over the tra... thanks to Eric Goron from France

		Tripping in the Park story posted on 16/10/2008 - about My mates and I recently took a trip down to the Royal National Park. What an amazing place and right at the edge of Sydney metro area. The contrast of green growth below the blue sky was superb. I've seen this from the air on the way in and out of Sydn... thanks to Matthew Strahorn from Brisbane

		Smart Bathroom Centre listing posted on 16/10/2008 Smart Bathroom Centre helps homeowners create fabulous bathrooms using the latest bathroom products and innovations and provides expert design and consulting services.... thanks to Eddy Haidari

		Clothesline signage for a suburb (part 1) story posted on 13/10/2008 - about Hi all, Near where I live some clever person (people?) has put up an art installation above where cars exit from the Eastern Distributor in Sydney. It's a sort of witty ode to the famous Hills Hoist. The letters of the Sydney suburb, Woolloomooloo,... thanks to Matthew Strahorn from Brisbane

		Clothesline signage for a suburb (part 2) story posted on 13/10/2008 - about So quirky is the concept of this clothes line art installation that I thought a few more pictures might help illustrate its weirdness. The location of this art installation is on a patch of orphaned concrete that sits over the Eastern Distributor tunne... thanks to Matthew Strahorn from Brisbane

		The lighthouse I grew up with story posted on 12/10/2008 - about On a cliff edge at Vaucluse in New South Wales, stands a very beautiful lighthouse. Our first lighthouse began operation in 1818, designed by Francis Greenway for Governor Macquarie. Built of timber, it crumbled after 50 years and was replaced. Someho... thanks to Rosemary Manchester

		ozzy uggs listing posted on 11/10/2008 Manufacturing and selling genuine Australian sheep skin ugg boots. We manufacture our boots locally in Sydney.... thanks to elif bruzzese

		BYOB: The wine bottle in a brown paper bag phenomena story posted on 06/10/2008 - about As a traveler, not from Australia, I was amazed to see how many BYOB places there were. They are rare or non-existent in other parts of the world. Seeing so many people on Friday/ Saturday nights with wine bottles in brown paper bags walking down street... thanks to Atalanta from USA

		Best place to go (Australia) story posted on 04/10/2008 - about My experience here was amazing. I met a lot of new friends. ... thanks to james

		Dancing with the Stars - in Milson's Point, Sydney story posted on 01/10/2008 - about I recently started ballroom dancing classes under the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Well, not exactly under it, but right next to it at the Bradfield Park Community Centre at Milson's Point. Ballroom dancing is really fun - and fantastically good exercise. ... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne