Latest Entries Tagged With: australia

darwin , nt by HazCam

2008-07-19T23:28:00Z

Darwin is the capital city of the Northern Territory, Australia. Situated on the Timor Sea, Darwin has a population of 114,368, making it by far the largest and most populated city in the sparsely peopled Northern Territory Having been almost entirely rebuilt twice, once due to Japanese air raids during World War II and again after being devastated by Cyclone Tracy in 1974, the city is one of Australia's most modern capitals.

Currency Creek by DPalmer

2008-07-20T01:58:05Z

Currency Creek river bed, In Good years these reed are covered by water for most of the year. It is mid winter and the soil is rock hard and the reed are nearly dead

Why I love living in Queensland :-) by jet28

2008-07-20T02:27:34Z

24 degrees in the middle of winter!

barkly homestead, nt by HazCam

2008-07-18T17:04:33Z

The task of finding Australia's most expensive petrol station begins just north of Adelaide, on the Stuart Highway. Finding prices quickly rising above $1.70 the further north the Herald goes, it's not until calling Marla, about 100 kilometres south of the border with the Northern Territory, that the $2 mark is broken. Station owners are quick to send the Herald onward to a variety of outback stations in the Territory's remote north. The Barkly Homestead, 210 kilometres east of Tennant Creek, is often referenced as the most expensive. However the man who answers the phone at Barkly, who sell their petrol for a touch over $2.25, says they are not the most expensive petrol station in Australia. http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/up-north-where-fuels-gold/2008/07/18/1216163107505.html

Lake Alexandrina by DPalmer

2008-07-19T01:19:33Z

The Lake Alexandrina dry base, The outcrops are lime encrustations. The level water 5 years ago was the just below the 4th rung of the ladder from the lake bottom.

St Paul's Cathedral (Melbourne) by jagungal

2008-07-19T02:02:23Z

St Paul's Anglican Cathedral, in the centre of Melbourne.

black kites by HazCam

2008-07-17T17:18:03Z

The Black Kite (Milvus migrans) is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as eagles, buzzards, and harriers. This kite is a widespread species throughout the temperate and tropical parts of Eurasia and parts of Australasia

The colour of cordylines by jet28

2008-07-18T02:16:50Z

Bird life - Lake Alexandrina by DPalmer

2008-07-18T05:13:16Z

The lack of water is making a little difference to the wild birds

spring by HazCam

2008-07-15T21:15:10Z

The township of Katherine has its own little "Hot springs" to relax in. Tucked away in the Katherine River bed, the springs pump from deep within the earth at a mild temperature. Katherine Hot Springs shallow pool near source of water & footbridge The terminology "hot springs" is probably stretching the truth a bit. "Tepid" would probably fit the bill better. Averaging at a lovely temperature of 32C it makes the springs very enjoyable during the cooler dry season months.

Tuesday by jet28

2008-07-17T03:16:28Z

darwin sunset by HazCam

2008-07-14T18:42:28Z

Baby by jet28

2008-07-16T02:17:30Z

Summer Dreaming by jagungal

2008-07-16T05:02:16Z

It's mid-winter here, which I generally like — but occasionally thoughts turn to summer and visits to the beach. Hence this post from last summer's visit to the Mornington Peninsula, south of Melbourne. These were taken in or near Rye.

Lake Alexandrina by DPalmer

2008-07-16T07:43:58Z

The main river channel looking away from Goolwa. There looks to be plenty of water. But the barnacles on the jetty show the water is signigicantly down on recent years. Actually 1,5 meters below the full lake level (Not achieved in the last 5 Years)

katherine gorge, #1 by HazCam

2008-07-13T21:19:04Z

No visit to Katherine Gorge is complete without a boat cruise, canoe trip or hike up the spectacular 12 km gorge, winding its way between red sandstone cliffs up to 70 metres high. ofcourse there are various helicopter flights available too for the time poor people

Loaded by jet28

2008-07-15T01:53:10Z

Dying Lake Alexandrina by DPalmer

2008-07-15T19:38:11Z

This photo was taken on the Lake Alexandina side of the Barrage which you can see on the horizon. The lake water is now 1.5 meters below it's normal level, reveling large areas of dry sandy lake bottom. Lake Alexandrina is slowly dying due to the lack of water that normally comes down the River Murray. There has been reduced flows for the last 5 year due to drought (10 years) and over irrigation in the upper reaches of the River Murray.

katherine people by HazCam

2008-07-12T21:13:19Z

Welcome to Katherine Often called the 'Crossroads of the North' because of its location, Katherine is the fourth largest town in the Northern Territory and is located 312 kilometers south-east of Darwin on the Katherine River. With a population of over 9,000 people Katherine is a modern thriving regional center that offers a wide range of services to communities from the Western Australian border to the Gulf of Carpentaria on the Queensland

Border crossing by jet28

2008-07-14T02:28:50Z

Hindmarsh Island by DPalmer

2008-07-14T08:24:04Z

Looking from the sand hills to Hindmarsh Island

looking down from top end, down under by HazCam

2008-07-12T03:33:15Z

Melbourne Life - 130708 by wayneatwerrcc

2008-07-12T23:38:41Z

The war memorial shots were taken at the Melbourne Rememberance Shrine. The shrine is one of many that remembers Australians that died in the first, second, korea, Vietnam.... and the list goes to Iraq and Afghanistan. Every 25th of April is ANZAC (Australia and New Zealand Army Core) Day. Anzac Day is commemorated by Australia and New Zealand on 25 April every year to honour members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who fought at Gallipoli in Turkey during World War I. About Melbourne. Melbourne is the capital city of the Australian state of Victoria with a population of around 3 million people and is considered Australia's most cosmopolitan capital city.

Kingscliff by jet28

2008-07-13T01:40:34Z

Coorong by DPalmer

2008-07-13T08:27:56Z

Coorong from Hindmarsh Island