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Unexpected Encounters with Australian Reptiles #7 - ...
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Centralian Blue tongue Tiliqua Multifasciata
Blue-tongued skinks comprise the Australasian genus, Tiliqua, which contains some of the largest members of the skink family ...
Created: 09 May 2012 21:22
Unexpected Encounters With Australian Reptiles #6 - The Woma ...
Member: Mick O
The Woma python is a medium sized python commonly found in desert areas where they are aptly suited.
They have a very large distribution through northern Western ...
Created: 08 May 2012 21:56
Unexpected encounters with Australian Reptiles #5 - The Spiny ...
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I really enjoy stumbling across one of the many Goanna or Monitor species when travelling about the wide brown land. Even from the earliest days as kids,...
Created: 23 Apr 2012 00:00
Unexpected Encounters with Australian Reptiles #4 - Mitchells ...
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As the name suggests, the Mitchells Water Monitor loves the water. The monitor is semi-aquatic, a strong swimmer and seldom far from water....
Created: 19 Apr 2012 00:00
Bush Welding - Video
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This is a concept video I was asked to put together. The requirements were;
1. Short and sharp (around 35 seconds)
2. Educational (in some way,...
Created: 14 Mar 2012 21:52
Reptiles - The blog. Close encounters with our cold blooded ...
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One of the great things about travelling the wide brown land is marvelling at the diversity of the many ecosystems we pass through and of course,...
Created: 25 Feb 2012 00:00
Unexpected Encounters with Australian Reptiles #3 - The ...
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The Thorny Devil (Moloch horridus) is a native Australian lizard. It is also known as the Thorny Dragon, Mountain Devil, Thorny Lizard,...
Created: 04 Feb 2012 21:44
Unexpected Encounters with Australian Reptiles #2 - Black ...
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This species is very easy to identify with its shiny black head and distinct banding. They and their close cousin, the Woma belong to Aspidites, a genus endemic to Australia....
Created: 21 Jan 2012 14:58
The Calvert Scientific and Exploring Expedition of 1896
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The Calvert Exploring Expedition was financed by Albert Calvert in an attempt to explore largely unknown areas of Western Australia....
Created: 10 Dec 2011 13:48
Creating the dream off-roader
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Well the results of the performance modifications are in and they're good! Actually, they're BLOODY GREAT!!! In May 2011,...
Created: 06 Dec 2011 00:00
Quad fun in the Algonquin woods of Canada - November 2011
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Here's a quick video we put together last week after spending a few days at Scott and Gaby's family cabin in the lakes and forests near the Algonquin state park....
Created: 21 Nov 2011 17:10
"Destination Unknown" Day 14 - Racing the rain south to ...
Member: Mick O
The rain ceased sometime in the early morning but it was still a very grey and gloomy day we emerged to. Breakfast and then pack-up as early as possible deciding to hit the ...
Created: 14 Jul 2011 00:00
"Destination Unknown" Day 13 - Cordillo and The Cooper....
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July 13th, 2011
Bourke's Grave Site,
Cooper Creek SA
A most magnificent sunrise was visited upon those of us up early enough to witness it (read “Adult” here)....
Created: 13 Jul 2011 00:00
"Destination Unknown" Day 12 - Boulia, Bedourie,...
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12th July, 2011
Moonda Lake, Cordillo Down Road, Queensland
The local rat population caused no issues during the night and I must confess that after a long day on the ...
Created: 12 Jul 2011 00:00
"Destination Unknown" Day 11 - The Plenty & Donohue to the ...
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11th July, 2011
Banks of the Georgina River - Channel Country
Today was always going to be a significant road trip as we tried to get ourselves as close to the Channel ...
Created: 11 Jul 2011 00:00
"Destination Unknown" Day 10 - On the trail of Ernest Giles - ...
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10th July, 2011
Hard on then trail of Ernest Giles
Alice Springs
Another glorious red centre morning to be enjoyed by the fire with a cup of tea and a jaffle....
Created: 10 Jul 2011 00:00
"Destination Unknown" Day 9 - The Mereenie Loop,...
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9th July 2011
"Vale of Tempe"
George Gill Range NT
Another magnificent central Australian winters day, sunny with bright blue skies....
Created: 09 Jul 2011 17:44
"Destination Unknown" Day 8 - Exploring Kata Juta & Uluru
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8th July, 2011
Uluru
It didn’t take me long to realise that climbing the rock today may be an issue. Although the day dawned bright and sunny,...
Created: 08 Jul 2011 18:57
"Destination Unknown" Day 7 - Finke, Kulgera and the ...
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7th July, 2011
Ayers Rock - Uluru
A big day of driving was intended to day. As a result we got a good early start from Mount Dare and a clear blue day (thank god!)....
Created: 07 Jul 2011 18:00
"Destination Unknown" Day 6 - Oodnadatta to Mt Dare - ...
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Wednesday 6th July 2001
Mount Dare SA
Another spectacular sunrise heralded the arrival of the day at Duff Creek. A pity the boys aren’t out early enough to enjoy it....
Created: 06 Jul 2011 19:00
"Destination Unknown" Day 5 - William Creek,...
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Tuesday 5th July, 2011
Duff Creek, Oodnadatta Track
The first rays of morning bought a magnificent sunrise with the black horizon shot through with vermillion hues....
Created: 05 Jul 2011 00:00
"Destination Unknown" Day 4 - The Oodnadatta Track, The Ghan,...
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Monday 4th July, 2011 – Oodnadatta Track
We were aiming for an early getaway and as it panned out, we were squared away and on the road by 8:00 a.m....
Created: 04 Jul 2011 00:00
"Destination Unknown" Day 3 - Damply into the Flinders Ranges ...
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Sunday 3rd July, 2011
The wise decision in choosing a sandy based campsite can never be underestimated. We arose to another grey dawn and a camp that had suffered a ...
Created: 03 Jul 2011 00:00
"Destination Unknown" Day 2 - Enroute to the Flinders Ranges ...
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Saturday the 2nd July – Wilpena Creek 65km East of the Flinders Ranges
I slept well during what was a brisk night. We arose to a chilly but sunny morning....
Created: 02 Jul 2011 08:00
"Destination Unknown" - Some background & Day 1 - The Boys ...
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About 12 months ago, a few of my mates were listening to my most recent tales of adventure from our three month sojourn into the Western Deserts and Kimberley....
Created: 01 Jul 2011 06:00
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