I love hiking and I love camping. Gives me an excuse to take some photographs. These images are from both the Conondale and Cooloola National Parks in Queensland, Australia
Dalai Lama at Australia Zoo: a breath of fresh air
Published: June 17, 2007 Leave a Comment
The Dalai Lama appeared at Australia Zoo on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast on June 13. His message was a simple reminder to show more compassion to children and the benefit of not harbouring anger and animosity towards others. In an era when the practitioners of the major religions have often displayed hypocrisy on issues of peace…[Read More]
Norfolk Island: small island in a big ocean
Published: June 7, 2007 Leave a Comment
My first glimpse of Norfolk Island was a brief flash of emerald green hills through the low cloud cover. As the aircraft banked to the left, it rocked up and down and within minutes we were heading towards the ground. So much ocean and so little ground. I knew very little of this place and…[Read More]
Aboriginal Australia by film: Ten Canoes
Published: April 27, 2007 2 Comments
This post is a bit late in coming, however for anyone interested in an Aboriginal story then this film is worth viewing. I’ve watched it several times and each time I learn something else. With an all Aboriginal cast this movie follows the story of the people of … well…enough ‘whitefella’ talk… why don’t I…[Read More]
Dingo attack on Fraser Island
Published: April 18, 2007 Leave a Comment
Another dingo attack has occurred on Queensland’s Fraser Island. A legacy of past feeding by tourists? And it looks like the dingo, when caught, will be destroyed. Tragic for all parties involved. How will the dingo survive in the long term when more and more people are encroaching on its habitat? Caged areas have already…[Read More]
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