Previously I have shown Aussie animals and Birds(50s) PINNED How about some Plants? Waratah Floral Emblem of New South Wales Very beautiful in a variety of colours - including Red, Pink, Yellow and White Red being the dominant colour because birds are more attracted to red than any other colour. Grows mostly...See More »
Australia's termite eating Numbat PINNED There are only no more than 1000 of them left in the world. Only found in the Dryandra Woodlands, near Narrogin and the other at Perup Nature Reserve, near Manjimup. Both places in Western Australia
Two and a half hours to get these shots PINNED Splendid Fairy Wrens are forever flitting here and there. Never being still for more than two or three seconds. Then the camera has to be pointed at them, focussed on them and the shot taken before the little blighters are out of shot. I set my...See More »
Random Photos of mine over the previous 24 months PINNED Collared Sparrowhawk, Breckler Park Mated Pair of Black Swans Family of Wood Ducks, Kings Park, Perth Sunset at Rockingham Sea Lions on Seal Island, Shoalwater Bay Family on an outing in Rockingham Kookaburra keeping an eye on Gusman Two...See More »
Bureau of Meteorology warns level G4 geomagnetic storm will impact Earth.The Bureau of Meteorology has warned a severe geomagnetic storm event is expected to impact Earth from about 8pm AEST on Friday. Power outages may occur and satellite services could be impacted. The BOM has urged governments and critical...See More »
SW still running fake adsSurely there are other reputable ad agencies you can access. Larry Emdur ad, fake, Richard Wilkins ad Fake. So wrong to allow these on this site.
Ever been duped by insurance companies?Laying in bed last night I was thinking about how often we read about insurance companies not doing the right thing by their customers. A few years ago I had a car crash which saw my vehicle totaled. Surprise, the insurers agreed to pay $13500 on my...See More »
Been a long time since I posted song of the DayHere is one from 1967 A bunch of college students playing covers of their favourite artists This was their only recording, an original song. Mother's Tin Moustache - Nobody's Children https://youtu.be/3yI3XoWF42E?si=ffGQd3w6jr8N-9EA
Koala surprises competitors in Ironman Australia triathlon at Port MacquarieRunners in this year's Ironman Australia triathlon at Port Macquarie got a surprise as they made their way through the challenging final leg on the New South Wales Mid North Coast. A male koala, known to inhabit the area, made its way straight across...See More »
Do you know where the cleanest air on the planet is?The world's cleanest air can be found in Tasmania, thanks to the Roaring 40s winds. Beautiful coastlines, beaches and lakes can be found everywhere. This clean air and pure water is why people can enjoy some of the freshest and most delicious food...See More »
Yesterday was Wild Koala Day - 3 May 2024Wildlife enthusiasts, conservationists, and koala lovers around the world came together to celebrate International Wild Koala Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about these iconic marsupials and the challenges they face in the wild. Wild Koala...See More »
I Like to Remember the Good TimesIt ain't half hot mum. Will never been shown again on commercial TV because of Political Correctness. Windsor Davies aka Battery Sergeant Major Williams in the British sitcom It Ain't Half Hot Mum, plus Don Estelle, AKA Gunner "Lofty" Sugden in the...See More »
Time for a piece of music trivia007: Thunderball Theme song sung by Tom Jones. Tom Jones allegedly fainted in the recording booth after singing the song's final, high note. Jones said of the final note, "I closed my eyes and I held the note for so long when I opened my eyes the...See More »
I am old school and do not possess a smart phoneI can not see myself ever getting a smart phone. People tell me smart phones are so handy. Everything is at your finger tips. My way of thinking is that "everything is at your fingertips" is leading society down the wrong path. One only needs to get...See More »
Cute miniature white Galloway Calves Gold Creek miniature white Galloway Stud is located outside the historic town of Braidwood in New South Wales - Australia. When it comes small white cattle, these miniature cows are the most incredibly beautiful cow you are ever likely to see. The...See More »
Here we go again, Synchronicity rears it’s headI am reading an ABC (Australia) on-line news article about 8 people stranded in outback Australia as a result of flooding. As I start reading the article a news report comes on the radio about the same issue.
Have you watched Underworld?The most full on Vampire/Werewolf(Lycans) series I have ever watched. Non Stop action. 5 Parts. Dating from 2003 to 2016. I am not a Vampire fan but this is so far above anything. Almost a must see. https://youtu.be/4hDtfsuHZ3o
The background story to Frank Herbert's Epic, DuneFull Timeline of the Dune Universe (34,000 Years) https://youtu.be/oI0Cd73lxcw
Voyager 1, 24 billion kms away, is talking to Earth againNASA says the spacecraft is now returning status data but not yet science data. NASA’s Voyager 1 probe — the most distant man-made object in the universe — is returning usable information to ground control following months of spouting gibberish, the...See More »
What a dreadful state of affairs in Australia regarding voluntary assisted dying laws.Voluntary assisted dying (VAD) has been legal in Victoria since 2019, meaning people like Miki's mum who are suffering from a degenerative condition can choose to take certain medication to end their life. But healthcare providers can refuse to...See More »
What a parlous state of affairs in the US regarding abortionEmergency rooms refusing to treat pregnant patients in post Roe v Wade US, documents reveal Complaints that pregnant women were turned away from US emergency rooms spiked in 2022 after the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade. It has raised alarms...See More »
One of the most amazing photos I have seen I am at a local soccer club and there is a large screen showing Google images. One picture came up and I had to get closer to understand what it was. It is a photo of a tree growing in the Dead Sea between Jordan and Israel on what is a small salt...See More »
Did world leaders write their own speeches?There are certain speeches over the years that I remember, not all of them heard by me, but learnt by me. I heard Ronald Reagan’s “Tear down this wall” speech; 1987 Mr Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and...See More »
Ads are creating a glitch.@Andrew @Nuno When I am typing a post and an ad changes, the curser disappears. Becoming a regular occurrence and a frustration. Anyone else experiencing this?
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