As I look northwards from homeThere is a whole lot of black smoke rising into the air. A long way from where I am, looks to be around Gnangara? Less than 20kms from me. Not a lot of wind today so maybe the fire will be bought under control rapidly. I am in no danger.
Western Australian grain growers produced an all-time record crop for 2025CBH - Co-operative Bulk Handling, has announced a record-breaking harvest of 22.9 million tonnes of mixed grain. The grain included is - Wheat, Barley, Oats, Canola, Lupins and Pulses. The previous record was 22.7 million tonnes set in 2022/23... See More »
Free public transport on all Transperth services on SundaysDecided to take a train ride to Ellenbrook. Newish suburb 32 km north of Perth. Waiting at the station which sits in the middle of the Tonkin Hwy. A constant flow of traffic going both ways on the hwy. The cars go through an overpass underpass... See More »
Bushfires in and around PerthA Bushfire Emergency Warning is in place for people in an area east of Great Northern Highway, north of the Swan River and south of Stock Road including parts of Walyunga National Park in BULLSBROOK, WALYUNGA NATIONAL PARK and UPPER SWAN in the CITY... See More »
Fire on the horizon in the direction of my placeDriving home from the cricket there is black smoke rising into the air. As I near my place I realise it is at least 1 km away from home. Fire Engine sirens, helicopters in the air. Most likely will be a report on the local news in a couple of hours.
Walking around a once vibrant part of town NorthbridgeNorthbridge, other side of the tracks from Perth. Still called the entertainment precinct but my walk along the length of James Street unveiled about 30% of the businesses shuttered and closed. As with Perth CBD, pedestrian traffic was at a minimum,... See More »
Matagarup Bridge across the Swan RiverMatagarup Bridge, named in recognition of the cultural significance of the immediate Swan River area to the local Whadjuk community. Matagarup is the name given by traditional custodians to the area around Heirisson Island and means ‘place where the... See More » (+4)
My perambulation along the Maylands Peninsula 27th June 2025White Faced Heron Ghost Gums reflected in the Swan River Police Horse Perth Stadium Great Egret This tree has seen better days 14th green Maylands Golf Course Water Skiing on the Swan River Rainbow Lorikeet Red Necked Avocet (+10)
