Enjoying the journey
Edgars Creek in Coburg North is undergoing a major transformation. Due to the passion and dedication of the volunteers of Friends of Edgars Creek (FoEC), an active community group established in 2007 to restore and protect Edgars Creek, the creek is coming back to life like never before. Over the past 10 years, the effects …
From Coburg to Kiama, Dubbo and home again, we chased the sun along the east coast of Australia and central NSW. Our three-week holiday during July began in the pouring rain but then quickly turned to sunny skies as we drove through stunning scenery of the east coast of Victoria and inland NSW. Through National …
Enjoy a day out in nature and hear only the sound of silence with the faint twittering of birds, that's what Macedon Regional Park offers. Parks Victoria suggest that this 2,379-hectare park protects forested land and is home to echidnas, koalas, wallabies, wombats, possums and gliders and over 150 bird species. We enjoyed a peaceful Autumnal walk …
Fighting extinction As we become increasingly aware of the need to slow down and even prevent extinction of the world's animals, there are some great local organisations doing just that. Zoos Victoria are committed to the recovery of 20 native threatened species, as well as broad-based conservation programs in six countries, six grass-roots community conservation …
The National Arboretum Canberra is an interesting collection of living trees for scientific, conservation, education and research purposes, created after the area was burnt out from the 2001 and 2003 bushfires. The Arboretum covers a huge 250 hectares and is home to 44,000 trees (104 species) that are rare, endangered and symbolic from Australia and …
A very delightful afternoon spent with my husband at the Wedgwood Tea Room, National Art Gallery, Canberra*. To celebrate the Tom Roberts exhibition, the Wedgwood Tea Room offers a range of Australian delicacies. We enjoyed delicious ribbon sandwiches, sweet treats and heavenly buttermilk scones. The Wedgwood Tea Room on level 2 of the Gallery is warm …
Strolling around the Carlton Gardens in Melbourne on a gorgeous summer day is what life is all about. Spending a relaxed day out with my husband is such a delight and pausing in front of a tranquil and sparkling fountain just topped the day off.
Can life get any better for this distinguished gentleman? Max the Staffy loves travelling with us, particularly when he rides in the ute. Donning his sports jacket and ready for what lies ahead, Max the Staffy is our occasional travelling companion - we love him dearly.
Max the Staffy doesn't mind if it's winter or summer, today it's time for a swim in the creek! Deep Creek at Carisbrook is where I spent many days in my youth. The long summer holidays consisted of swimming and playing with my friends and brother Paul. I loved it.
My oldest and dearest friend Leanne and I spent a very pleasant week-long holiday in the delightful seaside town of Port Fairy. With a very modest population of around 2,600 locals, the town provides peace and tranquility for when you need to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Enjoying the journey
Rugby Coach
Photos of the Great Lakes State
Life Lessons on the Importance of Slow
"Everyone needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to the soul" -John Muir
Nature's nuances in a nutshell
Revisiting Scandinavia but this time in summer with friends
Attempting to write the story of where I have been
