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The Australian invasion by cane toads - a waiting timebomb it is claimed

huttriver12 — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:59:23 -0700

There is a cane toad invasion of north east Queensland in Australia - a waiting timebomb it is claimed.

First published at Qassia:

Just what is a cane toad? I thought they were confined to the Queensland sugar cane fields.They are actually an introduced scourge on the scale of wild rabbits. The Queensland players in the Australian State of Origin rugby league team are nicknamed the 'Cane Toads'.

It is the late afternoon of New Years Day...

huttriver12 — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 23:50:05 -0700

It is late afternoon of New Years day here in New Zealand. It has been a warm summers day, but getting cool and windy. We have had rain hanging around the hills for a couple of days. We had many of our grandchildren here again during the day and evening.

Is New Zealand Ready For King Charles and Queen Camilla?

Jeanne — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:15:42 -0700

Today, I heard a reference to Queen Elizabeth II of Canada, and it reminded me of how many countries the Queen is considered to be the monarch of, but where mention of her is seldom heard. In the United States, we very seldom ever connect her with anywhere but Scotland, England, and occasionally, Canada.

Forget the US Elections - watch the Melbourne Cup!

Elly — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:36:21 -0600

While many eyes of the world will be facing towards the United States on the first Tuesday of November 2008, the folk in Australia in particular and horse racing enthusiasts from around the world will be looking towards one of the great horse races of the world, the Melbourne Cup.

Is Your Teen Suffering From Affluenza?

Jeanne — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:17:26 -0600

My husband and I recently ran across this video on u-tube that contrasts the lives of some Australian teens with kids in third-world countries. I couldn't resist sending the link to my granddaughter, who somewhat resembles the girl in the video. Do you think most teens in America suffer from affluenza?

Will she be the last Governor General of Australia?

Elly — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:55:36 -0600

This week Ms Quentin Bryce was sworn in as the Governor General of Australia. This largely symbolic position may well be demolished if Australia becomes a republic, and Prime Minister Kevin Rudd promised prior to the election in 2007, that he would initiate a referendum in the hope that they majority of Australians will be in favour of the referendum.

Happy house-sitter...

huttriver12 — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:22:38 -0600

Here's a story that Elly would appreciate. Its an email story from Reader's Digest.

Loren Sirl wrote that having read a recent story in dismay about somebody who had bad experiences,"Who's minding the House?" in the July issue, she stated she had house sat in many homes during the last seven years and had nothing but good experiences: wonderful homes and fantastic homeowners who had left her plenty of good food.

"I am ugly and I vote"

Elly — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:42:44 -0600

Mt Isa, in Quensland Australia is a dusty, hot, dirty mining city. The area around Mt Isa is rich with mineral deposits, and much of the economy of the area comes from the huge mines in the area.

Google Streetview hits Australia - New Zealand soon...

huttriver12 — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:19:47 -0600

Google Australia has announced the launch of 'Streetview' for Australia, featuring a new feature for Google Maps that enables the user to view and navigate 360 degrees.

Street level imagery of Australia's cities, towns,regional and remote areas is now possible. Compromising or personal photos will be imaged out.

Coming back to "earth" or Australia!

Elly — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:51:36 -0600

I am currently trying to re orientate myself back into home territory after four months working in China, a week's holiday in Shanghai and another week's holiday in Singapore and the flight home. My body clock is awry and I'm having trouble sleeping despite my fatigue - but any traveller will understand how it is.