The Australian Axeman’s Hall of Fame “Axemen, stand by your logs!” A hush falls over the crowd of spectators as six men stride to their places for the final of the Standing Block – lengths of hardwood, about a metre long and 375mm thick, clamped vertically on metal stands. Each man is clad in cream […]
The Power of the Coast
A popular destination for camping, bushwalking, fishing, surfing and scuba diving Yorke Peninsula’s southern shores have been described as the “high-energy coast”, as much for the powerful Southern Ocean swells that hurl themselves against its rocky headlands and beaches as for the adrenalin-pumping recreational opportunities to be enjoyed here, especially at Innes National Park. As […]
Homes of the Statesman
Humble beginnings, but tenacity and education can lead to success… The township of Stanley, nestled in the lee of Circular Head (aka The Nut), has a long and interesting history, dating back to 1826 when it was established as the headquarters of the Van Dieman’s Land Company in northwest Tasmania. Some of the town’s history […]
Going Astray in Byfield
Two hundred and thirty years ago, Scotland’s favourite son, Robbie Burns, penned the line “the best laid schemes o’ mice and men gang aft agley”, which, roughly translated into Sassenach, is a proverbial expression signifying the futility of making plans that often go astray. As far as anyone can tell, Burns was not much into […]
History At The River Town
Its mouth is huge….! Big enough to swallow a car in a single gulp. Measuring in at 11m long and 6m wide, it’s easily the biggest fish I’ve ever seen. Its eyes are like beach balls. Every angler dreams of catching a fish this big but this whopper is going nowhere. That’s because it’s firmly […]