The Life and Times of Captain James Cook

Captain James Cook FRS (7 November 1728[NB 1] – 14 February 1779) was a British explorer, cartographer and naval officer famous for his three voyages between 1768 and 1779 in the Pacific Ocean and to New Zealand and Australia in particular. He made detailed maps of Newfoundland prior to making three voyages to the Pacific,Continue reading “The Life and Times of Captain James Cook”

Murray River Facts – Australia

Australia is on the front lines of the climate crisis. In the Murray-Darling basin, a source of fresh water and food for millions of people, widespread droughts have turned rivers and lakes into dry troughs. Bloomberg’s Matthew Campbell traveled through some of the hardest-hit areas of the Murray-Darling to investigate how Australian businesses and governmentContinue reading “Murray River Facts – Australia”

Australia-A great place to live-yesterday

World famous lifestyle The Australian lifestyle. It’s often called our superpower, and it’s envied the world over. Australians live in a safe and stable country with a friendly and relaxed culture that makes it easy to achieve a work–life balance. And Australia is beautiful. Stunningly beautiful. Spectacular landscapes, dynamic cities, vibrant regional centres, and anContinue reading “Australia-A great place to live-yesterday”

Ben Roberts-Smith a Hero of the First Order

“any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone .” Ben didn’t stand a chance against the corruption of govt and media stacked against him- We will never know the conditions that they endured and  we can only imagine the deprivation, despair and longing for family that lived with themContinue reading “Ben Roberts-Smith a Hero of the First Order”

Posted on May 11, 2022 | by Anastasia ParkhomchikReading time: 10 minutes

The end of World War II on 9 May remains a big holiday in this part of the world. It reminds us how much of a blessing is a peaceful sky above us. Yet even in times of the bloodiest of battles, the Lord never abandons His children and works miracles for them. Here isContinue reading “Posted on May 11, 2022 | by Anastasia ParkhomchikReading time: 10 minutes”

The Australian Larrikin Series

By Tony Smith Australians don’t drink Fosters, wear crocodile-tooth hats or hop around in a kangaroos’ pouch… but there are some stereotypes about Aussies that are true. From the laid-back larrikin attitude to the bone-dry sense of humour, this is what visitors to Australia love about the locals. Australian people are laid-back When you visitContinue reading “The Australian Larrikin Series”

Fighting for the Brumby

Here is some different information than what the Greens are saying perhaps because this has been investigated and the Greens don’t do investigation-they have always screamed out their propaganda saying the first thing that comes into their heads without giving any scientific information to back it up 3 Ways Horses Make Our Earth a BetterContinue reading “Fighting for the Brumby”

Horses of Australia Series

No 7 The Mounted Soldiers of Australia Horses have played a special role in the story of Australia. For the first hundred years of European settlement they were the only means of transport across most of our huge country. Outside the few cities, ability to ride a horse was almost as basic as the abilityContinue reading “Horses of Australia Series”

Horses of Australia Series

No 5- Brumby A Brumby is a free-roaming wild horse in Australia. Although found in many areas around the country, the best-known Brumbies are found in the Australian Alps region. Today, most of them are found in the Northern Territory, with the second largest population in Queensland. A group of Brumbies is known as aContinue reading “Horses of Australia Series”

Horses of Australia -Series

No 6 Barmah Heritage Brunbies Parks Victoria are planning on SHOOTING dead the Barmah Heritage Brumbies that have lived in the 77,000 acre Barmah National Park and Barmah Forest for over 180 years. These horses carry the bloodline that built our irrigation channels and towns, they are a part of Australia’s Heritage. Recent DNA testingContinue reading “Horses of Australia -Series”

Horses of Australia Series

No 4 Waler-part 2 The Waler is an Australian breed of riding horse developed from horses that were brought to the Australian colonies in the 19th century. The name comes from their breeding origins in New South Wales; they were originally known as “New South Walers”. Origins and characteristics The Waler combined a variety ofContinue reading “Horses of Australia Series”

Horses of Australia-Series

No 3 History of the Waler In 1788, the first fleet of eleven ships to Australia brought with it one stallion, two colts and four mares from the Cape of Good Hope. They were generally thought to be Barb horses. Later ships, such as the Britannia, which landed in 1795, brought a further thirty threeContinue reading “Horses of Australia-Series”

Horses of Australia Series

No 2 Thoroughbred Thoroughbred, breed of horse developed in England for racing and jumping (see photograph). The origin of the Thoroughbred may be traced back to records indicating that a stock of Arab and Barb horses was introduced into England as early as the 3rd century. Natural conditions favoured development of the original stock, andContinue reading “Horses of Australia Series”

Horses of Australia Series

No 1 Australian Stock Horse The Australian Stock Horse (or Stockhorse), has been especially bred for Australian conditions. It is a hardy breed of horse noted for endurance, agility, and good temperament. Its ancestry dates to the arrival of the first horses in Australia, brought from Europe, Africa, and Asia. It is used today inContinue reading “Horses of Australia Series”