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Climate Change, a hot topic. What can you do to help minimize your carbon footprint while traveling? We have put together a handy little list for you to consider when next you travel so you can GO GREEN!

• Discover your own back yard.  Who knows what you might find on your own doorstep? It will probably be a cheaper alternative anyway!
• Don’t forget to pack your green shopping bags, you never know when you’ll need them.
• Don’t throw away recyclable materials into the waste.
• Minimise water usage. Water is a precious resource. Please use it wisely. Read the rest of this entry »

Looking for a fun family weekend? Why not come along and join in the fun at Black Rock on the 27th – 28th March 2010.

• Test out your strength & endurance
• FUN FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
• Prizes to be won
• CHUNKY CUSTARD CONCERT TO FOLLOW
• Children’s entertainment
• A CELEBRATION OF OUR DISTRICTS RAIL HERITAGE

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The Blinman episode of Bush Slam, hosted by HG Nelson,  will be aired on ABC TV on the 26th of January, 2010 at 8pm. Stay tuned!

The series was shot at 6 different locations across Australia and follows 2 poets as they spend 2 days in each location soaking up the local atmosphere and culminates in a poetry slam off!

It was an amazing event to be part of and we can not wait to see the results!

The first episode will be:

• Cowra (29th December 09),
• followed by Stanley (5th January),
• Corryong (12th January),
• Yarrabah (19th January),
• Blinman (26th January), and
• Lightning Ridge (2nd February).

For more information follow these links:

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• http://www.abc.net.au/tv/bushslam/
  

Follow the link below for your chance to win a $75 accommodation voucher at Nuccaleena Cottage.

It’s simple and will only take 5 minutes to fill out! The information collected will help us plan our future goals for Nuccaleena Cottage.

Winner of the $75 voucher will be notified via email and will also be published on our blog here on the 31st May, 2010.

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Hi everyone,

I have cut and pasted below part of a letter from Marg Sprigg, Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctury regarding the  ‘Seeking a Balance’ proposal released by the Department of Environment and Heritage in conjunction with the Department of Primary Industries.

If you care about the Flinders Ranges, it is imperative that you read the letter below and offer your support to save the Flinders Ranges from unlimited mining access.

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Looking for gift ideas for that ‘hard to buy for’ person…

The following movie is from America and highlights some important information about the H1N1 virus aimed at explaining the virus to children.

* Moolooloo Shearer’s Quarters – Cancellation

We have just received a cancellation for the first week of the South Australian School Holidays (25th September – 2nd October).

Give us a call on 8648 4861 if you are interested in booking these dates. First in, first served.

Photo Courtesy: Genna Chapman ©

Come and see what’s creating all the fuss!

If you are passing through Orroroo don’t forget to keep an eye out for these gorgeous creatures. They watch over you as you enter from the Western side of town along the Morchard Road.

The Orroroo Council bought them from Artworx metal sculptor, Dudley Siviour

You will also find one located at the Visitor Information Centre in the Main Street.

• Don’t forget the VIC has Internet access for the cost of a gold coin donation, why not email family and friends a picture of yourself standing alongside Orroroo’s kangaroos?!

It’s on again…

• Proceeds to the RFDS & Blinman Progress Association
• 10am Start
• Live Music by ‘Four on the Floor’
• Admission $10, Children U14 free
• Food and Bar facilities all day
• BBQ Dinner
• Contact: Sally Henery Ph. 8648 4626 or Vanessa Reschke Ph. 8648 4871, for more information.
  

DON’T FORGET…BLINMAN’S COOK OUT BACK 09

Back by popular demand!

Dust off the swag and load up the tucker box,

it’s comin’ round again!

This year we have an esteemed panel of judges including:

• Franz Sheurer: Australian Gourmet Pages
• George Francisco: head chef at Jonah’s, Palm Beach, Sydney
• Simon Thomsen: SMH food writer and critic
• Graham Wright (Adelaide)
• And Cook Out Back Founding Member: George Aldridge

And all your favourite events!

• Swag Rolling Competition
• Damper Throwing
• Food and Wine
• Kids cooking competitions
• Marshmallow roasting for the kids and young at heart!

Can you stand the heat!?

Contact the Blinman Hotel for more information on ph. (08) 8648 4867 or alternatively visit the COB website by clicking here…

***  News Flash ***

For those of you who are unaware the road between Wilpena and Blinman is completely sealed, much to the relief of the locals (and tourists a plenty!).

It was completed ahead of scheduled with some remaining line marking and signage to be finished in the near future.

No excuses now!

Finally! Here are some snaps from the Back to Blinman celebrations on the June long weekend.

We had a fantastic weekend and a great turn out considering the wintery conditions.

Pictures courteous: Karen Cains/Blinman Progress Association ©

Anyone seeking copies of these pictures, or any of the historical ones that were on display over the weekend, can contact the Blinman Progress Association. They are selling copies (on CD) at minimal cost.

WHAT IS THE BEST 4WD? OR OLD VERSUS NEW

I wish I had a dollar for each time a client has asked this question and my reply is always that it all depends on your needs and your budget.

It all started with those vehicles that helped open up Australia. Be it the first Landrovers in the Snowy Mountain scheme or Reg and Griselda Sprigg and family taking the first vehicle across the Simpson Desert. I do of course include the famous mailmen of the Birdsville Track and the many other outback pioneers who have taken vehicles into remote Australia. As a South Australian I mark the first journey of Aunger and Dutton from Adelaide to Darwin as probably the most daring.

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