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A $75 Nuccaleena Cottage accommodation voucher is on its way to you in the mail. Congratulations!!

A very big THANKYOU to everyone who took the time to fill out our eco-friendly accommodation survey, the information collected has been invaluable.  Wishing you all a safe and happy weekend.

Cheers,

The Nuccaleena Cottage Crew!

Check out this months edition of the Outback Magazine from RM Williams (pg 162 -5) and spot the local identities!

Pictures were taken during the Flinders Ranges Tastes of the Outback Festival in April earlier this year.

For information on how you can get your hands on a copy, follow this link:

Outback Magazine

Now we know it has been a long time between drinks, but this picture is truly worthy of a photo point update! We received around 43mls here overnight and early this morning. It’s the biggest flood we’ve seen down these creeks in a long while.  All smiles up here (apart from the odd grimace at the thought of fixing flood gates & fences!!).

We’ve had a very good start to this year in terms of rain, so no better time to book your Flinders Ranges escape!

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Together, we can show the world why there’s nothing like Australia. Share your favourite Australian holiday moments with Tourism Australia and together, we’ll create a new tourism campaign that will inspire the world to come see what makes an Australia holiday like no other.

Simply upload a photo of your most unique and memorable Aussie holiday experience at nothinglikeaustralia.com and finish the sentence, “There’s nothing like….”

Enter between 15 April and 12 May and you could win one of eight $5,000 holidays and one $25,000 Aussie holiday*. It’s a little ask, but if we all do our bit, it’s bound to add up to something quite impressive – just like our country. *Promotion opens 15/4/10 and closes 12/5/10. For full terms and conditions see nothinglikeaustralia.com

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* SA School Holidays AVAILABILITY *

Looking for an adventure?

Great family location.

Due to a recent cancellation, our Shearer’s Quarters are available for the coming two weeks (6th April, 2010 to 18th April, 2010).

More information at www.moolooloo.com

Ph. 08 8648 4861 for more information.

email: moolooloo@activ8.net.au

After finishing a hectic shearing I’m totally over cooking, but of course the kids still want smoko!  Here is a fun and delicious recipe I found on the ABC website that the kids can make almost by themselves.  Great after school snack and big enough to share between two hungry kids!

Recipe by chef: Deidre Williams

• Serves:2
• Degree of difficulty:Medium
• Preparation time:5 minutes

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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.

What are you waiting for??

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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?!