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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 [...]

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 [...]

[ March 27, 2010 10:00 am to March 28, 2010 1:00 am. ] 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

The Flinders Ranges KALAMAZOO is [...]

[ January 26, 2010; 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] 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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

***  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!

Blinman’s Annual Art Exhibition kicked off on the 12th of September, 2009 as part of the “A Brush With Art” Festival.  The Exhibition runs until the 5th of October, 2009 at the Blinman Hall and is open between 9am – 5pm each day.
Participating Artists include:

Natalie Austin
Anne Best
Mary Clock-Clarke
Laene Furler
Joan Hancock
Neil Hann
Gordon Harral
Sue Hatch
Marek Herburt
Pamela [...]

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 ©

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Anyone seeking copies of these [...]

[ July 11, 2009 to July 12, 2009. ] Article below from: Southern Flinders Ranges

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Join us for two days of mountain bike fun, adventure and excitement at the inaugural Southern Flinders Ranges “Tour Up Over”.

Load up your bike and head to Bendleby Ranges for the best scenery on a bike – beautiful gum lined creek beds, dramatic ranges and shimmering plains. Be one of [...]

I am very proud of a dear school friend who has recently published her first novel Red Dust, I haven’t read it yet, but if the reviews are anything to go by, it’s fantastic!  From humble beginnings as an Orroroo Area School student Fleur always had such a wonderful, vivid imagination and it’s great to [...]

Nature is a wonderful thing…this pair of Ringneck Parrots have made their home in the hollow of a dead gum tree, only 50 meters from our home at Moolooloo.  Each day they sneak in to eat the pomegranate seeds which are just outside our kitchen door.  I believe it is the same parrots each year, [...]

Here is a sneak peak of our brand new fence!  Now you will have to come and see it for your self…it even has a gate!!!

Have you ever been to Magnetic Hill? It’s a great little spot to take the kids, just a few kilometers out of Orroroo.  Follow this link to the Flinders Ranges blog for more information.
Attractions | Flinders Ranges, South Australia.