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Audrey of the Outback: Welcome to Moolooloo Schoolroom.
Christine Harris, local Children’s Author of well know titles “Audrey of the Outback” and “Spy Girl” series recently did a little write up about Millie and Henry on her Audrey of the Outback Blog. Follow the link above to see the post…
Millie and Henry were ever so impressed, [...]

Baby Eagle at Worumba, Flinders Ranges

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Baby Eagle at Worumba, Flinders Ranges

Mary has managed to get a few more shots of the baby eagle, which doesn’t really look like a baby anymore!

Photo courtesy Mary Clarke, Worumba

Congratulations Maggie’s Rendezvous!

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Winner of SA Great’s Australia Post Small Business Award for the Flinders/Outback region.
A well deserved win for all the hard work Joylene, her family and staff have put in over the years.
Congratulations also to Black Jack Getaway who received a commendation in the same category and to Bendleby Ranges who received a commendation in [...]

From an email forwarded onto me earlier this week…quite poignant really!

Baby Eagle at Worumba, Flinders Ranges - latest pics

This little fella is not far off leaving the nest so this will inevitably be the last picture we will get of him.
Thanks to Mary from Worumba for sending them in!

Carrieton Campdraft November 08 ~ Photos...

Here are some pictures of the Campdraft held a couple of weekends ago.

Photos courtesy Mary Clarke

Baby Eagle at Worumba, Flinders Ranges - 7 days on...

Here is an updated picture of the eagle chick as seen in this previous post
It has grown a great deal from the early pictures. Thanks to Mary at Worumba for sending the picture in!

Here are some photos of the kids riding in the Monte Carlo event at the Blinman Races on the weekend.  This is always a very popular event with the kids and the great part is you don’t even need your own horse to compete! Thanks to some very kind horse owners who are happy to [...]

Baby Eagle, Worumba Station, Flinders Ranges

If you look closely you will see a baby eagle in its nest! Mary and Lesley walked up some steep terrain on Worumba Station over the weekend to get a closer look.

Orroroo is buzzing with whispers around town of reported sightings of a family of echidna’s, there have also been sightings on farms in the district including Bendleby Ranges. Echidna’s are very shy creatures and it is a very lucky (and perhaps quiet and persistent) person that ever gets to see one in its natural habitat!

If [...]

Orroroo has long enjoyed a great reputation for their public toilets and as heard on the ABC radio last week they have made the Top 10 South Australian list again…well done!
Follow this link to read last years KESAB tidy towns interim report…

A salute to Glad Bake

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Glad Bake, I salute you!
Thank you for being there when I’ve needed you and for making my life soooooooooo much easier! Honestly, where would we be without it? I would easily use it up to 10 times a day during shearing – I really should look into buying the company (if only my [...]

Happy 80th Birthday Gran!

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Happy 80th Birthday Gran!

To our dearest Gran, Happy Birthday! A big THANK YOU for always being there and for all the special times we’ve shared. We hope you enjoy your special day,
Love
The Slade’s
xxx

The Prairie Hotel, Parachilna

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The Prairie Hotel, Parachilna

One of Australia’s iconic tourist attractions, The Prairie Hotel, is a classic Aussie Outback pub.  Serving Feral Food and Fargher Larger this is a must stop on your way through the Flinders Ranges. 

Off the beaten track

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Off the beaten track

We were lucky enough today to catch the National Motor Museum touring exhibition “Off the beaten track, a journey across the nation” at Parachilna. They are celebrating the journey of two men, Harry Dutton and Murray Aunger, who 100 years ago set off from Adelaide on their way to Darwin in a 25 hp [...]

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A place to come and leave your comments, photos and find out what's going on in the Flinders Ranges, our little part of the world!

* Nuccaleena Cottage is a gorgeous little Bed and Breakfast located in Orroroo, South Australia. It is a great place to base yourself while discovering the magnificent Flinders Ranges. Check out our website for more information - www.nuccaleenacottage.com.au

* Moolooloo Station is a working merino sheep station situated in the heart of the Ranges between Blinman and Parachilna and has Shearer's Quarters Accommodation, Blinman Hut, a 4WD "Copper Track" and camping available. - www.moolooloo.com.au

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