Bridge to Nowhere, Black Rock

It appears that the Port Pirie ‘Bridge to Nowhere’ has some competition from Black Rock. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Bridge to Nowhere, Black Rock", url: "http://www.flindersranges.com.au/2008/09/16/bridge-to-nowhere/" }); [Read more...]

When all else is finished…

They say when the Dead Finish is ‘finished’ we’re all finished! Dead Finish or Acacia tetragonophylla was one of several species that regenerated spectacularly across Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary following the record wet years of the mid 1970s. It is a slow growing, drought-tolerant plant that can thrive on the skeletal soils of the arid zone. During prolonged dry periods, Dead Finish will drop most of its spiny phyllodes and plants may appear to be dead. Dead Finish is a favourite ’bird bush’. Its dense branches and prickly... MORE

Stealer of Secrets

You’d better be careful of what you are thinking when Willie Wagtails are about. This sweet, pretty little creature will steal your secrets as well as your heart. One of Australia’s most cherished birds, Willie Wagtails charm campers from Cape York to Cape Leeuwin. The largest of the Australian fantails, Rhipidura leucophrys is also a bird of settlement, a resident of urban parks and gardens. It is found all over Australia except in densely forested areas and on treeless plains. Small though they may be, the feisty fantails of the... MORE

Brill ‘Barwell Bull’

Taken near Quorn December 2007 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Brill ‘Barwell Bull’", url: "http://www.flindersranges.com.au/2008/09/16/brill-barwell-bull/" }); [Read more...]

Rock Star, the story of Reg Sprigg

Family, friends, and old colleagues met in the foyer of the South Australian Museum recently for the launch of Rock Star – the story of Reg Sprigg. Professor Ian Plimer (Mining Geology, Adelaide University) and Reg Nelson (Managing Director of Beach Petroleum) joined with writer Kristin Weidenbach, to launch her second book Rock Star.Kristin’s first book, Mailman of the Birdsville Track – the story of Tom Kruse was published in 2003. Kristen spent two years trawling through archives, conducting interviews, collecting photographs,... MORE

Voices from the wilderness

An unlikely group of allies, Greens’ Mark Parnell, MLA, former Federal Resources Minister Senator Nick Minchin and South Australian Liberal Iain Evans continue to call for a ban on mining in the Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary. Mark, Nick and Iain have visited Arkaroola to see first-hand the impacts that come with exploration drilling in such a fragile mountainous landscape. All agree, with or without a past history of mining, this Environmental Class A landscape is a priceless part of Australia’s natural heritage. It must be protected... MORE

About Photo Posts

One of the strengths of the this site is the fact that it is set up to accept photo posts as well as ordinary posts. Meaning that rather than post text only, you have the option of either having a special photo to illustrate your post or use it display your images of the Flinders Ranges with just a title and minimalist or no description. You can upload virtually any size image you like though the bigger ones are slow to upload. I find that 1024 or 1280 pixels wide or high are a good compromise. The site thumbnails them down to various.... MORE

Flinders Rangers, hi ho Silver, awaaayyy!

Hmmm, looks like the Lone Ranger has company…or competition. Between Wilmington and Quorn you’ll find this typical typo. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Flinders Rangers, hi ho Silver, awaaayyy!", url: "http://www.flindersranges.com.au/2008/09/16/flinders-rangers-hi-ho-silver-awaaayyy/" }); [Read more...]

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