Our best and brightest Aug 13, 2009
They noticed mammal numbers were declining in the Simpson Desert as the rains of early 2007 became a distant memory and food resources became scarce. Foxes and the cats were also moving in, which is really bad news,'' he says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Man's second conquest of Lake Eyre: the wet version Jun 22, 2009
Ironically for an occasional body of water that is 697 kilometres north of Adelaide and on the edge of the Simpson Desert, the swim was ended when large surf and a headwind made conditions too dangerous for the boat. "There was a very strong south-westerly wind which kicked up a wicked chop that kept smashing me in the face and made it quite a difficult exercise," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Relief supplies pour in as Gulf Development Road reopens Feb 21, 2009
Simpson Desert Oasis roadhouse manager Bev Maunsell said Bedourie had run short on one essential - insect repellent - sorely needed for plagues of sandflies and mosquitoes that had hit town. "There's always something biting even if you're not sure what it is," Ms Maunsell said. (NEWS.com.au)
What do you think about Benaud's announcement? Feb 19, 2009
One comment of his I like is "Don't say anything unless it's worth saying.We cricket lovers will miss him with a passion. In closing I believe Mark Nicholas will be a great (sort of)replacement. Posted by: Colin Hunt on February 19, 2009 8:59 AM Mark Nicholas never played a test and was by all accounts a pretty average player. Replace Richie with an Englishman....How very very dare you! Posted by: Brian on February 19, 2009 9:05 AM He is not the worst one - why oh why does Channel 9 persist with... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Boulia, Australia And The Min Min ... Feb 14, 2009
Boulia, on the edge of the Simpson Desert, is a hub for outback. The Plenty Highway, heading west from Boulia, stretches across the top of the Simpson Desert into central Australia ... Boulia, on the edge of the Simpson Desert, is a great place to visit. (Suite101.com)
