Photography competitions can be incredibly useful in rural and regional areas. The multiple potential benefits range from encouraging existing talent to inspiring new photographers, to educating re agricultural industries and promoting the uptake of new methods and best-practice, improved environmental management, heritage protection plus tourism and event attendance. I enjoy judging photography competitions as much […]
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February 2nd, 2020Irrigation schemes in Australia
January 30th, 2020Irrigation is vital in Australia; it’s the only way we can produce a lot of our food, due to our naturally erratic rainfall. And in dry years, it’s the only way a lot of livestock can be kept alive, or fattened. But it’s very frustrating to hear politicians and others yet again spruiking the idea […]
Why do cities exist and bushfire protection
January 3rd, 2020It seems many Australians need a good think about why large towns and cities came into being because the fundamental reasons why are still relevant today. But rarely discussed. A reminder of the principal reasons may help more thoughtful decisions be made about where and how to live. When looking for a house to live […]
Drone safety & drone laws
December 31st, 2019All countries have a national aviation authority, in charge of anything man-made that is airborne, apart from small kites and party balloons. While each country makes their own drone laws there are discussions between individual countries and via the IATA (International Air Transport Association), so most have a similar height limit for drones plus other […]
Public speaking – how to get started presenting at conferences or running workshops
November 28th, 2019Formal education should be just the foundation for life-long learning. Google is a perpetual feast of information and despite the advent of webinars, conference calls, Skype, Zoom, Slack and other conversations via technology, in-person gatherings can’t be beaten for speeding knowledge ahead, increasing understanding and creating strong networks . Over the last 3 decades I’ve […]
Quality merino wool jumpers, coats, skirts, blankets
November 15th, 2019I wrote this blog post listing Australian wool clothing makers who are online because surprising numbers of people end up on my website after searching for Australian Merino wool-related subjects. Many are looking for woollen garments or information. So here’s a useful shortlist of some of the better-known retailers and manufacturers, so you can do […]
Ugg boots – be careful you’re buying genuine Australian owned & manufactured
June 22nd, 2019*Please note – the main story below was written in 2009. Some of the links may be broken but they will be left as-is because they contain the original addresses for the reference information & quotes used. Some other links were updated in June 2016; when Deckers yet again launched legal action against an Australian […]
2019 Ireland & UK farm tour, with optional extension to the Scottish Highlands
June 20th, 2019*NOTE: Booking have closed for this year’s tour to Ireland & the UK; if you are interested in a future tour, please let me know so I can keep you informed & you don’t miss out on a seat. A classic farming tour of the British Isles – full of intriguing contrasts, fascinating rural history […]
Australia’s corporate cattle stations – management standards
June 12th, 2019I began photographing Australia’s largest cattle stations in northern Australia – above the Tropic of Capricorn – in 1984. Many of which just happen to be owned by companies rather than families. I’ve since visited more than seventy cattle stations spread between Cape York Peninsula, Central Australia and the West Kimberley. There isn’t anyone else […]