Category: Australia
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National Portrait Gallery Canberra
National Portrait Gallery Canberra Opened in 2008, the National Portrait Gallery houses portraits of prominent Australians who are important in their field of endeavour or whose life sets them apart as an individual of long-term public interest. Located next o the High Court of Australia and across the road from the National Gallery of Australia,… Read more
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National Arboretum Canberra Australia
National Arboretum Canberra Devastating bushfires in 2001 and 2003, burnt huge areas around Canberra. A recovery project to heal some of the damage included The National Arboretum, which now covers 250 hectares(618 acres in the old measurement). Although very much in its infancy, with plantings still taking pace, it’s a great place to visit. The… Read more
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Glennies Creek Dam Singleton
Glennies Creek Dam Singleton Recent rain in March 2022 has caused floods along the east coast of Australia, actually the whole summer of 2021/22 has been wet. The resulting damage has been extensive to many communities. Of course, this has followed on from drought, bushfires and low dam levels in previous years. The local Glennies… Read more