Tourism
October 26, 2012
Is the world mad? Think of the pollution caused by our gas guzzlers then watch this slideshow says GoGreen Rao. His January 2012 compilation of what has happened to non-petrol using vehicles I found quite astounding and certainly worth a […]
October 17, 2012
Sandy Spratt is studying conservation and land management. She has emailed PWF as she plans on going on a working holiday with her father next year with the goal of working with other travellers to identify and restore degraded natural […]
October 6, 2012
Glen Cooper has emailed us about seeking a companion for his annual trip to outback Queensland. About Glen Glen is an ’82 years young widower’who travels to outback Queensland every year to escape the Victorian winters. He is looking for […]
September 26, 2012
What is the truth about international students studying in Australia? Claudia Doria’s new website www.truthaboutstudyin australia.com provides an excellent range of articles, books and papers – essential for students to learn how to survive in a new country. As Claudia […]
September 26, 2012
The indefatigable Sheila King of www.australiaforall.com has reminded us that this website is a worthwhile checkpoint for tourism businesses as well as would-be tourists with a disability. About Australia For All This website tells of accommodation, leisure and unique venues […]
September 19, 2012
After many years of discussion about increasing ago the wattage available to power-assisted bikes, in May 2012 this was increased to 250 watts. Now, Victorian laws have been changed to enable European style, power-assisted ‘Pedalecs’ to be classified as bicycles, […]
September 14, 2012
Trevor Milton has sent us the following message: “Hi everyone, I am seeking a travelling companion to travel around Australia in a caravan. I am 68 years Australian nationality. I have several interests so getting bored is not a problem […]
September 12, 2012
The Victorian Government is proposing changes to Melbourne’s much-loved Green Wedges WITHOUT wide community consultation. Do you remember the 1994 community-based High Court challenge to stop legislation allowing a Japanese downhill ski development on Mt Stirling, linking it via chairlift […]
July 4, 2012
Christine Boulter has emailed us saying she is a grey nomad who would LOVE to find someone in the 60-65 age range (she is 61) who has a motorhome and wants a travel companion. About Christine Christine says she is […]
June 28, 2012
For two dry seasons Tina and Will Visser have worked as volunteer caretakers at O’Keeffe House in Katherine NT – a job they highly recommend. They say it’s a wonderful place to work but now they are both unwell and […]
June 11, 2012
The Fairfax Herald/Age Wellbeing Index indicates that despite ‘temporary stumbles and confusing contradictory trends’ there is solid evidence for optimism about our future as there has been 2% ‘good growth’ in the value of Australia’s human capital. The Index Findings […]
June 11, 2012
The not-for-profit, non-governmental International Association for Community Development (IACD) is the only global network that works towards social justice through community development approaches. It connects people and makes the world a bit smaller. Members think globally and act locally. Local […]