Archive for July, 2005

Aussie Wins World Series of Poker

Date: July 19th, 2005 | 1 comment

Guest post from Jen Leo of Viva Las Vegas Blog.
Aussie Wins World Series of Poker Joe Hachem won $7.5 million dollars this weekend in the World Series of Poker. His friends were there to cheer him on, and shouted “Ozzie, Ozzie, Ozzie, Oi! Oi! Oi!” throughout the final table tournament which lasted nearly 14 hours. [read more]

Package Tours to Norfolk Island

Date: July 15th, 2005 | No Comments

Underwritten by the Norfolk Island Government, Qantas is offering great packages to this up-and-coming tourist island. The government is hoping to boost booking following the collapse of Norfolk Jet Express in early June.Purchase by July 31 and travel until Aug 31. Check out [read more]

True or Not: Qantas Gripe Sheet

Date: July 13th, 2005 | No Comments

So, this may or may not be true, but it’s a good Aussie forwarded email.
After every flight, Qantas pilots fill out a form, called a “gripe sheet,”which tells mechanics about problems with the aircraft. The mechanics correct the problems and document the repairs. Then pilots review the gripe sheet before the next flight. Never [read more]

Go west, young woman!

Date: July 9th, 2005 | No Comments

As many of you may already know, I’m a huge fan of Western Australia, especially the Margaret River region. I’m not positive, but I have to assume this is directly related to my love of wine and stuffing myself to the gills. In Go west, young woman!, the writer was fortunate enough to [read more]

Australia: The Confusing Country

Date: July 8th, 2005 | 1 comment

It is interesting to note here that the Europeans always consider themselves vastly superior to any other race they encounter since they can lie, cheat, steal, and litigate (marks of a civilized culture, they say) whereas all the aboriginals can do is happily survive being left in the middle of a vast red-hot desert, equipped [read more]

Secrets of skilled didgeridoo playing revealed

Date: July 16th, 2005 | No Comments

Didgeridoos are as Australian as kangaroos, koalas, boomerangs and billabongs. This ancient instrument perfected by Aboriginal musicians has enticed many a backpacker to pick up the long tube-shaped creation to attempt to play. Unfortunately for them (and those nearby) it’s not nearly as easy as it looks. A cool new study shows what [read more]

Rethink on rail security

Date: July 14th, 2005 | No Comments

Travel around Australia may become a little more intimidating following the London Tube and bus bombings last week. Dogs and armed police would roam train stations, with passangers undergoing random bag checks. Some BnA Members aren’t too happy about the prospect. Read more about it at Rethink on rai [read more]

Affects of the London Attacks on Australia

Date: July 12th, 2005 | No Comments

The attacks in London last week affected Australians in a variety of ways.
Airlines and airport related stock were down in morning trading following the terrorist attacks in London overnight, as people worried about decreased travel to that area: Travel stocks lower after London attacks
The fears are justified, as a variety of airlines have offered [read more]

When it comes to travel, Aussies like it cheap, easy and outdoors

Date: July 8th, 2005 | No Comments

Yeah! Another study that proves what most people already know: When it comes to travel, Aussies like it cheap, easy and outdoors. Highlights include the “must do” in each state: walking in NSW and TAS; heading to the beach in WA and QLD; watching the footy in VIC and SA; visiting museums in [read more]

Fear and Loathing in Australia

Date: July 7th, 2005 | No Comments

Now now, this is interesting. Due to their support of the war in Iraq and the death of more than 200 British backpackers in three years, Britain has declared Australia “danger island”. The world’s second largest insurance broker (its HQ were in the Twin Towers), Aon, has elevated the terrorism watch for Down [read more]

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