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The Bush Telegraph, Issue #002 -- Outback Encounter
November 03, 2007

Outback Encounter

G'day folks,

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The Bush Telegraph is the monthly newsletter of Rita's Outback Guide that'll inform you about

  • updates on my website
  • festivals and events in the Outback. If you're planning a trip, don't miss this great opportunity to include an unique Outback event to your itinerary!
  • Every now and then I will add a personal story from my numerous Outback trips.

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* So what's new on the Outback Guide? *

Birdsville - finally a page about this most isolated town in Australia. Or is it not? At least Birdsville is not just around the corner :) read more.....

Birdsville Track Travel Tips - Now if you go back of beyond, you need to know where to stay, and where to get a cold beer, read more....

Birdsville Track Photo Page 2- Oh well, as soon as winter arrives in Germany I love to see the Outback sun. Good for you, as I will come with more photos, probably :) Do you like the photos?

Driving distances in the Outback- I've set up a few distance charts, more are going to come if I cover new regions.


* Coming Outback events *

Outback events are an enjoyable occasion for Outback folks. People travel 100 km ore more to join a race, a rodeo, or a B&S ball in the next town. Why do not join while you are out there?

16th and 17th November 2007 - Cunnamulla Fella Festival and PBR Bull Ride - Non-stop outback action. Cowboys, bull riders, shearers and stockmen will converge on the famous town of Cunnamulla in country Queensland for one of the most diverse events in the state.

29th and 30th December 2007 - The annual Carrieton Rodeo is one of the biggest and most popular in South Australia. Thousands of people come from all over Australia to participate in, see, or soak up the atmosphere of the Rodeo. Carrieton is South of Hawker in the Flinders Ranges.

31th December 2007 - New Years Eve Party - Parachilna - Live music by the BC BOYS. Guaranteed to get you dancing on High Street. Parachilna is the holding yard, the mustering point, the only place to stay & be seen, dine on fine food & wine, frock up & put on your dancing boots!

* Event Outlook *

Australia's biggest country music festival is on in January. So don't miss the next edition of the Bush Telegraph that will preview the big event.


* Outback Encounter *

The first time I approached the Outback I was in for a slight shock, sort of. We drove from Adelaide to Broken Hill. The further north we came the less cars we met on the road.

Two days later it came even worse. We prepared for a day trip to Menindee from Broken Hill. After we passed the last low ranges ... there was nothing! A wide open plain, nothing to see but shimmering images on the horizon.
If you live in a densely populated area like I do, you just can't imagine a sight like that. But the shock didn't last long. At the end of the day I thoroughly enjoyed being out there.

* Question of the month *

Perhaps the readers who are not from Australia were wondering what a B&S ball could be? This will be answered next month, either by me, or maybe by a fellow Aussie reader of this newsletter. Don't be shy. Send me an email with two or three sentences telling our readers about a B&S ball. Wouldn't it be fun to see your contribution in the next edition of the Bush Telegraph?

Until next month.

See ya, Rita

If you want to know more about Outback events, or probably want your favourite Outback event listed, please contact me at The Bush Telegraph
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