Waroona - Western Australia
Waroona is on the South West Highway between Pinjarra and Harvey.
There are a number of attractions in the area including Waroona and Drakesbrook Dams.
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Coolimba - Western Australia
Coolimba is a tiny fishing settlement north of Leeman opposite the turn off to Eneabba.
The shacks in this video were still there when we visited in 2018.
The number of shacks has gradually been diminishing and the Carnamah Shire website now states that the last shacks have now been removed.
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Bridgetown - Western Australia
Bridgetown is an interesting heritage listed town in the south west of W.A.
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Katanning - Western Australia
Katanning is a large service centre for the northern areas of the Great Southern region of Western Australia.
The name is thought to come from an Aboriginal word 'Kartannin', meaning big meeting place. One source says the name is made up of the words 'kart' meaning head man and 'annin' meaning meeting place. Another theory suggests that the name was derived from an Aboriginal woman, Kate Anning and other suggestions are that the name may mean 'clear pool of sweet water' or 'spiders on your back'. The real meaning has been lost in time.
It is the centre of a rich agricultural area.
Earthquakes in the wheat belt seem to happen with some regularity and on October 10th 2007 a quake occurred not far south of town. It was a magnitude 4.8 and was the biggest quake for 40 years.
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Koorda - Western Australia
Koorda has a number of lovely old buildings. The Koorda Museum was originally a hospital, and it bears witness to this past with displays of historical hospital and surgical equipment in one of the original wards. You can also view displays of farm machinery and homestead effects used by the area's early pioneers.
The current Post Office, first opened in 1937, still operates in its original form. The CWA Community Centre in Railway Street, originally the Koorda Shire Council, is also close to its original structure, as is the Koorda Hotel, popular with artists because of its imposing architecture. The Pioneer Hall and Avenue of Trees is part of the Koorda Heritage Trail, a 2km town walk which commemorates the contribution of Koorda's pioneers to the development of the district.
There are numerous scenic areas to stop, most with public barbecue facilities. Mollerin Rock, Newcarlbeon and Badgerin Rock are popular spots to enjoy the surroundings and perhaps see some of the local inhabitants - kangaroo, echidna, and dozens of bird varieties. The Lions Park is a popular picnic stop in town.
Each spring, the wildflowers turn the reserves surrounding Koorda into a carpet of colour. Many examples of the various wildflower species found around Koorda can be seen at the Wildflower Park (part of the Koorda Heritage Trail), a 10km drive from town.
This privately-owned 28 hectare park has public barbecue facilities available for visitors. Wildflowers can also be viewed at Wheat belt Dried Flowers. (Phone 08 9684 3025 for an appointment).
Early in September, Koorda hosts its annual Agricultural Show, which brings together past and present Koorda residents, along with a large number of visitors. The show features many agricultural events and displays, including the Corn Dollies, the emblem of the shire.
Corn Dolly making is an ancient craft, originating in the days when it was believed a spirit lived in the cornfields. To care for the spirit at harvest time, and ensure the success of the following year's harvest, a corn dolly was made for the spirit to rest in. Frank Lodge (who came from Durham in England) is credited with bringing the first corn dolly to this area in 1911. The local Agricultural Society conducts workshops on corn dolly making.
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Cuballing - Western Australia
The town of Cuballing has a population of approximately 300, and the whole Shire is approximately 600.
The Cuballing Hall was been re-painted inside and outside and restored to its original beauty.
The town seems to reside in the distant past and visitors may feel like they have stepped back to the 1930s. The town dates back to the 1880s and despite never developing like its near neighbour Narrogin, it manages to survive.
The major attraction in the area is the Dryandra State Forest which is one of the last remaining pockets of woodland in the wheat belt. This area will help people to understand what the wheat belt was like before it was cleared for cropping.
In the forest, there are still colonies of woylie, tammar and numbat plus over 100 species of birds. A guided tour of the area is available by tuning your radio to 100FM.
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York Pictorial - Western Australia
York is a great town with many historical buildings and history. Lots to see in this town so its well worth the trip there to see it all.
Photography 2013 by John Boom.
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Sensitive Santa
In December 2013, Banyule City Council in partnership with Nillumbik Shire and the City of Whittlesea, and with the guidance of Amaze (Autism Victoria), held three Sensitive Santa events for children on the Autism spectrum and their families.
Many children on the Autism spectrum are unable to visit Santa at shopping centres and other events because it causes sensory overload from bright lights, loud music, long lines and crowds of people and unfamiliar faces.
Our Sensitive Santa events were held in specially designed, closed off rooms featuring low lighting, muted or no music, minimal people and alternative activities and toys. Families booked in for sessions to ensure there was no waiting in line.
The sessions were free and families received a USB stick with photos of their child meeting Santa. Photographers from the Diamond Valley Photography Society focused on natural interactions with Santa, rather than posed photos.
Other partners who helped make this an amazing experience for everyone involved included Diamond Valley Special Developmental School, Yarra Plenty Regional Library, The Rotary Club of Eltham, Harvey Norman in Greensborough, Rudolph and the Christmas Elves in Preston.
Stephen Fox was outstanding as the Sensitive Santa.
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Donnybrook Pictorial - Western Australia.
Donnybrook is a nice little town and is known for the Granny Smith Apple. They have some big thing apples around the town as we'll as a really good early saw mill display.
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Western Australia - disk 2 - vid 1 - Denham, Shark Bay
The camp site at Denham.