The Ghan
According to Great Southern Rail, The Ghan is one of the world’s greatest rail journeys. SBS has even made a TV show about it. The Ghan now runs from Adelaide through Tarcoola and then roughly follows the Stuart Highway up Read More …
Tag: Marree
Lyall Oldfield
Lyall Oldfield has been dubbed ‘The Mayor of Marree’. In fact, Marree doesn’t have a mayor because there’s no council. I think it’s under the jurisdiction of the Outback Communities Authority. Marree has a progress association to take care of town Read More …
Marree Cemetery
Before 1974, Marree was so segregated that even the cemetery was separated into European, Afghan and Aboriginal areas. The cemetery’s full of interesting grave stones. You can pick a map up from the Marree Telecentre and go and take a Read More …
No end in sight for Marree Man investigation
No end in sight for Marree Man investigation The Advertiser Full coverage
The revival of South Australia’s Marree Man has landed two pub owners in hot water
The revival of South Australia’s Marree Man has landed two pub owners in hot water Herald Sun Full coverage
Ride through history, camelback
Ride through history, camelback The Hindu Full coverage
Natural Resources Management announce South Australian Arid Lands plan
Natural Resources Management announce South Australian Arid Lands plan The Transcontinental Full coverage
The lost art of bronco branding: How Oodnadatta is keeping tradition alive in outback South Australia
The lost art of bronco branding: How Oodnadatta is keeping tradition alive in outback South Australia ABC Online Full coverage
The Unexpected Marree Mosque
I love this mosque. It isn’t a real one – it’s actually a replica, dedicated to the Muslim cameleers (often called ‘Afghans’ even though they weren’t!). Outback towns like Birdsville relied on the cameleers. You see, horse hooves sink into Read More …