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Malabar Headland – 6 October 2025

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Dave Noble

A warm day was forecast, so something not too strenuous sounded like a good idea, so I suggested a trip to Malabar Headland. Sue was keen in coming along, and this would allow us to get an update on the … Continue reading →

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Yolŋu Art – At the Art Gallery of NSW

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Dave Noble

Friends had strongly recommended visiting the current exhibition of Aboriginal art at the Art Gallery of NSW. It is an exhibition of the art of the Yolŋu People from Northern Australia. It focuses on art from the 1940’s to present … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Bird Survey – 5 October 2025

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Dave Noble

I joined in on the monthly survey along Wolli Creek between Girrahween Park and the Flying Fox Camp and back. At Girrahween Park, near Fauna St, w e heard calls from Noisy Miners. They were trying to drive away a … Continue reading →

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Transport Heritage Expo – 4 October 2025

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Dave Noble

The October Long Weekend is the time for the NSW Transport Heritage Expo based around Central Station. Last year, I enjoyed a steam train ride to Hurstville and back, and this year, I was keen on a heritage train ride … Continue reading →

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More Aboriginal Art Sites near the Putty Road – 2 October 2025

Posted on October 3, 2025 by Dave Noble

In early September, Bob and myself had visited some great Aboriginal art sites near the Putty Road. We were keen to see more, and on this second trip were joined by Doug. On this trip, we walked along a fire … Continue reading →

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Visit to Malabar Headland – I October 2025

Posted on October 3, 2025 by Dave Noble

I headed to Malabar Headland and was joined by Sue and later met up with Alana. We had a very pleasant day. Near the National Park entrance gate near Maroubra Beach, we heard a number of Rufous Whistlers. We spotted … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 29 Sep 2025

Posted on September 30, 2025 by Dave Noble

I did a short walk from Canterbury Road down the Cooks River to Wardell Road, and along the way I photographed some of the birds I saw. I was looking for nesting Tawny Frogmouths, and I ended up only seeing … Continue reading →

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White Rabbit Gallery and The Chau Chak Wing Museum – 28 September 2025

Posted on September 29, 2025 by Dave Noble

This was a day of culture. I had been wanting to visit the Chau Chak Wing Museum at Sydney University for a while, but had not given it a lot of priority. So I thought it about time to change … Continue reading →

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Parramatta Cruise – 27 September 2025

Posted on September 28, 2025 by Dave Noble

A warm day was forecast, so Sue suggested a trip on the Harbour, and we met around 11 am at Circular Quay. A ferry was about to leave for Parramatta so we boarded it. The Rivercat was one with seats … Continue reading →

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Landslide near Odin Head, Evans Lookout and Penrith Gallery – 26 Sep 2025

Posted on September 27, 2025 by Dave Noble

Bob and myself had seen recent photos on social media taken by Peter Raines near Flagstaff Hill on Bells Line Of Road, of a new landslide somewhere close to Victoria Falls. Peter determined that the landslide was probably at the … Continue reading →

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