Monthly Archives: October 2025

Looking Back 50 Years – Short Creek Canyon – October 1975

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Dave Noble

On a recent bushwalk, Bob reminded me that it was about 50 years ago that we did our first trip together. This was a canyoning trip I had put on for the Kameruka Bushwalkering Club from Mt Irvine to Short … Continue reading →

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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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