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The mining boom

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Mike

Before I started this trip I lived in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales, which is a big coal mining district. I saw all the trains heading to the port loaded with coal and thought it was big business ….it … Continue reading →

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Sydney or the bush ?

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Mike

For non Australians reading this, “Sydney or the bush is a phrase describing two vastly different choices or paths. For me, it’s a no-brainer, a few days in Sydney is more than enough ! So I am heading bush, heading … Continue reading →

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Ready to roll ….

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Mike

My bags are packed, the ute is loaded, all that’s left to do is tie my swag on the back, a last quick clean-up and then hand the keys to the real estate agent before settlement at midday tomorrow. The … Continue reading →

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