These little creatures are called echidnas /ekidnaz/. They are (or were) plentiful in the bush, or country areas. I fear the fires will have killed many because they cannot run. They eat insects, and are great in a garden, because they eat ants. Echidnas often used to come to my garden when I lived by … Continue reading Too cute. How did they go in Victoria’s bushfires?
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This is a typical holiday shop on Phillip Island. Everything in the window is made from cheap imported plastic. It will last for a holiday but it will not keep until next year. If we didn't import such rubbish, we could hire out better quality beach toys, and reduce the need to dispose of such … Continue reading Stop selling plastic junk
Sunflowers grow really well in suburban gardens in sunny spots. And if you can get away from the city do so, even if it is only for the day. The lookout at Mount Donna which is 1250 metres above sea level If you do not want to travel too far, try Warburton. It is only … Continue reading Still summer in Melbourne
It is hot. Nearly 40 degrees Celsius. So hot heavy food does not sound good. A barbecue on the deck sounds good though. Potato salad, Cypriot grain salad, cold roast vegetables, and cold meats, with some bubbly. And then a swim in the sea, at Mount Eliza beach maybe. Or Sorrento, but with a wetsuit … Continue reading New Year in Australia 2019
Last week a young woman in Melbourne was murdered. She was walking through a park. She was alone, and it was late at night. She was attacked, raped and murdered. She had almost arrived at her flat. She was just 22 years old. A man is in custody, but his lawyer says he is suffering … Continue reading Take a Walk in the Park
Check out what I did yesterday- I caught the ferry from Sorrento to Queenscliff. This is about a 40 minute trip, and you can take your car. It is a good thing to do if you have a free day. The water was calm. I didn’t feel seasick, and I am not a good traveller... … Continue reading Holiday Time (2)
It is holiday time in Australia. Sea, sand, sun and scenery! Go on a day trip from Melbourne. We went along the Great Ocean Road, and saw the rocks called the Twelve Apostles. There are not 12, but the rocks you can see in the sea are amazing. You can go for a good walk. … Continue reading Holiday Time
Around the world, more people are beginning to show interest in running for health. A few do marathons, but many more, of all ages compete in a fun run - usually a 5 km or 10 km walk or run, or a bike ride. It has become an accepted way to raise a lot of … Continue reading Fun Run
1. Here is a photograph of my street. It is in a Melbourne suburb. You can see some yellow signs and traffic lights. There are some trees, and there are some cars parked on the other side of the road. It is quiet - there is no traffic, and there are no people. 2. This is … Continue reading Written Description – My Street
Here is a blog to let you practise your English -reading and writing descriptions. Let's start with this one... " This is a picture of St. Kilda taken from the pier. You can see the buildings of Melbourne in the distance, the boats in front, and the rocks at the edge of the pier. The … Continue reading Places
