Boxing day in Australia means two things on the sporting calendar – The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.
Cricket is the most popular summer sport in Australia. It is remarkable that the game has remained popular considering that Test Match cricket goes for 5 days and still doesn’t guarantee a result.
I like how it involves playing teams from places like Pakistan and the West Indies. I also like how the captains wear blazers before the start of play, even on a blazing hot day.
Pakistan Captain Mohammad Yousuf
China Express Mural by drewfunk.com, corner Little Lonsdale and Swanston St Melbourne.
China Express Mural
It’s not just in the bush that you can see Australian birdlife. I see the occasional exotic parrot species in the inner city, such as these corella’s in Albert Park, Melbourne.
Corella's in Melbourne
In an age when cities around the world are preserving Art Deco buildings, The City of Melbourne has given the go ahead to demolish one of the cities best examples.
Lonsdale House is set to be demolished and replaced with a glass box shop. Visit Save Lonsdale House to find out more.
Lonsdale House
Getting the train in Australia is not the quickest way to get around, but it is an enjoyable way to travel. The Overland runs between Adelaide and Melbourne and takes about 10 hours to cover the 828 kms.
I got the train mostly because I wanted to try it out. The ticket price was as cheap as any airfare on offer, and I could spend the day doing laptop work in the cafe carriage.
The Overland service was re-launched in 2007, which included a logo update. I would have to say that The Overland probably has the best train logo in the world.
The Overland Emu Logo
