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Luxury Retreat Hidden Within Australian Outback



It's hard to imagine a place that could offer more peace and tranquility than Pretty Beach House in Australia. Located just north of Sydney, the seven-acre property is nestled amongst the trees at the edge of a beautiful beach.



With only three one-bedroom pavilions that surround the main home, the all-inclusive rooms are rented out to guests who are lavished with an in-house… Continue

Added by Eugene on June 27, 2011 at 2:30pm — 3 Comments

Mystical Australian Scenes (8 photos)



Although Andrew Pearce's mystical scenes are obviously photoshopped, they look completely natural because of his impressive editing skills.



Hailing from the Australian countryside, the 21-year-old has had national & international success with his film & photography work. He now runs his own business, AndyPictures, which specializes in film,…

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Added by Eugene on July 12, 2010 at 12:00pm — 5 Comments

Crazy Dust Storm in Australia - The Big Picture

No, this isn't Mars. A huge outback dust storm - 500 km (310 mi) wide by 1,000 km (620 mi) long - swept across eastern Australia and blanketed Sydney on Wednesday, September 23rd, disrupting flights and ground transportation and forcing people indoors for shelter from the hazardous air, gale-force winds, and in some places hailstorms.… Continue

Added by Eugene on September 23, 2009 at 2:00pm — 2 Comments

Deadliest Fire in Australia's History

The state of Victoria in southern Australia has recently been hit with hundreds of bush fires during a record-breaking heatwave with temperatures well above 100°F (38°C). Unfortunately, these fires have proved to be the deadliest in Australian history, with at least 166 deaths reported so far. Most of the fires appear to have been started by lightning, however a few appear to have been arson, and are currently under investigation. Entire towns are being declared crime scenes. Twenty-four fires… Continue

Added by Eugene on February 9, 2009 at 1:00pm — 5 Comments

Wookin' Pa Nub in All the Wong Places. Aussie Girl Pleas for a Second Chance on YouTube.



A modern day Princess Charming, 24-year-old shopgirl Heidi Clarke, of Elizabeth Bay, Australia, is in search of her Prince Cinderalla. Her glass clipper: a size-42 blazer with light gray striped lining and three buttons on the pocket, left-behind at the Jet Cafe Bar in the Queen Victoria Building where they randomly met over a mixed-up order.



"I met this guy a couple of days ago in cafe, and ya, we only spoke for a few minutes, but I don't know, I can't stop… Continue

Added by PANDA JU on January 19, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Kerr Meow: Miranda Kerr in Vogue Australia



It's no secret that we here at the Met find Miranda Kerr to be nothing less than the cat's meow. I love her feature in the January 2009 issue of Vogue Australia. She's so for reaaal.



Note to self: Do whatever she's doing to get that flat stomach! I guess my New Year's Resolution should be to stop binging on Pork Belly whenever given the chance - a… Continue

Added by PANDA JU on December 30, 2008 at 10:07pm — 3 Comments

Isla Fisher for FHM Australia (Dec. 2008)

Very Niiiice-ah! Red hot Aussie actress Isla Fisher, a.k.a. Borat (Sacha Baron Cohen)'s baby mama, reveals to FHM Austrlia readers how she keeps one of the world's most desirable entertainers hooked .. with her wit, of course! Their little girl is named Olive - very cute.



Isla's most famous feat to date, the irresistible nympho Gloria Cleary who seduces Vince's Vaughn's Jeremy Grey, remains one of my all time favorite comedic characters.… Continue

Added by PANDA JU on December 16, 2008 at 2:14pm — 4 Comments

Sexy Sketchwork - Sarah Hankinson: Melbourne, Australia

These sketches are hot. Melbourne Illustrator Sarah Hankinson creates feminine yet striking works which play off broken lines and occasional splashes of color. Sarah’s illustration style is elegant, youthful, and strongly fashion orientated, many of her pieces focusing on the female form and made up from a variety of mediums including inks, charcoal, pencils, cut paper and… Continue

Added by Eugene on November 29, 2008 at 11:00am — 5 Comments

THE WEEKEND EXPERIENCE - MOVIES OPENING 11/28

PICK OF THE WEEK

Australia

Pack your bags! Let's go see some Kangaroos! This flick takes place in northern Australia before World War II. Nicole Kidman steams up the screen with Hugh Jackman as they attempt to save her new property from a takeover plot. As the pair drive 2,000 head of cattle over unforgiving landscape, they experience… Continue

Added by Eugene on November 28, 2008 at 11:30am — 2 Comments

Marvelous Modern Sculptures - 12th Annual Sculpture by the Sea: Sydney, Australia

I-Sea by Tim Kyle, 2007

Sculptures have always been one of my favorite mediums. That's why I'm excited about the 12th Annual Sculpture by the Sea exhibit which will take place next week along the coastline of Sydney's Bondi Beach. The exhibition will feature over 100 large scale sculptures by 40 local and international artists. Over 500,000 visitors will… Continue

Added by Eugene on October 12, 2008 at 9:00am — 2 Comments

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