Monthly Archives: May 2021

In the June-2021 Sky

01 June – waning Moon near Jupiter 10 June – New Moon 12 June – Venus near thin crescent Moon low in the evening sky 21 June – Winter solstice 1:31 pm 23-24 June – Mars crosses beehive cluster (binoculars … Continue reading

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June

Waring Wombat Season (April-July) Cool, rainy days follow misty mornings. The time of highest rainfall and lowest temperatures. Waring (wombats) emerge to bask and graze in the sunshine. Bulen-bulen (Superb Lyrebird) males perform their courtship displays. Hearts of Kombadik (Soft … Continue reading

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This weeks links (2021-05-30)

In brief: 🚑 Rescuers question what3words’ use in emergencies (2021-Jun-02) [BBC News] ❝ Mountain rescuers have questioned the accuracy of using a location app, citing dozens of examples where the wrong address was given to their teams. … Reasons for … Continue reading

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Duncan’s Run 2021

Duncan’s Run 2021 Date: 20th-21st March 2021 Location: Tarra-Bulga National Park, Balook Distance: 21km TRAIL Organised by: Duncan’s Run Duncan’s Run is an ultra-marathon event held in the trails of Gippsland’s Tarra Bulga State Forest — Run 100, 50, 21, … Continue reading

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Run Larapinta “2020”

Run Larapinta “2020” Date: 21st – 24th April 2021 Location: Larapinta Trail, Central Australia Distance: The Namatjira (short course) TRAIL Organised by: Rapid Ascent Run Larapinta, now moved to April 2021. This had been our targeted race for some time. … Continue reading

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Changes 11:59pm on 27 May 2021

❝ On the advice of our public health team, Victoria will move to circuit breaker restrictions from 11:59pm tonight. These settings will remain in place until 11:59pm on 3 June – but if we can end that sooner, we will. … Continue reading

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Changes 6.00pm on 25 May 2021

In response to the latest outbreak (Wollert/Epping North), and exposure sites, from 6pm on the 25 May 2021 additional COVIDSafe measures will be put in place across Greater Melbourne to help keep Victorians safe. Restrictions in place until at least … Continue reading

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This weeks links (2021-05-23)

In brief: Twenty-one dead as extreme weather hits ultramarathon in China (2021-May-23) [The Guardian] ❝ “At around noon, the high-altitude section of the race between 20-31km was suddenly affected by disastrous weather. In a short period of time, hailstones and … Continue reading

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This weeks links (2021-05-16)

In brief: VicForests conducting more illegal logging and putting Melbourne water catchment at risk, scientists say (2021-May-18) [ABC News] ❝ … Professor David Lindenmayer, says he has no confidence the regulator will do what is needed, arguing it has been … Continue reading

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This weeks links (2021-05-09)

In brief: Six key backcountry elements to consider before heading out (2021-Apr-05) [Snowbest] ❝ With limited avalanche terrain in Australia, we are lucky to have a relatively safe alpine playground, but that’s not to say things don’t happen here and … Continue reading

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