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Coordinates 26°0'S 121°0'E? / ?-26, 121Western Australia is bounded by South Australia and the Northern Territory to the east, and the Indian Ocean to the west and north. In Australia, the body of water south of the continent is officially gazetted as the Southern Ocean, whereas the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) designates it as part of the Indian Ocean.[5] The total distance of the state's eastern borders is 1,862 km,[6] and there is 12,889km of coastline.[7] The total land area occupied by the state is 2.5 million km.2 [8] The bulk of Western Australia consists of the extremely old Yilgarn craton and Pilbara craton which merged with the Deccan of India, Madagascar and the Karoo and Zimbabwe cratons of Southern Africa, in the Archean Eon to form Ur, one of the oldest Supercontinents on Earth (3,200-3,000 million years ago). Because the only mountain-building since then has been of the Stirling Range with the rifting from Antarctica, the land is extremely eroded and ancient, with no part of the state above 1,245 metres (4,085&_160;ft) AHD (at Mount Meharry in the Hamersley Range of the Pilbara region). Most parts of the state form a low plateau with an average elevation of about 400 metres (1,200&_160;ft), very low relief, and no surface runoff. This descends relatively sharply to the coastal plains, in some cases forming a sharp escarpment (as with the Darling Range/Darling Scarp near Perth). The extreme age of the landscape has meant that the soils are remarkably infertile and frequently laterised. Even soils derived from granitic bedrock contain an order of magnitude less available phosphorus and only half as much nitrogen as soils in comparable climates in other continents. Soils derived from extensive sandplains or ironstone are even less fertile, being even more devoid of soluble phosphate and also deficient in zinc, copper, molybdenum and sometimes potassium and calcium.
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1. Is Australia a Questionable Destination?
November 21, 2008
It seems timely that coincident with the release of the movie 'Australia' with superstar Nicole Kidman that yet again the great unwashed are starting to ask questions about Australia as a destination for travellers. Past movies such as Crocodile Dundee, Quigley DownUnder and The Man From Snowy River have produced bonza coverage for Australia Tourism but now it is time to ask searching questions and who better to ask than the sheila from Gundagai, none other than that less than well known scribe (scribess), Nicole N. Dime.
To help readers with this in-depth look at the questionable aspe... (read more)
Author: Anthony Francis
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2. Joseph Hachem - Professional Poker Player Review Series
November 20, 2008
Joseph Hachem is an Australian poker player. He is a Lebanese by birth. Now he is famous as a Lebanese-Australian poker player after he won the 2005 World Series of Poker Championship. Joseph Hachem is from Lebanon. He was born in the year 1966 on 3rd November in the Republic of Lebanon, a small country of Western Asia. When Joseph Hachem was at the age of six his family moved to Australia from Lebanon. Till 2002 Joseph Hachem was not a regular poker player. He played poker but often. He was by profession a chiropractor at that time. He could not be able to continue that profession as a chirop... (read more)
Author: Brian Garvin
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3. Perth Hotels: Live in style
November 06, 2008
Looking for an ideal place to de-stress during your vacation? Then visit Perth, the fourth largest city of Australia located in the south western region between the Darling Range and the Indian Ocean. Considered as one of the popular hubs in Australia, Perth is filled with a large number of tourist attractions and a number of hotels.
Majority of the Perth Hotels are luxurious and comfortable at the same time. Each of the hotels in Perth is notable for its top-class services and facilities. Perth is gifted with an assortment of both luxury and budget hotels, giving you a wide variety of o... (read more)
Author: Ambrid John
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4. The Well Groomed Man About Town
November 03, 2008
Between late August and Mid November Western Australia’s wild flowers are blooming. In particular the everlasting, found in the Gold Fields and commanding special views in Kings Park, which overlooks the Perth City skyline.
Using natural elements as a base for design is an age old formula.
The key is balancing colour pattern and texture, while maintaining a sense of conservatism; this is the art of design.
But like all industries it is lost without the intervention of science, being the formation of concepts and, the dying, weaving and manufacturing processes.
No matter w... (read more)
Author: patrick Mc Murray
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5. Used Car For Sale
October 30, 2008
Everyone wants to have a car of their choice. Specially those big ones like Mercedes. For a layman like us buying a brand new car is a dream coming true. But if you are looking for something that will suit in your pocket, then why not go in for used car? If you are looking for a used car in Western Australia, then you have many options available. If you are looking for a real cheap used car for sale, then visit an auction done by the government agencies or bank. You might be thinking that why this option has been suggested? Simple reason behind it is that sometimes people take the loan for ... (read more)
Author: Welcome123 John
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6. Fremantle - Colourful and Cosmopolitan
October 30, 2008
Fremantle is an intriguing place. A Port City just 20 minutes south of the Western Australian Capital, Perth, it has grown into one of the most popular tourist centres in the state in recent years. And what has been the cause of this? Well, like I said, its an intriguing place- it catches the interest of visitors and tourists. It has an eclectic and cosmopolitan blend of people living there, a colourful mix of hippies, yuppies and artists that lend the city a distinctive creative flair. Underlying this is a strong Southern European influence that gives no end of depth to the culinary and enter... (read more)
Author: Gavin Wyatt
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7. Big bird visit to Perth, Australia by Qantas A380
October 20, 2008
Australia’s Perth based travel consultants from Travel Agency Best Flights were part of a select group invited by Qantas Airlines to board and tour the Qantas A380 in its inaugural landing at Perth, Western Australia. The actual size of the aircraft is amazing. Qantas have certainly pulled out all stops on this spectacular double decker. It is a clean new look from Qantas, with everything from seat back televisions to self service snack bars in economy class to the luxurious suites 18 inch LCD screens and full seat massage facilities in first class. Call centre operations manager Daryl Calder... (read more)
Author: Web Master
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8. Rockingham - "Your Aquatic Playground"
October 14, 2008
They say Perth is the most isolated city in the world, a fact that gives the impression of a lonely city in the middle of nowhere, far from civilisation and any other vestiges of humanity. But in truth Perth's surroundings leave visitors spoiled for choice for ideas for a driving holiday- whichever direction you travel there are there are fresh and different destinations to explore and quaint holiday resorts set amidst beautiful scenery. On a recent visit to Perth I decided to take a day out and head south to the vibrant and growing coastal centre of Rockingham. The 50 kilometre run down the ... (read more)
Author: Gavin Wyatt
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9. Perth: Worth the Long Flight
October 13, 2008
The capital of Western Australia, the wonderfully diverse Perth offers a bouncing nightlife, sun drenched beaches, maritime adventures and much more. It's the ideal holiday destination for any age, no matter what you're into. If you can bear the long flight – 12 hours from the UK to Singapore, then 5 more hours onward to Perth – you'll find a beautiful city and a fantastic holiday waiting to greet you.
Perth has one of the best climates in Australia, with temperatures ranging from 18 to 29 degrees C in the summer, and 8 to 18 in the winter. The Australian summer coincides with the winter ... (read more)
Author: Jay Tillotson
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10. Cheap hotels in Australia made the trip easy for budget conscious people.
October 13, 2008
Australia, the only country in entire continental land, is the world’s smallest continent. It is the driest continent on earth that has lowest rainfall in the world but still it has outstanding economies of the world. Australia has become more vibrant city as it has high growth, low interest rate economy and low inflation. It lifestyle completely depicts it to be grown out of western style. It is the most urbanized nation of the world. The central Australia gives you vast and unspoiled wonders of Australia’s interior. One can come across wonderful natural beauty in Australia. One of the best s... (read more)
Author: Nancy Eben
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11. Mitsubishi Outlander - Distinctive SUV in Indian Car Market
October 07, 2008
Mitsubishi Outlander, a distinctive debutant in the Indian car market, is launched in India to give best of two worlds to car consumers. The key purpose behind the launch is to give the latest to Indian car consumers as well as enhance the credential of Mitsubishi Motors in India. Hindustan Motors and Mitsubishi Motors launched this new SUV after successful ventures in North America, Japan, Australia, Canada and Western Europe. Available at an all India price of Rs. 20.20 lacs (ex-showroom Price), the new SUV is landed on the Indian platform with all-road capabilities, fuel efficient drivin... (read more)
Author: Carazoo India
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12. India - The Hottest Destination for Web Design Outsourcing
September 29, 2008
India has emerged as the most preferred and sought after destination for outsourcing web design services. Western countries, primarily the United States, U.K., Australia and Canada, are increasing turning to offshore outsourcing services from India in effects to cut costs and achieve profitability goals. With higher levels of computer literacy, the usage and dependence on the Internet has increased by leaps and bounds in developed nations. Here, all businesses, from small scale boutiques to larger scale enterprises, turn to the Internet for some purpose or another, whether it’s web promotion... (read more)
Author: john brown
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13. Ukrainian Women- What Makes Us Love them!?
September 19, 2008
There is nothing more enticing or alluring than the prospect of finding that one true love. Perhaps the only thing better could be true love with a catwalk model. For thousands of forlorn, abandoned, rejected or just fed up with feminism' men in Western Europe, the USA, Canada and Australia, all trails seem to 'lead eastward' as they search for the love of their life. The marriage agency business in Ukraine is booming. It was born shortly the fall of the wall, but received its biggest infusion of life about 7 years ago with the rise in popularity of the Internet.
Ukraine is second after R... (read more)
Author: Chris Simon
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14. Western Australia: Tropical Paradise
September 08, 2008
Western Australia is the largest and most beautiful state of Australia. Its beauty is unspoiled even with the modern developments imposed over the years. Modern Western Australia accommodation can be found anywhere in this beautiful state.
The waters of Western Australia sparkle clearly and are of the most beautiful shade of blue. Ningaloo Reef, one of the world’s largest, is visited by rare turtle species during the first months of the year. It is also frequented by the world’s largest fish: the whale shark. More so, friendly dolphins and shy manatees take refuge in these blue waters. Al... (read more)
Author: Bei Maniago
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15. Perth Fashion Festival gears up for a grand gala
August 22, 2008
Perth Fashion Festival gears up for a grand gala From:http://www.fashion-accouterment.com/ Key words: fashion, dress This year the Perth Fashion Festival will celebrate a ‘decade of fashion’ with an innovative and stylish line-up of events, proving its worth as Western Australia’s premier fashion gala.
The Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary from 4-12 September 2008 with over 35 events. Popular Indian socialite Radhika Oswal will also hit the runway on September 6 for the Telethon Celebrity Parade, joining a host of other local celebrities including ex-boxer Danny Green, TV host Z... (read more)
Author: too too1
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16. Modern Alchemy: Wind to Water
August 12, 2008
The Perth SWRO plant in Western Australia utilizes a combination of clean wind power and the highest efficiency ERD available for one of the most efficient and environmentally friendly desalination plants in world.
A Thirsty Nation
The ongoing population growth in Australia’s coastal communities combined with the worst drought in a century have unhappily converged creating the necessity for the Australian government to find water sources that are both located near to the large coastal communities that need them and that aren’t subject to the whim’s of changing weather patterns... (read more)
Author: Zack Fair
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17. Get An Authentic Experience And Culture Of The Australian Outback
August 03, 2008
No, silly, "the outback" is not a restaurant chain where you can get "shrimp on the barbie" and a "bloomin' onion," although their cuisine is to die for! The Australian outback is a complex landscape comprised of rich clay soils and greenery, contrasted with miles of arid desert with hardly a plant in sight.
Grazing camels, wild dingoes, snakes, spiders and emus can all be spotted in the outback realm of Western Australia. As travelers, all we really want is that "authentic" experience of a distant culture and place.
If you take the Stuart Highway running north from Adelaide to Darw... (read more)
Author: Mike Selvon
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18. Western Australia Immigration for IT Skill Shortage
July 31, 2008
A new committee has been set up by the Western Australian state government to address the IT skills shortage. The information and communications technology (ICT) sector has been recognized as vital to the state's economy and Australian immigration is to be encouraged to meet the problem.
The ICT Skills Shortage Leadership Group was announced by the state industry and enterprise minister Francis Logan this week. "The ICT industry underpins everything we do and the future is strong here in WA. But its sustained growth depends on having enough skilled employees and this new committee will ho... (read more)
Author: Journey Mile
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19. Potable Water from Sea and Wind
July 24, 2008
Western Australia's Water Corporation is on track to produce drinking water form a 45GL/a desalination plant located in Kwinana, 25km south of Perth. The plant is being built by proAlliance - a 50/50 joint venture between West Australian construction company Multiplex and French water treatment company Degremont. Degremont will operate the 140,000m3/d plant for 25 years under a public-private partnership with the West Australian government-owned Water Corporation. The construction cost is $387 million.
To reduce the environmental impact of the project electricity for the desalination pla... (read more)
Author: Zack Fair
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20. Do You Know Much About The Australian Wine?
July 21, 2008
Early Australian wine production dates back to the 1791, when grapes were imported from Europe and wine was shipped back to the United Kingdom. Slowly but surely, Australian vineyards in New South Wales, Tasmania, Western Australia, Victoria and South Australia sprouted up.
The industry was furthered by the Land Selection Act, which freed up land that had been locked for gold rush mine development and the removal of trade barriers when the federation was established in 1901. The industry experienced ups and downs during the world wars, due to space constraints, overproduction and changin... (read more)
Author: Mike Selvon
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21. All about Perth, WA
July 15, 2008
Perth is the capital of Western Australia and is located 16 ks from the coast in the banks of the Swan River, so named due to the black swans that swim there. It was the first free settlement to be built in Australia. If you like hot summers ad warm winters you'll like Perth with its mostly Mediterranean climate. While the summer temperatures can reach the mid-forties, a refreshing coastal breeze blows through in the afternoons to cool things down a bit. The delightful winters stay around the 20C mark with some nights dropping to 8C. With the longest hours of sunshine in Australia, the outdoor... (read more)
Author: Melanie C
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22. The Victoria high country is a very special place
July 06, 2008
The Victoria High Country, in north-east Victoria, is a very special place. In the High Country you'll find scenic alpine landscapes, gourmet food and wine and a fascinating history of bushrangers, horsemen and gold. Victoria's High-Country consists of the hills and mountains of the Great Dividing Range which separates inland Australia from the greener coastal belt. This mountain range runs from Queensland , through New South Wales , to just before Ballarat in Victoria where it drops away and reappears as the mountains of the Grampians, in the western part of the state. This is the... (read more)
Author: John Morrad
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23. The Endless Possibilities Aboard a Luxury Cruise
July 02, 2008
For travelers who wonder whether it is the end location or the journey, the best solution may be making arrangements for a cruise. Choose between glorious multi-day cruises traveling through the sparkling waters of Glacier Bay in Alaska, or the tropical waters of the Southern Caribbean. Or, choose to embark on a five star around the world cruise, with destinations including Australia, the Mediterranean, Western Europe, India, Hawaii, and so on. Almost any location you can think of is available to book. The possibilities are endless. Luxury world cruises offer anything from the traditional ... (read more)
Author: Sarah Martin
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24. Esperance- A Secret No More!
June 27, 2008
Its called the 'Secret South'- the length of Western Australian coastline next to the Southern Ocean that until recently has been largely ignored by the tourist masses. But as travellers get more intrepid and even the most far flung places become more accessible this is one secret that is out the bag. In the summer months the full hotels, motels and caravan parks in Esperance, the largest town on the coast, are testament to the growing popularity of the region. And theres a lot to see there- its a place you go to appreciate nature, to indulge in the wide open spaces and the fresh air of unsull... (read more)
Author: Gavin Wyatt
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25. Dropshippers Of Craft Kits
June 18, 2008
Dropship: Wholesale Rv Air Conditioner
Wholesale Books Perth Western Australia And it all seems like a way to make money without lifting a finger. There is a wide range of different products that are successful on eBay but you should start with your own research of demand and supply ratio - take your time check eBay Pulse and eBay What's Hot categories explore your potential competition. If you have been following news lately, XBOX 360 Microsofts next generation console went on sale at midnight on 22nd November. Many people queued up to make sure they can get hold of the console and expe... (read more)
Author: John Brenner
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