Queensland

Queensland’s Cyclone Season Ending Soon.

15 March 2010 Australian Climate

But is there a sting in the tail? I did say back in January that we were heading into cyclone season here in Australia. It was predicted then that we may have three or four serious tropical cyclones here in Queensland with a significant danger that one or more may cross over to the mainland, [...]

Australian Tornadoes: The Most Destructive Ever!

22 February 2010 Australian Climate

Last week I did the best I could to explain humidity and I also showed you where humidity goes when it gets a full. I appreciate I may not be using the correct meteorological terms here, but the end result is the same. Stage one: become hot and sweaty. Stage two: buckets of rain. If [...]

Oh no! “It” Has Happened.

12 October 2009 Australian Climate

“It” has only been mentioned three times in the entire archives of BobinOz. Sami mentioned “it” in her guest post; on that occasion “it” surfaced over at Mooloolaba Beach, but of course I didn’t see it. “It” also gets mentioned twice more, firstly when I talked about the heavy storms we suffered in May earlier [...]

The Torrential Rain Video by My Ex-Camera

21 August 2009 Australian Climate

If you read my post from about a month ago, when I was attempting to video record the torrential rain we were having here in Brisbane, Queensland, you will know that I had a very bad day. Because that was the day I smashed my £600 camera. I said at the time, that if I [...]

Pictures of an Australian Winter

13 July 2009 Entertainment Australia

In Friday’s post I informed you that I was not here, I was in Maroochydore. That information was incorrect. A Very Public Apology. This blog makes every effort to be factually correct at all times but on this occasion, it is with great regret that I have to inform you that……. my wife made a [...]

Queensland’s Birthday Party

9 June 2009 Entertainment Australia

You will probably remember from last week’s post that I was spoiled for choice for things to do this weekend, what with Queensland celebrating its’ 150th birthday. After taking a long hard look at all the events that were available, it came down to a straight choice. A battle between the Exhibition Exploring Greek Embroidery [...]

Normal Life Returns in Australia

4 January 2009 Life in Australia

Christmas and New Year are now a distant memory. Today is Saturday January 3rd and life returns to normal here in Australia. It’s a very cloudy day and much cooler at 77°F (25° C). So how would someone in Queensland want to pass away the time on a cool and cloudy day? Watch the video [...]

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