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Overlander.tv - Melbourne, Australia featuring Wendy Rule

( 03.46 )

by: Overlander.tv

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Melbourne is more like a lovely little town than a city and has a real Europe...moreMelbourne is more like a lovely little town than a city and has a real European feel about it. Melburnians appreciate the finer things in life, food, coffee, music…oh and football. If you are in Melbourne during footy season, you won't be able to escape it, it's followed with religious fervour. 'Four Seasons in one day' - After a beautiful day on Friday, Melbourne turned out a shocking wet day today. I wanted to capture the multicultural element of Melbourne, so I spent some time filming the Victorian Markets. Melbourne represents to me fine food and a great live music scene. So on Friday night l went to a bush tucker restaurant and feasted on crocodile, and then watched Wendy Rule perform. A well known musician Wendy tells us what she likes about Melbourne. less

Overlander.tv - Mumbulla Mountain Aboriginal Sacred Site

( 03.25 )

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Umbarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre - near Bermagui, NSW, Australia Spent t...moreUmbarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre - near Bermagui, NSW, Australia Spent the night camping right on the beach at the beautiful Mimosa Rocks National Park just out of Tathra. In certain National Parks in Australia you can camp in designated camp grounds for a small fee and Mimosa Rocks is one of my favourites, with some fantastic rock formations at the Aragunnu camp site. Today I am taking a tour to Mumbula Mountain, sacred to the local Aborigines. Ronald Tighe, an Aboriginal guide at the Umbarra Cultural centre talks about the significance of Mumbulla Mountain. The Umbarra Cultural Centre runs tours to local sacred sites. Participants can learn about the significance of these sites to the local Aborigines.less

Overlander.tv - Echuca, Australia, Paddle Steamers

( 03.33 )

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Echuca - (pop. 10 014) In the 1860s to the early 1900’s, Echuca was a bust...moreEchuca - (pop. 10 014) In the 1860s to the early 1900’s, Echuca was a bustling port with paddlesteamers ferrying people and goods all through the the Murray, Darling and Murrumbidgee River systems. By the early 1970's, the port was derelict and unused. The council of the day decided that its paddlesteamer heritage was unique and started restoration of the port. Today the paddlesteamers are making a comeback. Many old sunken boats are being repaired to their former glory. Kevin Hutchinson is a Shipwright who has played a large role in the paddlesteamer revival. Echuca is a great example of how rural towns can use their heritage to establish tourism. less

Overlander.tv - Canberra, Aboriginal Tent Embassy

( 03.08 )

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Canberra - Capital of Australia (pop. 310 000) Home of our politicians and...moreCanberra - Capital of Australia (pop. 310 000) Home of our politicians and maybe the most well planned out city in the world. The story goes that when deciding on a National Capital, those in Sydney and Melbourne wouldn't give an inch, so decided to locate a city between them. Arrived in Canberra by the red eye Thursday night. You could spend a week in Canberra just seeing exhibitions. You can visit the National Gallery, the National Museum, the National Library, the National Science and Technology Centre, Old Parliament House, New Parliament House, the Australian War Museum, the National film and sound archives, the national museum of erotica etc etc, I think you get the picture! Canberra is the first location where a story has fallen through. I wanted to take a light hearted look at Canberra's sex and drug laws, which are the most liberal in Australia. I tried to set up an interview with a Mistress, but had great difficultly getting a response. Strange… My back up story is on the Aboriginal Tent Embassy. Although you won't find it listed on any maps, it has been located at the front gardens of Old Parliament House for close on 30 years. I spoke with Darren Bloomfield, the appointed keeper of the Sacred fire.less

Overlander.tv - Sydney by Day, Harbour cruise and fish market

( 03.15 )

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In Sydney I Interviewed Richard Maddrell, who works in the tourism industry. ...moreIn Sydney I Interviewed Richard Maddrell, who works in the tourism industry. If someone has a day to spare in Sydney, Richard suggested taking a harbour cruise, and visiting the fish market.less

Overlander.tv - Sydney by Night, Drag Queen - Miss Vanity Faire

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Sydney - Capital of New South Wales (pop. 4 mil.) Sydney is a world capita...moreSydney - Capital of New South Wales (pop. 4 mil.) Sydney is a world capital, up there with Paris, New York and London. It has that certain energy that a 'happening' capital has. And the Harbour,…… beautiful. Gateway to over 2 million international visitors per year, Sydney is fast paced and action packed. The annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras attracts more international visitors to Sydney than any other event. Oxford St in Sydney's Gay and Lesbian precinct plays host to a nightly array of drag performers all vying to outdo each other. less

Overlander.tv - Byron Bay, Environmental Artist, John Dahlsen

( 04.01 )

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Byron Bay (pop. 6130) It seems every backpacker must make the pilgrimage t...moreByron Bay (pop. 6130) It seems every backpacker must make the pilgrimage to Byron Bay. Once the centre for peace, love and alternative lifestyles, now home of a growing number of baby boomer 'seachangers' from capital cities down south. With this new mix, Byron is evolving, (and the real estate prices are going through the roof). Arrived in Byron Sunday night. Byron attracts creative types and also has a huge collection of practitioners of alternative health therapies. To try and capture this I am interviewing John Dahlsen an artist. John makes a daily trip to the beach where he collects plastic waste washed up the night before. From this waste he creates art pieces. I found his art to be like a double edged sword, I was both astounded by the beauty of his art, and repelled by the thought it was all collected from our beaches.less

Overlander.tv - Nimbin, Australia’s Alternative Capital

( 03.39 )

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Nimbin (pop.319) Back in the early seventies Nimbin became the alternative...moreNimbin (pop.319) Back in the early seventies Nimbin became the alternative lifestyle capital of Australia. Many of the original communes are still set up today. In recent times Nimbin has become infamous for it’s annual Mardi Grass festival which celebrates marijuana use. Interviewed Neil Pike, one of the original hippies to arrive in Nimbin in the 70’s. Living in the hills surrounded by lush forest, Neil has a great liitle home studio from where he produces music and multimedia artwork He states that his greatest acheivement was being one of the early activists who helped save the forests around Nimbin from logging. These early actions eventually lead to National Park classification. less

Overlander.tv - Gold Coast, Australia, Socialite Publisher

( 03.24 )

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Gold Coast (pop. 420,000) The Gold Coast is one of Australia's most develo...moreGold Coast (pop. 420,000) The Gold Coast is one of Australia's most developed and commercial tourist locations. Once nothing more than sand fly invested swamp land, it is now highrise heaven, with a multitude of places tourist can stay. From Hippy to High Society. I am keen to interview a lady from the Gold Coast's social set. Someone with all the trimmings of wealth. Infiltrating this scene may prove difficult for a scruffy struggling film maker, but I have a few leads and a bucket full of charm, so anything is possible. I managed to organise an interview with editor of the Gold Coast Magazine, Jenni Purdy. If anyone knows the gossip on the Gold Coast Social set, Jenni does.less

Overlander.tv - Noosa, Sean the Magician

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Noosa is a one street town which is blessed with great natural beauty. A shel...moreNoosa is a one street town which is blessed with great natural beauty. A sheltered north facing bay ideal for swimming, great point break surf and a National Park, all in walking distance. Leave the car at home and relax Noosa style.I've organised an interview with Noosa legend, Sean the Magician I will record a theme song while on the Coast. I will be covering the traditional Aussie song 'The Overlander'. less

Overlander.tv - Fraser Island, Australia

( 01.18 )

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One bloody big Island made of Sand with a amazing diversity of animal and pla...moreOne bloody big Island made of Sand with a amazing diversity of animal and plant life. If you live in a big city, check it out it will blow your mind. less

Overlander.tv - Airlie Beach, Irish Backpacker

( 05.15 )

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Airlie Beach (pop. 3029) Airlie Beach, gateway to the Whitsunday islands h...moreAirlie Beach (pop. 3029) Airlie Beach, gateway to the Whitsunday islands has a reputation for being a great place to party, in between sailing trips to the islands. Another must stop location on the backpacker migration up north. Had a ball in Airlie, went out on a boat yesterday to snorkel the reef. The colours of the coral and the diversity of the fish life just blew me away. Thanks to Jetstream for the trip. Also checked out the Barefoot Bushmans Wildlife Park where you can see a variety of Aussie wildlife including a great crocodile show (unfortunately the Park was recently closed). I then go out on a 54 foot Classic Schooner, the Atlanta , for a morning cruise before heading off to Magnetic Island. It’s a hard life….. In Airlie I decided that given it is such a big location for back packers, instead of interviewing an Aussie local, I would interview a back packer working at Airlie. A young Irish Lass, Jenni Higgins, working at the local Irish Pub. less

Overlander.tv - Magnetic Island

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Magnetic Island, ten minutes ferry ride from Townsville is unique in that it ...moreMagnetic Island, ten minutes ferry ride from Townsville is unique in that it has a permanent residential population of about 2,000 people. This means unlike alot of ‘resort’ islands, Magnetic caters for all budgets. More than half the Island is national park and thus wildlife such as koalas, wallabies, possums and birdlife are plentiful. I didn’t interview a local on Magnetic, I decided I would just concentrate on the natural beauty of the Island. I got some great wildlife shots and the beaches and bays are to die for. less

Overlander.tv - Way of Saint James Documentary Preview

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The Camino was the hardest and most amazing thing I have ever done. Where ...moreThe Camino was the hardest and most amazing thing I have ever done. Where do I start? -The history of the place is unbelievable...one night I stayed in a 12th century Refugio. The way even predates Christianity as it was used by the Celts following the Milky Way. -The people, I met people from all round the world, all doing the Camino for their own personal reason. The comradeship and friendships you make on the way are fantastic What did I get out of it? I took my video camera and have shot a doco. I lugged 18 kg of gear for nearly 800 km over 34 days...I lost 8 kilos Was it a spiritual experience? Yes, I started from square one with my belief system. I see the Camino as a purification process, a purification of body and of mind. Some say there are 3 stages, the physical, the mental or emotional and the spiritual. Physical - go thru pain, blisters etc, ends in a euphoric feeling similar to a runners high. Mental or emotional - when you hit the flat lands of the meseta between Burgos and Leon you've been walking for about 2 weeks and it is no longer fun, the distances between towns can be as much as 18 kms, Anything that doesn't allow you to be 'in the moment' acts as a distraction, e.g. looking at your watch, wanting a coffee in the next town. All the problem areas of your life well up in you and you are tested, many return to old addictions, for me cigarettes. This staged ends with a feeling of being 'in the moment' and appreciating the nature around you, meditating. Spiritual - The Camino becomes a walking meditation, you feel in tune with nature and I myself felt protected (by god) You learn to 'go with the flow' and not so much impose your own will on the happenings of the day. you start to realize a lot of your worries are your own making. I also had a miracle happen which informed me there is a god, my whole belief system has changed....I no longer believe in the term sin, but I do believe we make mistakes, have the free will to make mistakes and that even thinking a negative thought takes us away from our relationship with our creator.less

The Last Outback Boxing Troupe 1 - The Ghost Town Pub

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Filmmaker Mark Shea wanted to see the World's Last Tent Boxing Sideshow. His ...moreFilmmaker Mark Shea wanted to see the World's Last Tent Boxing Sideshow. His quest took him to Outback Queensland, Australia where he found Tent Boxing Showman, Fred Brophy running a hotel in a Ghost Town. Join Mark as he explores the Australian Tent Boxing Tradition. Episode One - The Ghost Town Pub Fred Brophy's wife, Sandi, always wanted to visit a Ghost Town. When she finally got her chance, visiting Cracow, 200 km west of Bundaberg, she fell in love with the Town's grand old Hotel. The Brophy's now own the Cracow Hotel and have transformed it into the quintessential Aussie Outback Pub. What makes an Outback Pub unique and could Cracow the Ghost Town, have a golden future? less

The Last Outback Boxing Troupe 2 - The Last of the Showmen

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Fred Brophy is the World's Last Tent Boxing Showman, the son of a sideshow op...moreFred Brophy is the World's Last Tent Boxing Showman, the son of a sideshow operator and a trapeze artist, he is fourth generation carny folk. Before television and radio, there was a strong outback tradition of storytelling in Australia. Around the campfires at night people would spin their yarns, never letting truth get in the way of a good story. Fred comes from this tradition. If you are lucky enough to share a drink with him, you are sure to hear some fantastic stories. In this story learn about what Tent Boxing is, and hear a barstool yarn from the Last of the Showmen. less

The Last Outback Boxing Troupe 3 - The Tent Boxer

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‘Cowboy’ Blair Wilson is a tent boxing legend. He gave away a promising profe...more‘Cowboy’ Blair Wilson is a tent boxing legend. He gave away a promising professional boxing career to live the ramblin’ life of a tent boxer. For twelve years Cowboy has fought in the tent (most of his adult life) and has never once been defeated. A tent boxer doesn’t only have to be handy with the gloves, Cowboy explains what it is to be a great tent boxer. less

The Last Outback Boxing Troupe 4 - Fight Night

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Fred Brophy’s Boxing Troupe is the last tent operating in the world. Before t...moreFred Brophy’s Boxing Troupe is the last tent operating in the world. Before the early 1970’s, Traveling Boxing Tents were part of the regular landscape at most country shows. The tents have such a long tradition in Australia, that in some towns, a young man will fight in the tent, watched proudly by their grandfather and father, both of whom also fought in a tents as young men. When Fred Brophy retires, is it the end of the road for the Tent Boxing tradition. less