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  1. RM Outback

    Shipwrecks

    The recent floods are helping to preserve South Australia's oldest colonial shipwreck. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-02/shipwreck-helped-by-murray-flood-waters/102039226 Can't work out/don't know why the link came up as it did 😏 good read either way. Mod edit: Original link replaced with...
  2. RM Outback

    Bendigo Gem Club Expo

    It's on again February 25th and 26th at Bendigo Exhibition Centre/Bendigo Showgrounds.
  3. RM Outback

    National Crisis, Dimmy Shortage

    I've been aware of the Dimmy shortage for the last month or so but it's getting to the point of national shame imo. Apparently the manufacturer for Dimmy's in Victoria at least is based in Maribyrnong which may have been damaged by the local floods. If it continues I might have to have a chat...
  4. RM Outback

    True Champions

    I intend for there to be more than one chapter to this story. It's a true story of life and death and every emotion that comes with it. I have an idea to create a gift for the Heart and Lung Transplant Team at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne. I need to talk to our jeweller before I can...
  5. RM Outback

    Lightning Ridge Opal Festival

    Heard it's on next week, Wednesday to Saturday I think. Is it worth a visit, what's the attraction other than those wanting to clean out your wallet. Got the week off so I'm thinking of checking it out.
  6. RM Outback

    Total Scumbags

    This crazy shite is the ultimate scumbag act if I've ever heard of. Unfortunately it is happening more and more 😕 The driver in this case is alive due to nothing more than luck. Rock thrown at truck from overpass in Ballarat North
  7. RM Outback

    Post of the week

    No specific topic, what ever takes your fancy :beer: There's nothing better than spending time with mates :Y: I found this post to exhibit all the trates of friends for life :heart: https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=636169#p636169
  8. RM Outback

    The Enigma, 555.55 Carat Diamond

    If you've got 5 lazy million or more you might want to buy it. Suggested it might have formed in space :/...
  9. RM Outback

    Tsunami Warnings

    Well I never thought I'd see one for Victoria :argh: :8 looks like south coast of NSW to. http://www.bom.gov.au/tsunami/vic_alerts.shtml Might be a few good cuts on some beaches.
  10. RM Outback

    Classic Aussie Dunny's

    Post ya pictures here I'm not one for taking pictures of dunnys but Kate and I are at the Longwood Pub celebrating our 19th anniversary and as happens after a few pots I headed for the dunny. Very creative :perfect: :beer:
  11. RM Outback

    AFL Grand Final Public Holiday

    Just a reminder this coming Friday 23rd October is the Grand Final Public Holiday in Victoria. So if you're scheduled to work make sure you are paid the appropriate penalty rates. Doesn't apply to me I'm self employed however if you are employed it's worth checking into. This is obviously not...
  12. RM Outback

    Today I got

    Didn't buy or cook anything just got something as a pressy or found it, post it here. Not today but yesterday for my birthday :) it's not new it's been in my family from my mother's side for over 100 years :) made by Alcock in Malvern/East Malvern who started in 1853. It's been a container at...
  13. RM Outback

    Boxing Matches

    Keep it clean and above the belt Rules are 1 - 3 responses per opponent 2 - any threat of physical violence automatically gains a 3 day ban. 3 - this thread will be lucky to see daylight, so be swift fair and good luck :) :beer:
  14. RM Outback

    A brighter future ahead

    The future is in good hands, a story that will inspire many and create change for the better :) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-28/zarelda-dickens-kimberley-police-cadet/12393362
  15. RM Outback

    Ouch

    Not how the owner planned to spend the day :o 8.( https://au.news.yahoo.com/brand-new-lamborghini-smashed-after-owner-had-it-for-just-20-minutes-105058100.html One of our daughters took possession of a new Prado just before Christmas. Two or three weeks later in a wind storm a branch fell from...
  16. RM Outback

    Tooth Fairy Coin

    My Grandson Harvey lost his first tooth yesterday and he got a surprise with his first tooth fairy collect :) Sure has come a long way since I was a kid :D never seen or heard of them, from the Mint I'm lead to believe.
  17. RM Outback

    Just out for a quick Sunday stroll

    Would have never considered this call out when I was in the volunteer services :8 https://www.police.vic.gov.au/man-five-camels-and-dog-rescued-jamieson
  18. RM Outback

    Cancellation of the Australian Gemboree in Albury

    Kate just received this in a email from the Bendigo Gem Club.
  19. RM Outback

    Community assistance required

    If you have any information about a crime, best with CCTV footage post it. Anyone in the Frankston area (Victoria) keep an eye out for these two scumbags ]:D :fistpump: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/charity-tin-stolen-frankston
  20. RM Outback

    Snowy 2.0

    Check out this article :Y: very interesting. Tathradj pretty sure we had a conversation about this a few months ago. Surely to be some gold found in the process I'd imagine. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-49202175
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