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Experience stories from the iconic Coorong. In word, video and imagery.
Explore the many fun and fascinating aspects of life in this beautiful but sometimes harsh Australian landscape. Listed as an area of international importance under the Ramsar Convention, the Coorong is an Australian national treasure. Life here is different, dictated by the open sandy topography, close proximity to the southern ocean, and the abundance of bird and wildlife.
Coorong.online acknowledges and pays respect to the Ngarrindjeri Peoples, the Traditional Custodians of the Coorong land and waters.
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That Boomerang really did take off!
When David Unaipon was quoted in the Daily Herald back in 1914 as, envisioning a design for an aeroplane that would take off vertically, he had in mind the “application of the boomerang principle” Unaipon, Daily Herald 1914. What exactly did David Unaipon mean by this?
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Here the wind blows.
As you drive into Meningie you might notice the wee Flipflop windmill at the Northern entrance to the town if you are travelling along the Princess Highway, (its’ on the left side). Whilst it appears quaint and unusual, don’t be deceived, there’s a reason why, in the Coorong, there are “atypical” windmills……. Why you ask?
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Latest‘Farmer Brown’ Mug
‘Farmer Brown’ Mug Here’s a cracker story of early settlers in South Australia. Farmer Brown crossing the Murray River to find feed for his sheep. This tale beautifully captured here by local artist Amanda Louise....
