Ravensthope, WA, Australia (2010)

Ravensthorpe is 540 km south east of Perth, 40 km inland from the south coast of Western Australia.  BHP Biliton opened a nickel and cobalt mine and processing plant nearby in 2008 but closed it down in 2009 with the loss of 1500 jobs - a major threat to the old town.

Perth, WA, Australia (2009)

Mural on the temporary hoardings around the new Perth Arena construction site. It depicts the Swan River, Narrows Bridge and Perth skyline.

Newcastle, NSW, Australia (2008)

Newcastle is 162 kilometres (101 mi) North of Sydney, at the mouth of the Hunter River. Famous for its coal, Newcastle is presently the largest coal exporting harbour in the world. Beyond the city, the Hunter Region possesses large coal deposits, rich agricultural lands and the Hunter Valley Wine Region. Ref: Wikipedia

Artist: Michael Bell 1994

Seattle, WA, USA (2009)

 

 

New Norfolk, TAS, Australia (2008)

New Norfolk is a town on the Derwent River, in the south-east of Tasmania, Australia. It lies 35 kilometres (22 mi) north-west of the capital, Hobart.  Ref: Wikipedia


 

Northbridge, Perth, WA, Australia (2008)

Williams Lane, Northbridge - art before the Ezra Pound Bar. Since re-drawn (twice).
In the photos: Millie Ward


 

 

Carnarvon, WA, Australia (2008)

Carnarvon (Pop: ~5,300) is a coastal town situated approximately 900 kilometres north of Perth. It lies at the mouth of the Gascoyne River on the Indian Ocean. The popular Shark Bay world heritage area lies to the south of the town.

Broome, WA, Australia (2008)

Broome is a pearling and tourist town in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, 2200 km north of Perth. The year round population is approximately 14,436, growing to more than 45,000 per month during the tourist season. Ref: Wikipedia




 

Perth, WA, Australia (2008)

Wellington Street, under the Freeway.

Kuranda, QLD, Australia (2008)

Kuranda is a small town on the Atherton Tableland in Far North Queensland, 25 kilometres from Cairns. The surrounding rainforest has been home to the Djabugay people for over 10,000 years.
Kuranda receives thousands of tourists each week who arrive on the Kuranda Scenic Railway from Cairns, the Skyrail gondola cableway, or by coach on the Kuranda Range road.  Ref: Wikipedia
Artist: Worimi from the Wiradjuri tribe.
 

Leeman, WA, Australia, 2008

Leeman is a small fishing village found about 300 kilometres north of Perth. It boasts turquoise waters, white sandy beaches and offshore islands harbouring a great diversity of marine life.  The fishing fleet sails in search for the lucrative western rock lobster during the season from November to June.
Leeman is a windsurfing mecca. The "Screaming Leeman" tournament is held each summer.   Wikipedia and More info