#Wimmera

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Sidney Nolan (Australian, 1917-1992), Wimmera, 1966. Oil on canvas, 60 x 48 in.

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Arthur Boyd (Australian, 1920-1999) Wimmera Landscape, 1965 oil on board 25 x 35 cm

SH104 - Australian and International Art © SHAPIRO AUCTIONEERS

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Cobertizo de Palos de Murtoa, Australia - Cobertizo de Palos de Murtoa, Australia

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TT line Birchip 2002 by Alan Thexton

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Going to Wimmera Steampunk Festival?

https://karenjcarlisle.com/2023/04/20/going-to-wimmera-steampunk-festival/

Only 3 days to go!

Saturday is Wimmera Steampunk Festival (Dimboola, Victoria) and I’ve got big plans.

Look for me Saturday at the Time Travellers’ Soiree markets on Saturday, and at my talk – The Steam, the Punk, and the Writing – at the Dimboola Imaginarium at 2pm. I’ll chat about the history of steampunk, how it is relevant in today’s society, and how steampunk affects her writing. Karen has been active in the steampunk community, both local and international, for over fifteen years, and writing steampunk for almost ten years.

I’ll have books to sell, my new ‘Great Big Black Box of Everything’ – exclusive to in person events, a giveaway to those who attend my talk, and event bookplates with purchase of paperbacks (limited number).

Get your event tickets for the Time Travellers’ Soiree via Trybooking

For more info check out the FB event pages

My author/steampunk talk – The Steam, The Punk, and the Writing is on the Sunday (23rd) at the Dimboola Imaginarium, and is free to attend.

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1983 Melbourne dust storm.

The 1983 Melbourne dust storm was a meteorological phenomenon that occurred during the afternoon of 8 February 1983, throughout much of Victoria, Australia and affected the capital, Melbourne. Red soil, dust and sand from Central and Southeastern Australia was swept up in high winds and carried southeast through Victoria. The dust storm was one of the most dramatic consequences of the 1982/83 drought, at the time the worst in Australian history and is, in hindsight, viewed as a precursor to the Ash Wednesday bushfires which were to occur eight days later.

In late 1982 and early 1983, the El Niño weather cycle had brought record drought to almost all of eastern Australia, with Victoria's Mallee and northern Wimmera severely affected.

During the morning of Tuesday 8 February 1983, a strong but dry cold front began to cross Victoria, preceded by hot, gusty northerly winds. The loose topsoil in the Mallee and Wimmera was picked up by the wind and collected into a huge cloud of dust that heralded the cool change.

At Horsham in western Victoria, raised dust was observed by 11:00am. Within an hour, it had obscured the sky.

Fed by the strong northerly, the temperature in Melbourne rose quickly and by 2:35pm it had reached 43.2 °C (109.8 °F), at that time a record February maximum. Around the same time, a dramatic red-brown cloud could be seen approaching the city.

The dust storm hit Melbourne just before 3:00pm, accompanied by a rapid drop in temperature and a fierce wind change that uprooted trees and damaged houses. Within minutes, visibility in the capital had plunged to 100 metres (330 ft). City workers huddled in doorways, covering their mouths from the choking dust, and traffic came to a standstill.

The worst of the storm was over by 4:00pm, when the wind speed dropped. The dust cloud was approximately 320 metres (1,050 ft) high when it struck Melbourne, but in other areas of Victoria it extended thousands of metres into the atmosphere.

It was estimated that about 50,000 tonnes of topsoil were stripped from the Mallee (approximately 1,000 tonnes of it being dumped on the city). The combined effect of drought and dust storm inflicted damage on the land that, according to the then President of the Victorian Farmers and Graziers' Association, would take up to 10 years and tens of millions of dollars to repair.

The exact weather pattern that had caused the dust storm was repeated one week later, when the Ash Wednesday fires caused enormous destruction and loss of life.

source Tony Beyer

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Arthur Boyd (Australian, 1920-1999) - Wimmera Landscape, c. 1994

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The Grampians

The Mallee photo was made whilst we were on our way to Melbourne. The location in the mallee country is where the Wimmera Mallee meets the Grampians.

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Sony a7 R111, Novoflex Adaptor, Leica 35mm Summicron f2.0 asph, handheld

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The Hidden Gem Of Horsham.

What should be done in Horsham Assuming you are searching for a genuinely new thing to do with the family, you might be keen on looking at Horsham. This unassuming community is a secret fortune that brings a lot to the table. From a mixed expressions scene to family-accommodating attractions, Horsham is an incredible spot to visit. The city is found only 10 miles north of Philadelphia and is an incredible spot to visit for a day.

Horsham is a little city with large undertakings Known as the Cosmopolitan Capital of the Wimmera, Horsham is a flourishing business community, arranged on the banks of the Wimmera River. It is just 30 minutes from the Grampians National Park, and the Wartook Valley district, the two of which are wealthy in outside exercises. The city has numerous incredible bistros that serve delightful charge utilizing nearby produce. The town is likewise quick turning into a middle for outside exercises. This year it is the host city of the World Junior Motocross Championships.

Whether you love outside exercises or indoor exercises, the city of Horsham has something for everybody. Its midtown region is home to various historical centers and stores, as well as various eateries and bistros. Horsham is likewise an extraordinary spot to take the family to a theater, and there are a lot of ways of making the day complete with an evening of family diversion.

It is an unlikely treasure On the off chance that you're arranging an outing toward the South East, you might need to think about a visit to Horsham. This town is effectively available via train and brings a lot to the table for guests. The town is near various renowned attractions, including Gatwick Airport and the Tower Bridge. You can likewise take in the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew and the Victoria and Albert Museum.

It is an incredible spot for a family day out The region around Horsham is home to various family-accommodating attractions and exercises. The town's parks and open spaces are all around kept up with, and there are likewise a few exceptional experience jungle gyms. Guests can visit the May Park off Dimboola Road, or make a beeline for the Horsham Botanic Gardens. An exceptional play labyrinth protected by a winged serpent offers a lot of diversion for youngsters. Families can likewise partake in the city's bistro, which has open air and indoor seating and an extraordinary menu for youngsters.

The town has a rich history and is a fabulous spot for families to go through a day. The town is home to a few historical centers and attractions, including the Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum. The Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum is a non-benefit association that spotlights on the flight history of the Greater Delaware Valley.

It has a dynamic expressions scene On the off chance that you love human expression, you'll very much love to realize that Horsham has a dynamic expressions scene. From the nearby workmanship display to grant winning specialists, you'll track down an abundance of culture in the locale. From celebrations to unrecorded music, the Horsham region has something for everybody. The town is additionally known for its dynamic help clubs and flourishing expressions local area.

For the people who love to eat, Horsham has a lot of cafés to browse. Large numbers of these restaurants offer delectable and good food. Probably the best cafés around incorporate Filippo's Italian Restaurant, Miller and Carter Horsham, Restaurant Tristan, and The Chequers Inn. Veggie lovers will track down a lot of choices at The Green Man, a vegetarian and vegan café.

It has incredible convenience Assuming you are wanting to go through the night in Horsham, don't stress since there are various spending plan convenience choices in the town. You can track down a decent Bed and Breakfast or a modest lodging with free breakfast. A significant number of the lodgings in Horsham likewise offer limits for early registration and espresso.

The Comfort Inn Capital Horsham offers agreeable facilities and is undeniably found. It is near the Wimmera River and the Grampians National Park. It likewise offers present day conveniences, for example, free stopping, late look at, and free admittance to the Aquatic Center. You can likewise exploit the rec center and wellness classes that are accessible at this lodging. The Comfort Inn likewise offers free breakfast to its visitors.

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Animals injured in the Black Summer fires overwhelmed the ability of zoos to care for them.

(Photo supplied: Zoos Victoria)

The spotted tree frog is endangered in Victoria.

(Photo supplied: Zoos Victoria)

A koala is released back into the wild after rehabilitation.

(Photo supplied: Zoos Victoria)

Climate change is forcing massive changes to how Australia protects endangered animals and plants from extinction

An increase in bushfires, extreme heat and flooding thanks to climate change means Australia has to rethink its approach to saving threatened species from extinction, and how it manages landscapes.

By environment reporter Peter de Kruijff / ABC Science

ABC News - 13 March 2024

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Stacy Whitehorse quit her job as a train driver to rescue injured and orphaned animals.

(Photo: ABC Wimmera - Angus Mackintosh)

This tawny frogmouth owl was rescued by Stacy Whitehorse.

(Photo: ABC Wimmera - Angus Mackintosh)

Wildlife Victoria has seen a range of bird species fall victim to cruelty, including this young kookaburra recovering from gunshot wounds.

(Photo supplied: Wildlife Victoria)

Australian animals under record threat from climate, cars, illegal pet-keeping

Native species are being harmed in record numbers according to Victoria's wildlife rescue service.

Clipped wings, degloved paws and bullet wounds point to widespread abuse and illegal pet-keeping.

What's next? More extreme weather events and cars on the road paint a dire picture for animals' survival in years to come.

By Angus Mackintosh / ABC Wimmera

ABC News - 28 January 2024

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COMMUNITY WARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT: The following ABC News article, ‘More wild animal cruelty cases reported as researcher warns of link to other violent crimes’, contains graphic descriptions of human cruelty and abuse crimes towards animals that some viewers may find distressing.

This x-ray shows a homemade arrow embedded in a wild duck.

(Photo supplied: Australia Zoo)

This Pacific duck was one of two shot by homemade arrows that the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital treated.

(Photo supplied: Australia Zoo)

Brushtail possum Bonnie had to have her eye removed due to an air rifle wound.

(Photo supplied: Australia Zoo)

Rachel Woodrow, pictured with her dog, says society needs to do more to protect wild animals.(Photo supplied: RSPCA)

More wild animal cruelty cases reported as researcher warns of link to other violent crimes

Veterinarians and animal advocates warn they are seeing more animal cruelty cases, after a series of distressing incidents in Queensland, including wild ducks being shot with homemade arrows.

A wildlife hospital vet says she is seeing more animal cruelty cases.

The RSPCA is calling for members of the public to report sightings of injured wild animals.

An animal pathologist says people who abuse animals can pose a risk to the wider community as there is an association with other forms of violent crimes.

By Ollie Wykeham, Janel Shorthouse, and Braedan Jason / ABC Sunshine Coast

ABC News - 27 September 2023

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Arthur Boyd  (Australian, 1920 -1999)

WIMMERA LANDSCAPE WITH FULL MOON AND WHITE COCKATOOS,  c.1985

oil on board,  90.0 x 120.0 cm

© reproduced with the permission of VISCOPY Ltd

https://www.deutscherandhackett.com/auction/lot/wimmera-landscape

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Today was historic, but in the worst way possible. Today was the first time in recorded history that Victoria, Australia has reached a catastrophic fire. The Grampians are on fire. It is too late for our friends and family to leave areas in the Wimmera such as Belfield and Roses Gap, and we can not go and get them. We have to live with knowing that they are submerged in blazes across Vic.

For those that can leave, there has been little to no time to evacuate, and belongings have been left behind in the rush towards safe areas. The wind, partnered with the lightning storms and the heat has started fires that burn too hot to be stopped. Right now, even though I am on the coast, I can feel the wind shaking the house. It keeps changing direction, too. None of us can tell which way it will settle on, or whether something that has never been able to reach this far south before will be able to this time.

Each year it gets hotter and hotter, and it comes closer and closer.

On the way home from school, there was a giant cloud of dirt previously buried under plants floating across farms. The last time it was dry enough and the wind was strong enough to do so was over five years ago.

I’m afraid that in the coming days, I will wake up, go outside, and see smoke from the worst bushfires predicted since Black Saturday drifting over the horizon towards the Tasman sea. I’m scared that this time the south climate won’t be able to hold it back until autumn and winter.

Today there were four non-building fire incidents in our area. Yesterday there were three. There hasn’t even been one in previous years.

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Monday 9 October 2023 - C501 leads S307 through Albion bound for Seymour on the last leg of the SRHC Wimmera Weekender trip. See 11 more new photos at Wongm's Rail Gallery http://dlvr.it/SxXgdK

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Obligatory 2023 Round Up.

https://karenjcarlisle.com/2023/12/29/obligatory-2023-round-up/

It’s that time of the year. Time for year round ups and formulating new year’s resolutions. I thought I’d share a quick look back at 2023.

Books

This year was busy with writing, revisiting works-in-progress, releasing three more books, and all the events that go with them.

The following is the number of book-related things for 2023:

local events attended: 5

This year I attended Oz Comic Con, Comic & Toy Fair, Supanova, and two new events: Mayhem Collectors Fair and Author Night Market. I trialled new tables displays and book merch at the last two events.

   interstate events attended: 1

author talks: 1

This was the first year for the Wimmera Steampunk Festival (to be held bi-annually). I was fortunate to be invited to do an author talk (and steampunk 101 for those new to steampunk). The talk co-incided with my character – Viola Stewart’s – birthday and the 30th anniverary of (the coining of the name:) steampunk, so bonus!

  books published: 3 paperbacks (includes republished Department of Curiosities) and 3 eBooks

online book launches: 3

This year, I re-published The Department of Curiosities with a new cover and new internal art. Two new books included the steampunk short story collection Cogs and Conspiracies and Blood Ties, the first book in the mini adventure series the James Findlay Journals.

Both new books had an online launch party with giveaways, and there was another (delayed) launch for the re-release of The Adventures of Viola Stewart eBooks, combining the previous stories, with new covers, to match the paperbacks. You can rewatch them here:

Blood Ties – book launch 

Cogs and Conspiracies – Online Launch

eBook Series Launch – The Adventures of Viola Stewart

words written on current WIP: 45,824 / total November NaNoWriMo: 17,227

I’ve made headway on book 2 (The Department of Curiosities series) during the two dedicated NaNoWriMo events this year. Not as many as I’d have liked, but it is moving forward. Real life has been an issue.

new story ideas added to my list: 8

I can’t elaborate too much on this, as… well, spoilers. (Patrons get early sneak peeks… just saying)

number of book covers created:5

Two were: Cogs and Conspiracies and Blood Ties. One was for a fellow author (and I can’t show it until she’s ready to publish), and two are related to the new story ideas. (See above comment re spoilers). I tend to create the cover while the story is bubbling away in my head.

number of writing/research courses attended: 5 (online)… actually six!

These included research for future book projects, an ASA (Australian Society of Authors) course on public speaking (in hope it may help some pre-event panics), one on using a writing resource, and writing courses dedicated to specific genres.

Shorter Stories

short stories written for Patreon supporters: 10 (+2 excerpts from WIP)

short stories submitted to anthologies: 1

Top tier supportes get a short story reward each month. Many are exclusive. Some have been printed in the recent Cogs and Conspiracies or other short story collections. This year, I also added two excerpts from the first chapter of my current work-in-progress (book 2 of The Department of Curiosities series)

Art, Design & Book Merch

bees crocheted: 49

I started crocheting bees as book-related merch for The Aunt Enid Mysteries (the bees communicate between the many worlds in my stories), with AU$1 from each bee sale going towards helping bees on Kangaroo Island. I’ve sold 31 so far. I love bees. They are crucial to our lives and pollate various foods, especially stone fruits. They also provide us with honey. Though I’m allergic, we plant bee-friendly plants at home, and don’t use sprays.

new t-shirt designs: 8

new mug designs: 2

When I can’t write, I crochet. When I’m not crocheting, I draw. I NEED to create. This year I did (half) of Inktober. Some of the images were digitalised, coloured, and uploaded to my RedBubble store as t-shirts (and mugs)

new badge designs: 5

I loved the cat and books design (from my original art in Aunt Enid: Protector Extraordinaire), so I made a new badge… then I designed and made some more. The new badges debuted at the Author Night Market this month. I’ll have to load them onto my webshop some time…

On a more personal note:

tiktok posts: over 365

This is both book-related and personal. Someone told me I was too old for Tiktok. Ha! There are many on #over40tiktok and #over50tiktok, especially authors and readers. Books do well on Tiktok. While I’m not in the popular genres of romance, romance fantasy, or spicey romance fantasy, there are many who read my genres. I talk about my books, as well as tea, D&D, and mental health. I’ve found creating short posts has helped with desensitising myself to appearing in public… (even if it takes several ‘takes’ to get in the right headspace.)

number of mid-night hospital trips: 1 (only one is a record!)

I’m still working on minimising my panic attacks before events. I continued to talk about mental health (and my experience with anxiety and PTSD). Talking about mental health is important.

I usually end up at hospital (via ambulance) 3-5 times a year (my extreme panic attacks mimic heart attacks). So far, I’ve only had one this year! I’m extremely happy about that.

Health Scares and dodging bullets: 1

2023 started in the worst possible way. I faced January 1st with a diagnosis of breast cancer, prepping myself, then surgery and my family for ongoing treatment. One week after surgery, I returned to the oncologist. I was confused. Why was he grinning like a Cheshire cat? Turns out I had a very, very rare (<0.1% in women 25-45 years had this option, and I was over that age group) fibromatosis – a benign tumour that mimicks breast cancer in every way. The only way to differentiate is with extensive pathological testing once the tumour was removed.

So, a worst-case scenario became one of relief. Weirdly, I found a sense of calm from the whole situation. It’s helped my mental health, and I’ve actually had more moments of bliss than I’ve experienced in over a decade.

Please don’t forget to do your checks!

And that’s the short version…. (I know)

Thank you all for following my adventures this year, and I hope you have peaceful and safe holidays. See you next year!