Welcome to the latest DOWNunder UPdate Australian newsletter from Bellaonline –The Voice of Women.

Thank you to all those readers who have been in touch either through the forum or the email to say hello and join in this great site. I welcome your comments and contributions at any time. Pop over to the forum and have your say. Here’s the link: http://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php/forums/315/1/Australia

Last week I posted another article in the series on climate of various states. I have had many readers ask for specifics about the weather conditions in a number of the states in Australia. So here’s the article I wrote about the weather that is experienced in Queensland. (This state is dear to my heart, because it’s my home state). http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art50006.asp

Aussie News 5th April to 11th April 2012

Here’s a rundown of the latest news in Australia through the eyes of the most popular newspapers.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/ The Australian

http://afr.com/ The Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au Sydney Morning Herald

My goodies for you this week involve Melbourne, Australian spiders and fantastic public space art. Have fun!

http://melbourneinphotos.com/ here’s a lovely site with the most stunning photos of Melbourne.

http://www.survivingoz.com/2009/10/eureka.html some people really have difficulties with the fauna (read long legged hairy spiders) that are found in Australia. Here’s a solution found by an ex-US native.

http://www.danielbowen.com/2012/04/07/metro-logo-mosaic/ some great mosaic designs at the metro rail station.

Well, that’s all from me this week. I hope you enjoy your week ahead and I’ll pop in again next Wednesday and say hello.
Cheerio for now


Judie Bellingham, Australia Editor
http://Australia.bellaonline.com

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