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Garbage Trucks with Lifting Arms

In Sydney, and now in Hobart, I have been amazed to see garbage trucks with mechanical arms. The arm is used to scoop up and empty the rubbish bins waiting on the side of the street.

Royal Exhibition Building - Melbourne Open House 2011

With 2011’s Open House weekend we finally got our chance to see inside this incredible building. The building itself is World Heritage listed and continues to be actively used for events.

Hellenic Museum - Former Royal Mint - Melbourne Open House 2011

Near Flagstaff Gardens in Melbourne sits a beautiful building that once housed the Royal Mint. The Royal Mint has since moved to a modern building further down the road and the original building has become the Hellenic Museum.

Plaza Ballroom - Melbourne Open House 2011

The Plaza Ballroom in Melbourne feels like a gothic theme park. The ballroom’s entrance is located on Collins Street. There is nothing on the outside to suggest what lurks inside.

Capitol Theatre - Melbourne Open House 2011

Melbourne’s former Capitol Theatre is part of the RMIT campus. The theatre was recently open to the public as part of Melbourne Open House.

Exploring JA Substation - Melbourne Open House 2011

We recently got the chance to explore a working electricity substation. Thanks to Melbourne’s Open House weekend, Megan and I took the opportunity to take a tour around the bunker like facility.

Burn Folder Content Size on Mac OS X 10.7 aka Lion

Mac OS X 10.7, aka Lion, changes the location of the content size for burn folders.

Storey Hall, RMIT - Melbourne Open House 2011

Storey Hall is part of the RMIT campus and forms part of a visually fun building in the heart of Melbourne. The green roof and quirky facade continue on inside.

Docklands Winter Fireworks

Each Friday night during July, the Docklands in Melbourne held a free fireworks event. As the month passed, the crowds that gathered each Friday night increased.

Puffing Billy Steam Train Film and Photos

Puffing Billy is the name of a narrow gauge steam train service based in Victoria, Melbourne. The restored steam engines, carriages, tracks, and station are beautifully maintained.