Today's ABC Open photos

Twin Falls flowing

By heathwhiley ·  · From Pic of the Week

                                            Published 09 Jun 2017.  Kakadu NT 0822

Hard to catch!

By beeceebeephotography ·  · From Pic of the Week

Hard to catch! Spotted pardalote      Published 08 Jun 2017.  Anglesea VIC 3230

Photographing a sunset in a dust storm

By peta.e.smith ·  · From Pic of the Week

40 degree heat and insane humidity while fighting off 1,000,000 sticky flies          Published 08 Jun 2017.  Pannawonica WA 6716

Bush fire survivor

By JohnP ·  · From Pic of the Week

We had two possums sheltering in our mango tree after they had escaped a bushfire recently on Mount Coolum. We fed them some fruit however they had moved on the next day.   Published 23 Mar 2017.  Mount Coolum QLD 4573

Rainbow bee-eaters

By missybaxta ·  · From Pic of the Week

                               Birds were having a dust bath in the middle of the road.             Published 08 Jun 2017.  Batchelor NT 0845

The Pilbara landscape

By ericalouisephotography ·  · From Pic of the Week

The Pilbara landscape can put out some amazing contrasts in colours.                      Published 28 Jul 2017.  Newman WA 6753

What to do if bitten by a snake

Eastern brown snake

You have just been bitten by a small snake. You are pretty certain it is just a harmless python, but it disappeared before you could get a proper look. Do you administer first aid and go to the hospital or keep gardening?

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) updated guidelines for treating snake bites

·         Do NOT wash the area of the bite or try to suck out the venom. It is extremely important to retain traces of venom for use with venom identification kits.

·         Do NOT incise or cut the bite, or apply a high tourniquet. Cutting or incising the bite won't help. High tourniquets are ineffective and can be fatal if released.

·         Do bandage firmly, splint and immobilise to stop the spread of venom. All the major medical associations recommend slowing the spread of venom by placing a folded pad over the bite area and then applying a firm bandage. It should not stop blood flow to the limb or congest the veins. Only remove the bandage in a medical facility, as the release of pressure will cause a rapid flow of venom through the bloodstream.

·         Do NOT allow the victim to walk or move their limbs. Use a splint or sling to minimise all limb movement. Put the patient on a stretcher or bring transportation to the patient.

·         Do seek medical help immediately as the venom can cause severe damage to health and even death within a few hours.

Today's ABC Open photos

You've heard the one about why the Fungi 

had to leave?

By lifecatchme ·  · From Pic of the Week

...cause there wasn't mushroom! 

Well, in Mount Field there's so mushroom that the fungi don't leave but stay partying on to make these fine displays of colour in the forest... And that's it ladies and gentlemen, I'm out of here... but before I go, if you have any other funny/lame fungi jokes, please feel free to leave them in the comments.   Published 12 Aug 2015.  National Park TAS 7140

 The enchanting Arnhem Land Escarpment  in Kakadu

By exploreoutback ·  · From Pic of the Week

                  Published 05 Jun 2017.  Kakadu NT 0822     

Pannawonica Hill

By peta.e.smith ·  · From Pic of the Week

Published 08 Jun 2017.  Pannawonica WA 6716

 Big waves hit the Bombo at Kiama NSW

By haworthdavid ·  · From Pic of the Week

                       Big waves hit the Bombo at Kiama NSW Australia at sunrise.                                         Published 09 Jun 2017.  Kiama NSW 2533  

Intersection in the middle of nowhere!

By australiansecrets ·  · From Pic of the Week

Intersection in the middle of nowhere! We stopped here for a roadside picnic on our way to Tibooburra. Temp was 44 degrees when we stepped out of our air conditioned car! Although we thought no one was around for miles we had a visit from a NP Ranger living at the end of this "no through road". Thinking we may have car trouble he drove all the way up to make sure we were ok. And just out of view of this shot there was a sealed section of road that was long and straight and doubles as a runway/landing strip for the Flying Doctor Service. I imagine this little piece of nowhere sees a bit of action every now and again!     Published 09 Jun 2017.  Tibooburra NSW 2880

Pinching Carrots

By Bruce Thompson Photography ·  · From Pic of the Week

Someone left the door open to the feed shed, so can't blame the horse! He's gone straight for the bag of Carrots!          Published 09 Jun 2017.  

Walloon QLD 4306

Sttop the Adani mine

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszcuk with Gautam Adani 

As Queensland farmers, water is crucial for our livelihoods. As our climate gets hotter and drier, our water resources are even more precious. We call on the Queensland Premier to rescind the unlimited, free 60-year water license they are proposing to grant to the Adani coal mine.

Background: 

My name is Angus Emmott and I'm proud to be a third generation grazier from Longreach in outback Queensland. I'm committed to a sustainable future for farming in Australia and ask you for your support to protect our precious groundwater. 

In Queensland, the proposed Adani-owned Carmichael coal mine has been granted unlimited access to groundwater. The mine, the biggest of nine proposed for the Galilee Basin west of Rockhampton, is expected to draw 26 million litres of water per day from its pits. Over its life this mine alone would total 355 billion litres of water and modelling already demonstrates that 2 springs will be shut down.

As farmers we are angry about the special deal struck by the Queensland government to give Adani free water for its proposed coal mine. I am launching this petition today to call upon Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk to support Aussie farmers and to rescind the water licenses that allow Adani access to unlimited water for 60 years.

All over the country, farmers are battling to stop fossil fuel mining and fracking on their land. Nearly 90% of Queensland is currently drought declared, so why are we giving an Indian billionaire access to unlimited groundwater for a new coal mine?

I'm asking all Australians, to stand with me in calling upon the Premier to rescind this approval before irrevocable damage is done to our groundwater systems and the long term sustainability of Queensland agriculture. 

Angus Emmott with Farmers for Climate Action

This petition will be delivered to:

·         Queensland Premier
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk

Sign the petition https://www.change.org/p/premier-annastacia-palaszczuk-rescind-adani-s-unlimited-water-license-and-support-aussie-farmers

Today's ABC Open photos

A haunted sunset

By Mitch Forrester ·  · From Pic of the Week

               An overcast sky gives this long exposure sunset shot an eerie feel.             Published 07 Jun 2017.  MacLean NSW 2463

Big Mertins Falls

By jesbarbz ·  · From Pic of the Week

I'm not sure how high the walls are but for a bit of scale take a look at the tiny people at the top. I think I can count 10.    Published 07 Jun 2017.  Gibb WA 6743

Mossman Gorge is an easy day trip from Cairns

By simone_a13 ·  · From Pic of the Week

                                            Published 06 Jun 2017.                                                                                                             Mossman Gorge QLD 4873

Eastern Spinebill showing me his other side

By Nikki Long ·  · From Pic of the Week

                                       Published 06 Jun 2017.  Hobart TAS 7000

Today is an absolute pearler

By mjdphotosdotcom ·  · From Pic of the Week

        Downtown Jindabyne in NSW  Published 08 Jun 2017.  Jindabyne NSW 2627

View over the Pilbara

By pilbaratourco ·  · From Pic of the Week

                                       Published 08 Jun 2017.  Karratha WA 6714

Today's ABC Open photos

Dry-bogged out back o'Bourke

By dust_n_diesel ·  · From Pic of the Week

     Dry-bogged out back o'Bourke       Published 06 Jun 2017.  Bourke NSW 2840

A young Eastern grey roo stares off into the sunrise

By honeycut ·  · From Pic of the Week

A young Eastern grey roo stares off into the sunrise as I covertly capture the moment 😃Published 06 Jun 2017.  Yarra Glen VIC 3775

Real food and drink

By tailoredtasmania ·  · From Pic of the Week

Swing by for a dirty hippy or sit back with a glass of biodynamic wine, which is kind on your liver.   Thirsty, hungry and in a rush? Try a supercharged smoothie filled with secret ingredients.    Published 07 Jun 2017.  Launceston TAS 7250

Nestled at the base of the prominent ‘Nut’

By tailoredtasmania ·  · From Pic of the Week

This specialty shop showcases fine Tasmanian produce including King Island cheese, Tasmanian wine, chocolates, fudge, olive oil, Tasmanian boutique beer, olives, preserves, mustards, gifts, tea, Tasmanian roasted coffee and more.   Published 07 Jun 2017.  Stanley TAS 7331

Go ahead emus

By wildheartadventuresaustralia ·  · From Pic of the Week

We are quite happy to wait for you to cross the road.  We came across hundreds of mobs of emus in outback Queensland on our drive yesterday.   If you get the chance do yourself a favour and take a trip to the outback it's magnificent due to the abundance of native animals.   Published 07 Jun 2017.  Consuelo QLD 4702

Autumn in Ballarat

By jennieboydphotos ·  · From Pic of the Week

Published 07 Jun 2017.  Ballarat Central VIC 3350