Tag: Australia
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Berri Lookout Tower in the South Australian Riverland
Berri Lookout Tower The Berri Lookout Tower rises above the Murray River as one of the town’s most distinctive landmarks. Located near the centre of Berri in South Australia, the tower offers sweeping views of the town, the river, and the surrounding vineyards. Originally built as a water tower, it now serves as both a Read more
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Berri Bridge Mural in the South Australian Riverland
Berri Bridge Mural The Berri Bridge Mural, located beneath the Sturt Highway bridge across the Murray River in South Australia, is one of the Riverland’s most significant public artworks. It blends community effort, Indigenous storytelling, and regional identity into a single, striking visual statement. First completed in 1997, the mural was commissioned by Transport SA, Read more
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The Battle of Broken Hill
The Battle of Broken Hill On 1 January 1915, the quiet mining town of Broken Hill, New South Wales, experienced one of the most unexpected attacks in Australian history. While many residents celebrated the New Year with a picnic train excursion, two men launched a violent assault that would later be known as the Battle Read more