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The big objects around Australia that you have probably never heard of
“Even before selfies were invented people have been visiting Australia’s iconic metal and fibreglass ‘big things’ to make boring roadtrips bearable. Most of us are familiar with the big pineapple, the big banana or the big prawn, but what about less marketable big things like the big nut and bolt? Here are some of Australia’s […]
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The only craftsman of his kind in Darwin, Mick Denigan has made stockwhips for everyone from Hugh Jackman to England’s Prince Philip, and he’s as passionate as ever about promoting his creations as cracking souvenirs.
Stock whips presented by the NT Tourism Minister
Northern Territory stock whips were presented to the captains of England and Australia by the Tourism Minister in Alice Springs this week. Mr Wally Edwards, Chairman, Cricket Australia (far left) Mr Michael Beer, Captain, Chairman’s XI Squad Minister Conlan presented each Captain with a whip (Centre) Mr Alastair Cook, Captain, England Squad Mr Hugh Morris, […]
Top End craftsman has a crack at a new whip
“A Top End whip maker reckons he has created a new type of whip that’s easier to crack. Mick Denigan has been making kangaroo hide whips since 1988 and his latest innovation fits a counter balance onto the end of a whip.”
2013 Reel Women Barra Classic
“The 2013 Reel Women Barra Classic was on held 17 & 18 May at Dundee Beach. 200 ladies travelled from right across Australia and Indonesia to compete in the two day tournament. The fishing conditions were a little harder this year; however the ladies still managed to land 126 barramundi which was an awesome effort. […]
Big ‘n’ Bizarre
“Is it possible to write about the world’s largest stockwhip without using phrases like “get cracking” and “whip around”? Let’s see. (Damn, too late already!) We’re about 60kms south of Darwin at Mick’s Whips homestead, a 20-acre whip-themed property where you can see the most spectacular whip-cracking demonstrations in the country. Professional whip maker Mick […]
Mindil Sunset Market – Darwin
“Running on a Thursday and Sunday evening the Mindil Sunset Market is a visitation highlight of Darwin. We decided to drop in on the midweek Thursday market and it was a great evening out. Make sure you take an empty stomach as I have never seen so many food vans in the same place before! […]