Today's ABC Open photos

Such a relaxing spot

By caraghsl ·  · From Pic of the Week

Such a relaxing spot - the photo doesn't capture the huge flocks of musical budgies swooping through the trees.       Published 13 Jun 2017.  Tom Price WA 6751

Dachshund Dash

By Rosana Sialong ·  · From Pic of the Week

It is the 11th Annual Dachshund Dash.  Folks gathered from Melbourne to Mt Gambier to participate in a silly sausage dogs' race in Port Fairy.   It was fun watching these little runners. Those tiny legs turn like wheels.             Published 13 Jun 2017.  Port Fairy VIC 3284

Incredible skies 😍

By dandelion_daylesford ·  · From Pic of the Week

Incredible skies 😍    Published 14 Jun 2017.  Daylesford VIC 346

Dingo long plain

By pixspics2024 ·  · From Pic of the Week

Dingo long plain NSW. The howl of the dingo across still mornings can be confronting when first heard but how magnificent in the wild they are to see.                              Published 14 Jun 2017.  Kosciuszko National Park NSW

Cradle Mountain today couldn't have been any better

By joshdavis23_ ·  · From Pic of the Week

Literally got there a minute to spare to get the last shuttle down and just enough seats left for us. Been wanting to visit here for ages so to see it with my own eyes. Looking forward to heading back here one day to do the hikes and spend a few days here
Canon 70d, 18-135mm
Nisi V5 with CPL and 3stop soft grad
Published 14 Jun 2017.  Cradle Mountain TAS 7306

Sunset at Manning Gorge

By jesbarbz ·  · From Pic of the Week

Morning! Here is Saturdays Sunset at Manning Gorge - We were here two weeks ago and there was only a trickle (for a comparison, you can find the dry photo 4 rows down) now she flowing nicely and hopefully even more next month                                           Published 21 Dec 2015.  Gibb WA 6743

Today's ABC Open photos

Come on give me a kiss ! Near Wiluna, WA

By cozzas_photography ·  · From Pic of the Week

Published 09 Jun 2017.  Wiluna WA 6646

Royalty visiting St Kilda yesterday

By nikki_cross ·  · From Pic of the Week

Published 13 Jun 2017.  St Kilda VIC 3182

Sturt Desert Peas

By pilbaratourco ·  · From Pic of the Week

Come walk with Pilbara Tour Co.     Published 13 Jun 2017.  Karratha WA 6714

Yarding up

By life_on_a_station ·  · From Pic of the Week

Yarding up #pilbara 

Published 13 Jun 2017.  

Winter spring!

By honeycut ·  · From Pic of the Week

Winter spring! A large male Eastern Grey Kangaroo bounds effortlessly to safety   Published 13 Jun 2017.  Healesville VIC 3777

Doolena Gorge

By travelwithmeilz ·  · From Pic of the Week

                                                   True Aussie Colours                                                    Published 13 Jun 2017.  Marble Bar WA 6760

Today's ABC Open photos

Little red flying foxes

By missybaxta ·  · From Pic of the Week

Published 08 Jun 2017.  Nitmiluk NT 0852

Happy World Oceans Day at Loch Ard Gorge

By itsjohnno ·  · From Pic of the Week

                          Happy World Oceans Day at Loch Ard Gorge                                                            Published 08 Jun 2017.  Port Campbell VIC 3269

Glen Clyde House

By tailoredtasmania ·  · From Pic of the Week

The gallery showcases work by more than 30 Tasmanian artisans, including the owners, and features unique, practical, unusual and quirky items in glass, wood, ceramics and more.     Published 06 Jun 2017.  Hamilton TAS 7140

Plumed whistling ducks

By missybaxta ·  · From Pic of the Week

Published 12 Jun 2017 

Perfect winter day for a hike in Tassie

By jasminakevric ·  · From Pic of the Week

                                   Perfect winter day for a hike in Tassie                                    Published 12 Jun 2017.  Freycinet TAS 7215

Stag surprise!

By Aliceinoz8 ·  · From Pic of the Week

My partner and i love our early walks in the forest near our home and the chance to enjoy some of nature's bounty. Today was especially good as I just had a feeling when i turned a corner on to a new path that something i didnt want to miss was waiting for me. I went a bit further quietly as i could, took out my camera and aimed it to my right and oh there he was loking right at me. I zoomed in while he checked me out, then as i captured him in all his glory he was gone in one graceful leap! Magnificent beast made my day!           Published 12 Jun 2017.  Kuitpo SA 5201

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.