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Thursday, 06 July

10:39

The icing on the crakes Natural Newstead

Ive been searching for this bird since last spring, expecting it to appear at some stage but never confident.

The Australian Painted Snipe Rostratula australis is one of Australias rarest and most endangered birds.

Described as a stocky wading bird around 220250 mm in length with a long pinkish bill. The adult female, more colourful than the male, has a chestnut-coloured head, with white around the eye and a white crown stripe, and metallic green back and wings, barred with black and chestnut. There is a pale stripe extending from the shoulder into a V down its upper back. The adult male is similar to the female, but is smaller and duller with buff spots on the wings and without any chestnut colouring on the head, nape or throat.

While it can be found in suitable wetland habitat across the continent it is more common in eastern Australia, with a population of probably no more than 5,000 individuals. The species is believed to have declined since the 1950s with the ongoing loss of wetlands, especially across its stronghold in the Murray Darling Basin. The big wet across the Basin in 2022, which has now extended into 2023 has potentially triggered a successful breeding event and it is likely birds will now be dispersing.

This bird, an immature female (note the delicate barring on the flanks), was observed briefly yesterday at Bells Swamp Nature Conservation Reserve. I spotted it at the wetland edge, amongst the fallen branches of the fringing River Red Gums. It spotted me first (of course!) and flew a short distance before landing, its white belly, dangling legs and distinctive flight pattern on display. The Australian Painted Snipe has a preference for temporary wetlands, feeding on exposed mud and in shallow water and never far from cover. In my (limited) experience with the bird it is often associated with Lignum.

My last observations of this species were back in August 2011, when a small number of birds arrived on the Moolort Plains and remained until almost Xmas. Earlier this year a single bird was observed at Merin Merin Swamp near Clunes.

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Wednesday, 05 July

14:44

Spilt Milk unveils its massive 2023 lineup "IndyWatch Feed Vic"

Spilt Milk, Australias fastest-selling music, food, and arts festival, is set to ignite the festival scene once again with its highly anticipated 2023 lineup. Featuring Post Malone and Dom Dolla in the top slots, this one-day festival is set to head to Ballarat on December 2. <h3>Spilt Milk lineup 2023</h3> <ul> <li>Post Malone</li> <li>Dom Dolla</li> <li>Aitch</li> <li>Budjerah</li> <li>Chris Lake</li> <li>Cub Sport</li> <li>David Kushner</li> <li>Dermot Kennedy</li> <li>Djanaba</li> <li>Grentperez</li> <li>Jessie Murph</li> <li>Lastlings</li> <li>Latto</li> <li>Levins & Friends (Guilty Pleasures)

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The festival will kick off in Canberra on Saturday, November 25, followed by the Gold Coast on Sunday, November 26. The next stop will be Ballarat on Saturday, December 2, before making its grand debut on the sunny shores of Perth on Sunday, December 3.

With a reputation for selling out within days, if not hours, Spilt Milk is expected to continue its streak in 2023 after selling out all three shows in under a week last year.

Among the headliners is the international superstar, Post Malone, who will be making his first Australian festival appearance since 2018. Post Malone, known for his chart-topping tracks like Sunflower, Wow, and Rockstar, will bring his electrifying energy to the Spilt Milk stage. Joining the lineup is Australias own Dom Dolla, who has risen to chart-topping fame with hits like Rhyme Dust, Eat Your Man, and Take It. Dom Dollas high-voltage performances have captivated audiences worldwide, solidifying his status as a superstar in his home country. Another exciting addition to the festival is Latto, Atlantas rising hip-hop star. Known for her hits Big Energy and Put It On Da Floor Again, Latto has become the first female MC from the capital to achieve gold and platinum certifications. She will be bringing her explosive live set to the Spilt Milk stage for the first time. Australian fans can also look forward to seeing Tkay Maidza, fresh off her supporting role on Lizzos national tour. Tkay Maidzas ARIA award-winning and BET-nominated catalog will undoubtedly mesmerize festival-goers as she takes the stage. The internat...