So, what are the 100 Best Towns in Australia?

By Darren Stones

Recently I wrote about Beechworth in Victoria's north-east, and the town has just been acknowledged by a panel of 12 judges as a place worth recommending to your mates.

Beechworth has been ranked No. 6 in Australian Traveller magazine's 100 Best Towns in Australia.

Of course those who have visited Beechworth know it’s a treasure, and to see it ranked highly confirms my belief that its bakery is a trap for donut lovers and its historic buildings are photogenic.

AT's Top 100 can be viewed here: 100 Best Towns in Australia

Darren Stones gallery of Beechworth photos for sale.

Former State Bank of Victoria, Beechworth
Photo: Darren Stones
Image featured in Australian Traveller's 100 Best Towns in Australia

Slideshow of Beechworth photographs
By Darren Stones

Darren Stones Newsletter - Apr 1, 2009

By Darren Stones

The Darren Stones Newsletter Apr 1, 2009 has been compiled and it's available for viewing online in PDF format.

Included in the newsletter:

• Victorian bushfire coverage 2009
• Travel article on Beechworth, Victoria, Australia
• Professional Freelance Journalism course
• Information about the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance
• Darren Stones Stock Photography and Gallery Sales

Click here to view the newsletter

Sunset at the National Carillon, Canberra by Darren Stones

Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra by Darren Stones

Slideshow of Canberra photographs. Images available for licensing.

The Murray River

By Darren Stones


During the last two years, I've been fortunate to photograph sections, towns and attractions of the Murray River from Victoria, New South Wales and from a paddleboat at Echuca.

As a youngster, our family journeyed to towns along the Murray River on numurous occasions, and at one time we had a caravan on-site at Corowa, New South Wales - the birthplace of federation in Australia.

One thing has stuck in my mind about the Murray River in recent years. The fact that it's such an important part of Australia's travel and tourism industry.

Sure, its many twists and bends add to the grandeur and mystique, but it's a river which continues to attract people from far and wide. Not surprising really given its history and beauty.

Please enjoy this slideshow of images of the Murray River.

The slideshow can also be seen in larger format here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/photojour/sets/72157606659251100/show/

The Murray River near Khancoban, New South Wales, Australia