People and Places
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Famous Australian people and landmarks on Burke’s Backyard
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Victorian Farm Shed
Don looked at a beachside house in Victoria, which was not what it seemed. What appeared to be a spacious,... read more -
Viewer’s Letter – Colourful House
Home owner Louise Holly was inspired when she saw the Burke’s Backyard in Spain program. She painted her white... read more -
Funky Pink Balcony
Balconies can be real problem areas for people who live in apartments. When space is very limited, it’s often difficult... read more -
Modern Mexican Garden
Don visited a Mexican-style house and garden in Noosaville, on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. The front garden uses the structural form... read more -
Moroccan Renovation
Anna Chandler is a designer of decorative home ware. She lived in Morocco and Spain for four years, and this... read more -
Colour Coordinated House
Wonderful effects can be obtained if the paint colours on a house match or contrast with the colours of flowers... read more -
Andrew Quixley’s Garden
Whenever Don meets Andrew Quixley, he knows he can expect lots of jokes, fun and sound effects along with excellent... read more -
Insect Art and Spiny Leaf Insects
Don visited Jane Davenport at Wollongong Botanic Garden, where she is Artist-in-residence. Jane has a passion for insects and they... read more -
Is My Bum Big in This?
Most women believe that wearing black makes you look slim, and Burke’s Backyard resident scientist, Graeme Quirk, agrees. In our... read more -
Let Me Out
Many people think that the fastest way to get out of a restricted area, such as a sportsground, is to... read more -
Names of the Burke’s Backyard team
On this week’s program Don and the film crew had a bit of fun playing ‘the name game’. As promised,... read more