Category Archives: Culture
Happy Australia Day!
It’s that time of the year again. In preparation for Australia Day festivities on January 26, locals all over the nation will dig out their green and gold-coloured clothing, host a barbie and knock back a beer by the pool. The more traditional patriots will also be found at flag-raising and citizenship ceremonies at their local council headquarters. But if you are looking for something a little different to do on Australia Day this year, why not head to its regional heartland?
The Best Woman for the Job
The tried and tested adage, “behind every great man is a great woman”, is especially cultivated when it comes to the role of women in farming and agriculture. Delving further, however, the saying ostensibly relegates women in agriculture to a supportive role, supplementary to that of the principle operator of the farm.
Also posted in Life on the Land Tagged Australian Women in Agriculture, farming, Roma Britnell, rural Australia, Rural Womens Award, Women Leave a comment
Global and Local Live Music Acts Come to Town
There is no time like the present to explore the wealth of live entertainment on your very own doorstep, with many popular local and international artists scheduled to perform in the Central Coast region of NSW in the next few months.
Posted in Culture Tagged Byron Bay, Central Coast, entertainment, music, New South Wales, Newcastle, Newcastle New South Wales, Vanessa Amorosi Leave a comment
Family Parks
When tired and exhausted kindred spirits gather at Family Parks holiday parks, they are seeking the same experiences. Leaving behind the insanity of high density city living, Family Parks visitors want to enjoy precious family time together, restful surrounds, welcoming customer service, great facilities and a whole host of fun activities. Most of all, the chance to reconnect and rejuvenate.
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The Secret of Heirlooms
Heirloom produce, grown in domestic crops in regional Australia for decades, has finally been rediscovered, and is now gracing some of the finest menus around the country.
Also posted in House and Home Tagged carrot, fruit, genetic modification, heirloom, produce, tomato Leave a comment
Moving inland gives Kylie new horizons
Third-year teacher Kylie Johnston moved from the east coast to central Australia, more than 1000km from the sea, and found a land of opportunity.
Ruth Wilson chooses Port Stephens
Ruth Wilson has lived and worked in Canada, USA, Japan, New Zealand and more recently in Canberra for the past six years with quantum-atom optics physicists at the Australian National University. After a short visit to Nelson Bay early 2008, she made a decision to undertake a lifestyle change and has settled on the water [...]
Bush Pubs: A D(r)ying Breed