Come for the ethics,stay for the hospitality.
History-steeped space where wine is made and small plates rule.
In his biggest exhibition yet,Rob McHaffie captures the quiet spirit of the everyday – and the title of each work is a short story of its own.
From community-led harvests,to cheese and bread workshops with Australia’s best,regional food festivals have a lot to offer – and they’re booming. Here’s our pick of five to visit this autumn.
The Castlemaine State Festival traditionally attracts up to 50,000 visitors,but its future is uncertain after significant losses at last year’s event.
There’s a top chef serving farmhouse French food in heritage digs,another cooking affordable public bar dishes in a cosy space on the main street,and a much-needed pub in a picturesque small town nearby.
The historic church is likely to find a new purpose,with zoning allowing numerous uses,including conversion to residential,short-stay accommodation,childcare,commercial,a community centre or a place of assembly or worship.
Artist Stevens Vaughn’s ‘Throne of Potentiality’ rises higher than 4 metres with more than enough room to fit two adults sitting comfortably.
Colin Stratton,80,begged his son to shoot him to end his chronic pain soon after being told paperwork for assisting dying could take weeks.
With climate change in mind,the tasting menu is built within tight parameters:no refined sugar,and only wild introduced species for meat.
Businesses and residents said they were surprised to be granted freedom so soon,and admitted to some nervousness that restrictions could be imposed again just as quickly.