Affectionately known as the GABBA, the Brisbane Cricket ground, home to the Brisbane Lions… is an iconic sporting field in Australia. On this night, my son and I are venturing to watch a short, newly introduced, cricket game. It’s called twenty twenty cricket (20 overs each team), or the BIG BASH LEAGUE. It is like…
Read MoreSurf Life Saving Clubs are an iconic landmark scattered around the Australian coast line. In Queensland some of the best locations to eat over looking the surf are in surf clubs. By far my favourite is Rainbow Bay Surf Club which over looks the infamous Snapper Rocks. Snapper, as it is known by locals, hosts…
Read MoreIt’s election day in Australia today and after the gobsmacking results of UK leaving the EU last week, and Trump still in contention for president, who knows what is in store for us laid back, “do I have to vote” Aussies?! Politics in Australia is a bit murkie. There really isn’t much between the two…
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Taronga Zoo, Sydney! What an incredible place and experience. It was my birthday and I had been pondering the “ideal” birthday present. I brainstormed fond memories from my childhood and then it hit me… Taronga Zoo. I knew the perfect people to share it with.. my children. I made the booking last week and we…
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Well some days nature just calls and today was one of those days. A few clients shuffled around their appointments this morning and (like a silent but LOUD alarm) I knew I need a dose of mother nature. I didn’t really bargain on the BIG dose of mother nature at Poinciana Cafe – a funky outdoors healthy…
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Byron Bay twice in the same week seems a pure indulgence. My favorite beach in Australia, Wategos. Pig belly, views, Byron’s blue water and space. Loads of space… air… you know the stuff that seems limited in cities and in massive abundance in the country. I even breathe deeper here. I’ve slipped away for another…
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The Tassie black pepper is still exploding on my tongue as I pass through the “hugs now” security check at the Hobart Airport. But nothing, can compare with the magic afternoon of pure taste delight I have been privvie to at Frogmore’s Creek. What an experience – what a delight – what a treat. Ruben Kopens…
Read MoreAs news comes to hand in my local newspaper that a child was given a vaccine against the mother’s express wishes, I can’t help but feel angry for her and her family and confused about the values of our “protecting health system and governance”. It is illegal in this nation to go against someone’s consent.…
Read MoreI am not too sure why but I have side stepped writing about this very popular “eating plan.” I think I am a little bit jealous. Michelle Bridges has a fantastic brand, always looks healthy and has a funky website. Plus she is inspiring lots of busy people with her simple recipe book. Her eating…
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