Learn How K’gari Cultural Tours Connects Past and Present I THOUGHT I had a good grasp of K’gari (Fraser Island), but it wasn’t until I spent two days with K’gari Cultural Tours that I truly began to appreciate the deep and enduring connection that Aboriginal people have with this extraordinary place. K’gari, the world’s largest […]
Discover the Top 10 Benefits of a Balanced Diet IN TODAY’S fast-paced world, maintaining a balanced diet often takes a back seat to convenience and quick fixes. However, the importance of a well-rounded diet cannot be overstated. A balanced diet is essential not only for maintaining a healthy weight, but also for ensuring overall well-being, […]
A Foodie’s Journey in Queensland’s Dinosaur Country UPDATE 13/6/24: Researchers have identified a new species of pterosaur, Haliskia peterseni, in outback Queensland near Richmond. Click Richmond to read. ___ IT’S INCREDIBLE how the Outback Queensland landscape has transformed over millions of years. Back when dinosaurs roamed, it was lush forests and inland seas, teeming with food. […]
Discover the Wide Bay on a Croquet Road Trip LOOKING for a unique way to venture through Queensland’s Wide Bay region during the cooler months of the year (May to August)? Why not plan a self-drive adventure around the genteel sport with this croquet-lover’s guide? It’s a delightful twist that promises to provide local insights […]
Maryborough, Qld, To Host 2025 National Citroën Cit-In! GET revved up! Maryborough, Queensland, has been announced as the backdrop for the much-anticipated 2025 national Citroën club gathering, affectionately dubbed Cit-In. In a grand unveiling at the 2024 national gathering in Devonport, Tasmania, last night (24 March 2024), the President of the Citroën Car Club of […]
A Taste of Italy and the Sea: Barrel n Vine Unveiled EXPERIENCE the flavours of Italy without leaving Hervey Bay at Barrel n Vine, the city’s newest hotspot for dining delights. On Charlton Esplanade in Torquay, this new restaurant and wine bar blends Italian flavours and seafood in a European-inspired ambience. The new venue is […]
Explore Maryborough’s Food Culture Top Places to Eat in Maryborough QLD Updated 2026 IF YOU’RE wondering where to eat in Maryborough QLD, you’ll quickly discover the city has a surprisingly lively dining scene. Here’s the scoop: I’m part of a Maryborough dining group that meets for a Girls’ Night Out every month, visiting different spots […]
Chasing Cherry Blossoms in Japan and New Zealand THE allure of the Land of the Rising Sun was undeniable when my eldest son invited me to join him, his wife and their then-toddler daughter on a journey to Japan in May 2019. The country offers a plethora of sights, from the lively cityscapes of Tokyo […]
Discovering the untamed beauty of Taieri Gorge CAPTURING the earthy hues of rugged cliffs and bursts of yellow wildflowers cascading down the rocky slopes kept me enthralled for the entire Taieri Gorge journey on New Zealand’s South Island. In September 2019, standing on the platform of a passenger carriage, every twist and turn of the […]
Uncovering rail pioneers’ stories BACK in 2009, my husband, Don Watts, and I took a jaunt through time courtesy of the West Coast Wilderness Railway in Tasmania. Picture this: the whistle of a heritage steam locomotive serenading us as we settled in for a journey into the past. We were on a mission—ready to dig […]