Croquet clubs make for great travel destinations HAVE you ever played croquet? No?! Well, it’s definitely time to add it to your bucket list! While visiting the Queensland city of Bundaberg, members of the Bundaberg Croquet Club introduced me to the classic game, and I have to say, it was a lot of fun. The […]
Titanic Memorial Cruise 2012 Remembered THE RMS Titanic is a ship that will be forever remembered for its sinking on April 14/15, 1912. One hundred and ten years have passed since the tragedy when more than 1500 lives were lost. Ten years ago in 2012, I had the privilege of being one of 235 Australians […]
The McGuigan Hunter Valley Wines label is one that has been around for over 100 years, and the family has consistently put out some great wines. McGuigan has been crowned International Winemaker of the Year at four consecutive competitions. Their dedication to crafting Australian wines is reflected in this feat making them one of the […]
Queensland Boulder Opal: What makes it so special? QUEENSLAND Boulder Opal is treasured throughout the world because people love its unique beauty and deep colouration. As the name ‘Boulder’ suggests, the colourful opal forms inside cracks and fissures within ironstone boulders. The opal forms over millions of years from water containing silica-rich minerals having seeped […]
Learn how mysterious opal brings inner peace Opal is a stone that has been revered for its healing properties for centuries. It is said to encourage hope and optimism while promoting inner peace and harmony. The mysterious stone is usually opaque but can also appear translucent when cut properly so that light gets through them […]
Collectibles can help you make a fortune Are you looking for a way to supplement your income? Perhaps you require funds for a rainy day or are putting money aside for a fantastic holiday. Or maybe you’d like to increase the size of your retirement fund. You may already know the classic comics in your […]
Unwind with Jameson Triple Distilled Irish Whiskey DO YOU know what the greatest invention is since fire? We think it’s whiskey. Here’s why: it soothes the mind, relaxes us, and lightens the heaviest of moods. The Jameson Triple Distilled Irish Whiskey is one of the best-selling Irish whiskeys in the world. Its main ingredients include […]
More than a decade ago, I spent a week on K’gari (Fraser Island attending a photography workshop with Australian wildlife photographer Darran Leal. The experience was originally captured in a 2010 article for the Fraser Coast Chronicle — a snapshot in time of shifting light, early starts and to learning to see differently. Revisiting it […]
Rum, a spirit to calm the heart and soul RUM is a timeless spirit with a rich history and pleasant, smooth flavour. It is among the first branded spirits ever made. As well as its excellent taste, there are several health benefits associated with this spirit. Decades ago, rum was used extensively in wartime for […]
Mary Bell for Nuyina, Australia’s new icebreaker WHEN Australia’s new Antarctic icebreaker, the RSV Nuyina, makes its maiden voyage later this year, it will be carrying a bell made in Maryborough. A team from the Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition (ANARE) made a special trip to Maryborough on 15 July 2021 to watch the casting […]