Exploring Palmers Lane
There’s plenty of hidden gems in the Hunter. But this is a unique, immersive experience where nature, tradition, exceptional winemaking and the full flavours of local produce feature along an eco-wine trail you can explore by foot, bike or car. Palmers Lane is smack in the heart of Hunter wine country, at the centre of... Read Story Read StoryQuintessentially Australian
For building designer Basil Bullock, a derelict brick cottage sparked instant visions of a classic Australian home with the distinct features of past and present complementing each other perfectly. It took a keen, professional eye to visualise a bright future for this 1890s cavity brick home that had fallen into serious disrepair. Sitting proudly on... Read Story Read StoryFood from (famous) friends
Journalists Chris Bath and Jim Wilson have covered some of the world’s biggest events for network television and radio. Now they have launched a culinary venture, Wollombi Kitchen. They are both high profile broadcasters. They have interviewed presidents and prime ministers, covered multiple Olympic Games and the Ashes, and brought us live coverage of elections,... Read Story Read StoryArt deco elegance
These homeowners have beautifully rejuvenated the bold art deco features in their Hamilton South home, adding spaces in a graceful, modern interpretation that is all their own. Tony and Colleen had already been living in the area for several years when an adjacent single level home came onto the market 25 years ago. Rather than... Read Story Read StoryThe Parish of Pokolbin, the roots of wine country
While Pokolbin is the vibrant heart of the Hunter Valley, its southern part, the Parish of Pokolbin, is where its roots lie. With some of the richest soils and the best viticulture conditions in the Valley, many of the region’s most iconic winemaking families have their vineyards and cellar doors in the Parish of Pokolbin.... Read Story Read StoryLibraries’ bountiful harvest
Councils and community groups are cultivating a trend as seed librariesflourish across the Hunter Growing your own food at home... Read Story
From country boy to naval hero
Leading the Navy’s World War II veterans in this year’s Anzac Day march in Sydney was a trim and spruce... Read Story
Who doesn’t love olives
Based in Broke, Belarna Grove is a boutique producer of a gourmet range of olive oils, table olives, vinegars and... Read Story
Nelson Bay: Inner Light Tea Rooms
Offering million dollar views over Shoal Bay Beach, Tomaree and Yacaaba Headlands, the heritage-listed Inner Light Tea Rooms, are famous... Read Story
The beginning of us
Sam and Ebony shared a day of love and laughter with family and friends at Château Élan. It was aday... Read Story
Newcastle: Trips to oncology and haematology day unit made easier
Long trips to the Oncology and Haematology Day Unit at John Hunter Children’s Hospital in Newcastle have become a little... Read Story
Simply elegant
For 15 years, homeowners Derek and Barbara had spent weekends in a unit on the waterfront in scenic Boat Harbour.... Read Story
Heavenly family haven
The beautiful design and custom features of this family home tell a story, reflecting its wonderfully private bushland setting within... Read Story
Capturing the Colours of the Hunter
Interior designer Naomi Findlay and Bristol Paint’s David Simpson are recreating the natural colours of the Hunter in exactly matching... Read Story