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Naarm rapper Abe Rich shows his softer side on tender new track, Intimate Friends

Multi-talented Naarm rapper/beat-maker/engineer Abe Rich takes a moment for introspection and showcases his softer side on his new track, Intimate Friends. His first release for the year, Intimate...

Billecart – Salmon Cuvée Elisabeth Rosé 2008 $1000.00

  The wine you can't see in the picture is the Cuvée Elisabeth Rosé as it's under the table.   And three of us are drinking it...

Tenuta San Guido “Guidalberto” Toscana  2016  $70.00

Tuscany, Italy - Blend: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot   In the glass, the wine is dark ruby red around the rim a solid looking wine.   Much...

William Downie Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir 2013 Original price $72.95

  In the glass, Impossible to see through, black-purple colour with an aged brick red ring around the edge of the glass.   On the nose the...

BESTS SPARKLING SHIRAZ 2018

I drink this wine from vintage champagne flutes as this wine is indeed a sparkling wine after all. Plus, it just tastes better from...

MESH Riesling 2004 Eden Valley $24.00 – Original price tag

Colour: Bright straw yellow, for a 18 year old wine, the slight golden colour hints at richness rather than age. In the mouth: Super fresh lime juice...

Year Wines Grenache 2021 McLaren Vale $32.00

Made with grapes from Cooter vineyard, planted back in the 1950's. A mix of ferments and time on skins. Heaps of whole bunch in...

JOSMEYER Le Fromenteau  Pinot Gris  2019  $70.00

Organic, Biodynamic   I must confess Pinot Gris is not my usual choice.   However it was a cold night and I didn't feel like a red, but...

Chateau Grand-Puy Ducasse 2017 $120

Vineyards planted in the Middle Ages on the best terroirs of the Pauillac appellation on the Left Bank of the Bordeaux region, Chateau Grand-Puy...

Chateau Sociando-Mallet Haut Medoc, 2017 $130

In the glass the wine is a dark purple, almost black plumb colour with a purple rim around the edge of the glass. On the...

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Schneider Electric appoints Tim Pratt as Vice President Power Products, Pacific Zone

Tim Pratt  Tim Pratt has been announced as Vice President Power Products, Pacific Zone, overseeing sustainable energy solutions and advancing customer and partner innovation.  Tim’s vision targets innovation in the New Energy Landscape and electrification, driven by the rise of microgrids, electric vehicles, and energy storage to enhance energy independence. Tim has joined Schneider Electric’s […]

Soaking up solutions: Humble marine sponges enhance ocean life

Dense Invertebrates Photo Credit: Daniel Ierodiaconou Deakin University Deakin University researchers have joined scientists from SeaGen Aquaculture and Gippsland-based biotech company Offshore Biotechnologies to undertake the largest rapid assessment of marine sponge cultivation in Australia. The team collected adult sponges 12 miles and 80 meters deep offshore in Apollo Bay, Victoria. Using methods borrowed from […]

TrusTrace Joins Textile Exchange’s Trackit™ Pilot Project to Advance Interoperability and Traceability in Textile Supply Chains

TrusTrace, a market-leading platform for supply chain traceability and compliance in the fashion and textile industry, is proud to announce its participation in Textile Exchange’s test pilot project, to evaluate a multiparty Trackit™ system. The pilot is set to run throughout 2025, marking a significant step forward in advancing traceability and transparency within the textile and […]

Green light for Lake Victoria Wind Farm

The Minns Labor Government and wind farm developer WestWind Energy Pty Ltd have signed a lease agreement to help facilitate a wind farm with up to 201 turbines on Crown land in south-west NSW.   WestWind Energy is aiming to construct the wind farm over a 2-3 year period from 2029 to 2032, subject to planning […]

Interdisciplinary Healthcare: A Modern Methodology to Patient-Centered Care

What It Is Interdisciplinary healthcare is a model of care that prioritises collaboration across various health disciplines to address a patient’s needs in a holistic and coordinated way. Unlike traditional approaches where professionals work in isolation, interdisciplinary healthcare brings together a team of specialists—including doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational...

PLASTICS STILL DOMINATE AS THE BIGGEST CONTRIBUTOR TO LITTER IN AUSTRALIA

Clean Up Australia Litter Report FY24 released today The findings of the Clean Up Australia Litter Report FY24 were released today which has seen plastics continue to be the number one litter type found in our national parks, bushlands and waterways, representing 80.7% of all counted litter. E-waste made its way into the top ten, with vapes […]

Three Sisters Cast Announcement! 

OUR MONSTER'S NAME IS JERRY | VALENTINE'S DAY DEAL IN CONVERSATION WITH DIRECTOR ALANAH GUIRY THREE SISTERS | CAST ANNOUNCEMENT THE BUTCHER, THE BAKER ... | REVIEWS HELP US FINISH THE THEATRE WORKS REDEVELOPMENT SLAY | COMING SOON ~ Grab $20 Tix for Valentine's Day! ~ OUR MONSTER'S...

Drive Safe, Get Paid: New App Rewards Responsible Motorists in Victoria.

Safe Driving Pays Off: MyDriveHero App Reduces Speeding and DIstraction in Victoria MyDriveHero, the innovative safe driving app, has achieved remarkable success in promoting safer roads and rewarding responsible drivers in Victoria. The app has significantly reduced risky driving behaviours and reached impressive milestones, demonstrating its potential to...

How does an electrician contribute to the installation or maintenance of air conditioning systems?

In the contemporary landscape of comfort, air conditioning systems stand as essential elements for sustaining a comfortable and controlled indoor environment. Operating behind the scenes of these advanced cooling systems, electricians assume a central role in ensuring seamless operations and contribute crucial AC services in Melbourne. The...

Forging a sustainable future: WOMADelaide’s 2025 Planet Talks program revealed.

Returning in 2025, WOMADelaide’s Planet Talks series continues to be a vital platform for dialogue and insight regarding environmental sustainability and the future of our planet – tackling the most pressing challenges facing our world today – located at Frome Park Pavilion, in Adelaide’s Botanic Park/Tainmuntilla, from Saturday 8 March to Monday 10 March 2025. […]

Woman tasered at 7Eleven, Windsor

A woman has been tasered by police after allegedly lighting a fire inside a petrol station in Melbourne's southeast overnight. The woman also allegedly assaulted a shop attendant at the 7-Eleven at 19-37 Punt Road in Windsor about 12.30am. The console attendant was not physically injured. General duties Police, who...

Vehicle-to-grid roadmap a turning point for Australia’s energy future

Electric Vehicle Council The Electric Vehicle Council has described the release of a national roadmap that enables EVs to connect to the grid as a crucial step towards lowering power bills and stabilising the grid. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today released a National Roadmap for Bidirectional EV Charging, which outlines modelling, opportunities and […]