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Mountain Goat Hog’s Head Imperial Stout

This Imperial Stout is as smooth a silk. Bolstered by rich dark not over sweet but there is a subtle sweetness intertwined with a...

THE KALASH Russian Imperial Stout

The artwork on the craft beer cans nowadays is poster-worthy, this Russian Soldier holding a Kalash machine gun is a ripper. And so is...

Bojak Calypso Hazy IPA 6.4%

In-between wines I need a beer and the best beer is a craft beer! And for me, it’s usually a IPA of some sort, just...

Mountain Goat Rare Breed

Mountain Goat Once again has made my day with this Rare Breed: CITRA I was super impressed by the orange citrus flavours of this...

Tyrrell’s Vat 1 Semillon 2012

The nose is quite restrained and not really showing a lot. The same could be said for the colour that was quite pale, giving the...

Brokenwood Graveyard Shiraz 2000

YES I am Back, armed with wine stories and tasting notes. A soft blue smelly cheese enjoyed with warm crusty bread drizzled with Italian Fig...

Corymbia Red 2014 $40.00

As fine wine imports manager for a large Australian wine retail group I have had the pleasure of drinking some wonderful wines from around...

Chestnut Hill Pinot Nior 2012 $35.00

As a teenager I grew up in South Gippsland, cattle country as it was back then, And as the school bus passed by the...

KAESLER OLD BASTARD 2012 Shiraz $200.00

OK here we go again $200 Bucks On a bottle of wine. Bugger me I could feed a family for a week on that....

Chateau Kirwan 1994

Margaux Bordeaux France $200.00 Its Christmas day and I open The 1994 magnum of Chateau Kirwan Margaux. I have been hanging on to this baby for...

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‘Cymbeline(or, Imogen)’ by William Shakespeare DIR Robert Johnson

THEATRE REVIEW by Meredith Fuller OAM Psychologist and Author This rarely staged play is about love, forgiveness, grace and reconciliation as well as an adventurous romp. Funny, dynamic, and archetyal - I promise that you will have an evening of laughter and chuckles as well as imbibing culture...

There’s more to do at the Library this winter

WHAT'S ON | DONATE PLAN YOUR VISIT   Over 2.25 million people have already walked through our doors this financial year to be inspired by unforgettable experiences at the Library. This is a new visitation record and great milestone! Join us in escaping the chill and set your imagination alight with a new...

Stronger for longer: Oil demand to grow in the mid-term, future trajectory depends on clean tech and policy

Oil demand will rise further in the medium term, according to Rystad Energy research and modeling, as low-carbon alternatives are not yet sufficiently developed or economically competitive to offset the growing demand for transportation and industrial services. Rystad Energy’s latest Oil Macro Scenarios report explains how the 13 sectors that rely on oil will face […]

Passive ESG Investing Needs Careful Attention Amid ‘Backlash’

By Wichen Ding – bfinance Director Equity and  Kathryn Saklatvala bfinance Senior Director, Head of Investment Content  From the pages of the Financial Times and Reuters to the hallways of investment conferences, noise of an ‘ESG Backlash’ has echoed around the asset management industry through recent months. ‘Exhibit’ A for naysayers: ESG equity indices, with prominent […]

Grill’d announces a major initiative to promote sustainability in their burger offerings

In January 2023, burger restaurant chain Grill’d introduced the Gamechanger, using grass-fed beef patties made from cows that produce up to two-thirds fewer methane emissions than regular cattle. The Gamechanger burger is the world’s 1st all-natural sustainable beef burger. As part of phase 2, from 7th May 2024, seven Grill’d restaurants nationwide will exclusively offer 100% Gamechanger […]

Green concrete recycling twice the coal ash is built to last

Dr Chamila Gunasekara holds a sample of the low-carbon concrete. Credit: Michael Quin, RMIT. New modelling reveals that low-carbon concrete developed at RMIT University can recycle double the amount of coal ash compared to current standards, halve the amount of cement required and perform exceptionally well over time. More than 1.2 billion tonnes of coal […]

CYMBELINE

CYMBELINE I always attend any play from Robert Johnson and Jessica Johnson. This interview will encourage you to book tickets! Tell us about your first encounter with the play ‘Cymbeline’. Do you remember your initial response? A: I first read Cymbeline on an overnight train to Sydney when I was...

‘CYMBELINE’ William Shakespeare. Heart String and Burning House

by Meredith Fuller OAM Psychologist | Author | Doco Maker 'CYMBELINE' I never miss anything staged by Robert Mark Johnson and Jessica Johnson. Always clever, intelligent, and enjoyable. This interview will add to your experience, I urge you to come along. Q: Tell us about your first encounter...

Unlocking Potential: Exploring the Essential Role of Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) plays a vital role in developing a child's cognitive, social, and emotional capabilities during early infancy when brain growth is at its fastest rate. At the same time, sensitivity to environmental stimuli reaches its peak. Unveiling the deep world of ECE highlights its...

Australian Government’s decade-long commitment to green hydrogen industry to drive massive employment boom

Comments attributable to Fortescue’s Executive Chairman, Dr Andrew Forrest AO: “Fortescue believes the multiplier impact of the Hydrogen Production Tax Credit will make the subsidy fractional. “It is crucial to getting green hydrogen projects off the ground fast and at a scale to build a major domestic industry and market. If kept simple and quickly […]

Local Tiny Forests make a big sustainable impact

Earthwatch and Bupa The City of Monash, VIC and Ku-ring-gai Council, NSW will benefit from a new Tiny Forest as part of a partnership between Bupa and Earthwatch that will see the organisations join forces with local community members for a planting day aimed at preserving local biodiversity and creating healthy environments for healthy people. The tennis […]

How a Grassroots Movement is Challenging Supermarkets with Transparent Pricing

Amid mounting concerns about the fairness and transparency of Australia’s food supply chain, the ongoing Senate inquiry into supermarket pricing practices underscores the pressing need for reform. Launched amidst escalating worries about the cost of living and allegations of price gouging, the inquiry aims to scrutinise profit margins and pricing practices within the supermarket sector. […]