‘O’ Quarters at Bird in Hand Winery

The ‘O’ Quarters is an exclusive, luxury accommodation experience located at Bird in Hand Winery in the picturesque Adelaide Hills on Peramangk land. The accommodation experience pairs seamlessly with Bird in Hand’s award-winning LVN Restaurant, where guests are treated to a captivating seven-ten course menu before wandering just a few steps to their door to […]

‘Meet the Maker’ Holly Shadiac

Meet the Maker at Cafe 1871 is a monthly series celebrating Clare’s local artists, makers and small businesses. This month, local artist Holly Shadiac presents work from her Main St Collection, highlighting the people behind Clare’s Main Street and their contribution to the town’s identity. The series reflects the connection, creativity and character of the […]

‘In The Vines’ Guest Cottage

Welcome to ‘In The Vines’ – a beautiful cottage nestled in the stunning Barossa Valley. ‘In The Vines’ is your cosy retreat nestled on a peaceful six-acre property surrounded by vineyards, with plenty of space to wander and explore. The cottage includes a fully equipped kitchen, separate laundry, a modern bathroom with a spacious walk-in […]

‘I Spy Adventure’ | School Holiday Fun

The Whyalla Visitor Centre presents the ‘I Spy Adventure’ children’s activity at the Whyalla Maritime Museum & Gardens throughout the April school holidays. Turn young explorers into sharp-eyed adventurers as they put their observation skills to the test, searching high and low to uncover clues and find all the answers hidden throughout the museum and […]

‘Heaven’ Clifftop Viewpoint

Referred to as ‘Heaven’ by locals, this clifftop viewpoint above Habel’s Bend provides a vantage point to look out along the Murray River. Directly across the river is Katarapko Island, part of the Murray River National Park, and to the right is the Loxton Riverfront Holiday Park. Habel’s Landing, a popular houseboat mooring spot, is […]

‘Bushland Hideaway on the River’

Nestled along the tranquil Dumaresq River on the QLD/NSW border, Bushland Hideaway offers the perfect rural escape. With one kilometre of river frontage, it’s ideal for couples, families, groups, or solo travellers to relax and reconnect with nature. Spacious grassy campsites sit under magnificent gum and oak trees, shared with native wildlife and birdsong. All […]

‘Edith’ the Clydesdale Sculpture and Jetty Truck

Edithburgh’s distinctive jetty, right in the middle of town, was once the centre of South Australia’s third business port. Trade in agricultural produce, lime, gypsum and salt harvested from the many surrounding salt lakes was then enormous for this modest little town. The jetty turned 150 years old in 2023 and to honour the important […]

‘Bedtime Story,’ Queen Street Mural

“Bedtime Story” created by Scott Nagy and Krimsone is Barraba Public Art’s latest addition to the public art trail. This amazing mural is featured on the wall of the local library. The mural is a dreamy narrative around Barraba’s wildlife. A child sits reading while their imagination spills into the room they are in. The […]

‘A Day Out’ by Marguerite Derricourt

On 3 July 1999, Rundle Mall welcomed four new residents —Horatio, Oliver, Truffles and Augusta. Made completely from bronze, these life-sized pigs look to be having a great day out in Rundle Mall as they walk the Mall, dig through the bin for food scraps and greet passers-by. The art installation officially known as A […]

‘9 Islands’ Scenic Experience – Townsville Helicopters

A truly unique experience – take in the breathtaking views of the Greater Palm group of islands in your private helicopter before landing on a secluded beach on Havannah Island to soak up the atmosphere. An underappreciated natural beauty, this pristine group of islands feature mountainous peaks with lush rainforest descending to the edge of […]

Buss and Turner

Buss & Turner Family Draper in Bundaberg, 1907

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Bourbong Street was a bustling thoroughfare lined with draperies, outfitters and department stores. One of earliest and most prominent of these was Buss and Turner. First established in 1876 by brothers Frederick and George Buss in partnership with W.H. Williams, the business grew quickly from a small […]

Bundaberg Post Office

Bundaberg Post Office

Built during 1890-91, the Bundaberg Post Office belongs to the second generation of Australian post offices constructed between 1870 and 1929. It was designed by Charles McLay under the supervision of Queensland Colonial Architect George Connolly. The style and grandeur of the Post Office, its dual frontage and landmark clock tower, reflect the Bundaberg region’s […]