Well known commentator on corporate ethics, organisational alignment and leadership issues – Fabian Dattner will be speaking on the subject of women in leadership at The New Northern in Castlemaine, Friday 7th March to celebrate International Women’s Day. This event is run in partnership with the CWA’s Violence against Women Project,… Read more…
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Here are just a few of the great businesses and attractions you can find when you visit Bendigo.
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When Nicholas Dattner decided he needed a project, the old Northern Hotel came into his sights. Here was a run down, nondescript, cream brick pub at the top end of Castlemaine that was in need of some tender loving care. Nick has transformed The Newnorthern as it is now known… Read more…
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Born from gold in the mid 19th century, Castlemaine, Maldon and surrounding towns haven’t lost their lustre. Today the shine comes from diverse, but equally rich sources that make it a glowing destination for both visitors and residents alike. Long known as the centre of the Victorian Goldfields, the history… Read more…
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It’s no secret that the Central Victorian region was born from gold. The discovery of the elusive, but precious metal created the cities of Ballarat and Bendigo and many towns in between with grand buildings standing testament to the wealth that was generated throughout the area. Wealth was certainly created,… Read more…
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The Ansonia is Ballarat’s stylish boutique hotel in the heart of the city and housed within a heritage listed building with a featured light-filled atrium. The historic site and building dates back to the gold rush era when it was developed as commercial premises in 1851. It was known as… Read more…
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Step into the tasting room at Sandhurst Ridge and pause a minute to take in the expansive and stunning view of the vineyard through the huge burgundy-framed windows. Summer brings a thick canopy of green to the vineyard, as the vines laden with grapes defy the rigidity of the rows…. Read more…
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The new(ish) Heathcote Farmers Market aims to connect farmers and food producers with the local community and visitors to the region and have adopted the motto “grow – trade – eat”. With local and regional stallholders selling a diverse range of fresh and seasonal produce, Heathcote award winning wines, free-range… Read more…
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Sharing a beer or a cup of tea with fellow travellers is made all the sweeter when you have a story to share of a new discovery. Australia is an ancient land, but finding a pocket that’s new brings unexpected pleasures and the chance to add to the experiences of… Read more…
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As the name suggests, Central Goldfields is an area steeped in goldmining and it was near the tiny town of Moliagul that the famous Welcome Stranger nugget was found in 1869. Gold is still found in the area today, especially around the town of Dunolly and searching for that lucky… Read more…
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Ten years ago when farmers markets were just starting to gain popularity, the tiny town of Talbot, between Creswick and Maryborough, created The Talbot Farmers Market, which has been the benchmark for many that have followed. An intensive marketing campaign operating well before the first market “opened its doors” guaranteed… Read more…
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Standing in the heart of Hepburn Springs, Bellinzona Grange is a luxurious accommodation, conference, reception facility for business and relaxation and yet maintains the feel of its early days when it was a guest house and mineral springs retreat for the hundreds of visitors who flocked to the region in… Read more…
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When you visit Dunolly – as you should – you’ll need a place to stay. Right in the heart of town is a newly restored two bedroom, two-bathroom cottage for self-contained accommodation, with comfortable sitting room and fully-equipped kitchen. Guests are welcomed with quality, locally-sourced makings for a delicious breakfast,… Read more…
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A brand new monthly growers and makers market will open this Sunday 10th November in Maldon with nearly 60 stalls of food and craft, 2 live music acts and donkey rides for kids. Market co-ordinator at the Maldon Neighbourhood Centre, Alex Fisher, said that stall holders have been specially selected… Read more…
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Over a ten day period the people of Hepburn Springs and Daylesford show off to their neighbours and the wider community of Victoria, their pride in the strong links to the Swiss and Italian settlers of the district in the 1850′s. The first Swiss/Italian Festa was staged in 1993 as… Read more…
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Written by Alla Wolf-Tasker and Andrew Stone. Alla Wolf-Tasker is an industry legend and doyenne of the iconic Lake House Daylesford. As patron of the kitchen and garden program at the Daylesford Primary School – a program that teaches children to grow and cook healthy food, is a role that gives… Read more…
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