Whilst the rest of the world relaxes on their Boxing Day holiday, South Australians commemorate Proclamation Day. On the 28th of December 1836, after circumnavigating the globe on HMS Buffalo, the first Governor issued King William’s proclamation of the new colony in a place now known as the Old Gum Tree, a colony not of
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Little compares with the fun and sophistication of a winery music festival. None more so than a Day on the Green at wine legend Peter Lehman’s Barossa Valley vineyard in Tanunda. Sadly Peter is no longer with us but his legacy lives on. Situated in a natural amphitheatre in full view of the vines, this
It was a windy day for a barbecue by the lake but all the umbrellas were securely tethered- or so we thought… Without warning a huge gust came and something large and winged flew past my face. An umbrella roof bound. No worries though, as you can always rely on the practical skills of Aussies.
Dr D in Oz 