Calmbirth. The very idea may sound like an oxymoron, but since it was started in Mittagong by one of Australia’s first male midwives, 26,000 couples have taken part in this program to learn how to remain calm during birth. Karen McClay, local midwife, daughter of
Calm, comfortable and convenient self contained accommodation is the hallmark of The Sebel Bowral Heritage Park. Use it as a well appointed base for exploring the Southern Highlands or a restful retreat with small excursions around the beautiful town of Bowral. When furniture retailer Harry Sebel
The Southern Highlands boasts 60 vineyards, about 20 cellar doors and many award winning wines, so summon your vino loving buddies and get touring and tasting. WHEN trying anything new, it pays to go straight to the horse’s mouth. Duncan MacDonald is cellar door manager at
Classically trained chef Robin Murray comes from good Scottish hospitality stock and has a fine international restaurant pedigree. But he now calls the Southern Highlands home and performs regular culinary miracles at the lovely Centennial Vineyards Restaurant. Perhaps it’s the ‘dreich’ Scottish weather or the austerity
A hunting we will go! Truffle hunting is a new adventure these enthusiastic novices are keen to share with you. So head up to Robbo to check out their truffiere and sniff what all the fuss is about. Most of us might have felt slightly daunted at
Passion and patience are the essential ingredients for the Panizzuttis of St Maur Wines. Their dairy farm turned winery is a favourite Exeter landmark and the Cellar Door well worth a visit to sample the wines and maybe even sit down for a leisurely long
Good taste and social influencer Melissa Penfold has always had the edge when it comes to polish and panache. In 2008 the respected journalist and author was dubbed the ‘Queen of Style’ by the Sydney Morning Herald, where she wrote a widely read design and
She’s the diminutive actor known the world over for her magic portrayal of Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter film series as well as for her countless other award winning stage and screen roles over a 50 year career. Now the legendary Miriam Margolyes wants
Immersed in history and surrounded by sumptuousness, my night at Milton Park Country House Hotel & Spa was a welcome taste of the very good life. Situated at the end of a long winding driveway that allows time for anticipation, the five star Milton Park Country
Emilee Yuen knows all too well that Cupid makes us do things we ordinarily wouldn’t, and weddings can work out exactly as we want them to. It was over 10 years ago now that Emilee, a small animal veterinarian, was at a Brisbane pub playing pool with
