Jean Degen

Degen’s Wine Story

A Degen’s Wine Story: We only went for a weekend spaswinefood blog While it took me some time to construct a story of Degen Wines, this story has left me with a lasting impression. I first met winemaker Jean Degen and her daughter at a Welcome to Hunter Valley Event held at Brokenwood.  Read more…

Armistice Day Address

Armistice Day Address Robert Lusby AM Concord Repatriation General Hospital, 11 November 2019 “If ye break faith with us—–we shall not sleep” Words from the Western Front poem “In Flanders Fields” by John McCrae Chilling words from the dead that reflect the social contract between those who have served and the families and community that…

Discover: Werakata National Park

Discover: Werakata National Park For all visitors and locals, bush walkers, bird watchers, photographers, artists, nature enthusiasts and conservationists No charges apply – parking available at various entries, poor to no facilities The Werakata National Park is 3,337 hectares in size and is located north, east and south of Cessnock in fragmented pockets, all within…