Berenbell Vineyard Retreat, Hunter Valley

Australia’s Top 10 Country Retreats

“Australia Day is the perfect excuse to get back to nature and explore all the spectacular gifts Mother Nature has bestowed upon us. Here are 10 of the best stand-out properties that promise a truly unforgettable – and distinctly Australian – experience. Australia is about so much more than its major city centres – from beaches…

Spicers Vineyards Estate, Hunter Valley

Escape to Luxury

“We’re regular visitors to the Hunter Valley, with just so much to love about Australia’s oldest and most historic wine region.  It’s deceiving how large the Hunter Valley is and you don’t want to waste precious wine tasting time by crisscrossing the valley so it’s best to plan ahead. On this visit, we’re exploring Around…

Surgical and education skills recognised: Robert Lusby AM

“Today Robert Lusby’s surgical skills are confined to amputating wayward shoots on his grapevines at Tintilla Estate, Pokolbin. And although the vines may not fully appreciate the doctor’s ability with a pair of secateurs others have with his formidable skills as a cardio vascular surgeon, researcher and medical educator recognised in this year’s Queens Birthday…

Dr Robert Lusby named AM on Queen’s Birthday honours list

“Vascular surgeon-turned-vigneron, Professor Robert Lusby has been recognised for his significant service to medicine and medical education and research in the form of an AM. Dr Lusby, of Pokolbin, specialised in carotid surgery which prevents strokes, and has led an interesting life in the medical field, helping to pioneer some important developments. It was around…

Ken Bray now a living wine industry legend

“The annual Legends Awards dinner was held on Thursday night at Brokenwood Wines with a record number of people (250) in attendance, all excited to rub shoulders and celebrate with their industry colleagues & friends. Not only was the newest Hunter Valley Wine Industry Legend inducted, but winners in five categories were also announced. The…

2015 Hunter Valley Legends Winners announced

“The Hunter Valley’s night of nights, the Hunter Valley Legends Awards were held last night at Brokenwood Wines with a record number of people (250) in attendance, all excited to rub shoulders and celebrate with their industry colleagues & friends. Not only was the newest Hunter Valley Wine Industry Legend inducted, but winners in five…

Hunter wine country gets $16.7m for road upgrades

“The New South Wales Government has announced $16.7 million in Resources for Regions funding to upgrade roads in the Hunter’s wine country region. The project, to upgrade Hermitage and Broke Roads, will see more than 12 kilometres of roadway rebuilt, improvements at intersections, new tourist signage and lighting. The money will also fund construction of…

Cycle way and improved visitor facilities for Around Hermitage, Hunter Valley

Cycling into Riches

“TOURISM operators along Hermitage Road at Pokolbin were smiling yesterday following the announcement that $16.7 million of Resources for Regions funding will be spent on upgrading the road, including the construction of a cycleway from its intersection with the Hunter Expressway to Broke Road. The project, a joint enterprise between Singleton and Cessnock councils, will also…