by Sharyn McCullum | Aug 17, 2026 | News |
It was a sad time in early 2024 when severe weather and flash flooding swept across NSW’s Blue Mountains. Leaving devastation in its wake, the weather impacted large and popular attractions in the area including Jenolan Caves which has been closed since the storm....
by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated Aug 10, 2026 | Lifestyle & Outdoor Activities, Transport / Travel |
If there’s one thing I’ve learnt from travelling Australia with my kids, it’s that the best memories rarely come from the big tourist attractions (even though it was a great time on that roller coaster). Instead, I find it comes from the time spent with my...
by Sharyn McCullum | Jul 23, 2026 | News |
Bubba Gump Shrimp Bucket courtesy Bubba Gump website Shrimp is the fruit of the sea. You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it and sauté it according to Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Australia’s FB page. So, if you love your shrimp or prawns as we call them in...
by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated Jul 13, 2026 | Victoria |
One of the most popular annual winter events in Victoria is the Winter Wonderlights at Sovereign Hill, Ballarat. It draws people from all over Victoria every year. And I can now say, it is one of my favourite winter events. Held during the month of July when Australia...
by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated Jun 29, 2026 | News |
Every year since the 1980s hundreds of people have been running against Puffing Billy. If you are in the Dandenong Ranges, east of Melbourne in September, it is a wonderful family event to attend – can you beat the train this year? What is Puffing Billy? Puffing...