Food
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War on fruit fly
Efforts to avert the threat of fruit fly before it impacts on local fruit and veg producers have been ramped up at Harcourt with the announcement of a new series of state government grants. Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards visited local organic fruit producers, Mount Alexander Fruit Gardens, on Friday to announce just under $20,000…
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The best in Oz!
Kyneton can lay claim to being the home of Australia’s No.1 Best Pie thanks to the innovation of Cambodian-born pastry chef Chan Khun. Chan’s Country Cobb Bakery claimed a total of seven ‘best pie’ titles for 2018, as judged by the Baking Association of Australia, but it was his unique creation of a satay seafood…
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A rockin’ burger joint
David Portelli is a self-described “car and bike mad” man. That’s why it was a shock when he sold off his $20,000 Harley Super Glide Custom in exchange for the chance to set up his own ’50s diner in Gisborne. He and his partner Tanya purchased the former ‘Flamin’ Chicken’ restaurant on Brantome Street two…
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Battle of the vines
Several Macedon Ranges locals are set to feature in an innovative Australian-developed lifestyle TV series that is about to shake up the staid world of wine on television. Welcome to Battle of the Vines where there is only one question – “Who makes the best wine?” The six-part series is ‘State of Origin’ style across…
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Marvellous mushrooms
After just a few months of operation, Windarring’s urban mushroom farm in Castlemaine is flourishing, and with multiple local eateries signing on to purchase the organic mushrooms the venture is growing in recycled coffee grounds. It’s a win-win for the Windarring workers who were otherwise facing redundancy after The Copy Centre closed – and for…
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Small producers on cloud nine
Artisanal producers are expected to find some relief in a $2 million agriculture and premium food state government fund designed to help grow the emerging industry. The program will include an Industry Development Plan for the artisanal agriculture and premium food sector in Victoria, a grants program, and biosecurity and industry support services tailored to…