Victoria holidaysWhat makes Port Fairy so special? The pretty, historic cottages certainly play their part, as does the excellent food – but it’s the locals who really seal the deal
Far away enough from Melbourne to deter day trippers and overwhelming crowds, but with enough of the trappings of a big city – Port Fairy may well be Australia’s most perfect holiday destination.
Almost four hours from Melbourne, at the end of the Great Ocean Road, the coastal town was voted in 2012 as the most liveable community under 20,000 – in the world. Read More...
DogsUsing their extraordinary sense of smell, dogs undergo intensive and extended training to detect human remains – a skill that can lead to convictions and closure
A YMCA summer camp is a strange place to be at 8:30am on a cold fall morning.
The blue-painted buildings stand deserted now that summer has passed; most of the buildings are locked up tight with huge metal padlocks. Old hinges shriek with each gust of wind that catches them. Read More...
Valentine's DayFrom cards reading ‘Meh’ to a ball celebrating ‘hate, venom and gore’, some Britons refuse to buy in to mainstream celebrations
One card reads “Happy unimaginative consumerist entirely arbitrary manipulative shallow interpretation of romance day”, “Meh” – emblazoned on a pink heart – is the message on another, while an animal charity offers the opportunity to have your ex’s name printed on the bottom of a litter tray.
An anti-Valentine’s Day movement is sweeping across the country, and suddenly there are all sorts of ways to mark 14 February that don’t involve hearts or flowers. Read More...