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Sip Australia’s best at the National Wine Festival… right here in Canberra
Over 5,000 bottles will be uncorked this June as the nation’s top wine experts come to town. Taking place from Friday 13 until Sunday 15 June, the National Wine Festival of Australia will transform Canberra into a treasure trove of Australia’s finest drops. Marking the 50th birthday of the National Wine Show of Australia, this brand-new event will feature three days of masterclasses, tastings and meet-the-maker experiences all under one roof at the Hyatt Hotel Canberra.
Competitive binding of actin and SH3 domains at proline-rich regions of Las17/WASP regulates actin polymerisation - Communications Biology
Abstract Eukaryotic actin filaments bind factors that regulate their assembly and disassembly creating a self-organising system, the actin cytoskeleton. Despite extensive knowledge of signals that modulate actin organisation, significant gaps remain in our understanding of spatiotemporal regulation of de novo filament initiation.
Gangs in Utah: What should parents watch for?
Estimated read time: 4-5 minutes KEY TAKEAWAYS Gangs in Utah are recruiting increasingly younger members, raising community concerns. U.S. Attorney Sirena Wissler states gang violence mainly targets other gangs, not the public. Parents should monitor children's activities to prevent gang involvement, emphasizing love and involvement. SALT LAKE CITY — Gangs in Utah seem to be recruiting younger and younger. How worried should residents be? What can Utahns do to prevent it?
Fighting Utah’s gang crime
SALT LAKE CITY — Like most places, Utah has gangs, but law enforcement has some unique challenges fighting gang crime in the Beehive State. “Utah is unique in terms of what it’s like compared to the rest of the country,” Lt. Nate Hutchinson with the Salt Lake Area Gang Project said. “Yes, Utah does have a gang problem. We cannot close our eyes and just pretend and hope that it goes away. We’re going to have to deal with it.” Hutchinson said gangs in Utah tend to be spread out geographically.
Musical ‘petting zoo’ a school holiday saviour
At the end of your tether trying to find new and exciting ways to keep the kids entertained during school holidays? Feeling guilty about not weaving the odd educational opportunity into the mix? We may have the answer. Canberra Symphony Orchestra’s Explore the Orchestra events on July 18 combine music, dancing and the chance to try out all the instruments – winds, brass, strings and percussion. Consider it a kind of a petting zoo… without the risk of biting. Oh, and there’s balloons, too.
Utah's state and religious leaders recognize National Day of Prayer
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has declared May 5, 2022 as a day of prayer in Utah. “Prayer can give us guidance, protection, and purpose,” said Gov. Cox via Twitter. In the proclamation, the governor noted the long history of the National Day of Prayer in America and it’s establishment by the First Continental Congress in 1775. President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints also marked the National Day of Prayer on Thursday.
Here's to the sweet old days, best not to waist them
Any Smarties out there old enough to remember little white bags, a 20c piece and everyone’s best friend, Cobbers? Specifically how, for 20c, you could fill one of those little white bags with enough Cobbers to make you violently ill. Sigh, those were the days. Have you noticed how, today, you can buy a Cobber but will get scant change from a dollar and someone will make you feel guilty if you buy 350 of them and dare ask for a bag? We get it. Inflation sucks. But so, too, should lollies.
Five minutes with Sophie Stott, Miss Van's Vietnamese restaurant
Who is Sophie Stott?: I am the front of house manager at Miss Van’s. Best recent dining experience: My best recent dining experience would have to be at Two Blind Mice. We ordered a lot of food because everything on the menu sounded amazing, and it all tasted amazing too. Most embarrassing pantry item: Probably the 500 ml bottle of Biscoff. I can put that on anything! What ingredient can I not live without: I cannot live without caramelised vinegar.
Bernardoffs shut up shop in Braidwood after 25 years
When Olivia Bernardoff saw the “funny old garage” on Braidwood’s main street about 25 years ago, it was little more than a ruin – but there was something special about it. Today that garage is better known as Bernardoff’s – the place to go in Braidwood if you love furniture and authentic collectibles.
Success couldn't be sweeter for Crookwell's busy Queen Bee
Award-winning Crookwell beekeeper and sustainable farmer, Belinda Foley. Photo: Facebook. People always told Belinda Foley that she produced great honey. She knew it, too, but was happy to keep producing it quietly on her family’s farm at Crookwell in the NSW Southern Tablelands. But then came the 2022 Sydney Royal Easter Show and, for the heck of it, Belinda entered some of her honey, beeswax candles and moulds.
Five minutes with Laura Dale, The 'G' Spot
Evelyn Karatzas 23 April 2022 22 April 2022 Laura is the head chef of The G Spot. Photo: Laura Dale. Who is Laura Dale?: I am the head chef and operator of The G Spot food van in Gungahlin. Best recent dining experience: RAKU, hands down! That place never fails to impress me. Favourite cuisine: I’d say Asian cuisine would definitely be my favourite, particularly Japanese food. I have visited Japan multiple times, too! The sweet treats at Raku Dining are a must-try. Photo: Raku Dining Facebook.
Five minutes with Struan Preston, Bar Beirut
Evelyn Karatzas 16 April 2022 14 April 2022 Bar Beirut head chef Struan Preston has been living in Canberra for five years. Photo: Thomas Lucraft. Who is Struan Preston?: I am the head chef at Bar Beirut and I have been living in Canberra for just over five years after moving from my home in Scotland. Best recent dining experience: I would probably say Maha Restaurant in Melbourne. I stopped in for lunch last month and was really impressed by everything I had.
Discover Canberra's 'patchwork quilt of colour' this autumn
Loading Gallery Callery pear 'Pyrus calleryana' trees showing off their stunning red foliage at the National Arboretum. Photo: National Arboretum Canberra. Callery pear 'Pyrus calleryana'. Photo: National Arboretum Canberra. Trident maple 'Acer buergerianum'. Photo: National Arboretum Canberra. Maidenhair Tree 'Ginkgo biloba'. Photo: National Arboretum Canberra. Maidenhair Tree 'Ginkgo biloba'. Photo: National Arboretum Canberra.
The Institutions: eighty/twenty creates delicious taste combos with zero guilt
Michelle Taylor 22 February 2022 21 February 2022 eighty/twenty in Braddon: more than vibrant breakfast plates and steaming mugs of coffee. Photo: Kazuri Photography. Why have I not come here before now? eighty/twenty in Braddon is thrumming with life this Saturday morning. Every pavement table is filled. Servers bustle around delivering vibrant breakfast plates and steaming mugs of coffee.
Miss Mustard's aims to bring smiles to Canberra, one cookie at a time
Max O'Driscoll 21 February 2022 21 February 2022 From every order, Miss Mustard’s Sweet Treats makes a $2 donation to a mental health organisation. Photo: Supplied. For most people, a cookie is just a delicious snack to have every now and then. For Joss Mustard from Miss Mustard’s Sweet Treats, they mean that little bit more.
Time for tea towels to have their day in the sun
Rusten House curator Janita Byrne with two of her favourite tea towels, from her Italian holiday (left) and Insects of Australia by Queanbeyan artist Cheryl Hodges (right). Photo: Supplied. Finally, that household staple, the thing that cleans up everything you don’t want, is to have its day in the sun – and we’re not talking clotheslines here. The humble tea towel need no longer hang out in the drawer, crumpled up with that other dry old argument, the doily.
Five minutes with Travis Neusch, Brindabella Bar and Bistro
Lottie Twyford 19 February 2022 18 February 2022 Meet Travis Neusch – venue manager at Brindabella Bar and Bistro. Photo: Brindabella Bar and Bistro. Who is Travis Neusch? I’m the venue manager at the Brindabella Bar and Bistro. Best recent dining experience: I’d say it was at Verity Lane Markets – the fish tacos were heavenly and the atmosphere was great. Verity Lane Markets is the perfect place for a casual bite to eat in the city. Photo: Lean Timms.
Lockdown breathes life into Marcel's virtual first-aid training business
Katrina Condie 16 February 2022 15 February 2022 Experienced Canberra first-aid trainer Marcel Green has started his own business, First Aid Online. Photo: Thomas Lucraft. Lockdown has inspired loads of exciting new online businesses, but there’s one virtual venture that could help save lives.
Cook up a feast in Dickson with Analiese Gregory's wild, wonderful food
Lavanna Neal 12 February 2022 11 February 2022 Analiese Gregory has embraced foraging for wild food in Tasmania. Photo: Supplied. Hunter. Fisher. Forager. Michelin-starred chef. Goat herder. This is the life of chef Analiese Gregory, and she’ll be at Dickson at the Birdcage Stage on Woolley Street this Saturday (12 February) at 5 pm in interview with Genevieve Jacobs, before she prepares a classic Cantonese meal in front of a live audience.
Five minutes with Tim Martin, Tumut River Brewing Co
Lottie Twyford 12 February 2022 10 February 2022 Meet Tumut River Brewing Company owner Tim Martin (right), pictured with events manager Michael Cichocki. Photo: Supplied. Who is Tim Martin? I’m the co-founder of Tumut River Brewing Co. Best recent dining experience: Marble and Grain. My wife and I came up to Canberra and we wanted to go somewhere really nice and it was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. It was phenomenal. The service and food were both amazing.
EAT Festival returns bigger and better as a 'true foodie event' on the Sapphire Coast
Albert McKnight 8 February 2022 4 February 2022 Wild Ryes dishes up the pies at a previous EAT Merimbula. Photo: David Rogers Photography. While the Sapphire Coast is already a food-lovers paradise, the EAT Festival in March will showcase its delicious range of produce and treats to one and all. “The countryside around the Sapphire Coast is lush, green and natural, so all the produce that comes from our region is beautiful,” EAT Festival committee member Natalie Godward said.
First Looks: Good Life Food - the little cafe punching above its weight
Michelle Taylor 8 February 2022 8 February 2022 Good Life Food’s owner Daniar and head chef Azurah. Photos: Kazuri Photography. It’s only February, but walking away from lunch at Good Life Food, I already know that this will go down as one of my top 10 eats of the year. I should have guessed from the very first scent of the food. An exotic waft full of galangal, lemongrass and kaffir lime with backnotes of chilli that hit me as soon as I walked through the door.
Belconnen Fresh Food Markets close for a week while traders relocate to 'The Shed'
James Coleman 8 February 2022 7 February 2022 Former general manager of Prahran Market Christopher Young and veteran food writer and critic Anthony Huckstep at the Belconnen Fresh Food Markets – soon to become Capital Food Market. Photo: Martin Ollman. Artists impressions will be coming to life at the Belconnen Fresh Food Markets from this week as construction gets underway on a multi-million-dollar redevelopment.
Five minutes with Dino Martiniello, Herbert's at Evatt
Lottie Twyford 5 February 2022 4 February 2022 Dino Martiniello of Herbert’s at Evatt. Photo: Supplied. Who is Dino Martiniello? I’m the co-owner of Herbert’s at Evatt. Best recent dining experience: Afternoon beers and antipasto at Agostini’s. Those guys know good ingredients and that sometimes, you don’t need to do much, if anything, to celebrate them.
Five minutes with Joel Tyrrell, Transit Bar
Lottie Twyford 29 January 2022 28 January 2022 Joel Tyrrell used to travel the world performing. Now he’s running Transit Bar. Photo: Supplied. Who is Joel Tyrrell? I’m the operations manager at Transit Bar. Best recent dining experience: Bar Rochford. I’ve got a four-month-old baby and it’s been hard to go out for nice dinners, but the team there were very accommodating of us. Also, the food and wine there is just 10 out of 10 every time.
Street dining arrives in Queanbeyan's CBD
Max O'Driscoll 27 January 2022 25 January 2022 The trial of outdoor dining in Crawford Street has gone over well with the community so far. Photo: Queanbeyan Palerang Regional Council. Queanbeyan’s Crawford Street has become the new home for outdoor dining in the region. The ‘Crawford Street Activation’ is a Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council-run initiative, which kicked off on Thursday (20 January). The Council has placed cable-drum tables and colourful seating along the street.
Regional producers will be the lifeblood of new Capital Food Market
Capital Food Market general manager Christopher Young (left) and veteran food writer and critic Anthony Huckstep at the Belconnen Fresh Food Markets – soon to become Capital Food Market. Photo: Martin Ollman. The new Capital Food Market will be a gastronomical hub where Canberrans and visitors alike can experience traditional cuisine from around the world and connect with local producers and artisans.
Weber's a will, there's a way: barbecues light collector's fire
David Cole of Murrumbateman with some of his collection of Weber barbecues. Photo: Michelle Kroll. If anyone is going to throw anything on the barbie this Australia Day, you can bet a chop to a sausage that it will be Murrumbateman’s David Cole. While most people keep their barbies in the shed or ‘out the back’, not David. He keeps his – all 25-plus of them – on the front deck so he can see them.
Tragedy triggers ACT Senior Australian of the Year's call for mandatory first-aid training for learner drivers
Max O'Driscoll 25 January 2022 25 January 2022 Valmai Dempsey was named ACT Senior Australian of the Year for 2022. Photo: Supplied. Mandatory first-aid training for all learner drivers! That’s the demand of ACT Senior Australian of the Year for 2022 Valmai Dempsey, ahead of the Australian of the Year Award presentations.
Canberra's own Bentspoke Crankshaft takes out top spot in national beer awards
Bentspoke Brewing Co’s Crankshaft is Australia’s favourite beer (again) after taking out the top spot in the GABS Hottest 100 for 2021. Photo: Bentspoke. Canberra brewery Bentspoke Brewing Co has been named Australia’s best beer. Again. The Great Australian Beer Spectacular (GABS) Hottest 100 asked consumers across Australia to nominate their five go-to Friday afternoon craft beers. When all the names were compiled, the “born and brewed in Canberra” Bentspoke Crankshaft emerged the winner.
Canberra's best vegetarian eats when the menu is meats
A vegetarian feast from Baby Su. Photo: Supplied. As someone who grew up vegetarian in the 1990s, I find myself scouring menus for good vegetarian options. I now enjoy a parma (or is it parmie?) or a bowl of beef pho, but I find myself gravitating to places that have plant-based menu items to balance out the ‘meat sweat’ meals. I also like to consider the environmental impact of what I eat, and we know that vegetarian food usually means less water, less food miles and is better for your hip pocket.
Sfoglia enters final days of trading after more than 25 years in business
Max O'Driscoll 24 January 2022 24 January 2022 Sfoglia will open its doors for the final time on Saturday (29 January). Nicola Boccuzzo, Patrick Sutton, Mario Bellofatto, Gemma Sergi, Leila Atteia, Rohan Maxwell and Michael Taurasi. Photo: Supplied. Sfoglia Patisserie and Cafe will open for the final time this Saturday (29 January), making the Dickson cafe the latest in a long line of iconic Canberra hospitality businesses to close its door during the pandemic.
Five minutes with Nick Jennings, The Warehouse - Roast, Tap, Brew
Lottie Twyford 22 January 2022 22 January 2022 Nick Jennings of The Warehouse – Roast, Tap, Brew behind the bar. Photo: Thomas Lucraft. Who is Nick Jennings? I’m the owner of The Warehouse – Roast, Tap, Brew at Kingsborough in Kingston. Best recent dining experience: Miss Van’s. I was pretty lucky to be invited along with a group of local winemakers and producers, and we were treated to a bit of a selection of everything they do there.
Five minutes with Klarisa Cengic, The Goods Wholefoods cafe
Klarisa Cengic (second from the left), owner of The Goods Wholefoods cafe, with staff. Photo: Michelle Kroll. Who is Klarisa Cengic? I’m the owner of The Goods Wholefoods cafe in the city. Best recent dining experience: I’d say it was at REBEL REBEL. I think they just do a phenomenal mix of everything there – from breakfast to lunch to dinner, they just nail it every time. The last time I was there, I tried their sugarloaf cabbage with tahini and harissa oil.
Ten things to do in Canberra this week (14 - 20 January)
The Howling Moon, Canberra’s first rooftop bar, combines drinks and panoramic views. Photo: Facebook. School is still a couple of weeks away, but fortunately, there’s plenty to keep the kids entertained this week in Canberra. A pop-up nature playground and ocean-themed maze are coming to the city, while the National Arboretum is hosting kite classes and the National Dinosaur Museum has night tours. Adults don’t miss out either.
The Institutions: Finding berried treasure at The Cupping Room
The Cupping Room, a beautiful space to enjoy spectacular coffee. Photo: Supplied. I have just fallen back in love with coffee – my heart skipping, senses thrumming and heightened. The timing of today’s lunch at The Cupping Room is uncanny. Earlier in the day, while driving my son into work, the words “I don’t think I enjoy the taste of coffee anymore” escaped my lips. It is something I have thought about but left unvoiced for a while.
Murrumbateman Vineyards take stock of damage after freak hail storm
Lucy Ridge 11 January 2022 11 January 2022 Damaged grapevines will leave many Murrumbateman wineries without a crop this season. Photo: Supplied. The hail storm that passed over Canberra on Monday, 4 January, wreaked havoc in Belconnen and left thousands of households without power. But as it left the suburbs and travelled north, the storm continued to cause damage, which will have long-lasting effects on some vineyards in the Murrumbateman region.
Enjoy the country hospitality of Yass Valley with a day trip to Binalong and Bowning
The canola trail is always popular with visitors to towns in the Yass Valley. Photo: Yass Valley Council. Pull on your boots, grab your hat and spend a delightful day exploring the quintessential Aussie villages of Binalong and Bowning. The quaint NSW villages northwest of Yass are bursting with rich history, great eats, antiques and wonderful experiences just waiting to be discovered.
Five minutes with Jon Kosteski from restaurants Trecento and Pronto
Jon Kosteski doing what he does best: crafting authentic Italian food. Photo: Trecento. Who is Jon Kosteski? I’m one of the co-owners of Trecento Manuka and Pronto Queanbeyan. Best recent dining experience: I recently visited Onzieme in Kingston, and, oh man, I was blown away! That team really knows what they’re doing with produce, flavours and balance. The service is also on point and the drinks list is well thought-out, but fun and to the point.
Hot in the City: Tea Connoisseur celebrates ancient traditions with fine tea and specialty food
Lucy Ridge 4 January 2022 22 December 2021 Yun ‘Coco’ Zeng (right) with her father Zhao Xiang Zeng and mother Lianfang Yang. Photo: Lucy Ridge. Yun ‘Coco’ Zeng has spent her career working in high-end hotels across Asia and Australia and her recently opened tea lounge, Tea Connoisseur, combines this hospitality experience with her roots in the tea-growing province of Yunnan in China. I was invited to taste what’s on offer and learn a little more about the humble cup of tea.
Meet the Canberra community that survived lockdown by creating a cookbook
Margaret Mossop, who masterminded the Sky Plaza COVID Cookbook. Photo: Michelle Kroll. In the future, when the virus is a distant dream, the people who live at Sky Plaza in Woden will have an excellent answer when asked what they did during lockdown. Led by resident Margaret Mossop, they got together and wrote a cookbook.
Dionysus wines are a match for the district's best
Matt Farrah 1 January 2022 29 December 2021 Wendy O’Dea, co-owner of Dionysus Winery. Photo: Michelle Kroll. After years of looking around the region, Wendy and Michael O’Dea planted Dionysus vineyards in 1998. What they have achieved since is pure Canberra goodness, producing wines that will match any in the ACT region. 1. Riesling 2021 Riesling is the flagship wine of the region and the Dionysus 2021 riesling is everything you would expect and some.
Sweet and sour pork and two forks? Fuggedaboutit - it's time to eat outside your comfort zone
Lavanna Neal 28 December 2021 21 December 2021 An array of lesser-ordered dishes (top left, clockwise): Shantung Chicken, Morning Glory with garlic and chilli, Prawns with mushrooms and vegetables, Garlic chicken, Dry chilli pork. Photo: Lavanna Neal. I play a game when eating at Asian restaurants – guessing what people next to me will order.
Five minutes with John-Paul Romano, Italian Brothers
Meet John-Paul Romano of Italian Brothers, Manuka. Photo: Michelle Kroll. Who is John-Paul Romano? I’m the culinary director of the Amici Hospitality Group and our bar, Italian Brothers in Manuka. Best recent dining experience: Always Nonna’s house! It’s a shame it’s not open for bookings, and she refuses to tell me the full recipes. Otherwise, Raku is 100 per cent my go-to for any occasion – they deserve three hats. JP reckons Raku is the place to go for any occasion. Photo: File.
Yass co-op proves to be a gift for locals and visitors alike
Sally Hopman 21 December 2021 20 December 2021 People come from far and wide to sample Christmas fare from the Gift Makers Co-Operative at Yass. Photo: Sally Hopman. About 30 years ago, an ad was placed locally in Yass asking if anyone was interested in opening a craft shop in the town. The idea was for a group of like-minded souls to get together, share skills, conversation and, as is the way in the country, see how best they could help each other when the need arose.
Pop-up wine bar brings rural winery to Lake Burley Griffin this summer
James Coleman 21 December 2021 20 December 2021 Lerida by the Lake is a pop-up wine bar on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin offering drops from Lerida Estate and antipasto grazing boxes from The Italian Place. Photo: Lerida Estate. Lerida Estate winery is nestled on the shores of Lake George, but you won’t have to go that far to enjoy their wines this summer.
The guide to picking the freshest produce for your Christmas feast
The spread of meat at Market Meats at the Belconnen Fresh Food Markets. Photo: Gupi de Zavalia. We all like to make sure the Christmas presents are done and dusted and under the tree well before last-minute bedlam breaks out at the shops. But one thing will always draw us back to the shops in the week leading up to Christmas: food. After all, mangoes will only keep so long.
Cafes, community, and Christmas: meet the Scullin locals revitalising their once-neglected shops
Lucy Ridge 17 December 2021 15 December 2021 Sue White and Emily Brindley have both been involved in the revitalisation of the Scullin Shops. Photo: Supplied. The efforts of a small group of dedicated local volunteers have yielded fantastic results at the once-neglected Scullin Shops.
Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets sells for 'well above' $60 million price guide
Max O'Driscoll 15 December 2021 15 December 2021 The Fyshwick site covers more than 26,000 square metres and includes more than 500 car spaces. Photo: Facebook. The iconic Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets site on Mildura Street has sold to a local investor for more than $60 million. The markets are on 26,582 square metres of land with 542 car spaces and include 1,500 square metres of land for possible future expansion.
Santa rolls in as late-night shopping comes to Yass
James Coleman 12 December 2021 8 December 2021 The arrival of Santa on a flatbed truck will kick off the festival fun of Yass Valley late-night shopping. Photo: Camilla Duffy Photography. Late-night shopping in Yass is a lot more than the shops staying open past 5 pm. It’s a full-on festival and it’s returning to the quaint NSW town for the second time this Christmas season.
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