Ads That Made Australia

This book covers the role of advertising from when the first newspapers and bill posters were published in Australia until television. It covers in much detail the development of commerce along with advertising.

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Bad Blood, by John Carreyrou

The behind the scenes corporate deception within Theranos, a Silicon Valley start up that lost investors money and cost patients their lives.

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Walking in the Light, Ken Duncan

Walking in the Light has many beautiful wide landscape photos taken by the renowned Australian photographer Ken Duncan.

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Henry Sutton, The Innovative Man

A book about Henry Sutton, a highly active and innovative inventor from Ballarat. By Lorayne Branch

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Key Lime Pie

A favourite dessert for summer with a beautiful lime flavour.

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Dark Emu, by Bruce Pascoe

A read of the controversial book which attempts to make a case for aboriginal agriculture and civilisation in pre colonial Australia.

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The Four Panton Hill Reserves

One of the best walks so far, featuring beautiful scenery and a cafe serving lovely coffee and delicious cakes.

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Australian Politics for Dummies, by Nicholas Economou

An excellent and easy to follow introduction to Australian Politics.

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Roberts Road circuit, Christmas Hills

A delightful walk in Christmas Hills which makes a pleasant way to spend a couple of hours in the outdoors.

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Gills Road circuit, Watson’s Creek

Featuring bushland, farmland and a creek, this walk has much variety to keep you motivated walking.

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