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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A Girl From Shep: A Memoir
A look at through the 1950s in Shepparton and other places, through the eyes of a local biographer.
Caramel Apple Bundt® Cake
To make this cake, first make a home-made caramel sauce which you then incorporate into the batter and use as a topping! You’ll probably have extra sauce; but no worries—it’s great on ice cream too!
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.
Walking in the Light, Ken Duncan
Walking in the Light has many beautiful wide landscape photos taken by the renowned Australian photographer Ken Duncan.
Henry Sutton, The Innovative Man
A book about Henry Sutton, a highly active and innovative inventor from Ballarat. By Lorayne Branch
Key Lime Pie
A favourite dessert for summer with a beautiful lime flavour.
The Four Panton Hill Reserves
One of the best walks so far, featuring beautiful scenery and a cafe serving lovely coffee and delicious cakes.
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.
Australian Politics for Dummies, by Nicholas Economou
An excellent and easy to follow introduction to Australian Politics.