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Interview with Annie Smithers

Blessed with rich volcanic soil and world-class produce, the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges region…

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Things That Lift Your Spirits

When times are tough, it’s important to keep forging ahead, keep your body active and keep your…

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Autumn is our Favourite Colour

The picturesque village of Blackwood is tucked in between the Wombat and Lerderderg State Parks.…

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Get on Your Bike and Go

Our region has long been the centre of ‘wellness’, a state of being that can be achieved in…

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Best Short Walks

Need a natural health kick? Since the late 1800s people have visited the Daylesford and Macedon…

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Gut Health

In a strange and circuitous way my life has led me to thinking daily about an old adage: ‘go with…

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Annie Smithers’ Tomato Spaghettini

We’re not all as fortunate as Annie to have a selection of heirloom tomatoes in our garden. While…