HortNews - New Zealand Wine Boom Hits Trendy Auckland Suburb
A trendy offshore suburb of Auckland will hold its first wine festival this weekend, making it the latest beneficiary of New Zealand's ongoing wine boom. AUCKLAND 31/01/2003 - A trendy offshore suburb of Auckland will hold its first wine festival ... [... more]
HortNET New Zealand |
Abbotsford makeover
For Robert Brooks, the suburb of Kingsford is the place to live. It's close to popular Sydney beaches and only a ten minute drive to the centre of town. Robert has spent most of his life in Kingsford, living in a pair of semis built by his ... [... more]
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Niddrie makeover credits
Jim and Maggie and their two young boys, Jacob, two, and Marcus, two months, have lived in the Melbourne suburb of Niddrie for the past five years. They have done quite a bit to the house - polished floors, painted and installed a new kitchen - ... [... more]
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God's Country
It's not hard to see why the quiet and leafy suburb of Grays Point is often called God's Country. Surrounded by water and the Royal National Park, it's a popular place for those looking for a tranquil location with just an hour's drive from the city. [... more]
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Barrenjoey
Catriona drops into the rolling surf beach of Palm Beach for some fun on the water. Palm Beach, just an hour from Sydney's CBD, is the city's northernmost suburb. On one side of the peninsula is rolling surf and on the other, bush and gentle ... [... more]
Getaway |
Cottage Point Retreat
Catriona is cruising the Hawkesbury and discovers a pocket of paradise just 30 minutes from Sydney's CBD. Not a lot happens at Cottage Point. The tide changes and that's about it. The small Sydney suburb is serene and beautiful with just 52 ... [... more]
Getaway |
Auburn food tour
Catriona road-tests a gourmet food tour, as we lift the lid on little Turkey! Auburn is a melting-pot suburb, a blend of Turkish, Afghani, Bosnians, Somalians and Vietnamese. It has just one pub but lots and lots of cafes, clothing shops, barbers ... [... more]
Getaway |
Argentine Ant
Argentine ants are one of the world's worst ant pests. They were first reported in New South Wales at North Auburn, a suburb of Sydney, in April 1950 but there is no doubt that they had been present in several other suburbs for many years before ... [... more]
NSW Agriculture |
Water Saving #1
The Garden Gurus are doing a series of episodes on the average house hold and how to save water, the easiest way possible. Melissa's brother has a very typical family, in a typical Melbourne suburb and they use a typical amount of water. Over 11 ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Northwood House
Northwood House was the first estate to be built on the Lane Cove River Peninsula, Sydney, and gave its name to the surrounding suburb. This heritage-listed home was built in 1878 on 45 acres of land, for Mrs Jane Davy, by the Colonial Architect ... [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
Doug Mulray Open for Inspection
Got $4million to spare? Doug Mulray's gorgeous home is up for sale. Rebecca was flown by helicopter to visit the house of radio and TV star Doug Mulray, situated on a hilltop in the Sydney suburb of Cromer. With a swimming pool, tennis court and ... [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
Novelty Rooms
Imagination knew no bounds when the owners of this house decided to make some changes. Barbara and Clive O'Brien bought their house in the Melbourne suburb of Alphington three years ago. The house was in the right location and had wonderful views ... [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
