The Rubens are back & better than ever
By MELISSA WALSH Since hitting the music scene in 2012 The Rubens rise to fame has been quite a trip for the five lads from the small NSW country town of Menangle, and band member Elliott Margin says they are grateful and blown away by their success. “There’s heaps of good bands out there that don’t make it so we’re well aware that it’s part timing and luck,” says Elliott, whose good looks have been compared to One Direction’s Harry....
James Reyne all the hits – live
“Everybody said, ‘What’s that sound?’” For more than three decades, James Reyne’s songs have been the sound of the Australian summer. His unforgettable hits conjure images of sun, surf, sand and sex. And James has now delivered the album that will be the soundtrack to this summer: All The Hits – Live. For James Reyne fans, this is the ultimate gig. His entire career is encapsulated in two discs, from Australian Crawl’s debut...
Casual and creative at Counting House
By MELISSA WALSH A sunny modern deck, a fresh coat of paint and new menu and the Counting House is back with a relaunch; with owner Max Griffin breathing new life into the circa 1912 bank building. Relax on the front terrace looking over the park and bay, with a wine, a beer or just a coffee and cake, or enjoy some tasty delights from the new Counting House menu. Inside the bleached wood décor and timber floors provide the perfect...
The Peninsula Picnic returns in 2016
The picnic basket just got tastier! We are excited to welcome the incredibly talented multi ARIA Award winner Missy Higgins, bringing with her a catalogue of sweet hits for picnickers in 2016. Joining this year’s menu of music, with his blues and roots flavour will be sonic virtuoso Kim Churchill, Powderfinger guitarist extraordinaire Darren Middleton giving the Peninsula a taste of his solo offerings, rising Adelaide folk star...
Brooklands take top restaurant title
WHETHER celebrating Christmas with family and friends, planning a social Christmas event or bringing in the New Year in style, Brooklands of Mornington has your festive season all wrapped up! Brooklands of Mornington boasts several versatile function venues perfect for cool cocktail celebrations and lunches and dinners from 10 to 150 guests. For smaller groups why not try our magificent restaurant Eighteen78, recently rated the number...