To some businesses, a website is just – well – a website, but to Chris Lett, owner of Branigans Tyres, it should be much more than that. “Branigans wants to keep the public up-to-date on…
It all started in Australia, and Australians are, by now, quite used to buying fine wines in premium price ranges with a screw cap closure. In the USA, however, there’s a perception that screw caps…
The big buzz around electric and hybrid cars may lead people to think that these two options are the only way to be a “green” motorist. But supposing that they already have a family car…
A recent growth in the focus on awareness and management of Myopia (shortsightedness) and a new emphasis and direction in terms of treatments evidenced in new studies and developments, seems to have resulted in a…
Organising a wedding can be very stressful indeed – but it doesn’t have to be – especially not if one can get the wedding venue, the catering, the bar service, and the perfect location for…
A recent survey conducted in the US found that up to 86 percent of consumers were eager to support small, family-owned local businesses, even if they had to pay a little more to do so….
For at least four centuries, people have been looking for a way to explain the prevalence of myopia (shortsightedness), what causes it, and how to cure this eye disorder that currently affects millions of people’s…
It’s easy to underestimate the tastes of consumers in a country most famous for McDonalds and Coca Cola. But there’s much more to the US market than fast foods and fizzy drinks says Manor Estate…
Staying safe on the road means taking good care of a vehicle’s maintenance needs, and wheel alignment, says Chris Lett, owner of Branigans, a Burleigh Heads wheel and tyre workshop, is one of the big…
The myopia (shortsightedness) epidemic, predicted to affect half of the world’s population by 2050, is racing even faster towards this target with the numbers boosted by the Covid-19 pandemic’s enforced indoor and screen-watching lifestyles. However,…
French Champagne may have the reputation, and the price tag to match it, but McLaren Vale winemaker, Peter Cap, asserts that Australia’s sparkling wines are contenders – and may be even better than champagne made…
Preparing a car for a long road trip involves much more than just finding a way to squeeze the luggage into the boot – at least, if one wants to hit the road with maximum…
Sleep, and plenty of it, is usually recommended as one of the top ways to help the body and our eyes recover from illnesses and other setbacks. But it’s not necessarily the right answer for…
Tyres wear out extremely quickly compared to other parts of your car, so it is the driver’s responsibility to make sure all four tyres (and the spare, if you have one) are always in a…
Considering the importance of tyres, proper and regular maintenance is required. The contact patch of each tyre is the part that makes contact with the asphalt and has to be kept optimal at all times….
Entering an established and conservative industry as a new kid on the block can be tough. But disruption of the status quo lies behind some of the world’s most successful businesses. For Peter Cap of…
Peter Cap is in love with the red wine he makes. More than that, he’s convinced that it might help us to stay healthy, even inhibiting the virus that’s behind the 2020/2021 pandemic. That’s a…
Along with the changes in lifestyles and technology in the past couple of decades, came similar changes in classrooms, teaching, the way in which information is provided and received, and the environment in which it…
It’s not always easy shopping for our mums. She’ll probably ask not to get her anything for Mother’s Day, for instance, or she might even know exactly what she wants, but sometimes it’s easier when…
Fuel efficiency starts with keeping track of what a car consumes. When refilling the tank, resetting the odometer (the distance clock on the dashboard) is a good way to gauge the situation. This will help…
Whether someone is an Australian or a New Yorker, Manhattan seems to be the place where dreams are made or broken. It’s the home of the wealthy. Being part of Manhattan’s high society, or even…
With homeschooling becoming increasingly popular even before Covid-19 lockdowns made it a must, more families, armed with lockdown experience and easy access to digital material, are likely to choose this way to educate their children….
Think Australian white wine and Chardonnay comes to mind, and rightly so. Australia’s affinity with the varietal dates back to the 1830s when James Busby, known as the father of Australian viticulture, brought the first…
The struggling hospitality industry, and folks who love going out for fine food and wine, are gearing themselves to raise a glass to better times. Worldwide lockdown restrictions are easing, and Manor Estate, a boutique…
Chis Lett, tyre expert and owner of Branigans Tyres says that “it may not appeal to everyone, but tyres do need to be changed and when that time comes, the right ones need to be…
Regular tyre inflation and correct pressure are imperative to a vehicle’s fuel economy and tyre longevity. In recent years, the debate whether one should fill compressed air or nitrogen in their car tyres has made…
Shame about the rain at times but it was a great day. Staff were friendly and nothing was too much trouble. A hidden treasure.
Thank you for your hospitality and hosting us so well in these challenging Covid times. I appreciated having food allergies accommodated without fuss & feeling free to enjoy the company of friends.
Great spot, excellent wine and bar staff and hosts were extremely friendly.
Fantastic wine, fantastic atmosphere, couldn’t ask for more. Thanks again!