HMAS Canberra the biggest diving sensation in Australia

Explore the Mornington Peninsula and Victoria`s underwater wonderland by diving the HMAS Canberra. The HMAS Canberra site is fast becoming the biggest diving sensation in Australia. At 135 meters in length, this former floating fortress is now an artificial reef, and the latest addition to Victoria`s famous ship graveyard. The ship`s superstructures, such as the bridge, main mast and deck are at open water depths making the wreck accessible to divers of all levels and experience. This amazing marine wonderland awaits your discovery.

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Green Olive at Red Hill (Mornington Peninsula Olive Oils)

Green Olive at Red Hill
Farm Gate: 1180 Mornington Flinders Rd, Red Hill (Mel Ref: 190 D7)
Green Olive at Red Hill is a boutique olive grove and vineyard located in the heart of Red Hill. Rich red fertile soil and Red Hill rain water are the key ingredients for the exquisite Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oils, table olives and tantalizing jams and relishes. Open 11am to 4pm weekends and public holidays.

Mornington Peninsula Produce Outlets

Flinders Farm

Flinders Farm
2071 Boneo Road, Flinders (Mel Ref: 261 D9)
Flinders farm prides itself on producing perfect tomatoes that not only look great but smell and taste like real tomatoes too! Normal round, roma and cherry varieties are all available – all with exceptional flavour. Flinders Farm tomatoes are sold by the bag at the farmgate through an honesty system. Open 9:30am to 5:30pm, 7 days a week.

Mornington Peninsula Produce Outlets

Rosebud Souvlakis and Kebabs

The Rosebud Kebab House and Charcoal Chicken located at 1/913 Point Nepean Rd, Rosebud has the best kebabs and souvlakis not only on the Mornington Peninsula but in Victoria. Locals flock to this old-school kebab joint, where the Souvlakis ($7.50) are piled with charred lamb on house baked pita bread. They also make their own garlic sauce.

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Tiger Woods Interview with the Golf Channel

The following is a transcript of the Tiger Woods interview conducted with the Golf Channel and reporter Kelly Tilghman, released on Sunday.

Children`s Day in the Park at the George Pentland Botanic Gardens Frankston

The Children`s Day in the Park will be held at the George Pentland Botanic Gardens, corner Foot and Williams streets, Frankston on Tuesday 30 March, from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Free activities for children 1-10 years old and their families. The event will feature Paul Jamieson, The Kazoos, Geetha Bollywood Arts, dance and art workshops, henna art, storytelling and more. Pack a picnic and enjoy this year`s event.

The 82nd Red Hill Show, Peninsula`s Best on Show

The 82nd Red Hill Show will be held at the Red Hill Reserve on Saturday, March 27, from 8:30am to 4:30pm. The show will feature a smorgasbord of entertainment along with animals, produce and exhibitions. There will be some wonderful wine and food to sample, including the Mornington Peninsula`s finest produce such as avocados, berries and cheese. There will be petting paddocks full of animals for the kids as well as a wide range of animals. Attractions include shearing, wood-chopping, spinning, working dogs, woodwork, heritage machinery, cake decorating and face painting for the kids. Family Tickets are $40 (two adults & three children), adults $15, children $10, children under five are free.

Mornington Peninsula Produce Outlets

Ellisfield Farm Red Hill Mornington Peninsula

Ellisfield Farm
109 McIIroys Road, Red Hill (Mel Ref: 191 E1)
Ellisfield Farm is an authentic, pick your own fruit farm experience! Sweet cherries are available from late November to early January. Sour (Morello) cherries throughout January and quinces in Autumn. Enjoy morello cherry balsamic vinegar, morello cherry fortified wine, preserved quince slice, cherry ice cream, and assorted jams. Open 9am to 4pm, Dec-Jan. Feb–Nov by appointment.

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Peninsula Hot Springs

The Mornington Peninsula is well known for its enchanting seaside towns and growing wine industry, the peninsula now has another famous attraction. The discovery of a spring of mineral water has lead to the creation of a bathhouse. Peninsula Hot Springs opened in December 2009 and is Victoria`s only natural hot mineral springs. Incorporating a number of bathing pools, sauna, steam room and spa, offering treatments from healing stone massages to organic facials. Located at Springs Lane, Rye and open 7 days a week from 7:30am to 10pm.

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The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival is the largest celebration of its kind in the world, and this month (12-23 March) the city and the state will be bursting with flavour filled events. There are 250 events in all, 75 of them in regional Victoria. Events range from the exclusive masterclasses with some of the world`s great food and wine people, and the Gala Dinner at Prahran Market (17 March) to the populist, including the evergreen Asian street style Hawkers Market at Queen Victoria Market (15-17 March), and 60 Victorian wineries participating at Cellar Door at Southgate (20-21 March).
Sourced from RoyalAuto March 2010

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Tiger Woods may return at Masters

At the moment the big question is when will Tiger Woods return to golf to resume his career as golf`s No.1 draw?

2010 Oscar Academy Awards Winners

The oscars are complete for another year with the big winner being the underdog move The Hurt Locker with big favourite Avatar only picking up 3 technical awards. The major winners in the 2010 Academy Awards are

Bonsai Trees

Bonsai is the art of growing trees, or woody plants shaped as trees, in containers. Bonsai does not require genetically dwarfed trees, but rather depends on growing small trees from regular stock and seeds. Bonsai uses cultivation techniques such as pruning, root reduction, potting, defoliation, and grafting to produce small trees that mimic the shape and style of mature, full sized trees

Step-By-Step Guide to Identifying, Finding, Cultivating, Protecting & Maintaining Beautiful Bonsai Trees!

Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens

Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens
15 Shoreham Road, Shoreham (Mel Ref: 256 E4)
Ashcombe Maze is Australia`s oldest & largest traditional hedge maze. Stunning lavender labyrinth & circular rose maze with 1200+ rose bushes. Enjoy a light lunch in the fully licensed cafe or indulge in homemade cakes, scones and biscuits. Wander the 25 acres of gardens on a self guided garden discovery trail or just browse the gift shop for gourmet goodies. Open from 10am to 5pm, 7 days a week.

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Satellite TV in Japan

There are various Satellite TV options available for you in Japan with the main players being Sky Perfect TV, WOWOW and BS or NHK. BS offers about 5 channels with a fee applicable every two months for use. I used Sky Perfect when I was in Japan and it was fantastic as it offered a huge variety of English channels for a quite reasonable price. There are various packages available and the standard package with about 30-40 channels was 3500 yen.

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Basic Japanese Cooking (Pantry Essentials)

Basic Japanese Cooking (Pantry Essentials)
The key to Japanese cooking is using the right ingredients. It is best to use Japanese ingredients. They can be made in Singapore or Hong Kong but Japanese style is best or the flavours will not be quite right. The following are the essential pantry ingredients needed to make Japanese food.