Mitch & Elly under the mango tree. June 2010.

Keith & Tanya at the park. April 2010.

In the Bakehouse. August 2009.

The journey of pastry. Creation of the pie. With the help of some old but trusty machines there is a serious amount of hands on work required from these  masters of pastry / bakers.

DRIED an Australian rural industry in crisis. February 2009.

Block 584, Cardross is a 25 acre property located in the Sunraysia district in north west Victoria, Australia.  Like many other districts in south eastern Australia, Sunraysia has endured ten consecutive years with below average rainfall and drought conditions.

Robert Vale is a third generation horticulturalist to run Block 584 and produce grape varieties for dried fruit. The property has been in his family for 57 years. Never before has this district seen acres of vines left to die due to water restrictions and drought conditions. Until now.

The DRIED workers. February 2009.

BP dangerous. December 2009.

High blood pressure and an 11cm tear in the wall of the aorta is a very unlucky combination, potentially fatal when unaware of either problem.