Author Archives: Dimitri

It’s all systems go with the Australian Peach season at full throttle with harvesters all over Australian working through the festive season and new year to deliver us with “Peachy” peaches. Many stone fruit farms are based in southern NSW and the Herald Sun interviewed orchardist Robyn Clubb about harvesting peaches “ ”Peaches are like dairy cows, they don’t know that it’s the holiday season and they need daily attention,” . She is about one of about 1200 fruit growers that have been working all through the festive season. Mrs Clubb went on to say that ”A lot of people Read more

Byron Bay is home to backpackers year round, uni students in February, Schoolies in November, there’s something for everyone in one of Australia’s most chilled out and happening holiday destinations. The resident population swells up to three or four times during the popular summer holidays and other peak times during the year. Whether it’s the beautiful beaches or happening cultural and nightlife we’ve included a list of 5 Things you simply have to do. We will even give you a hint on the house, if there’s a backpackers hostel you like and you’re travelling during peak season ( Summer) book Read more

It’s reported that the Fair Work Australia Ombudsman will be visiting various Australian farms and vineyards in the Cessnock, Muswellbrook and Singleton areas to cast an eye over operations. The Acting Ombudsman director Phil Marsh was quoted saying, “Fair work inspectors will be visiting across the Hunter during this year’s harvest to ensure employers are meeting their obligations under the Fair Work Act and the wine industry award,” he said. “This is part of our national focus on the harvest trail across Australia where we know fruit and vegetable pickers often miss out on their minimum entitlements.” That Fair Work Read more