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Canberra Times
3 days ago
- Canberra Times
Urine trouble: police escort passenger from plane after bathroom drama
Words by Anna Houlahan Anna Houlahan reports on crime and social issues affecting regional and remote Australia in her role as national crime reporter at Australian Community Media (ACM). She was ACM's Trainee of the Year in 2023 and, aside from reporting on crime, has travelled the country as a journalist for Explore Travel Magazine. Reach out with news or updates to
The Advertiser
3 days ago
- The Advertiser
Urine trouble: police escort passenger from plane after bathroom drama
Words by Anna Houlahan Anna Houlahan reports on crime and social issues affecting regional and remote Australia in her role as national crime reporter at Australian Community Media (ACM). She was ACM's Trainee of the Year in 2023 and, aside from reporting on crime, has travelled the country as a journalist for Explore Travel Magazine. Reach out with news or updates to
The Advertiser
23-07-2025
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- The Advertiser
Plan your road trip: these country bakeries make Australia's best pies
Bakers use a steam oven (left) and pies at the Baking Association competition (right). Picture BAA By Anna Houlahan Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading All articles from our website The digital version of Today's Paper All other in your area One regional bakery swept the competition, taking home the top award for the plain mince beef pie, as well as the judge's pick for the best vegetarian pie with its lentil dahl filling. Howlong Country Bakery, near the NSW and Victoria border, was awarded a medal for each of its 15 pies entered in the competition, as well as winning two categories. Bakery co-owner Catherine Fyffe said the Best Plain Mince Pie category was a hotly-contested and prestigious. "It's quality control at every step of the way." While the best plain mince beef pie and best vegetarian pie awards went to Howlong Country Bakery, a number of other regional pie shops were honoured. A maple bacon creation from Orange Spot Bakery in Glenelg, South Australia, was awarded the best flavoured beef pie. Rolling Pin Pies and Cakes, with stores along Victoria's coastline at Queenscliff, Barwon Heads and Geelong, won the award for best poultry pie for its chicken pesto pastry. Buddy Bakery Melton, on the outskirts of Melbourne, has Australia's best chunky plain beef pies, the judges decided in 2025. Pies baked by Buddy Bakery Melton. Picture Buddy Bakery Melton The PieFather, based in Rosebery, NSW, took home two category awards. The tom yum prawn pie won Australia's best seafood pie in 2025, while the best mushroom pie award went to the PieFather's vegan stroganoff. The competition was organised by the industry body, the Baking Association of Australia (BAA). BAA National President and Queensland Chair Amanda McDonald said the awards were "highly esteemed and recognised as one of the most prestigious food competitions in the Australasian region". "By offering genuine feedback and assistance through open judging and transparency, the competition has grown stronger each year," she said. Words by Anna Houlahan Anna Houlahan reports on crime and social issues affecting regional and remote Australia in her role as national crime reporter at Australian Community Media (ACM). She was ACM's Trainee of the Year in 2023 and, aside from reporting on crime, has travelled the country as a journalist for Explore Travel Magazine. Reach out with news or updates to
Canberra Times
22-07-2025
- Canberra Times
Plan your road trip: these country bakeries make Australia's best pies
Words by Anna Houlahan Anna Houlahan reports on crime and social issues affecting regional and remote Australia in her role as national crime reporter at Australian Community Media (ACM). She was ACM's Trainee of the Year in 2023 and, aside from reporting on crime, has travelled the country as a journalist for Explore Travel Magazine. Reach out with news or updates to
