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Issue 103
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Emma Wheaton catches up with Aussie
screenwriter and actor Brendan Cowell
on the eve of his latest movie, a comedy
called Save Your Legs!
15 outtahere
Thirty years on, Oliver Pfeiffer revisits
The Man From Snowy River and explores
the scenery from the iconic Australian film.
23 drivetime
Jordana Reid ventures to the gold rush
town of Ballarat, a place where history
and contemporary culture collide.
35 food&wine
Wherever you find yourself in Tasmania,
there's bound to be a culinary or vinous
experience just around the corner.
46 alltorque
With a mind for environmentally
conscious motoring, we check out some
of the coolest hybrid cars around.
58 forefront
Jack Cleaver looks back at mining in 2012
and forecasts what the future holds for
Australia's resources industry in 2013.
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67 industryfocus
Australia's neighbours are hungry for our
natural gas reserves, but first there must be
growth in our ability to process this resource.
74 miningreview
Is west still best? Christine Retschlag
investigates the rise of Australia's eastern
states in the mining stakes, and the shift
of focus from the west.
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Rex raises money for Country Hope and
Can Assist and pays a visit to Dubbo.
IX rexinsider
Farewell to a long-time Rex captain and
congratulations to three hardworking
Rex engineers.
Xiii rexcommunity
Congratulations to a UK couple who enjoyed their
visit Down Under complete with Rex-sponsored
flights between Adelaide and Kangaroo Island.
XVIII artspace
Alick Tipoti immortalises his culture through
extraordinary carvings and prints.
XXII regionalstopover
Michelle Hespe gets back to her roots in the
Taree region on the north coast of NSW.
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