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08 closeup Lisa Mitchell talks about her life as a musician, her inspirations, and what it was like growing up in Albury.
12 outtahere Sample the renowned theme parks of the Gold Coast on a family-friendly getaway to this sunny spot in Queensland that's full of surprises.
20 drivetime Savour the flavours of South Australia, from Clare Valley riesling to feral food platters, on a road trip from Adelaide to Coober Pedy.
27 food&wine Become a Mudgee locavore and eat your way through the local delights, washed down with some excellent drops.
38 alltorque David Gilchrist knows what he wants for Christmas as he sits behind the wheels of three European SUVs.
46 forefront Jeremy Chunn investigates how grades are slipping in Australian schools and what can be done to improve our score worldwide.
52 industryfocus How does the automation trend and developing technology affect the machinery and processes of the mining industry?
74 currentaffair What do you get when you combine a preference for local produce with farmers that are willing to sell direct? Farmers markets have changed the way we shop.
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VII rexnews Rex rates high for customer satisfaction
and says goodbye to an old friend.
IX rexinsider Rex releases a book commemorating its first 10 years in operation, and Rex father-and-son pilots take to the air.
XVIII profile We pay homage to the life and work of the
late Archibald Prize winner Adam Cullen, one of Australia's most collectable artists.
XXIV regionalstopover Take a historical tour of the famous Barossa
Valley to taste the renowned food and wine options on offer.
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