Local News for Local Communities
Issue 1,225
Friday 20th March 2026
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Country in the Country Page 2
Family Legacy Continues Page 8
LOCAL FLAVORS SHINE AT THIRSTY ACRES’ LUMINA LAMB EXPERIENCE The rural heart of our community was on full display recently as Thirsty Acres hosted a sold-out crowd for its latest monthly Dinner Club event, organised by Thirsty Acres owner, Jono Alve. The evening, titled the "Lumina Lamb Experience," served as a masterclass in local collaboration, featuring a menu centred around premium cuts from Lumina Farms. The event brought together the culinary expertise of Thirsty Acres’ own Chef Thom Dunbar and Lumina Chef Darren Wright. Together, they crafted a multi-course journey that celebrated the innovation
and hard work inherent in our local agricultural sector. Adding a unique "paddock-toplate" perspective to the night, Dan Harper of Quartz Hill Station was on hand to share a farmer’s insight into what makes this the world’s best lamb. The menu was a testament to the versatility of the product and the talent in the kitchen. Guests began the evening with a delicate Lamb Loin Tataki paired with a refreshing cucumber, ginger, and daikon salad. This was followed by a rich, twice-cooked Lamb Short Rib accompanied by a vibrant pomegranate and date chutney. Continued on page 4...
Well-known Lumina Chef Darren Wright spent a few days in the kitchen with Thirsty Acres Chef Thom Dunbar helping with the Lumina Lamb Experience.
Walking For Starship National Air Ambulance Page 12
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