The Asian Food Channel (AFC) is the first 24-hour Asian food TV channel in the region launched in August 2005. Based in Singapore, AFC currently covers five markets: Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore. The channel provides a range of acquired and commissioned programmes sourced from around the region, which include Singapore, Malaysia, China, Korea, Japan, Australia, Canada, the UK and the US. In particular, Singapore's Media Development Authority provides support in helping AFC to develop locally produced programmes and tap local media talents.The channel was co-founded by Singaporean Hian Goh and Briton Maria Brown, both of whom have extensive experience in business and media. Mr Goh, 32, was an investment banker and currently the managing director of AFC. Ms Brown, 35, is a former producer with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

Guide to Geelong, Victoria. Includes Geelong attractions, festivals, events and History. Also lonks to Geelong Accommodation, food and restaurants.

Here's a list of vegan wines that are available in New Zealand and probably Australia and possibly the rest of the world.

A British reality television program to be filmed in Australia this winter will force fat children to hunt for food with Aborigines. In 'Fat Kids Can't Hunt' 10 fat youngsters will live with Aboriginal tribesmen in Australia for a month. If they do not eat the bush tucker, they go hungry.

A good summary of Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia. Includes free listings for local businesses and useful accommodation, attraction, food and history links.

Another great review on an Australian travel destination. This article talks about an Australian farm that was developed to find out if food could be grown in Australia for the colonists that were arriving. Great and interesting stuff!