Doug Wallen

2 days ago | broadsheet.com.au | Doug Wallen

Burgers have become big business in Australia. The American-style craze, which saw boutique burger joints like Melbourne’s legendary Rockwell and Sons, and Neil Perry’s Burger Project pop up around the country, peaked somewhere in the mid-2010s. But it left behind a culture of creativity and respect for the form, where even top restaurants like Gimlet and The Gidley, as well as cool newcomers like Bistra and Clam Bar, have their takes.

3 days ago | broadsheet.com.au | Doug Wallen

A bustling historical city surrounded by farms and gardens: that’s Ballarat. And the regional centre’s prized location means that locals and visitors can enjoy the best of both worlds – the dining culture of a city, with a hands-on focus that makes the most of the produce right on their doorstep. With autumn well and truly upon us, a new season’s worth of flavours awaits.

1 week ago | broadsheet.com.au | Doug Wallen

How DJ Adriana Brings Culture and Community Into the Music She CreatesThe Melbourne DJ is a cheerful staple of festivals and community radio, plus her triannual dance party Spasta – and a lot of work goes into crafting those seamless, joyous sets. In partnership with Suntory BOSS Coffee, she shares her work routine and wider journey as a jobbing DJ. Adriana Lazaridis grew up immersed in Melbourne’s Greek community.

1 week ago | broadsheet.com.au | Doug Wallen

Nikki Weedon is on a mission to inject colour and personality into Australian homes. After working for more than 15 years as an interior designer and decorator – including a formative stint in London – the founder of Brunswick studio Nikki Weedon Interiors is finally seeing Australians start to move beyond coastal neutrals and minimalistic design schemes. “The UK really embraces colour and texture and patterns,” she says.

2 weeks ago | broadsheet.com.au | Doug Wallen

Surf Breaks, Pizza and Wine: Survivor Contestant Felicity Palmateer’s Top Spots in Margaret RiverFelicity Palmateer ·Photo: Tom PearsallEvery year, you’ll find the surf legend at the Margaret River Pro, which brings some of the world’s top surfers to WA for an elite 11-day comp. In partnership with Tourism Western Australia, she tells us about growing up in the region, breaking records nearby and where to eat and drink when visiting.