Interning; it’s a rite of passage in the media industry. It’s that requisite stepping stone between study and becoming a fully-fledged professional. Theoretically, it’s a win-win situation for everyone - the intern gets experience and new skills, while the hosting company is able to offload some tasks. For a lucky few, that relationship can evolve into something more permanent, say, a paid full-time position? However, it doesn’t always work so smoothly. At my first work experience gig, I was 16 years old and at a Canberra-based architecture firm. In the longest week of my life I learned two things: licking...

Owners of Castray Esplanade Food + Wine, Michael Roberts and his wife Karen, are both well-known Tassie foodies with over 30 years' experience in the business. Michael shares his dining tips  for dining experiences under $50 around Salamanca. Start the day at Tricycle Café. Housed in one of the striking sandstone warehouses that line Salamanca Place in Hobart, Tricycle is an excellent place for breakfast – spoil yourself with one of their delicious friandise to go with your second cup of coffee. Service is relaxed, yet professional. Grumbling belly at lunch time? Head to Jack Greene for a gourmet burger. This...

If you haven't been to the NSW ski fields lately, prepare yourself for a surprise because they have been evolving. Flip Byrnes finds out which one is best for you.  Charlotte Pass: Snowbound Wonderland Best for: Back-country bandits and families. In a nutshell: You never forget your first love, and for many of us, that’s Charlotte Pass. Nestled against the flanks of Australia’s largest mountain, Mt Kosciuszko,Charlotte’s is a 45-minute over-snow cat ride from Perisher, and a universe away. There are no cars, no roads, just a handful of lodges dotted around the magnificent, refurbished 1930s Kosciusko Chalet. Back country enthusiasts...