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This is our live recording from the Sorrento Writers Festival – With Caroline Wilson hosting, alongside Anna from the Op Shop. Special guests include the wonderful Rebecca Armitage, and Will Ross joins us from the Portsea Estate. Rebecca Armitage, is a great friend of the pod – the Tasmanian-based ABC journalist whose 'The Heir Apparent' received a rave review from Corrie over the summer and was named as the December 2025 pick for Reese (Witherspoon's) Book Club. A timely chat given Rebecca's long-time coverage of the Royal Family, Harry and Meghan's game changing recent Australian visit and our passion for Tasmania where this international page-turning novel - with a number of twists and several recognisable royal characters - is largely set. A BIG SHOUTOUT TO OUR FRIENDS AT THE PRINCE WINE STORE. Will Ross from the Portsea Estate joined us for The Cocktail Cabinet www.princewinestore.com.au 177 Bank Street, South Melb & Hansard Street, Zetland NSW & David Jones Food Hall, Castlereigh St Sydney BSF. BSF brought to us by Red Energy. Owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to 100% Aussie owned Red Energy. Book: Anna - Iluka by Cassie Shroud Caro - The Hobart Hotel by Mary-Lou Stephens Screen: Anna - Crime 101 Caro - Father Mother Brother Sister FOOD: Anna: Ultimate Roast Lamb: 12-hour lamb shoulder https://www.recipetineats.com/ultimate-roast-lamb-12-hour-shoulder/ Caro: Egg and Bacon Pie shortcrust pastry made with : 40z (100 g) (1 cup) plain flour pinch of salt 20z (50g) (¼ cup) butter, chopped 1 tbsp water 4 slices lean bacon, ruds removed, chopped 3 tomatoes, skinned and chopped 4 eggs salt and pepper milk for glazing Serves 3-4 reheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) (Gas Mark 6). Make the pastry and divide into two-thirds and one-third. Roll the larger piece out on a lightly floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin. Line a 6-inch (15-cm) flan ring. Mix the bacon and tomatoes together and scatter over the base of the pastry, leaving four spaces at even distances for the eggs. Break an egg into each space. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roll out the remaining pastry to make a lid. Damp the rim of the pastry lining the flan ring. Place the pastry lid on top and press the edges together to seal. Brush the pastry with a little milk and bake for 15 minutes, then lower the temperature to 350°F (180°C) (Gas Mark 4) and cook for a further 15-20 minutes. Serve warm or cold. SIX QUICK QUESTIONS FOR RED ENERGY Red Energy. Moving home? Stress less and make the move to Red Energy. Call 131 806. Caro to Anna: Anzac Day or Anzac Eve? Anna to Caro: Will Tasmania be a burden or a boon for the AFL? Caro to Anna: What's your No. 1 local exhibition recommendation for winter? Anna to Caro: Focusing on the Carlton Football Club what was the greatest indictment on the Blues from last Thursday night's Collingwood game? Caro to Anna: I've mentioned mine. What book are you really looking forward to sinking your fangs into? Anna to Caro: What's the most disappointing element to the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini. scandal?

SA Wines with Myles Thomson from the Prince Wine Store.

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ON TODAY’S SHOW - Gather Round, why it works and how it will continue to thrive - Festivals, writers festivals and the impact on community - Cocktail Cabinet – Adelaide Wines part 2 - Happy Birthday to Magda Szubanski - The riskiest joke Caro heard at Gather Round… Festivals - and why we love them - Caro on Gather Round, its history and its impact - Impact on South Australia, the brand, and the tourism market - Corrie on Sorrento Writers Festival - Impact on the local community - Impact on Australia’s wider creative community - Gather Round and writers festivals have their critics. What are their concerns and how festivals build for the future - World tensions and fuel crisis – impact on big events - Role of volunteers The Cocktail Cabinet: With Myles Thomson of Prince Winestore. This week: Adelaide/SA wines Part 2 • In Praise Of Shadows Grenache Blanc 2025 • Wilunga 100 McLaren Vale Grenache Trott 2024 www.princewinestore.com.au 177 Bank Street, South Melb & Hansard Street, Zetland NSW & David Jones Food Hall, Castlereigh St Sydney BSF. BSF brought to us by Red Energy. Owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to 100% Aussie owned Red Energy. BOOK: Corrie: Clear by Carys Davies SCREEN: Corrie: Riot Women o SBS on Demand FOOD: Caro: Balsamic Chicken with Radicchi and Figs SIX QUICK QUESTIONS FOR RED ENERGY Red Energy. Moving home? Stress less and make the move to Red Energy. Call 131 806. Caro to Corrie: What’s your latest reason for loving Lesley Manville Corrie to Caro: What strikes you as a bad career move Caro to Corrie: What’s the best community campaign you’ve seen lately Corrie to Caro: What depressed you the most about last weekend’s terrible weather Caro to Corrie: What was the riskiest joke you heard from the Premier over Gather Round Corrie to Caro: Who’s your birthday cheerio

The Cocktail Cabinet: With Myles Thomson of Prince Winestore. This week: Adelaide/SA wines • ⁠Emmalene Sauvignon Blanc 2025⁠ • ⁠Gentle Folk Vin de Sofa Red 2025⁠ www.princewinestore.com.au 177 Bank Street, South Melb & Hansard Street, Zetland NSW & David Jones Food Hall, Castlereigh St Sydney

SIX QUICK QUESTIONS FOR RED ENERGY Red Energy. Moving home? Stress less and make the move to Red Energy. Call 131 806. Corrie to Caro: What's the worst thing about covering football Caro to Corrie: What’s the best thing about watching football Corrie to Caro: What has been your Autumn gardening triumph Caro to Corrie: To whom do you owe an apology Corrie to Caro: What’s the biggest lesson out of the Luke Sayers scandal Caro to Corrie: Should King Charles visit the US

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ON THIS EPISODE: - The Easter Break, Anthony Albanese’s address & Gather Round is here - Are there memories from COVID creeping back in? - South Australian wines with Myles Thomson from the Prince Wine Store - What did you do with the extra hour from the ending of Daylight Savings? - The latest with the Luke Sayers saga The Cocktail Cabinet: With Myles Thomson of Prince Winestore. This week: Adelaide/SA wines • Emmalene Sauvignon Blanc 2025 • Gentle Folk Vin de Sofa Red 2025 www.princewinestore.com.au 177 Bank Street, South Melb & Hansard Street, Zetland NSW & David Jones Food Hall, Castlereigh St Sydney BSF. BSF brought to us by Red Energy. Owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to 100% Aussie owned Red Energy. BOOK: Caro: The Absolutist by John Boyne SCREEN: Caro: Steal on Prime FOOD: Corrie : Aliso Roman’s Sticky Apple Cake SIX QUICK QUESTIONS FOR RED ENERGY Red Energy. Moving home? Stress less and make the move to Red Energy. Call 131 806. Corrie to Caro: What's the worst thing about covering football Caro to Corrie: What’s the best thing about watching football Corrie to Caro: What has been your Autumn gardening triumph Caro to Corrie: To whom do you owe an apology Corrie to Caro: What’s the biggest lesson out of the Luke Sayers scandal Caro to Corrie: Should King Charles visit the US

SIX QUICK QUESTIONS FOR RED ENERGY Red Energy. Moving home? Stress less and make the move to Red Energy. Call 131 806. Caro to Corrie: First Kristi Noem was moved from her role as Head of Homeland Security….Who do you think might be next in Donald Trump’s staff firing line Corrie to Caro: If money was no object, what would be your passion project Caro to Corrie: What did you see the other day that you haven’t seen for a long time Corrie to Caro: What was your Big Yellow Taxi moment Caro to Corrie: What experience just goes from bad to worse Corrie to Caro: Has the AFL made the right Grand Final call

BSF. BSF brought to us by Red Energy. Owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to 100% Aussie owned Red Energy. BOOK: Caro: Strangers by Belle Burden SCREEN: Corrie: The Madison on Paramount FOOD: Caro: Tom Parker Bowles’ Fish Pie

The Cocktail Cabinet: With Myles Thomson of Prince Winestore. This week: MID-SEASON REDS • Clos de Gamot Cahors ‘Le Gamotin’ • Nevis Bluff Otago Pinot Noir

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ON THIS EPISODE: - Special guest in studio, Jane Lamerton - Corrie’s trip to Newcastle for the Writers Festival - The AFL’s Grand Final call - Who’s next in Trump’s firing line? WHATEVER HAPPENED TO MELBOURNE, THE FASHION CAPITAL - Christine Barro’s closes her Collins Street boutique after 27 years. - Le Louvre is having is final sale and closed 2 weeks ago after more thsn 100 years’ trading. - In January Marg Porritt, founer and owner of Featjers Boutique announced she was shutting up shop after 53 years - Miss Louise , the famous Melbourne shoe store which opened in 1965, closed last year SPECIAL GUEST - Jane Lamerton, to talk fashion. - Why was Melbourne the Fashion Capital - At its peak, which designers were here, which big departments stores etc - Remembering some of the big names, brands and styles - When did the decline begin – and why - What is the Aust rag trade now – and where do women go to find that extra special outfit The Cocktail Cabinet: With Myles Thomson of Prince Winestore. This week: MID-SEASON REDS • Clos de Gamot Cahors ‘Le Gamotin’ • Nevis Bluff Otago Pinot Noir www.princewinestore.com.au 177 Bank Street, South Melb & Hansard Street, Zetland NSW & David Jones Food Hall, Castlereigh St Sydney BSF. BSF brought to us by Red Energy. Owned by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to 100% Aussie owned Red Energy. BOOK: Caro: Strangers by Belle Burden SCREEN: Corrie: The Madison on Paramount FOOD: Caro: Tom Parker Bowles’ Fish Pie SIX QUICK QUESTIONS FOR RED ENERGY Red Energy. Moving home? Stress less and make the move to Red Energy. Call 131 806. Caro to Corrie: First Kristi Noem was moved from her role as Head of Homeland Security….Who do you think might be next in Donald Trump’s staff firing line Corrie to Caro: If money was no object, what would be your passion project Caro to Corrie: What did you see the other day that you haven’t seen for a long time Corrie to Caro: What was your Big Yellow Taxi moment Caro to Corrie: What experience just goes from bad to worse Corrie to Caro: Has the AFL made the right Grand Final call

SIX QUICK QUESTIONS FOR RED ENERGY Red Energy. Moving home? Stress less and make the move to Red Energy. Call 131 806. Caro to Corrie: What recent news poll results surprised you Corrie to Caro: The AFL has had a tough off-field start to the year. What was the good-news story this week Caro to Corrie: What wins the prize for This Year’s Diplomacy Faux Pas Corrie to Caro: What’s going on with Sam Kerr Caro to Corrie: If you were a media owner, what would you be seeking to acquire right now Corrie to Caro: How much is too much for a cup of coffee