Chris Crerar
Island of plenty
Bruny Island might be remote but this Tasmanian outpost has all it needs to eat and drink well, and live a slower life.
Meal deals
Eating at work doesn't have to mean a sad sandwich. We meet seven companies, big and small, to find out why sharing a meal can profit everyone and boost office morale.
Crystal clear
Despite ideal conditions for producing sea salt, this remote Aussie island used to import from the UK. Today the pair behind its only salt farm are savouring their success.
Food
We sample seafood at a one-time grocery store and try mezze at a former 1950s beauty salon that’s now a Turkish taverna. We also wet our whistle with some lively Italian aperitivos.
Form and function: Brisbane
Australia’s architectural heritage is rooted in practicality but has been elevated by modern interpretation. Monocle crisscrosses the country to pick out some elegant and enduring examples of residential design.
Made in Australia: Incat
If you want a job done properly, you do it yourself. From bikes to ferries, we look at the Australian companies that revel in the fact that they still call the country home.
Made in Australia: Røde Microphones
Sydney's Røde Microphones, founded by Peter Freedman, designs and manufactures audio gear from raw materials to finished product. A commitment to self-sufficiency has made them a global competitor in professional audio.
Object lessons: Design companies
To understand what makes Australia special, look to its dynamic design community. Monocle meets a choice selection of the nation’s crafty creators making their mark at home and abroad.
Made in Australia: Maton
If you want a job done properly, you do it yourself. From bikes to furniture and guitars, these Australian companies all revel in the fact that they still call Australia home.
