NEW WORK
Nola is a writer and editor with 15 years' experience in publishing and news media. In addition to her role as chief sub-editor at T: The New York Times Magazine Australia, she writes feature articles, mostly in the food, wine and travel space.
Her work has appeared in National Geographic, Decanter, Qantas in-flight magazine, Delicious Magazine, The Age, Sydney Morning Herald, Singapore Airlines' Priority magazine, Halliday Wine Companion, the Jetstar and Virgin in-flight magazines, Broadsheet and Australian Traveller, among others.
She holds a BA in Illustrative Photography from RMIT and a Grad. Dip. in Journalism from the University of Tasmania.
WSET Level 3
Merit
WSET Level 2
Distinction
NEW WORK
Oysters, abalone, sea urchins — Tasmania's brisk waters produce world's best seafood
Recently refreshed, this adults-only retreat promises luxurious seclusion
This new Aussie-designed glass promises 'the world's most controlled wine experience'
Only eight people in Australia can call themselves a master sommelier but as these top somms will tell you, excellence is a group effort
Tony Armstrong teams up with Mona’s Kirsha Kaechele and Tasmanian chef Vince Trim for a new ABC series on problematic proteins, including rabbit and camel.
The second restaurant from the team behind Hobart favourite Aloft bottles coastal Mediterranean chic
FOOD AND WINE
Ahead of its final service on June 19, friends, staff and suppliers reflect on its legacy
Wine is life in Spain’s Rioja region. Here’s how to live it to the fullest.
The perks (and pain) of being born into the wine industry. Nominated for 'Best feature article or column' 2023 WCA Awards.
Chef Matt Breen, of natural wine bar Sonny, has opened Ogee, a Euro-style bistro in the back streets of North Hobart
After an 18-month hiatus, Tasmania's high-profile Agrarian Kitchen Cooking School is back.
Tasmania’s second city already had a reputation for being clean and green. Now its food and wine is (literally) world-class
The brew pub, a first for the city, celebrates bushwalking and the great outdoors
Adelaide Hills one year after the bushfires: vines are recovering, and cellar doors, as well as cider and spirit producers, are open for business
If you're not getting your recommended allocation of toxic masculinity at work, home or via the advertising industry, don't worry - you'll soon be able to buy it by the bottle
TRAVEL
Head to Hobart for chilled vibes, cool days and a taste of Australia’s original whisky scene
Just outside Hobart, the minimalist Provider House is filled with Japanese designed furniture and a ryokan-inspired bathtub that feels right at home in the Tasmanian wilderness.
This luxurious beachside retreat has a private sauna, plus Maria Island views, a firepit and a full chef's kitchen - including a private chef.
There’s nothing like meandering around a farmers market in spring, with fresh blooms and new-season produce aplenty
New York is one of the best places in the world to buy (and drink) wine. You can get just about anything … if you know where to look
We will let you in on a secret: you can actually take home these edible souvenirs from America. Find the customs-approved treats here
Opening in the last days of 2021, The Tasman is Australia’s first Marriott Luxury Collection Hotel. This story appears both online and in the March print edition
They lost a good one recently, but New York’s best bakeries remain a yardstick of quality, diversity, sugar and spice
There's no need to leave your four-legged friend behind next time you set off to travel around Tasmania
CUSTOM AND CONTRACT
In August 2024, I joined the T Australia team as chief-subeditor.
I have leveled more than 350 articles for school-aged readers across breaking news, social sciences, science and history
I write web and EDM copy for One&Only Resorts, some of the world's most exclusive and luxurious hotels and villas.
The story of John Riddoch cabernet sauvignon. Author: Andrew Caillard
From November 2016 to November 2017 I produced regular cafe reviews for the Hot Seats section of Good Food (The Age).
Here's a page sample from Espresso, The Age's weekly food section, which I edited for the best part of 2016.
BOOKS
A best-selling annual, the Halliday Wine Companion 2025 has been completely revised
The Rewards of Patience is a collector’s guide to all things Penfolds