What would be your ultimate Australia Day?
We spoke to Nicky and her perfect Australia Day would involve three essential factors – catching up with friends, sipping white wine and counting down triple j’s Hottest 100.

Australia Day tips from The Barracks: Planning a barbecue smorgasbord this Australia Day? Call into Coles at The Barracks to stock up on goodies, gourmet cheeses, delicious prawns, mouthwatering lamb, fresh fruit and more. Whilst beer is perhaps the go-to beverage for many Australia Day get-togethers, keep an eye out for boutique ciders, sparkling wines and local drops from Stewarts Wine Co. Inspire your party planning and refresh your table decorations at Wheel&Barrow, and stock up on beautiful umbrellas to beat the rainy weather, from Pure Florist.

Whether it’s a casual barbecue, or an elegant dinner party – make the most of delectable summer flavours and create a fuss-free, easy dessert with delicious fresh mango.

Serves 6/Preparation 15 minutes/Cooking 2 minutes/Cost $2.50 per serve

Ingredients

1½ tbsp flaked almonds
3 mangoes
300ml  Coles Brand Thickened  Cream
1 tsp vanilla essence
100 g packet Coles Bakery Meringues

The Barracks is putting out a call for 10 avid movie lovers to review the latest releases at the Palace Barracks Cinemas in January and February! The 10 winners will be invited along with a friend to a screening of Weekend from January 26, PLUS $30 each to spend at the Palace Barracks Bar. One of the lucky winners will also receive an invitation to the preview screening of Late Bloomers PLUS double passes to see two more movies of their choice in February! All winners’ reviews will be posted on The Barracks Facebook page. Watch out David and Margaret! See below for entry details.

WEEKEND SYNOPSIS: Releasing on January 26 from Rialto Distribution, Weekend follows the tale of a one-night stand that morphs into something more. An unconventional love story, the films delves into the lives of two young men searching for love, adventure and meaning in their lives.

LATE BLOOMERS SYNOPSIS: A delightfully charming romantic comedy, Late Bloomers peeks into the depths of a relationship that is morphing and changing. Silverscreen stars William Hurt and Isabella Rossellini join forces in Late Bloomers.

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What the friendly folk were up to at The Barracks this month. From left to right:

Helena: “I’m a regular at The Barracks! I’m having coffee at French Twist.”

Kimberley: “Lunch with a friend at Pizzeria 1889.”

Erin: “I’m browsing the titles at Coaldrake’s Bookshop.”

Lauren: “Discovering a new area during my holiday.”

Bursting with flavour, a deliciously salty slice of haloumi is perfectly complemented by fresh tomato and a dash of tasty pesto. Try this mouth-watering recipe for a unique take on a summer salad. Lightly baked and drizzled with lemon juice and olive oil for extra flavour, this affordable dish is both fuss-free and eye-catching.

Serves 4/Preparation 20 minutes/Cooking About 15 minutes/Cost $2.30 per serve