On the West Coast, a couple have turned around the fortunes of a brewery which has been liquidated twice in the past decade. At Shortjaw Brewing in Westport, customers can enjoy award winning beers and food made with all local ingredients. Luke Robertson and partner Emma Bemrose shifted from Melbourne in 2021 after becoming disillusioned with the frantic pace of life.
Since moving, they have worked on improving the 30-year-old equipment and supporting community initiatives - and have won awards along the way. West Coaster Luke Robertson speaks to Kathryn Ryan.
Photo: Shortjaw Brewing