VICTORIA'S BEST COUNTRY PUB.

Since 1887, the Pig & Whistle Hotel has nestled on a quiet corner in Trentham East, a living remain of the town’s early history.

Truly a hidden gem, you’ll be transported back in time, with our newly-opened beer garden boasting uninterrupted views of Mount Macedon.

The Pig serves up a modern-Australian menu with honest hearty pub classics (we do a bloody good parma), along with seasonal global dishes. We take great care in delivering food of the highest quality, sourced from sustainable local produce, coupled with our praised friendly service.

The hotel is truly a local pub but a destination for all.

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705 James Lane, Trentham East, Victoria

Celebrity gardener Jamie Durie has bought Paul Bangay’s famed Stonefields home and gardens in Denver for more than $11 million.

The TV personality, pictured above left, and his business partners are now reported to be planning to convert the private home into a luxury accommodation venture. “I am very happy and relieved that the garden, which I believe is my greatest life’s work, will be in good hands,” Paul Bangay, pictured right, said. “Jamie Durie will be a worthy and able custodian of the garden.” The property was originally listed with a price guide of $8 million to $8.8 million before an adjoining land parcel was included. Forbes Global Properties’ Michael Gibson had the listing and has confirmed the sale. He declined to comment on the price, however a source with knowledge of the recent deal has put it at more than $11 million. “It is going to be a world-class eco-resort,” Mr Gibson said. In listing Stonefields, Forbes Global Properties Australia had described the Bangay property as “one of the world’s most celebrated private gardens”. Read the full story at www.tlnews.com.au - Edition 273