Dec 14, 2016
Journalism sometimes gives you the chance to experience something you otherwise wouldn't, and I was very fortunate to get the chance to write about a Bachelor & Spinster Ball in Ariah Park in late October.
It's an old-school way of dating in the rural and regional Australia. In the past, it might be the only way to meet people of the opposite sex when the next town is hundreds of kilometres away. Nowadays, it's much more about having an awesome time -- and drinking lots of course.
My colleagues Peter Parks (photos) and Tom Bannigan (video) did a brilliant job of capturing the energy and fun of the young revellers. Hope you enjoy the feature story as much as I did!