November 13, 2025

Across the district, Kinder to School transition days are playing a vital role in helping young children feel comfortable and confident to begin their new school journey next year.

Oven-baked risotto

Ingredients 300g chorizo (chopped) 1 onion (chopped) 1 clove garlic (chopped) 1 cup risotto rice 2 tblspn olive oil 3 cups stock 2 tspn oregano or Italian herbs 1 punnet of cherry tomatoes 300g parmesan cheese 30g butter 2 handfuls baby spinach leaves Method Pre-heat oven to 200ºC. In a

Making a difference

There is a small group of people who are making changes in the background, not under the cover of darkness but in the fresh air and daylight with positive attitudes working towards the same goal. 

Looking at endangered or extinct flora and fauna.

Flora biodiversity is important because it provides essential ecosystem services like clean air, water, and fertile soil, which are critical for human health and survival.

Front page news with a difference in November 1975

Making the front page in early November 1975 was an upcoming sheep gadget show at Heathcote. Six types of crutching cradles were to be exhibited, with crutching able to be done by the relatively unskilled. Several types of shearing gear were to be demonstrated. Sheep yard design was to include

Aliens, Prisoners, Refugees, Unemployed, Soldiers and Sussos

When there were labour shortages, such as during the two world wars, disparate groups like prisoners of war and so-called “aliens” (civilians who had lived in Australia or other British countries who were deemed to be a security risk) were put to work in the forest.

October 30, 2025

Chocolate Pound Cake with duck eggs

This is an American recipe, so I have used a conversion chart to get the weights calculated.  The cake is made in a “Bundt” tin, a hole in the middle. A large springform would work too. Instructions: Pre heat oven to 160 C Thoroughly grease a Bundt tin and set

Telegraph poles

One of the early products coming out of the Rushworth forest was telegraph poles.  Electric telegraph was introduced into the new colony of Victoria in 1854.  For the first time, it was possible to send a message almost instantaneously rather than wait for what was then a relatively unreliable postal

Exciting times at Goulburn Valley Tree Group Native Nursery

We have started seeding and our tiny seeds are popping their heads up through the soil to greet our Spring weather and start a life as a tree, plant, grass or groundcover.  It still amazes me that something as tiny as a grain of sand can end up being a

Do we care if mosquitoes become extinct?

Yes – we know - mosquitoes are part of the delicate balance of nature. Still, would the ecosystem really collapse if they disappeared? Do we care if mosquitoes become extinct?  Of course, in principle yes — biodiversity matters. Every species, no matter how irritating, plays a role in the grand web of

Lively football discussion continued in October 1975

Lively football discussion continued in October 1975 The well-attended Annual General Meeting of Rushworth Football Club at the former fire station (next to the Presbyterian church) came to a unanimous decision, rare in most footy clubs. Unless the Heathcote District League confirmed eight clubs for season 1976, the Tigers would