March 5, 2026

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Heavy penalties dished out at Rushworth Court

Early March of 1976 saw quite a queue lined up at Rushworth Court House. A fire without a permit in long dry grass at a property on the corner of Wigg and Nicholson Streets, set the owner back $200, Sergeant Durston on the case. A motorcyclist was clocked at 150

Forest Commission Operations

The Forest Commission of Victoria (FCV) was set up in 1918 to manage and run the state’s forest estate.  It took over most of the functions of the former Forests Department.  Prior to the existence of a specific government department of forests, the management of forests was under the

Rain after a drought

It is autumn. Thank goodness we have received a substantial amount of rain in the past week. Rain after a drought brings rapid growth but also brings risks, including soil erosion, root rot and sudden plant collapse due to waterlogging.  Manage the transition by checking drainage, reducing automatic irrigation, managing

Home-assembled Muesli

I’ve never been one for eating breakfast, much to my dear old mother’s horror. The thought of soggy breakfast cereal or toast spread with something nutritious (Vegemite or peanut butter - definitely not jam) had no appeal. But come mid-morning I’d tuck into nearly anything or everything.

Grey-headed Flying Fox

Apart from birds, there is only one other animal who has evolved independent flight with wings....the bat. Grey-headed Flying Foxes are our largest species of bat in Australia and we are lucky enough to have them in Northern Victoria. We currently have two major colonies, one being at Numurkah

February 19, 2026

Lamb Koftas

Easy, quick and the kids can shape them for you.  Ingredients • 600 g extra lean lamb mince • 4 slices multigrain bread • 3 cloves garlic • 2 eggs • 3 sprigs fresh oregano • 1 sprig mint • 3 sprigs fresh thyme • olive oil Accompaniments • tzatziki • tomato, sliced • lettuce • cucumber, diced • pita bread In a

Water, a precious resource

I guess many of us are starting to get a bit tired of the constant watering, fertilising, edging and mowing the lawn. With the heatwaves and droughts it seems an endless task.  Have you ever considered doing away with your lawn or at least reducing the size of it?  Many

Heat causes wildlife distress - put water out

These ongoing high temperatures here in Northern Victoria can be very difficult for our wild creatures, although when temperatures build up slowly they seem to cope a lot better.  It’s the sudden temperature fluctuations which can cause even more havoc. Some people say they think the roos are  emaciated.

School enrolments of great interest in February 1976

Rushworth Primary enrolments were up as the school year started, boosted by 23 new starters in Preps. Mrs Jeanette Murray was a new librarian two days per week. The largest local primary school was Stanhope with 168, reported by headmaster Bernie Dreher. New teachers included Alan Calder, Mrs Georgina Wallace,

Before the Forest Commission

Before the Forest Commission Prior to 1907, when a separate Forests Department was established by the Victorian Government, forests were managed by other government departments.  One was the Lands Department.  The Lands Act 1862, amongst other things, “allowed land to be set aside for the preservation and growth of timber.