The school community at St Mary’s Rushworth has proudly celebrated the unveiling of a remarkable new canvas and mural, the culmination of a collaborative and meaningful artistic journey. The milestone was celebrated with a community picnic and cultural craft activities led by renowned Indigenous artist Emma Stenhouse. The project
Thirteen years ago, Bill and Katrina Ogden started donating ten lambs every year and sold them at the Bendigo Saleyards on the Monday before Easter. This had all come about because their second child, Heathy, had pneumonia back in 2013 when he was 15 months old. When they left the
Well-known Rushworth resident Barry “Tuddy” Weaver has retired from the Rushworth Public Cemetery Trust after 20 years of dedicated service. During his time with the Trust, Barry made a significant contribution to the development, maintenance and day-to-day operation of the cemetery, earning the respect and appreciation of
By Rushy Birder
Katrina Ogden
Cooks Column
If you’re as old as I am, chances are you’ll remember me featuring this quiche pastry many years ago. And if you’ve followed this column for a while, you’ll also know I’m not really into baking - especially cakes or sponges. You can add to that
Garden Hints & Tips
When we walked around the garden of our newly purchased home in Rushworth, my husband commented, rather negatively, about the large cactus plant against the western fence. I have since studied it and found that it is a Golden Torch Cactus or Trichocereus Spachianus. This is a very fast growing,
Cooks Column
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.
Cooks Column
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
Garden Hints & Tips
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
Garden Hints & Tips
I don’t need to tell you how hot and dry it has been and unfortunately our gardens do suffer during these past conditions. For the last few years I have been slowly replacing and replanting some of my garden beds with plants that are more resilient to these conditions
Cooks Column
2 medium navel oranges 200gm soft butter 4 eggs 11/2 cups raw sugar 1 cup SR flour 1/2 cup almond meal ICING 50gm butter 2/3 cup icing sugar 3 tspn fresh orange juice. Method Cut oranges into bite-sized pieces - skins and all (remove any pips) and