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August 1, 2024
The final tally is not yet in for the tenth annual Shearing for Kids with Cancer event, but organisers are confident that the grand total will break the previous record of $66,000!
Kids Corner
Citrus Fruits
In this edition of the Waranga News we are taking a look at Citrus – a fruit that is readily available during the winter months in Australia.
Garden Hints & Tips
It’s rose planting time!
Greek poets praised roses with their sweet perfume and profuse blooms as “perfume of the gods” and “queen of flowers
Cooks Column
Mary’s egg and bacon pie
There are many ways to make an egg and bacon pie - but this way was new to me.
All About Wildlife
Butcherbirds
One bird that rarely gets identified correctly and is usually confused with a magpie is the butcherbird.
News
Greens candidate Zoe Cook announces candidacy for Campaspe Shire Council
Lockington resident Zoe Cook has launched her campaign to represent the newly unsubdivided Campaspe Shire in the upcoming local election this October, citing climate action and cost of living key issues facing local government in the future. Celebrating the beginning of her fourth year living in the shire at her
News
A Big Day and a Big Result!
The final tally is not yet in for the tenth annual Shearing for Kids with Cancer event, but organisers are confident that the grand total will break the previous record of $66,000!
Rushworth
Council backs Rushworth Place Based Plan
Council has officially endorsed the Rushworth Place Based Plan, marking a significant milestone for the community.
All About Wildlife
Emus - flightless, feisty and feminist
From as far back as my earliest memories I have had a passion for animals. All animals! Birds have held an extra special place in my heart though and there are a number of reasons why. Bird brains are very unique and many species of bird are highly intelligent -
Cooks Column
Pumpkin Soup
Pumpkin and apples aplenty? Put them together for this warming soup.
Garden Hints & Tips
It’s a good time to get your native plants in the ground
The ground is wet and the days short. It’s good timing to get your native plants in the ground so the root system has time to establish in readiness for a flush of growth in spring. Our stock supply is moving fast with many species already sold out. There
Past Issues