Masthead image

Well.. hello there!

2023-08-10

This adventurous little antechinus was taking a peek out into the big wide world just as keen photographer Kirsty from Bohollow was passing by. Of course she couldn’t resist taking a few snaps - and then telling us all about the little critter.

Well.. hello there! image

Well.. hello there!

2023-08-10

Well.. hello there! image

This adventurous little antechinus was taking a peek out into the big wide world just as keen photographer Kirsty from Bohollow was passing by. Of course she couldn’t resist taking a few snaps - and then telling us all about the little critter.

Swanning around in the Canola

2023-07-27

Swanning around in the Canola image

We’re used to being ‘wowed’ by the stunning gold of the canola crops in the district each year, but a more unusual sight was the bevy of swans spotted by Robyn Ryan on Kennedy’s canola on Bell’s Rd. Bevy - you ask? Of course we had to google the collective term for swans, and this is the one we chose. Other offerings were a flock, a bank, a light, a wedge, a whiteness (for black swans?), a game, a herd, a drift, a ballet, an eyrar, a lamentation, a sownder, a squadron, a team and a whiting.

ANZAC Day commemorations around the district

2023-05-04

ANZAC Day commemorations around the district image

Local residents remembered the fallen in ANZAC Day ceremonies in all of our local towns. Pictured above the Rushworth & District Band leads RSL members in the traditional ANZAC march in High St Rushworth.

An unsung hero – Ambrose Geary

2023-04-20

An unsung hero – Ambrose Geary image

Murchison’s Ambrose Geary is one of those unsung heroes who is well worth remembering on Anzac Day. Born in Murchison, Ambrose served twice in the South African (Boer) War of 1899-1902, then signed up again in World War 1, along with four of his brothers. Five of his sons served in World War 2.

Colbo community geared up for Picnic & Wine Festival

2023-04-20

Colbo community geared up for Picnic & Wine Festival image

Colbinabbin is set to welcome tourists from across the state for the inaugural Colbinabbin Silo Art Picnic & Wine Festival on Sunday 7 May. The event will run from 11am till 3pm with proceeds from the day contributing to maintenance costs and improvements to the magnificent silo art precinct.

Festival fun draws crowd at Easter

2023-04-20

Festival fun draws crowd at Easter image

Rushworth once again came to life over the Easter long weekend, with thousands of people coming along to join in the fun of the famous Rushworth Easter Heritage Festival.

Montevideo Maru Mural launch - a great day for Stanhope

2023-04-20

Montevideo Maru Mural launch
- a great day for Stanhope image

A large crowd was in attendance for the official opening of the Montevideo Maru mural in Monash St Stanhope on Saturday.