May 29, 2025
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Thylacines and de-extinction
Most readers will be familiar with the extinction of the thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger (Thylacinus cynocephalus). Its range once extended over Papua and New Guinea, mainland Australia and Tasmania where it was an apex predator. It became extinct in PNG and mainland Australia around 3,500 years ago; probably due
Colours of autumn
As we say goodbye to autumn and welcome a (hopefully) wet winter I start to see my garden in a different way. The autumn colour has been a beautiful sight, but once the leaves have fallen, some plants have another layer of interest. In most cases we choose certain plants
Trouble brewing at Waranga Memorial Hospital
New doctor Dr Tai, Matron Cole and members of the committee were in disagreement as to which patients could be admitted to Waranga Memorial Hospital. At issue were public patients not covered by a medical benefits’ scheme and whether an honorary medical practitioner was available to treat them. It was
William Skate’s wood mill
William Skate’s wood mill The Skate family had a long connection with Rushworth, dating back to the gold rush years. Perhaps the best-known members of the family were John Skate and his wife Anne (nОe Clayton) who set up and ran the Excelsior Coffee Palace. The building, now a