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Forest yarns
It is hard to understate the amount of timber that was used for firewood in the early days, before people had access to electricity and gas. Almost every house had a wood stove in the kitchen, as well as fireplaces in other parts of the house. Many workplaces required timber

Anne’s chocolate cake
I’ve told you before that I can’t do light and fluffy – which is why I don’t cook sponges or cakes much. But my daughter’s friend, Anne, assured me that this was an easy-peasy, one bowl, one spoon chocolate cake – that ANYONE could make.

The majestic mountain ash
By Neil Laurie

Tragedy and heroism at Basin outlet
By Alan McLean

April 3, 2025
Food and fun at Colbo Market Day

Sleeper hewing offcuts
Tony Ford

Time to preserve nature while we can
Kirsty Ramadan - Bohollow Wildlife

Autumn is my favourite time of year
. . . and I have a few reasons for this.

When will they ever learn?
By Neil Laurie

Chicken and spinach lasagne roll ups
Higher food and grocery costs are affecting our weekly budget. I found this recipe and I did get a few meals from one barbecue chook!

House fire at Moora in late March of 1975
By Alan McLean

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March 20, 2025

International Women’s Day 2025
– accelerate the action