The catastrophic wildfires that swept through Victoria in 2009 resulted in a tragic loss of life and sparked a raft of inquiries in its aftermath. Many of the inquiries and research conducted after the fires has led to a whole new understanding of bushfires and their behaviour. Of note, one report compiled by Victoria’s...
Persoonias are promiscuous, intriguing plants, and they’re not giving up their secrets easily. A member of the Proteaceae family of plants, a family that includes Grevillea, Banksia, and Hakea, the genus Persoonia includes around 90 species, all but one of which is endemic to Australia. The genus varies from small prostrate shrubs to small...
A STRONG START TO THE NEW YEAR Welcome from John & staff at Raine & Horne Moss Vale. Following on from the last issue we are very pleased to confirm that the genuine buyer enquiry for reasonably priced properties within the area that we received and managed, to achieve results throughout 2011 shows signs...
“THERE’S A BEAR IN THERE.” “I’m sure we’ll see a bear today – they’re in there” drawls our coach driver, Bill. We have driven through Yellowhead Pass and enter Jasper National Park en route to Jasper. Bill is a Rocky Mountains local and knows all the likely spots to sight black bear and sometimes...
These photos were taken at one of the Dirties vs Bitchies games, some years ago. We’re trying to narrow down the year – even George Barnett is find it hard to pin it down. Thanks to Betty Ridley for the photos.
The annual Canyonleigh cricket match, where you affectionately refer to yourself as either a Dirtie or a Bitchie, was held between Christmas and New Year in the grounds of Canyonleigh Store. Attendance numbers were slightly down on previous matches, so honorary Bitchies had to be nominated ahead of the game. At the toss, team...