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The apple of Granny Smith's eye
Sometimes the rubbish we throw out becomes the sweetest of results.

Samantha Elley
May 16, 20234 min read


He survived both world wars with a Victoria Cross
In honour of Anzac Day, we remember Albert Chalmers Borella, Victoria Cross recipient. Born in Victoria in 1881, he was working in the...

Samantha Elley
Apr 25, 20232 min read


Release of book on Woodburn history
History of Woodburn as told through the 'residents' of its cemetery.

Samantha Elley
Apr 18, 20232 min read


98 year-old letter finally delivered
He wrote to his mate's mum, but died before he could deliver the letter.

Samantha Elley
Apr 4, 20232 min read


Suffragette questioned men's laws for women
Her literary ability was passed on to her son and benefited the women's movement.

Samantha Elley
Mar 28, 20232 min read


Goldfields artist forgotten for three decades
His sketches and lithographs made him famous in his time.

Samantha Elley
Mar 14, 20232 min read


Australia's first terrorist victim was 17 years old
A picnic day goes very, very wrong.

Samantha Elley
Mar 7, 20232 min read


Deadly swim on New Year's Day
The hot weather made the river attractive.

Samantha Elley
Feb 21, 20232 min read


Hordern family behind largest department store worldwide
They ruled the retail trade

Samantha Elley
Feb 14, 20232 min read


He showed her his love until the day he died
George mourned Annie for the rest of his life.

Samantha Elley
Jan 31, 20232 min read


Father gunned down by notorious bushranger
At 13 years old she lost her father.

Samantha Elley
Jan 10, 20232 min read


Mr Bean goes to war
Australia's greatest historian was also known for his bravery under fire.

Samantha Elley
Nov 29, 20224 min read


Three generations become flood victims
An horrific night for Kyogle residents

Samantha Elley
Nov 22, 20222 min read


Heroic attempted rescue results in tragedy
He had a bright future ahead of him until he became a hero.

Samantha Elley
Nov 1, 20222 min read


Ringbarking, floods and bushrangers - all in a life's work
Bland pioneer led an interesting life.

Samantha Elley
Oct 25, 20223 min read


Ricketty Dick: the face of Rose Bay
His image was forever cast on a commemorative medallion.

Samantha Elley
Oct 18, 20222 min read


"The living symbol of the typical Australian"
Don't mistake him for a Kiwi, as he is a flamin' Aussie.

Samantha Elley
Sep 6, 20223 min read


Ground-breaker in the medical world
She worked hard to reduce the incidences of maternal deaths.

Samantha Elley
Aug 30, 20222 min read


An update on our flood experience
Six months ago our little family had to leave our home of 13 years in a hurry, as flood waters from one of Australia's most devastating...

Samantha Elley
Aug 23, 20222 min read


Good man's death leaves a legacy
Donald Mackay was an anti-drug campaigner, who stood up to evil men.

Samantha Elley
Aug 16, 20223 min read
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