Country Living
Bernie savours the good life
WHEN Bernie Furness' blood pressure hit the dangerously high level of 220 over 180, he realised he needed to slow down.
Houdini's flight into history
ONE hundred years ago tomorrow, Harry Houdini undertook the first powered flight in Australia. Here is The Weekly Times first-hand account, from March 19, 1910
Kennett: bad policy kills
FORMER Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett has blamed policy failure by both sides of politics for contributing to rural depression and suicide.
Victoria's rural woman of the year
A BEEF farmer from Benalla is Victoria's rural woman of the year award.
CWA tackles a hot topic
THE Country Women's Association of NSW was formed in 1922 out of concern for women living on the land, particularly in isolated areas.
Boiled chocolate cake
TRY this delicious recipe for boiled chocolate cake, sent in by Moira Hazell of Lancaster in Victoria.
Toasting walnuts
TO TOAST walnuts in a conventional oven bake on a tray at 180C for about 8-10 minutes, checking frequently.
The Villa Diana
MANY books have been written by expatriates who've moved to France or Italy to hole up in an old castle or villa.
More Peas Please
IN A world where child obesity is on the rise and picky eating is second nature to many children More Peas Please, provides solutions.
The Animal Whisperer
THIS book promises so much for animal lovers with a subtitle like "What your pet is thinking and trying to tell you".
You sweet pea thing
TODAY, St Patrick's Day, is the day to sow your sweet peas, according to gardening folklore.
Peter's Parish
THE first week of the New Year is a time to reflect on the events of the past year and anticipate, as far as possible, what is likely to occur in the coming year.
Win Alice Langton sauces
ALICE Langton's Sauces are handmade in Victoria's high country using all natural ingredients and are free from artificial colours, preservatives, thickeners and imitation flavours.
Win a legends stamp prize pack
SIX of Australia's best-loved writers are now among the great Australians to feature on postage stamps in their own lifetime.
Books to win!
PICK up The Weekly Times this week for your chance to win a copy of one of the books we have reviewed.
