It’s nice to know there are still some literal people about.
The Independent’s weekly Reader’s Recipe asks readers to submit a favourite recipe and send it to the Independent, marked recipe, by mail or email.
So that’s just what one reader did – the envelope faithfully including the words ‘marked recipe’.
Perhaps they just didn’t want to risk missing out on the prize – a yummy cake from The Cheesecake Shop.
The Surf Coast Aquatic Leisure Centre Action Group has invoked the spirit of one of the most often quoted lines in movie history: “If you build it, they will come.”
The line has been adapted to: “Build it and they will swim”.
The group is pushing Surf Coast Shire for a long-awaited Torquay pool, but wants it to revisit the financial burden on ratepayers.
The only thing letting the group down is its acronym: SCALCAG. Double Take is unsure about swimming in that pool …
On the one hand, Otway Ranges koalas are facing a cull after the State Government announced a plan to euthanise sick animals and relocate others this week because they were outstripping their habitat.
On the other hand, the Otway Fly invited people to meet some of Australia’s cutest wildlife and get up close and personal with Ned the koala this weekend.
“Learn all about koalas, their life in the Otway forest and how you can help their cause during your close encounter. Koalas face a number of threats in the wild, including rapid loss of habitat,” Otway Fly general manager Daniel Kay said.
“A big part of conservation is about raising awareness and we hope today’s animal encounters help further educate the public about the importance of protecting these iconic Australian animals from extinction.”
Perhaps the Department of Environment didn’t realise today is national Save the Koala Day.
