Nuccaleena

We were lucky enough today to catch the National Motor Museum touring exhibition “Off the beaten track, a journey across the nation” at Parachilna. They are celebrating the journey of two men, Harry Dutton and Murray Aunger, who 100 years ago set off from Adelaide on their way to Darwin in a 25 hp [...]

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I have been listening to much of the debate via our local radio station ABC 639 and continually hear rural South Australia talk of the distances they will need to cover [...]

I’m off to Hawker tomorrow for our FRTOA meeting…haven’t been to one for a while so really looking forward to catching up with everyone!

Today has been a very busy day. I’ve been making Quince Paste and Tomato Relish for Nuccaleena Cottage. I think I’m up to nearly 200 itsy, bitsy jars…phew, lucky I had Mel here to help! Nothing like home made jams and sauces to compliment your brekkie at Nuccaleena!

Keep an eye out for this fabulous local talent! Jaz performs regularly around the region. You can hear some of her music by following this link: Jaz Reschke

Do Rann, Foley and Hill really think we are that dumb? Do they honestly think that moving money away from smaller hospitals into ’super hospitals’ will provide us with better service and not force imminent closures down the track? Are they just grasping at straws trying to fund their proposed Royal Adelaide Hospital [...]

I have just received ‘Perry’s Fruit and Nut’ Winter 2008 newsletter and I must admit it gets my lacklustre green thumb tingling every time! We have had a few deliveries over the past 5 years from Chris and Diana and I must tell you that their service and advice is spot on. Unfortunately [...]

In 2008 Port Augusta School of the Air celebrates 50 years since opening and the 30th birthday of the Itinerant Teacher Service. An Open Day and Dinner Celebration is being held on the 28th of June, 2008 – so if you know of anyone that once used or delivered this service please tell them [...]

Hello! We’ve finally decided to get with the times and create a blog for our Cottage.  We hope that you can all bear with us as we are flying completely blind!
We hope to add a bit about our life on the Station, Recipes, 4WD tips and other information along with Nuccaleena Cottage news & [...]