THERE are no rubbish bins at Ouyen Lake, the rule being that if you bring it, you take it home with you. Everyone complies.

The artificial oasis in the heart of the dry and dusty Mallee is yet just a few years old, but it has become a much loved and socially invaluable community asset that the town of little more than 1000 people has largely had to itself through the travel restrictions of the CO...