It’s hard to imagine how the little town of Cobargo, with a population of 776, could host its local show over three days and have over 6,200 people come through the gates. The committee led by the president Daniel Allen has worked for months preparing to host a fantastic event. During the show, wherever you looked, there was something brilliant to see. Fabulous showjumping, hack events, beef cattle and dairy cattle, and the pavilion rounded … Read more »
On Sunday 22 March 2026, Bega will once again join the nationwide movement to protect native forests and the precious biodiversity they are home to. We are calling for an immediate end to industrial logging in all public forests, in favour of a new era of restoration and regeneration, accountability and respect for living systems.
Shockingly, over 96% of native forests logged in south-east NSW are wood-chipped and sent overseas to make … Read more »
Bermagui Dune Care spends a lot of time and money (through Bega Valley Shire grants) on weeding, and we’d really appreciate residents’ and landowners’ help in removing weeds and, especially, seedheads to ensure they don’t spread.
A major one is moth vine, Araujia sericifera. It has a pretty white flower, but the vine grows rapidly, smothering native plants and seeding prolifically. The seed pods in the photo were collected from just one … Read more »
The Bermagui CWA has begun the year with wonderful energy and community spirit, and our first Tuesday meeting for 2026 saw a fantastic turnout with many new faces joining us around the table. It was a lively and welcoming start to the year, with members old and new sharing ideas, projects and plenty of laughter. We’re delighted to see such strong interest in the branch and look forward to … Read more »
Residents of Central Tilba and surrounds can expect an actual paper letter in their mailbox very soon. You’ll know it’s from Tilba Central Makers Emporium (TCME) because it will be sealed with wax. Inside you will discover a little bit of collectable literary magic. Keep your eyes peeled, or visit the Central Tilba Post Office to get your hands on one before mid-month.
Last year Joshua Humphreys of Heartwood Traditional Building undertook … Read more »
This is my exhibition of botanical contact printing on fabric at the Lazy Lizard Side Room during March 2026.
I have a passion for textiles. I weave fabric, explore traditional surface design techniques including botanical contact printing, shibori resist dyeing and katazomi printing using stencils and rice paste resist, working primarily with indigo and natural dyes and I sew to try to create beautiful, practical pieces.
The work in this exhibition … Read more »