We can thank Honor’s mother for bringing her and Tim to Bermagui. After leaving Lord Howe Island, they wanted to open a restaurant somewhere small and beautiful by the beach. On the long slow drive from Brisbane, they looked at many towns but realised Bermi had everything, ‘and why would I not choose the place where my mother lived?’
Long lines of locals and visitors at Honorbread speak to the … Read more »
On 12 November, Bega Valley Shire Councillors Allen, Fitzpatrick, Nadin, Noble and Porter voted to replace Cuttagee Bridge with a two-lane concrete structure. Since Council said it intended to replace the bridge in 2021, there has been strong community support for a single-lane structure that reflects its heritage and aesthetic values and considers its fragile coastal environment.
Council dismissed a petition of 14,900 signatures because not all signatories … Read more »
The Cobargo Folk Festival is a true gem in our regional cultural calendar and next year’s festival promises to be one of the biggest and best yet.
Once again, the festival will kick off with ‘It Takes a Village’ on Thursday, 26 February – a series of performances and ‘happenings’ offered free of charge at venues around the village. More details of the events and performers will be published in the … Read more »
Horse Riding
Hallie and Lacey spent ten days in Sydney competing at the ENSW Southern Cross and the Show Hack Council Grand Nationals. Lacey received Champion in the Leading Rein and a first in the ridden competition. Hallie received Champion Rider 5-9 years old, Champion Small Hunter Pony, Runner-up in the Large Galloway Hack and Champion Small Open Pony and finished in the top ten in all her other events. Both … Read more »
Darcy Dog /därsē dɒɡ/ noun: a short-haired fox terrier born at Darcy’s place or, often, on his ute floor. Local to Tilba, known for their exceptional speed.
The race that stops a village has come and gone for another year with the reigning champion, Brian, making it three from three now. For those not in the know, the Darcy Cup began three years back when Kim Taylor and I decided the … Read more »
Thank you to the Bowerbird Op Shop
The members of Marine Rescue Bermagui are deeply honoured to receive the 2025 Community Award of $10,000. We are very grateful to be recognised in this way, and we want to acknowledge the Bowerbird Op Shop for the fantastic work it does for the community. Thank you also to everyone who voted for us and considered our efforts and achievements worthy of such … Read more »