For over 30 years, the Tilba Festival has been one of our most loved community celebrations. Traditionally held during the Easter long weekend, this timing brought with it a unique set of challenges to our quiet corner of the world. Central Tilba already experiences a massive influx of regular holiday tourists over Easter, making an extra, large-scale event overwhelming for our small main street and placing an enormous … Read more »
Founded by Geoffrey Badger and sponsored by Four Winds, the South Coast Music Camp is open to everyone, regardless of age or musical experience. Whether you’re new to your instrument or have been playing for years, come along to the Mumbulla School in Bega from Monday 28 September to Friday 2 October to build your skills, make new friends and experience the joy of making music together.
This year’s outstanding tutors include … Read more »
I hear the voice of my late mother very often. I’m unsure whether this ongoing dialogue is a healthy part of grieving or whether she really is a Diggies resident, but she sure shames me about my windows. Cleaning them at winter’s end brings in an embarrassing amount of light, but is newspaper and vinegar really the only way? More light is streaming in, but the winter fire still … Read more »
The twelfth annual ReBoot in Bermagui on the long weekend in October is approaching fast and we have an action and relaxation packed line-up again for this year’s event. The ReBoot running events program has added a half-marathon trail run and a10 km run as well as the no-hills run and the kids’ run.
Showcasing the stunning coastal landscape, the half-marathon (21.1 km) … Read more »
After six or so years of opening for special events only, the canteen at Quaama Public School is being prepped for what will be a most welcome return. Very soon tasty fortnightly orders will be available for students to enjoy. To keep it going, though, we need a little help from the wider community.
For many of us, a canteen is a simple pleasure that has … Read more »
Winter is a beautifully quiet time in Tilba, but that can be tough on local businesses. Here at the Drom we made the very tough decision to pause our weekly live music for winter to save a bit of money with an eye towards a big spring. And now that spring is in the air, here’s a sneak preview of what we have coming up for the village … Read more »