Highway 13
by Fiona McFarlane
reviewed by Wendy Tucker
This is the fourth book of fiction from the amazing Fiona McFarlane and her second book of short stories. Her first novel, The Night Guest, was short-listed for the Miles Franklin award in 2013 and now Highway 13 is shortlisted for this award in 2025. By the time this review is published, the winner will have been announced but, at time of writing, I’m still hoping Highway … Read more »
Celebrating $250,000 of grants to the community
The Bowerbird Community Op Shop is celebrating its 10th anniversary. We’ve come a long way in that time – but the journey isn’t finished yet.
We began the process of setting up the Cobargo Community Association in May 2015, finally opening the doors of our inaugural shop at the top end of the main street in July of that same year. Our goal … Read more »
This July, Bermagui locals are in for a rare treat as two remarkable concerts take place at Four Winds Windsong Pavilion – each offering something entirely different, but equally special.
On Friday 11 July at 6 pm, acclaimed vocalist Ngaiire and legendary pianist Paul Grabowsky AO come together for A Bird is Not a Bird That Cannot Sing – an intimate evening of sound, story … Read more »
Caron Parfitt from Marine Rescue Bermagui took a moment out of her day to talk with me about her life, love of the ocean and volunteering.
Caron lived next to the ocean as a child, spending many hours in and around the water. Her love of sailing didn’t begin, however, until she moved to Sydney where she did a sailing course and took on a … Read more »
from Bermagui Banter
Now that we are past the winter solstice, we can look forward to longer days and shorter nights for the next six months. It will still be chilly but there are warmer days ahead.
Winter is a great time to get out and about around Bermagui. Enjoy the stunning views from the cliff walk opposite the cemetery. Take a stroll through … Read more »
Naomi’s business card for her Touchwood Studio reads ‘Graphic Artist, Illustrator, Printmaker’. All of which is correct, but aside from being an amazing artist, Naomi was so much more than that.
For us at the Lazy Lizard Gallery, she was a valued member for well over 10 years, a beloved friend to us all, someone with a quirky, fun sense of humour (as readers of … Read more »