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 job delivering … 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 »
What’s on at the Spiral Gallery
A Plethora of Postcards
Hundreds of postcard-sized artworks will be on display. Do not miss out on seeing this delightful and varied show, with entries from all ages. The special categories this year are ‘Eyes’ and ‘Cost of climate change’. Runs to 8 July.
Fish and the Sleeping Whales
Drawings, etchings and lino cuts by … Read more »
from Diggin Diggies
It was after quite a bit of searching down the Far South Coast, looking for a piece of country to be near friends, when we got the call from the real estate agent – Julie Rutherford – telling us about a place in Dignams Creek. ‘Where?’ ‘Google it.’ ‘Oh, yes, that’s close to them. Let’s check it out.’
That was 13 years ago, and we are so glad we … Read more »
For tens of thousands of years, fire has been used as a medicine for the earth – the right fire in the right place at the right time can restore environmental balance (Firesticks website)
As part of a long-term fire management plan, the Firesticks Alliance Indigenous Corporation, in conjunction with the local First Nations community and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, gained permission from the … Read more »