With a little experience sailing a dinghy and a few days on yachts in sheltered waters, I felt I knew a bit about sailing. However, I didn’t really know what I was in for as we headed out from Coffs Harbour to a life totally dictated by wind and weather. The first principle is that if the wind is fair in strength and direction, you sail and sail and keep on … Read more »
On 3 September 2025, students from Cobargo Public School performed at the South Coast Dance and Drama Festival held at the Yuin Theatre, Bay Pavilions, Batemans Bay.
The Festival lit up Batemans Bay as students from many local schools took to the stage showcasing remarkable resilience and talent. It was postponed last year due to severe weather, the rescheduled event combined the region’s dance and drama festivals, delivering a memorable performance … Read more »
The auditorium at the Bermagui Country Club was packed to the rafters on Saturday 20 September. Both locals and visitors were there to attend a fundraising concert organised by Lori Hammerton on behalf of Bega Valley Can Assist – the local cancer awareness network.
An impressive $1,830 was raised through entry charges, donations and raffles. These dollars will go a long way to assist someone in the Bega Valley … Read more »
Arwain is a set of two plays by our own Jenifer James, produced by SOAPI and directed by Robyn Freedman. It will be performed at the Cobargo School of Arts Hall on 31 October and 2, 7 and 8 November.
Arwain consists of two plays inspired by myths, with the presence of a guiding figure cementing the narrative and acting as a foil for the more flawed and vulnerable … Read more »
Lately at Four Winds we have enjoyed contemporary and world music, informative panels and choirs, and exquisite classical music is coming on Sunday 2 November at 2.00 pm.
Celebrating ten years of playing together this year, the globally-recognised, Melbourne-based Affinity Quartet will perform Incantation in Four Parts by French composer Héloise Werner, Movement for String Quartet by Australian violist and composer Justin Williams and Debussy’s groundbreaking work String Quartet in G minor.
Growing your own vegetables is one of the most rewarding forms of gardening. It combines the joy of working with plants with the satisfaction of producing fresh, nutritious food. October is the perfect month to get started, as it’s when the widest variety of vegetables become ready for planting. There’s something deeply satisfying about seeing seeds and seedlings transform into vibrant, edible plants and the spring sunshine in October provides ideal … Read more »