The Year 6 students of Tilba Public School have shown remarkable leadership and community spirit with their recent fundraiser to support their end-of-year excursion to Barranguba (Montague Island).
The highlight of the fundraiser was a lively Crazy Sock Day, for which students and staff alike donned outrageous, colourful socks – some even crafted their own unique designs! For a gold coin donation, everyone joined in the fun, creating a vibrant and … Read more »
It’s Christmas everyday at the Bowerbird
The first, second and the third time I went into the Bowerbird Op Shop, the volunteers were laughing their heads off while having treats and cups of tea. Must be fun to work here, I thought, while grinning till my face ached at the actual op shop prices and Such Great Stuff! The Bowerbird … Read more »
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 … 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 »