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Art exhibition to support Safe Haven Caravans

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Man in front of a caravanArt exhibition featuring Lois Irwin and guests – supporting Safe Haven Caravans

Have you heard of Safe Haven Caravans? No? Well, it’s an initiative to help address a critical accommodation need in the community.

Affordable housing may be beyond the reach of many for a variety of reasons. The concept for Safe Haven Caravans evolved as Tilba’s Chris Scroggy (of Sweetwater fame) and fellow helpers began providing donated caravans to those in difficult circumstances, … Read more »

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Protect Our Forests marchers in costumes

Bega’s March for Native Forests

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Protect Our Forests marchers in costumesOn Sunday 22 March 2026, Bega will once again join the nationwide movement to protect native forests and the precious biodiversity they are home to. We are calling for an immediate end to industrial logging in all public forests, in favour of a new era of restoration and regeneration, accountability and respect for living systems.

Shockingly, over 96% of native forests logged in south-east NSW are wood-chipped and sent overseas to make … Read more »

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Ticked off

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by Angela Marshall

In the September issue of The Triangle, I wrote an article about paralysis ticks (Ixodes holocyclus). I was staggered by the amount of feedback and interest that this sparked. There is genuine interest in all things tick. I need to make something clear – I am not a health or veterinary professional. If you find a tick on a human or a pet and are worried, please consult your GP or vet.

My … Read more »

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Cobargo students visit Jigamy Farm

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Close-up of woven baskets in a display case with a photograph at the front.Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2025
Cobargo students embrace First Nations culture at Jigamy Farm

NAIDOC Week is a significant opportunity for all Australians to deepen their understanding of First Nations cultures and histories, celebrating the richness of the world’s oldest continuous living cultures. This year’s celebrations were brought to life by the students and teachers from Cobargo who embarked on an enriching excursion … Read more »

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Explore Fungi Feastival 2025

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Person and dog kneeling on the ground.by Annette Kennewell

This June and July, the Fungi Feastival is spreading its mycelial magic throughout the Triangle region. Expect a rich menu of art, food, science and family fun across Bermagui, Cobargo, Dignams Creek, Mystery Bay and Tilba.

Kicking off on Friday 20 June, Café Champignon hosts an evening soirée and book launch by renowned fungi expert Alison Pouliot at the Bermagui Community Centre. Local art lovers … Read more »

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White Rock

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Featured on the front cover, May 2025

How one film is sparking urchin action nationwide

A new Australian documentary is bringing national attention to a silent crisis beneath our southern seas. White Rock explores the explosion of long-spined sea urchins (Centrostephanus rodgersii) that have stripped 2,000 kms of coastline of once-thriving kelp forests – from southern NSW to Tasmania – leaving behind barren seascapes.

Featuring environmental advocate Damon Gameau, the film follows scientists, divers, fishers and chefs as they … Read more »

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