It’s hard to imagine how the little town of Cobargo, with a population of 776, could host its local show over three days and have over 6,200 people come through the gates. The committee led by the president Daniel Allen has worked for months preparing to host a fantastic event. During the show, wherever you looked, there was something brilliant to see. Fabulous showjumping, hack events, beef cattle and dairy cattle, and the pavilion rounded … Read more »
Bermagui Dune Care spends a lot of time and money (through Bega Valley Shire grants) on weeding, and we’d really appreciate residents’ and landowners’ help in removing weeds and, especially, seedheads to ensure they don’t spread.
A major one is moth vine, Araujia sericifera. It has a pretty white flower, but the vine grows rapidly, smothering native plants and seeding prolifically. The seed pods in the photo were collected from just one … Read more »
Residents of Central Tilba and surrounds can expect an actual paper letter in their mailbox very soon. You’ll know it’s from Tilba Central Makers Emporium (TCME) because it will be sealed with wax. Inside you will discover a little bit of collectable literary magic. Keep your eyes peeled, or visit the Central Tilba Post Office to get your hands on one before mid-month.
Last year Joshua Humphreys of Heartwood Traditional Building undertook … Read more »
The 80th Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race for 2025 started as usual on Boxing Day, with a spectacular run to the heads by a fleet of 128. Given the forecast of strong southerlies for at least the following two days, it was never going to be an easy voyage for sailing vessels having to tack upwind into increasingly heavy seas. Soon, winds topping forty knots sent large waves crashing into boats, causing … Read more »
Phil Shorten’s journey to open the doors of the Makers Emporium is nearly at its destination. As I write, the necessary fire upgrades and security requirements are being finalised and the finishing touches are being done to the building. With the Grand Opening planned for a yet to be announced date in March, the next few weeks will see the fitout completed, stock brought in and displays prepared.
Art … Read more »
‘Welcome back, creeps!’ I said with feeling while pulling off leeches. As the tanks filled and the dry creek bed got moving again, I didn’t mind a few leech bites one bit. Some Diggies residents, like me, only unpacked their car stuffed with fire grab bags in order to go shop for supplies in case they were flooded in. Again, fine. Every millimetre of rain took a metre off my stress … Read more »