A Brave New World at the Cobargo School of Arts Hall
As many community members would appreciate, the Cobargo School of Arts Hall, or our ‘Grand Old Lady’, has stood our community in good stead over the last 150 plus years. During that time the various committees, Council groups and the wider community have supported many restoration and improvement projects to achieve what we have now.
In many ways the single most important (and … Read more »


The Far South Coast Dance Festival was held on 23 June at Batemans Bay Pavilion. Our dance was inspired by Candy Crush, Sugar Rush! The Cobargo students practiced during their lunch and recess times to perfect the dance. The dancers powered through an explosion of energy, just like when the sugar hits, only to crash into a dizzying low. It was a playful
Some of life’s loveliest memories are made on simple evenings – sharing a laugh around a fire, wandering beneath twinkling lights, catching up with neighbours and watching children delight in something magical. That’s the inspiration behind Cobargo’s first Lanterns and Lights Winter Festival.
This year is an important year for our Co-op, marking 125 years of continued service. Just as important is the fact that for all those years it has been owned by the community for the benefit of its customers and members. We think that’s something worth announcing – stay tuned for some celebrations coming later in the year.
There has been much excitement and action at the CDM!
The Annual CWA Far South Coast Group competition in Cookery and Craft was held on Tuesday, 10 March at the Bermagui Country Club. Ten branches from Eden to Batemans Bay competed in many classes of baking, preserving, knitting, sewing, needlework, felting, paper craft and more.