Quietly released in late September by artist/author Rhonda Ayliffe, Ash Alchemy Abecedary: the A-Z of bushfire recovery in Cobargo, presents an overview of the primary projects and players involved in the first five years of recovery of the Cobargo village in the aftermath of the Badja Fire.
This version of the Abecedary, edited and printed specifically for the local community, is based on a larger limited … Read more »
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 … 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 … Read more »
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.
The inaugural Cobargo Lanterns and Lights Winter Festival will be held on Friday, 31 July, from 4.30 pm to 7.00 pm, bringing the community together to celebrate the simple … Read more »
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.
It’s a rich history involving the people of the Cobargo region, starting with the dairy … Read more »
There has been much excitement and action at the CDM!
The Museum’s Committee explained: ‘Moving into the former Information Centre premises has been a game changer for us. In addition to having more historical display area our important retail opportunities are also greater. In addition to our existing fresh fruit, vegetables and plants we now sell the ever-popular honey. All this (excluding the honey) is generously donated and provides the … Read more »