We had never imagined owning an apiary. But three years ago, my husband discovered a place that looked like paradise on earth – a small farm called Nerimbah for sale on Jaggers Beach just south of Bermagui – which has changed the direction of our lives.
The property was already home to Scottish Highland cattle and Dorper sheep. Grazing together on the coastal pastures with the beach and sea right behind them, … Read more »
Recently, Fiona Kotvojs shared a very interesting observation when she and I were down at the Folk Festival selling thousands of sausages and steak sandwiches for the Cobargo Fire Brigade (as you do when you’re a vegetarian who feels guilty for not attending training). She started to count down all the second and third generation people who grew up, left and have now returned to call … Read more »
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 … 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 »