I hear the voice of my late mother very often. I’m unsure whether this ongoing dialogue is a healthy part of grieving or whether she really is a Diggies resident, but she sure shames me about my windows. Cleaning them at winter’s end brings in an embarrassing amount of light, but is newspaper and vinegar really the only way? More light is streaming in, but the winter fire still goes 24/7 … Read more »
The twelfth annual ReBoot in Bermagui on the long weekend in October is approaching fast and we have an action and relaxation packed line-up again for this year’s event. The ReBoot running events program has added a half-marathon trail run and a10 km run as well as the no-hills run and the kids’ run.
Showcasing the stunning coastal landscape, the half-marathon (21.1 km) … Read more »
After six or so years of opening for special events only, the canteen at Quaama Public School is being prepped for what will be a most welcome return. Very soon tasty fortnightly orders will be available for students to enjoy. To keep it going, though, we need a little help from the wider community.
For many of us, a canteen is a simple pleasure that has … Read more »
Winter is a beautifully quiet time in Tilba, but that can be tough on local businesses. Here at the Drom we made the very tough decision to pause our weekly live music for winter to save a bit of money with an eye towards a big spring. And now that spring is in the air, here’s a sneak preview of what we have coming up for the village … 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 »
As dusk falls over Lot 60 on Nutleys Creek Road, the forest comes alive with brushtail possums, tiny feathertail gliders, yellow-bellied gliders, and grey-headed flying-foxes. For two years, this forest was at the heart of an extraordinary community effort.
When DA2023.301 proposed a 160-site seniors’ land lease development, Bermagui Matters was formed. Rather than simply opposing the proposal, locals immersed themselves in understanding what was at stake.
Community … Read more »