Bermagui residents want an explanation for how ‘mud sludge’ was allowed to run off from the Sapphire Cove Development site into the harbour. The answer it seems was inadequate sediment control and monitoring at the site.
When the coastal low hit Bermagui, mud, dirt and silt from the site washed across the golf course, into the ecologically sensitive mangroves, the usually pristine harbour, out to sea and into the Bermagui River, close to oyster leases.
July gave us beautiful sunny days when flooding rain and hailstorms weren’t hitting. Loads of citrus at the Share Shed kept winter colds at bay, thanks to oranges and tangelos from Angela, grapefruit from Rici, lemons from Sally and sunrise limes (a cross between a native lime and a calamondin which is a hybrid of a cumquat and a mandarin) from Didi. Many of us attended a bonfire party at Greg’s that rocked, and so did … Read more »
Locally made and locally consumed
[I asked Phil Shorten, owner of this creative space, for an update. Here’s what he had to say … Stuart Absalom.]
Once referred to as the ‘old shed’, the old Fire Shed in Station Street Central Tilba, is now being referred to by locals as ‘the shop’. The support in the village has been incredible because so many locals share our vision. Council has … Read more »
Cobargo market day at CWA gardens
As Cobargo rebuilds after the fires, the decades-old Saturday street market has been badly affected by the lack of parking and fewer tourists stopping for a look around.
On 19 July, our local marketeers rallied at the CWA gardens with many stalls, music and activities for kids. The locals arrived in great numbers on a gorgeous sunny winter day to enjoy the gathering. Based … Read more »
Celebrating $250,000 of grants to the community
The Bowerbird Community Op Shop is celebrating its 10th anniversary. We’ve come a long way in that time – but the journey isn’t finished yet.
We began the process of setting up the Cobargo Community Association in May 2015, finally opening the doors of our inaugural shop at the top end of the main street in July of that same year. Our goal … Read more »
from Bermagui Banter
Now that we are past the winter solstice, we can look forward to longer days and shorter nights for the next six months. It will still be chilly but there are warmer days ahead.
Winter is a great time to get out and about around Bermagui. Enjoy the stunning views from the cliff walk opposite the cemetery. Take a stroll through … Read more »