Phil Shorten’s journey to open the doors of the Makers Emporium is nearly at its destination. As I write, the necessary fire upgrades and security requirements are being finalised and the finishing touches are being done to the building. With the Grand Opening planned for a yet to be announced date in March, the next few weeks will see the fitout completed, stock brought in and displays prepared.
Art exhibitions showcasing … Read more »
‘Welcome back, creeps!’ I said with feeling while pulling off leeches. As the tanks filled and the dry creek bed got moving again, I didn’t mind a few leech bites one bit. Some Diggies residents, like me, only unpacked their car stuffed with fire grab bags in order to go shop for supplies in case they were flooded in. Again, fine. Every millimetre of rain took a metre off my stress … Read more »
With the Christmas celebrations over, the main topic of conversation was ‘How dry is it?’ and ‘When do you think it will rain?’ The air was filled with tension and concern with the weather being extremely windy and some days the temperature was so intensely hot. The storms were proving to be mainly filled with massive amounts of lightning. The inevitable happened with a lightning strike causing a fire that … Read more »
On 12 November, Bega Valley Shire Councillors Allen, Fitzpatrick, Nadin, Noble and Porter voted to replace Cuttagee Bridge with a two-lane concrete structure. Since Council said it intended to replace the bridge in 2021, there has been strong community support for a single-lane structure that reflects its heritage and aesthetic values and considers its fragile coastal environment.
Council dismissed a petition of 14,900 signatures because not all signatories … Read more »
Horse Riding
Hallie and Lacey spent ten days in Sydney competing at the ENSW Southern Cross and the Show Hack Council Grand Nationals. Lacey received Champion in the Leading Rein and a first in the ridden competition. Hallie received Champion Rider 5-9 years old, Champion Small Hunter Pony, Runner-up in the Large Galloway Hack and Champion Small Open Pony and finished in the top ten in all her other events. Both … Read more »
Darcy Dog /därsē dɒɡ/ noun: a short-haired fox terrier born at Darcy’s place or, often, on his ute floor. Local to Tilba, known for their exceptional speed.
The race that stops a village has come and gone for another year with the reigning champion, Brian, making it three from three now. For those not in the know, the Darcy Cup began three years back when Kim Taylor and I decided the … Read more »