Vale Stuart Absalom
Vale Stuart Absalom 28.07.1947-29.08.2026
It is a profound thing to reflect on the life of my father, Stuart Absalom, and the extraordinary thread he formed in the fabric of this community. For those of us who knew and loved him, his absence leaves a space that feels impossible to fill. Dad was never one to boast about his efforts, often brushing them off by saying, ‘I don’t … Read more »


For over 30 years, the Tilba Festival has been one of our most loved community celebrations. Traditionally held during the Easter long weekend, this timing brought with it a unique set of challenges to our quiet corner of the world. Central Tilba already experiences a massive influx of regular holiday tourists over Easter, making an extra, large-scale event overwhelming for our small main street and placing
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
Central Tilba Public School is proud to announce its enthusiastic participation in this year’s Premier’s Debating Challenge, showcasing the talents and teamwork of our four dedicated student debaters. Competing with neighbouring schools including Wolumla, Moruya, Narooma and Batemans Bay, our team has demonstrated impressive skills in research, critical thinking and public speaking. Through each round of the competition, the students have grown not only as debaters but as confident
Open Sanctuary at Tilba recently held a reflection day on the theme Ordinary People as Mystics and Monks with a particular emphasis on the Benedictine way of monasticism.
Music lovers are in for a treat at this year’s Tilba Festival, with local favourites Dust & Echoes joining an impressive lineup of home-grown performers set to entertain festival goers throughout the day.