This page contains a selection of stories from the May 2025 edition of The Triangle.
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White Rock
/in Features, New stories /by Tikka WilsonHow one film is sparking urchin action nationwide
A new Australian documentary is bringing national attention to a silent crisis beneath our southern seas. White Rock explores the explosion of long-spined sea urchins (Centrostephanus rodgersii) that have stripped 2,000 kms of coastline of once-thriving kelp forests – from southern NSW to Tasmania – leaving behind barren seascapes.
Featuring environmental advocate Damon Gameau, the film follows scientists, divers, fishers and chefs as they … Read more »
My Triangle – Dan Williamson
/in My Triangle, New stories /by Tikka WilsonA step ladder was the first Coop purchase I made within days of arriving here, almost eight years ago. Tim, the manager at the time, carried it to my car, which made such an impact because, at that time, kindness from strangers was almost shocking to me. Soon after, I became a proud member of this institution, the Cobargo Cooperative Society, community owned since 1901, and felt relief at the thought of never entering Bunnings again! Pretty much … Read more »
Kara Coen and the FireFlies and Friends
/in Arts, New stories /by Tikka WilsonI’m beyond excited to invite you to the crowd fund Big Bash – a massive thank you celebration for all the incredible support we’ve received on this journey. Join me, Kara Coen, as well as The FireFlies and Friends on Saturday, 14 June at the beloved Murrah Hall for a vibrant pop-up art and music festival filled with heart, creativity and community spirit.
We’ve nearly reached our target … Read more »
Summer of the Seventeenth Doll
/in Arts, New stories /by Tikka WilsonCobargo’s own David Newell is stepping into the spotlight in Theatre Onset’s upcoming production of Summer of the Seventeenth Doll, playing the iconic role of Roo – one of the most enduring characters in Australian theatre.
Dave’s performance is set to be a highlight of the production that opens at the Old Anglican Church in Bega on May 30.
‘Roo is a man trying to hold on to … Read more »
Warning
/in Bermagui, New stories /by Tikka WilsonMaybe when the coastal weather warning is, ‘Dangerous and hazardous seas’, it is a pretty good idea to stay out of the ocean. Those were the warnings for the entire NSW coastline on 18 and 19 April. Tragically, many did not heed those warnings and that resulted in rescues up and down the coast and six unfortunate, avoidable deaths.
Horseshoe Bay, Bermagui, usually a mill pond, was … Read more »
Strings at The Drom
/in New stories, Tilba /by Tikka WilsonMusic is a universal language and its exercise may well be a measure of the spirit of the community in which it happens. No surprises then that The Drom, Central Tilba’s active pub hub, is the venue for The Drom String Sessions that began at the start of the year and happen monthly. Open to anyone who plays a stringed instrument, the sessions are an opportunity to play with other … Read more »
The Salt Path
/in Books, New stories, Non-Fiction /by Tikka Wilsonby Raynor Winn
reviewed by Wendy Tucker
Sage advice on salvias
/in Autumn, Gardens, New stories /by Tikka WilsonThe genus Salvia is the largest in the mint family (Lamiaceae) and among the biggest in the entire plant kingdom – currently ranked twenty-fifth – with 1,024 recognised species and many more cultivars and hybrids.
The type species, Salvia officinalis (common sage), serves as the genus’s botanical anchor, defining the key traits shared by all other salvia species. Common sage has a rich history in traditional medicine. The Egyptians valued its healing … Read more »
Pumpkin fruitcake
/in Desserts, New stories /by Tikka Wilsonby Linda Sang
125g butter
1 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
Zest of a small lemon
2 eggs
2 cups self-raising flour
1 cup of cooked, mashed pumpkin (use a dry pumpkin, not Kent), cook 350g to get 1 cup
1 tsp mixed spice, a pinch of salt
375g packet of mixed dried fruit
Method:
Cream butter, sugar and zest. Add eggs one at a time, beating … Read more »
Alboronia (quince and pumpkin ratatouille)
/in Mains, New stories, Recipes /by Tikka Wilsonby bhagya
5 quinces
500 grams peeled pumpkin cut into 2.5 cm chunks
1 teaspoon salt flakes
150 ml olive oil
3 eggplants cut into 1 cm chunks
50 ml olive oil
1 large brown onion
2 green capsicums, seeded and diced
5 bay leaves
1 tablespoons cumin seeds, roasted and ground
1 kg tomatoes, peeled, seeded and pureed
A handful … Read more »
Pumpkin, sage and ricotta filing
/in Mains, New stories, Recipes, Starters /by Tikka Wilsonby Angela Marshall
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 brown onion, finely chopped
4 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
Pinch sea salt
200 g carrots, peeled and finely grated
250 g butternut pumpkin, peeled and coarsely grated
… Read more »