Nestled in the Jervis Bay area is a hidden gem, a half-acre property owned by Robyn Boldy with a beautiful flower farm called The Patch in Bloom. It isn’t your typical flower farm where a monoculture approach to farming takes place, Robyn has a variety of different garden types and sizes to bring a biodiversity …
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Vincentia now has its very own Thai massage clinic, Be Relax, which is giving new life to one of the empty retail spaces in the Burton Street shopping village. I met the husband-and-wife team behind the new business to find out what’s on offer. Opening day, 5 September, was a special day for May and …
Read MoreIt’s election time for local councils so don’t forget to vote in your LGA this weekend. I hope there’s a sausage at your local polling place. For what else to do, read on! If it’s a sausage alternative you’re after, check hospitality editor Narrell’s great recommendations in this story. 90s nostalgia at the movies Well, …
Read MoreFlavours are intensifying at Hawke Street’s Sandbar Restaurant, with head chef Jason and the team experimenting with their new cocktail smoker – we like the sound of a smoky Old Fashioned, teamed up with some smoky apple syrup on a pannacotta dessert. The new season menu is now available and it’s bursting with fresh flavours, …
Read More‘Who’s the Old Salt here?’ is often asked of Terry and Michelle Robinson, owners of the restaurant, brewery and distillery Old Salt found in the Nowra Industrial area. They fell in love with the name when tossing around ideas of what to call their venture. “The seasoned professional,” says Terry with a cheeky grin. They …
Read MoreSpring in the Shoalhaven is a time for locals to enjoy the beautiful weather and surrounds before the influx of tourists come to enjoy our beautiful spaces, restaurants and shop from our clever creatives. The South Coast Meet the Makers Festival is a wonderful way for all of these amazing venues and creatives to come …
Read MoreFirstly, a few bits of local news worth noting. Fires are already appearing around the south coast, so please make sure you check conditions and restrictions before you light up. Fierce winds and warm weather will continue for the next few days, reminding us all of the precariousness of our local environment. Now is a …
Read MoreDid you see footage of the juvenile White shark in Lake Conjola? Apparently this 2-metre youngster was unable to get back out to sea when the lake entrance became too shallow, and Fisheries was patrolling the area to help the little guy back out again. Here’s what else is happening around Jervis Bay and the …
Read MoreFathers Day and the first day of Spring converge this year on Sunday 1 September, which is just over a week away! Dads, cool parents, the original bad joke machines, they’re our heroes, adventurers and storytellers. Whatever your dad’s style and personality, we have some great ideas for you. Scroll down for some dining suggestions …
Read MoreBefore we recap the highlights of Science Week, a quick note on the roadworks at the corner of Jervis Bay Road and the Princes Highway. On Monday 26, Tuesday 27 and Thursday 29 August 2024 only, between 9pm and 5am, Jervis Bay Road will be closed between the Princes Highway and Woollamia Road. Access to Mortimer …
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