THINGS TO DO

The Art Of Becoming

Balding is easier than being bald, on show at Shoalhaven Regional Gallery until 02 May, is an unusual exhibition and not just because of its intriguing title. The range of diverse, intensely colourful, multi-media works—set in the small, north gallery, painted black—certainly makes for a lively, buoyant, close encounter with the minds of the young …

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Compose Yourself: Finding Calm In Arranging And Aesthetics

 ‘Compose yourself’ means to calm down, have emotional control, and settle oneself—particularly if we are upset, anxious, or overwhelmed. It also has a deeper, creative interpretation referring to actively shaping one’s own being. Read on for a simple, practical, pleasurable strategy to compose yourself using creative arranging of specially chosen objects. The arrangement of three …

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Jervis Bay Portrait Prize opened at Jervis Bay Brewing Co last Friday in Woollamia. Photo: Samantha Tannou

Margaritas, Movies, and Makers in Jervis Bay This Week

FRIDAY 20 FEBRUARY: Kick off the weekend with Huskisson’s unofficial Margarita Trail before diving into world-class cinema at Husky Pictures' mini film festival. We’ve got all the details on the week’s top events, including comedy nights, artisan markets, and a sneak peek at the award-winning distillers heading to White Sands Park for the South Coast's premier spirits celebration.

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Mums enjoying a quiet wellness reset walk on a Jervis Bay path

The Post-Holiday Wellness Reset: A Mother’s Guide to Reclaiming Quiet in Jervis Bay

There is a particular quiet that arrives when school goes back. It’s not a cinematic calm, but a subtle shift—a gentle recalibration where the relief of a quiet house often arrives arm-in-arm with the reality of exhaustion. For many mothers in Jervis Bay, this isn’t about a dramatic fresh start; it’s about a post-holiday wellness reset that prioritises honesty over performance.

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The kelpie high jump event at the Nowra Show, this weekend.

The Weekend Edit: Prawns, Portraits, and Pub Sessions

FRIDAY 6 FEBRUARY: The salt air is thick with excitement this weekend as we anticipate a full calendar of fun. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your oil painting skills with Jenny McIntosh , snag a tray of fresh seafood at the Sussex Prawn Raffle , or soak up the atmosphere at the Husky Markets, there is a rhythm for every local and visitor alike. Plus agricultural charm at the Nowra Show and OTT energy of a drag high tea.

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LOCAL FAVOURITES

Aerial overlooking Blenheim Beach, Vincentia. Photo: Destination NSW

The locals guide to Vincentia

Calalla Beach

Vincentia

Huskisson

Jervis Bay