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Oct 23 2024
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The Illawarra branch of the Native Bee Association buzzes to life

Any doubt that the Illawarra was full of native bee enthusiasts was put to rest after October’s sold out stingless bee workshop with entomologist Dr Tim Heard and the successful launch of the Illawarra Branch of the Native Bee Association. Over 50...

Amanda De George
9 hours ago
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Time to … spin and weave

Janice Creenaune meets Carl Murphy, who worked as a public servant in Canberra, before retiring to Austinmer in 2018 and re-engaging with a past passion in spinning and weaving while breaking gender expectations in the process. When viewing Carl...

Janice Creenaune
10 hours ago
Science & Nature

In flower now: Branching Grass-flag

It’s always enjoyable to look around and see what local native plants are in flower. An edging bed of Branching Grass Flag (Libertia paniculata), showing the scrappy leaves and the overall habit of the plant. The flowers are not particularly showy...

Emma Rooksby
10 hours ago
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True Story: Charmian Clift film and talk to kick off Coledale festival

The author of The Life and Myth of Charmian Clift (HarperCollins 2000), Nadia Wheatley is a distinguished writer with over 40 years of experience in publishing award-winning works across fiction, history, and biography. Her passion for storytelling and historical exploration has led to diverse and impactful work. In the documentary Life Burns High, Nadia captures the charisma and appeal of journalist Charmian Clift. The film delves into what made this outspoken, unconventional free spirit so adored by readers of her weekly column in the Sydney Morning Herald.

The Illawarra Flame
October 2024