About Lisa Herbert

Dust off your lounge suit, brush up on your local film knowledge, and book a cultural weekend away to Merimbula this August. The Third Annual Far South Film Festival is heading to the coast where you can rub shoulders with local impresarios, actors, directors, producers, singers and film buffs, and bask in the light from the silver screen. Born in...

Gleaming chrome bowls of oysters on ice, abundant local oyster shell-infused gin and an impressive wall map wrapping around the space all featured at the launch of the Sapphire Coast Oyster Trail in Merimbula. Bega Valley Shire Mayor Russell Fitzpatrick officially launched the program to a room full of enthusiastic local oyster farmers, industry representatives, chefs and tourism operators at...

A trip to historic Tilba and the Tilba Dairy is always accompanied by a sense of anticipation. What have owners/dairy farmers Erica and Nick Dibden been up to? What innovations and improvements have they been making to their business lately? And what new products are on the shelves? Our latest trip did not disappoint. For starters, the Main Street cheese...

When Geoffrey Badger arrived in the Bega Valley from the Canberra School of Music, in 1996, there were no choirs or orchestras in the valley, and there hadn’t been since World War II. Undaunted, Geoffrey decided that if he really wanted to be involved in music in the region he'd have to make it happen himself. So he set about...

The recent summer bushfires combined with COVID-19 have wreaked havoc on businesses across Australia. In the Bega Valley and Eurobodalla regions, entrepreneurs and new businesses are being offered help to meet current challenges through free innovative accelerator programs offered by the Bega Valley Innovation Hub (BVIH). Business accelerators, such as the iAccelerate program run by BVIH, offer access to mentorship,...

A private Bowral estate, with its lofty manor, park-like gardens and spectacular views is currently listed with Di Jones Real Estate. Positioned high over Bowral township with views over rolling countryside into the distance, this large home is set out over three levels. Perched above its 5 green acres (2.02 ha), this impressive property offers an enviable lifestyle and absolute...

Nestled in the green hills of the far South Coast, 'Brightside' at 10 Yourie Street, Quaama, is currently offered for sale at $525,000. This neat three bedroom, two bathroom home has recently been listed by Julie Rutherford Real Estate of nearby Bermagui. Think of how much enjoyment you could have with more than two acres of land right in the middle...

The 'world as we know it' is no longer, and continues to morph every day. With many of us self-isolating due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and recent announcements by Federal and State Governments enforcing social distancing, many of our local eateries have closed their doors indefinitely. However, some businesses are thinking outside the box. Hoping to maintain staff and trade,...

A majority of Australian travellers are returning home and many businesses, including hotels, accommodation providers and restaurants are closing their doors. But some people are still in urgent need of accommodation, often because they cannot return to their homes Carmen Risby runs Tathra Beachside holiday park on the Sapphire Coast, and is well known in the community for her vitality and compassion....

"With great sadness and regret," the email from Four Winds Easter Festival begins, "we have decided not to go ahead with the 2020 Easter Festival in Bermagui." The Four Winds Easter Festival joins the growing ranks of cancelled community events around the country because of COVID-19, which was categorised as a pandemic by the World Health Organisation on 11 March....

A cheer went up as three recognisable blokes were spotted heading down the hill on foot towards Eastwoods in Bermagui last Wednesday evening. Hundreds of locals had set up at tables and on rugs, arriving at Eastwood's Cafe by foot, bike, car and golf buggy from 5:00 in the afternoon, groups of friends celebrating together. Kelly Eastwood came straight from...

Consider this two-storey home a piece of Provence in Jembaicumbene, halfway between our capital and the coast. Offered for auction on 18 April, 419 Majors Creek Road, Braidwood is an elegant 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom property that will seduce you with its simple style. It is being offered by listing agents Luton Properties. This magnificent property is located only six minutes...

Smiles abounded at Merimbula’s Fishpen Cove. The Annual ‘Festival of the Small Dish’ EAT Merimbula was packed with hungry people by 10:30 am with more streaming in along the beautiful lakeside promenades, perusing the dozens of stalls. At 10:01 am exactly, the Town Crier began, an oyster punt skippered by Captain Sponge floated past loaded with impressive Taiko Drummers complete with...

Sculpture Bermagui was almost a victim of the summer's fires, but considering the art on show at the opening and awards ceremony on 6 March, it's a welcome relief that these remarkable works will be with us to help heal the wounds of an unforgettable summer. From the stage in a packed Bermagui Community Centre, Yuin woman Iris White welcomed...

You're looking at a very attractive 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home being offered for sale by Goulburn agents Antony & Edwards for $479,000. It also oozes a funky urban style, while its selling agents describe this beautiful and extensively renovated 1860s cottage at 1/16 Joshua Street, Goulburn as "ultra-modern living". Goulburn is a regional city rich in heritage, contemporary services and...

One of the region's most beloved and spectacular arts events will defy a dreadful summer to light up the Far South Coast for ten days this March. SCULPTURE Bermagui displays multiple artworks against a backdrop of forests, waterways and stunning headlands in the heart of the Far South Coast. There are also opening night celebrations, indoor exhibitions, artist talks, musical events and...