An Australian family trying to live a little greener
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Gourmet Farmer – Australia’s River Cottage?
The first series of Gourmet Farmer aired on SBS last year, and it’s back this year for Series 2. Is this Australia’s answer to Britain’s River Cottage?
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Puppies and Piglets Available – Illawarra
There are more puppies available from Jessie’s litter, and the family we bought pigs from last year have two litters available.
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Meet Jessie, The Red Kelpie Pup
Meet Jessie, our new family pet and future livestock fox defence system.
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Household Chemical Cleanout – Berkeley
Clean Out your household chemical clutter the right way at a local drop off site. Paint, pesticides, poisons, gas bottles, fire extinguishers, book chemicals, motor oils, fuels and fluids, car batteries, flourescent light bulbs and more accepted. Where: Fred Finch Park Sporting Complex, Hooka Creek Road, Berkeley Cost: Free Contact: Call the Environment Line on 131555 or…
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Bike Day Out – Wollongong
For budding cyclist, the gentle commuter or those seasoned in the saddle. See the latest in bikes – road, mountain, folding, electric, customised, BMX, have a free bicycle safety checks, with live music and more! Foreshore Park overlooks Belmore Basin, just north of the roundabout at the northern end of Marine Drive, Wollongong. Where: Foreshore Park…
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Wollongong Botanic Garden Greenplan Day
Local residents only – plants $6 and $8.50. No cash accepted – card only. Limit of 25 plants per rates notice. Where: Greenplan Nursery, Northfields Avenue Keiraville – Look for the green flags Contact: For enquiries contact Wollongong Botanic Garden Office – 4225 2636
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Giant Car Boot Sale – Corrimal
Everyone is welcome to comae along, grab a bargain and enjoy the atmosphere. If you are a Wollongong resident, get involved & register a site in the Giant Car Boot Sale – Reuse, Repair & Recycle. Where: Underwood Carpark, Spring in to Corrimal Cost: Free Contact: To register contact GT@wollongong.nsw.gov.au or phone 42277262
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Bird Identification Workshop – Wollongong
Come along and learn about the birds of the Illawarra. Includes displays and bird watching in the gardens. Where: Wollongong Botanic Garden Discovery Centre. Cost: Free Contact: Booking essential: Ailee Calderbank acalderbank@wollongong.nsw.gov.au or phone 0457- 847022
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Natural Baby Care Workshop – Warrawong
Learn tips about modern cloth nappies and baby care, so you can save money as well as the planet for your little ones. New and expectant parents and carers welcome. Where: Warrawong Library Cost: Free Contact: Book with Warrawong Library – 42278133 or email GT@wollongong.nsw.gov.au
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Dapto Yarn Up!
Join children’s author Bronwyn Bancroft and Didge player Richard Campbell for a yarn, sing, dance and craft about the dream time. Children and their family and friends welcome. Free transport available – call 0448564219. Where: Kurrajong Hall, Dapto Ribbonwood Centre, 93- 109 Princess Highway, Dapto Cost: Free Contact: No booking required. For enquiries contact Tracey 42277158 or email…