You’ve never seen the stars like this before

You’ve never seen the stars like this before

Astronomy enthusiasts were being encouraged to head along to a Bedfordale school oval this weekend to interact with stargazers at an event like no other.  The Bungendore Park Environmental Group will host its annual Stars Over Bungendore event on Saturday at the...
Age is no barrier for Champion Lakes rowers

Age is no barrier for Champion Lakes rowers

Recently retired and in her sixties, Sue Howard loves the fact that rowing gives her a complete workout of not only her body but also her mind.  Ms Howard has been involved with the Champion Lakes Rowing Club since 2009, when she participated in one of the first...
Orchardists forced to shoot birds

Orchardists forced to shoot birds

Orchardists in Roleystone and Karragullen are at their wits end with declared pests, with one saying that if the lorikeets weren’t eradicated soon, it wouldn’t be financially viable moving forward.  Raeburn Orchards part owner Peter Casotti said they have been forced...
Can you handle the heat?

Can you handle the heat?

Cooking classes, plant sales, tastings and appearances from internationally renowned chilli heads will be some of the highlights awaiting chilli enthusiasts at this year’s Araluen Chilli and Herb Festival.  Held over two days at the Botanic Park the long-running...
Works begins on Briggs Park re-development

Works begins on Briggs Park re-development

Work has officially begun on the $3.9 million Briggs Park redevelopment, which will attract many new members across a variety of sporting codes.  Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale president Michelle Rich was joined by Member for the East Metropolitan region Matthew...