The Cove Blogs

image of Dr Paul Callaghan well known first nation author
by Darrall Thompson
Paul Callaghan, a well known first nation author lived on Cove Blvd for many years. He got a PhD and had high profile jobs but still held to traditional knowledge . . .

Eastern Rosella
by dougk
Since early August we have had an armchair view of the valiant efforts of a beautiful pair of Eastern Rosellas who took possession of a nesting box in a nearby . . .
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by Darrall Thompson Food
Philippa brought home some Loquat leaves from her volunteering at the Community Garden and I discovered they make a traditional Japanese herbal tea called Biwa Cha: Link

#2 - hopefully #3 and #4 are out there somewhere.
by mareli121
On my routine walks I have noticed these little rock d'art in placed in choice but discreet spots not far off the tracks I generally walk. I have only found . . .
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by dougk

I’ve been thinking about symbols of late – particularly after I heard someone say, referring to the coming referendum, “It’s only symbolic, it won’t change anything.” But is that really . . .


Shackles of our past
by dougk

When the colonists first arrived in Aus The People of the Land called out “You’re not welcome. Go away!” The colonists? They ignored that call. The land, the water - they took it all.


by dougk Story
I was in a bit of a flap last Friday. A couple of months or so back, I became the proud owner of a pair of hearing aids. Grey ones . . .
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by Lee Clayton Invitation

Hi North Arm Cove. Thought you may be interested in a new Living Through Grief Group This group will give people experiencing grief and loss an opportunity to meet with . . .


by dougk Rant
This week I am having a little rant about the ongoing ageist attacks on the so-called “boomer generation”. I may be preaching to the choir here! North Arm Cove has . . .

by sirius

Dear writers I am pleased to inform you that the Port Stephens Literature Award is open for entries for 2023 . Please find details of the award below, and attached are the standard conditions for entries. Should you have any enquiries please do not hesitate via the email or contact number provided. Kevin Colman


 

 

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