Tag: Bushfires
The boy from Batlow and the home he built
Tony and Janice Vanzella standing among the ruins of their Batlow family home. Retirees Tony and Janice Vanzella have only been in their rental house ... Read More
The $7000 investment that saved my home
Former cattle grazier Robert Pearce likes playing with grease. His retirement plans were to restore old vehicles. And he had plenty to work on. But ... Read More
The battle for the Cobargo Church
Amid tragic stories of loss come tales of courage, determination and community spirit. On New Year’s Eve, Cobargo residents Deb Taylor and Carolyn More found ... Read More
The comfort offered by parishes
Towards the end of her life, poet Anne Bradstreet’s library went up in smoke. British-born Bradstreet (1612-72) was the first poet in the modern era ... Read More
The fires that have made us kinder to each other
For our school community, the summer holiday period began with a sign of relief. The next six weeks would see relaxing days at the beach ... Read More
Caravan donation to family in Batemans Bay
The family of Con and Marj Ryan from Avoca NSW have donated their Paramount Caravan through St. Bernard’s Parish to a deserving family who had ... Read More
Loss and Gratitude
As many people are assessing the damage of the recent bushfires, Archbishop Christopher is making pastoral visits to affected parishes along the South Coast and ... Read More