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Autumn on the beautiful Mid North Coast of NSW is one of the best seasons to get busy in your veggie garden. With the cooler weather and lovely moist soil, now's the ideal time to plant veggies that thrive in milder conditions. Here are some fantastic choices: What to Plant Now: Broccoli and Cauliflower: Perfect for hearty soups and roasts. Carrots: Easy to grow and deliciously sweet. Spinach and Kale: Superfoods for your smoothies and salads. Peas and Beans: Great climbers and fantastic fresh from the pod. Beetroot: Ideal for roasting, salads, and preserving. Lettuce: Quick-growing and perfect for crunchy salads. Secrets to Autumn Planting Success: Quality Potting Mix: Always start with a premium potting mix. At Lumpy's Nursery &...

As the cooler weather sets in and the days get shorter, it’s time to give your garden some love and attention before the cold months arrive. Properly preparing your garden for winter ensures that your plants stay healthy and your outdoor space remains in great shape for the spring. Here’s everything you need to know to get your garden ready for winter. 1. Clean Up Your Garden Before winter sets in, it’s important to tidy up your garden to remove any dead plants, fallen leaves, and debris. This helps prevent pests and diseases from overwintering in your garden. Remove dead plants: Cut back any dead or diseased plants, as they can attract pests or spread disease. Clear fallen leaves: Rake...

March 8, 2025 will mark the global celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) — a day dedicated to honouring the achievements, contributions, and struggles of women worldwide. With purple as the official colour of IWD, it carries a deep symbolic meaning, and it’s important to understand why. Here’s everything you need to know about this empowering day and the significance of purple. 💜 What is International Women’s Day? International Women’s Day, observed annually on March 8, serves as a call to action for gender equality and the advancement of women's rights. It's a time to reflect on the progress made, raise awareness about ongoing challenges, and celebrate the incredible achievements of women in all areas of life, from politics and...

The Tuncurry-Forster Jockey Club has a long history filled with community spirit and love for horse racing. Before becoming a licensed TAB venue, the club was known for its Picnic Days – relaxed, informal race days where friends and families came together for a fun day of racing and picnicking. These events were a highlight of the local social calendar and an integral part of the community. Fast forward to today, the club has grown into a hub for professional racing. After receiving approval in 2008, the Tuncurry-Forster Jockey Club transitioned to hosting official TAB races, with its first professional race day taking place in 2009. The club continues to thrive, offering exciting race days and events while maintaining its...

  Once upon a time, the school bus stop was a buzzing hub of excitement. A daily social event, a mini-festival of childhood enthusiasm. When my kids were little, they’d practically run out the door, eager to see their friends—not just to get to school, but because the bus stop was where the fun really began. The moment they arrived, the chatter would start. Who had the best snack in their lunchbox? Who had watched the latest episode of whatever show was cool at the time? (Probably something now relegated to ‘retro TV’ status—ouch). The kids would line up their bags with military precision, staking their claim in the great hierarchy of bus boarding. There was laughter, there was gossip,...