Canberra long weekend saw plenty of folk enjoying our local beaches as well.

Happy wedding anniversary to a great couple from Broulee. Kim and Harold Bingley show how a successful marriage is based on teamwork and love.

There is a free home composting workshop being held at Moruya. It's on Saturday, March 16, from 9.30am to 11am at the Moruya Waste Transfer Station, Yarragee Road, Moruya. Learn how to use a hot composting machine at one of the free interactive workshops. On completion, each household will receive a voucher for one free composting kit available from one of the waste management facilities (proof of residence will need to be provided at the waste facility).You need to wear comfortable clothing, shoes and sun protection. It is free to attend but bookings are essential so call 4474 1024 for your spot!

The 42nd anniversary of the Vietnam War is this week. We have some vets in the shire, so "Hello guys and gals" and thank you for your service.

Wow, extra ordinarily great service at Uncle Joe's cafe this week, thank you!

Beautiful Michelle Cunningham will be celebrating her birthday on St Patrick's Day also. Two reasons to celebrate Michelle so I hope you make it through the weekend.

To be sure, to be sure, of having a great St Patrick's Day, where else would you be 'tinking of going? (I apologise to all my Irish friends for my poor accent then!) This Sunday head off to Donegan's Steakhouse at Batehaven. Steve Johnson shall be singing, so soak up the green atmosphere and have a great time.

Happy birthday this Saturday to gorgeous Amanda Bell-Towers.

Those beautiful daughters of yours will probably whip you up a lovely cake Amanda.....have the alka seltzer on stand-by!