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Harper's Mansion ready to re-open this weekend
Harper's Mansion in Berrima is reopening its garden just in time for visitors to enjoy the wonderful display of heritage roses. Over one hundred roses, many of which would have featured in Australian gardens prior to 1900, will be in full bloom. It's a great opportunity to see the roses blooming en masse and to appreciate their wonderful scent - walking among these roses is an experience to be savoured.
Festival of Lights will make a sparkling comeback in the Highlands
Highlanders can mark their calendars and get ready for some Christmas cheer with the return of the Festival of Lights in the region. The festival started last year as a way bring festivities and joy to the region. Residents can admire the central districts of towns across the region in a COVID safe way from December 7 to 28.
Southern Highlands economy to benefit as regional travel restrictions ease
Regional travel is back, and businesses in the Southern Highlands are set to benefit from an influx of tourists. Steve Horton, chair of the Southern Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Industry said regional travel was vital to the Southern Highlands.
Highlands artist is a finalist in women's portrait award
Zoe Young has been named a finalist in this year's prestigious Portia Geach Memorial Award, a national portraiture competition that recognises female artists. And this is not the first time Ms Young has been honoured in this prestigious competition.
Meet the all-female Aboriginal business supporting the Highlands' most vulnerable
When NSW was plunged into lockdown this year most businesses shut up shop to try and ride out the storm. But not the women at Koori Kulcha. Led by founder Aunty Marie Barbaric, Koori Kulcha actually ramped up its charitable operations to provide for those impacted by COVID restrictions.
$9 million Sutton Forest property goes on the market
A grand Sutton Forest property has recently been made available to buyers with expressions of interest now open. Braebrook farm was developed by Geoffrey and Pamela Coghlan over 30 years ago as a cattle and thoroughbred property.
A new Dawn for Exeter family winery after wild four-year journey
As bushfires raged towards his property, Michael Archer thought it was the end of a dream he had spent most of his life chasing. In 2017, he and wife Katrina bought a seven-acre property in Exeter with the intention of opening a winery and cellar door. Through drought, bushfires and a global pandemic they are still here and finally ready to open Dawning Day Wines to the public.
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