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As twilight fades into a Norfolk night you’ll experience an uncanny beauty. In velvety darkness, or under star-spangled skies, the Island is magical and strangely surreal. On certain evenings, as the full moon emerges, time seems to stand still and […]
230 years ago, an event occurred which so calamitous in nature that it nearly changed the course of Australia’s history – the wrecking of HMS Sirius on 19 March 1790. Originally named the Berwick, the ship had been built as […]
In recent years there’s been a worldwide movement towards consuming nutritious, fresh food; and knowing more about the origins of what we eat. Chefs and well-being experts urge us to source seasonal vegetables and ethically-grown meat, shortening the distance from […]
In the age of online shopping, mini markets and convenience stores, supermarkets have managed to remain at the top of the shopping ‘food chain’ in many respects. They are large scale, large volume and large choice. Supermarkets draw people to […]
Shards from Time: First Fleet china at Norfolk Island Museum. The comforts of home are an important psychological necessity for most people, providing comfort, emotional security and a tie to loved ones. Whether moving next door or across the world, […]
One of Norfolk Island’s many surprises for visitors, especially those from the cities, is the sight of cattle wandering freely on roads, reserves and even through the World Heritage-listed Kingston and Arthur’s Vale Historic Area. These friendly four-legged grass-mowers have […]
In January 2021 members of Athletics Norfolk Island will gather at the Norfolk Island Airport to welcome athletes arriving to compete in the 2021 Oceania Masters Athletics Championships. With expected competitors to number over three hundred, they will quickly discover […]
When the first resident of the house located at No. 1 Quality Row and now used by the Norfolk Island Golf Club left the Island in 1848, his departure was dramatically recorded in the Hobart Town Courier. Of Stipendiary Magistrate […]
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ is the mantra of sustainable waste management, which is becoming one of the greatest challenges for our planet. As with so many environmental issues, waste management has particular significance for islands like Norfolk Island. Small, isolated islands […]
We shall sing on that beautiful shore, The melodious songs of the blessed… In the sweet by and by, We shall meet on that beautiful shore” – S.F. Bennett The Bounty feast is done for another year. A group of […]
