Permaculture – education for life!

By |2017-08-01T16:31:52+10:0027 July, 2017|business, courses, eating seasonally, general news|

What is permaculture and how can it change your life?

Permaculture is a design science for living systems – it is far from just gardening. Permaculture can be used in all aspects of your life and work and immersing yourself into a 12-day Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) course is “one of the most life-changing experiences” […]

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Fireside gathering to connect local food community

By |2017-07-25T13:25:44+10:0025 July, 2017|business, general news|

Join us at a fireside gathering to connect with people and businesses who are passionate about growing our local food community.  Southern Harvest has achieved a lot in the last 12 months to help local farmers and small food business owners connect with each other and with more consumers, and we need your help to […]

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Seeking expressions of interest for a new farmers market in Queanbeyan

By |2017-09-21T07:00:23+10:0011 July, 2017|business, farmers market, general news|

Plans are under way for a Southern Harvest Farmers Market at Queanbeyan to begin in late October this year.  The new farmers market will showcase locally grown and made food and will help local farmers and local small food businesses earn more income locally, develop new income streams and provide opportunities for food start ups.

The […]

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Mentoring scholarships for 100 female entreprenuers

By |2017-07-04T09:40:12+10:004 July, 2017|business, general news|

Inspiring Rare Birds is providing 100 scholarships for emerging or established female entrepreneurs throughout Australia to embark on a mentorship with a high calibre mentor. These scholarships are for women who are regionally, rurally or remotely located; of Indigenous or Torres Strait Islander descent; migrant or refugees; or socio-economically disadvantaged.

Mentoring is a proven form of […]

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Spotlight on Bungendore businesses supporting events and conferences

By |2017-06-21T06:44:17+10:0020 June, 2017|business, general news|

A report is being prepared to demonstrate Bungendore’s potential as an event and conference destination.  Local businesses that are capable of supporting such events should provide the requested details to Executive Events Solutions as soon as possible.

Executive Events Solutions has been contracted by the QPRC to compile a event planner document to showcase and advertise […]

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South Coast Field Days applications open

By |2017-06-20T20:53:45+10:0020 June, 2017|business, general news|

South Coast Field Days, a celebration of Traditional Skills and Useful Crafts, will be held on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th September at the Cobargo Show Grounds.

The organisers are now taking registrations for stall holders and workshop presenters.

Please visit the South Coast Field Days website to finalise your expression of interest.

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Have you joined the Australian Fair Food Forum yet?

By |2017-05-16T14:05:20+10:0016 May, 2017|business, general news|

This forum is intended to support ‘communities of practice’ for all those working towards a sustainable and fair food system in Australia. It will be ‘go to’ place online to easily connect with, learn from and share knowledge with others in the fair food movement.

Join the conversation at www.fairfoodforum.org.au.

A new home for Homegrown Me’s commercial kitchen

By |2017-05-16T13:51:49+10:0016 May, 2017|business, general news|

Homegrown Me’s pop-up kitchen has found a new home at Canberra City Farm.

The Homegrown Me and Canberra City Farm Community Kitchen is for foodie start ups, community groups or people looking for a fully accredited commercial kitchen space to hire on a casual or part time basis.

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QPRC Tourism Plan open for comment

By |2017-05-16T13:09:37+10:0016 May, 2017|business, farmers market, general news|

Queanbeyan Palerang Regional Council (QPRC) recognises the significant potential of tourism as a key driver of the visitor economy and economic growth in the region.  QPRC are preparing the region’s first Tourism Plan, which is open for public comment now.

What impact will it have on our local food industry? 

How will  affect your business?  

Have your say today at […]

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