Author Archives: Berrima RA

Landcare is organised by the Southern Highlands Landcare Network and works to restore native vegetation on privately owned land (i.e. not Coucil or Crown land). Activities are covered by Landcare insurance. The Berrima Landcare Group is a relatively new one, meeting … Continue reading →

Bushcare is a Council volunteer activity caring for bushland on land owned or controlled by Council. Berrima Bushcare meets on the first Monday morning of every month and works around the village and along the heritage walks along the River … Continue reading →

Heritage Roses in Australia (HRiA)  and the National Trust at Harper’s Mansion in Berrima recently commemorated the contribution to the heritage rose garden at this State listed property over many years from Sue Kingsford AOM by creating a new garden … Continue reading →

Anyone who has navigated the shocking road conditions on Oxley’s Hill Road, will know all about damage this incessant rain is having on our local roads. These set of potholes in Nathan Street has been reported to Council using the … Continue reading →

The Association was pleased to support a workshop on growing orchids lead by local expert orchid grower Ken Coates on 22 September 2022 in the Village Hall. Ken generously shared his knowledge with the dozen or so participants who really … Continue reading →

The Berrima Residents Association has purchased a Difibrillator, funded by a generous donation from the Berrima Jam Makers for use by residents and businesses in case of cardiac emergencies in the village. This sign is displayed on the door of … Continue reading →

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National Trust photo exhibition held in September 2022 at the BDAS Gallery features several Berrima heritage landmarks, including Berrima Gaol, Berrima Remembrance Grove, the Old Theatre and Settler’s Hut. This exhibition will be presented again in the Highlands later this … Continue reading →

The NSW Minister for Planning the Hon. Anthony Roberts, announced that Berrima Gaol had been sold to the Blue Sox Group for $7m.  Links to the Minister’s announcement and the Press Release from the Blue Sox Group is included below. … Continue reading →