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About Elka Wood

Elka Wood is a freelance writer, parent to two young kids and has a deep love for her home community of the Bega Valley.

Circumstances dictate that Elka and her family move between the US and Australia and she rediscovered a childhood love of writing and storytelling working as a reporter at a small newspaper in Montana, her husband's home state.

In between writing jobs, Elka has worked in the non-profit sector, as a caterer and as a fisheries technician, taking DNA samples from trout in a freezing stream in the middle of the night.

During long winters in Montana, she blogs at Aussiemerica.com.

Elka loves meeting new people and believes in the commonality of the human experience - and that everyone has a story to tell.

Coastal fire and mountain ice - what a weekend in South East NSW!

Coastal fire and mountain ice - what a weekend in South East NSW!

15 July 2019 | By Elka Wood

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Merimbula cafe embraces the messy unpredictability of parenthood

Merimbula cafe embraces the messy unpredictability of parenthood

14 July 2019 | By Elka Wood

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Perisher chef returns to where he fell in order to stand again

Perisher chef returns to where he fell in order to stand again

12 July 2019 | By Elka Wood

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Surprising plastic alternatives from Eden eco - glitter made from gum leaves!

Surprising plastic alternatives from Eden eco - glitter made from gum leaves!

29 June 2019 | By Elka Wood

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The 'Adani' Finch lives on in the Bega Valley

The 'Adani' Finch lives on in the Bega Valley

22 June 2019 | By Elka Wood

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What we know about declining platypus populations - it's not much

What we know about declining platypus populations - it's not much

11 June 2019 | By Elka Wood

The hits and misses of walking along country roads

The hits and misses of walking along country roads

26 May 2019 | By Elka Wood

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Will NSW's new drink driving laws change your

Will NSW's new drink driving laws change your "I'm okay to drive" behaviour?

24 May 2019 | By Elka Wood

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The boys of Tanja are shining and adding their own chapter to the school's story

The boys of Tanja are shining and adding their own chapter to the school's story

19 May 2019 | By Elka Wood

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Final stage of Tathra Hotel renovation awaiting council approval

Final stage of Tathra Hotel renovation awaiting council approval

15 May 2019 | By Elka Wood

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Popular Cooma Jail museum pushes to open 7 days as winter rolls in

Popular Cooma Jail museum pushes to open 7 days as winter rolls in

3 May 2019 | By Elka Wood

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Narooma Oyster Festival highlights five elements of flavour this weekend

Narooma Oyster Festival highlights five elements of flavour this weekend

1 May 2019 | By Elka Wood

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Bemboka farming family 'hops' to it for harvest season

Bemboka farming family 'hops' to it for harvest season

27 February 2019 | By Elka Wood

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Bega's Two Sheds Workshop expanding into Canberra

Bega's Two Sheds Workshop expanding into Canberra

26 February 2019 | By Elka Wood

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Blackberries: priority weed and local food in equal measures

Blackberries: priority weed and local food in equal measures

17 February 2019 | By Elka Wood

Merimbula bowling green sprouts local food

Merimbula bowling green sprouts local food

9 February 2019 | By Elka Wood

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Former Bega High student Ellie Seckold finds success in 'ultimate' sport

Former Bega High student Ellie Seckold finds success in 'ultimate' sport

3 February 2019 | By Elka Wood

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'Living funeral' held in Tilba for member of stolen generation

'Living funeral' held in Tilba for member of stolen generation

27 January 2019 | By Elka Wood

Birth trauma is real, but you need not suffer alone - ask Cuttagee mum Reka

Birth trauma is real, but you need not suffer alone - ask Cuttagee mum Reka

26 January 2019 | By Elka Wood

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Climb Kozzie on Aussie Day

Climb Kozzie on Aussie Day

25 January 2019 | By Elka Wood

Three week community reno on one of Bega's most prestigious old homes

Three week community reno on one of Bega's most prestigious old homes

20 January 2019 | By Elka Wood

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From NZ to Canberra, returning participants flock to Tathra's upcoming Wharf to Waves

From NZ to Canberra, returning participants flock to Tathra's upcoming Wharf to Waves

13 January 2019 | By Elka Wood

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Flying horses, huge hats and mud-flecked jockeys - a day at Sapphire Coast Turf Club

Flying horses, huge hats and mud-flecked jockeys - a day at Sapphire Coast Turf Club

12 January 2019 | By Elka Wood

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Broulee's NYE sandcastle competition growing strong

Broulee's NYE sandcastle competition growing strong

5 January 2019 | By Elka Wood

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Where to eat fish and chips on the south coast this summer

Where to eat fish and chips on the south coast this summer

3 January 2019 | By Elka Wood

Snakes alive, but so is the Christmas spirit in Wolumla

Snakes alive, but so is the Christmas spirit in Wolumla

23 December 2018 | By Elka Wood

NSW shark management strategy heads south to Bega Valley beaches

NSW shark management strategy heads south to Bega Valley beaches

8 December 2018 | By Elka Wood

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The love and lottery of shorebird recovery on the Far South Coast

The love and lottery of shorebird recovery on the Far South Coast

25 November 2018 | By Elka Wood

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Cobargo blacksmith takes time to forge a bond with the public

Cobargo blacksmith takes time to forge a bond with the public

20 November 2018 | By Elka Wood

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Pambula sea urchin business taking local reefs from barren to balanced

Pambula sea urchin business taking local reefs from barren to balanced

11 November 2018 | By Elka Wood

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From Australian rituals to Australian birds, Matt Chun invites you to take a second look

From Australian rituals to Australian birds, Matt Chun invites you to take a second look

7 November 2018 | By Elka Wood

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