Timeline Stories

April – work commences on the restoration of the Australasia Hotel.

Eden threatened by the Border Fire. Hundreds of residents and tourists evacuated.

August 4th – Eden Wharf Extension Opened.   September 15th – the first cruise ship Pacific Explorer docks at the wharf.

$44 million wharf extension commenced construction in August.

The Australasia Hotel (aka The Pit) sold. Strong public opposition to the demolition of the building ensues.

St Joseph’s Primary School founded by Mary McKillop closed.

4 million dollar renovation of Seahorse Inn at Boydtown completed in 2006.

Bega Valley Shire Council appoints the Eden Log Cabin Management Committee which commenced restoration of the building.

17 October, Navy Multi-purpose Wharf officially opened by Fran Bailey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence.   The wharf is capable of handling cargo vessels of up to 32,000

The Hon. Fran Bailey Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence announced that the Commonwealth had successfully negotiated and registered a second Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) which will allow