Newcastle Weekender features Tibetan freedom fighter, Noni Hazlehurst, The Birdhouse in Wollombi, Newcastle's newest beer brewers and a new Hunter Essay

Jim Kellar
Updated August 16 2021 - 9:13am, first published August 13 2021 - 9:30am
Advocate for Tibet: Refugee Venerable Bagdro, a monk who calls Newcastle home. Picture: Marina Neil
Advocate for Tibet: Refugee Venerable Bagdro, a monk who calls Newcastle home. Picture: Marina Neil

Venerable Bagdro is quite likely Newcastle's most visible refugee. With rich maroon robes and orange shirts, he stands out in a crowd.

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Jim Kellar

Jim Kellar

Weekender Editor

Jim Kellar writes about culture, art, food and music. He's been a journalist at the Newcastle Herald since 1997. jkellar@newcastleherald.com.au

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