06 Nov 09 | AFTER 10 years as event organiser of the Bega Canteen Bandanna Bike Ride, Andy Willis has decided to step down from the role. Mr Willis made the announcement at the presentation after the event last Friday afternoon. “It was an extremely difficult decision to make given the event means so much and has been such a big part of my life,” he said.

06 Nov 09 | FOUR candidates have nominated to contest the Bega Valley Shire Council by-election: Jeff Knight of Towamba, Phil McManus and Russell Fitzpatrick of Merimbula, and Graham Carmody of Bermagui. Nominations for the by-election to be held next month closed at noon on Wednesday.

06 Nov 09 | LOCAL secondary schools will now have increased access to world-class education and training opportunities, as Bega and Eden High School receive funding in Round Two of the Trade Training Centres in Schools program.

06 Nov 09 | IT’S difficult not to feel inspired after spending 15 minutes with Michael Milton. This is a man who has overcome cancer twice, competed successfully in six Paralympic Games and walked the Kokoda Track, despite only having one leg. Milton was the special guest at the annual Canteen Bandanna Bike Ride last Friday.

1:00 AM AEDT | THERE wasn't a lot left of Flowerdale after bushfires swept through the country Victoria town last summer. But what did survive - the Flowerdale Hotel - became the first stop for V8 Supercars driver Alex Davison on his way to Phillip Island this weekend.