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Ex-servicemen and members of the Bega RSL Sub-branch, Ken Pritchard, Mick Symon, and Gary 'Wombat' Berman at the Bega War Memorial. Picture by James Parker

Bega Dawn Service for Anzac Day 2024, hundreds in attendance.

'They sacrificed life to give us life.' Sun rises over Bega's moving Dawn Service: Photos

Counter-terrorism police arrested seven alleged members of a violent extremist group in Sydney. (Nsw Police/AAP PHOTOS)

Police say there is no immediate risk at Anzac Day commemorations, as five boys have been charged with terror related offences following a stabbing attack.

Five boys charged following Sydney terrorist attack

A large crowd gathered outside the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne in chilly temperatures. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

Melburnians braved the darkness and chilly weather to mark the 109th anniversary of the landings at Gallipoli in World War I outside the Shrine of Remembrance.

Thousands gather in Melbourne to honour Anzacs

Lavinia Alison Murray (right) has been jailed after her baby drowned in a laundry sink. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

A mother's few minutes of inattention while given her baby daughter a bath have resulted in "devastating consequences," a court has heard.

Mother jailed over baby daughter's drowning in tub

Surf boats performed a burial at sea as thousands paid their respects at the Currumbin dawn service. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Masses have gathered across dawn services in Queensland to honour former and current defence force personnel on Anzac Day.

Queenslanders rise in their thousands to honour Anzacs

Simon McCarthy

Valerie Blackett had perhaps the most important wartime job in Australia.

The women who camped on the beach to protect a harbour from WWII bombs

Dawn services have taken place across most of Australia to commemorate Anzac Day. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Tens of thousands gathered at the Australian War Memorial to mark Anzac Day and pay tribute to the service men and women who helped shape the nation.

Thousands gather for Anzac Day services under full moon

Anna McGuinness

RSL Ambassador Pete Rudland with his son Talon and daughter Elkie on Anzac Day in 2023. Picture supplied

'It's really important that people show Australians care.'

Why showing up means so much on Anzac Day

A police sergeant's employment is under review after he admitted dangerous driving causing death. (Ben Rushton/AAP PHOTOS)

A police sergeant has admitted dangerous driving that resulted in the death of a 76-year-old bus driver when the officer skipped a give-way sign.

Cop pleads guilty to crash killing elderly bus driver

A large crowd gathered at the Sydney Cenotaph for the dawn service before wreaths were laid. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Hundreds of people, including veterans, have gathered at the Cenotaph in Sydney's Martin Place for the Dawn Service on Anzac Day.

Hundreds gather in Sydney for Anzac Day dawn service

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Woollamia based teacher, author and academic Brian Cambourne was awarded an Australia Medal (AM) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for his lifelong contribution to learning and education. 

Commanding officer of HMAS Albatross at Nowra, Captain Simon Bateman has been awarded the Conspicuous Service Cross in the Queen's Birthday honours list.

Former commanding officer of HMAS Albatross and soon to be Chief of Navy, Rear Admiral Tim Barrett has been awarded the AO in the military division of the Queen’s Birthday honours. The former Illaroo Road and Bomaderry High student and Nowra-based naval aviator has previously been awarded the AM.


George Barker of Narooma received an OAM for his service to the community of Narooma and to sport and in particular rugby league in Narooma.

Barry Harrison of Merimbula  has been awarded the Emergency Services Medal in the Queen's Birthday honours list. Long-term member of the Merimbula Marine Rescue and past unit commander, Mr Harrison was awarded the medal for his contribution to the growth and development of Marine Rescue NSW, both within Marine Rescue Merimbula and to the organisation as a whole. 


Emeritus Professor William Richard Hawkey MBE of Akolele south of Narooma received an OAM for his service to music, and to the communities of Canberra and the South Coast region of New South Wales.

Shoalhaven's Vic Walker received the Australian Fire Service Medal for his long standing commitment to the Rural Fire Service and local emergency services.

Junee Waites of Millingandi has received the Medal of the Order of Australia in the Queen's Birthday Honours List for service to people with autism spectrum disorders and their families.

Max Croot of Bomaderry was recognised with an OAM for his services to the Shoalhaven community through his involvement with the brass band movement.

Sally Stevenson of Mount Pleasant was made a  Member (AM) in the General Division for her service to social welfare in Australia and overseas.

took on the role of CEO of the Illawarra Women’s Health Centre earlier in 2014. 
Indonesia in 2005. 

Malcolm Connellan of Kiama Downs was awarded an  Australian Fire Service Medal 
for more than 30 years service to Fire and Rescue. 

Bob Bennett of Narooma received an OAM for his service to the community of Narooma through various sporting clubs from the Narooma Devils to the Narooma Golf Club to the Narooma Fishing Club.

Andrew Stark of Bermagui has received the Australian Fire Services Medal in recognition of his contribution to the community as a firefighter.

Former Bega local Boyd Exell has been awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) for services to equestrian sports.

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From Bombala to Kiama - congratulations to all our Queen's Birthday honours recipients.

PHOTOS: SOUTH COAST REGION'S QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY HONOUR ROLL

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