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BREAKING
Jury finds Rosemary Mackie not guilty of Marnie-Lee Cave murder

Alasdair McDonald

The scene of Tuesday's crash in Bega. Picture: Supplied

Woman hospitalised after Bega car park crash

Alasdair McDonald

Plans for Apex Park at Cobargo.

$300k playground upgrades across shire include installing new equipment

Albert McKnight

What you need to know ahead of tonight's Budget announcement

Grace Ryan

POWER POP BROS: Wade Jackson and Greg Carey join forces to uncover the lost career of Van Duren.

Vanishing Van Duren: Dalmeny filmmaker and buddy fight for 'power pop' artist's rights

Claudia Ferguson

The audience at a previous Candelo Village Festival,

Candelo Village Festival to fill town hall with plenty of entertainment

Race caller James Tait said the track is one of the best he's seen. Picture: Alasdair McDonald

Race caller James Tait impressed with 'Tradies Day' track | PHOTOS

Alasdair McDonald

BREAKING
Jury finds Rosemary Mackie not guilty of Marnie-Lee Cave murder

Alasdair McDonald

The scene of Tuesday's crash in Bega. Picture: Supplied

Woman hospitalised after Bega car park crash

Alasdair McDonald

Race caller James Tait said the track is one of the best he's seen. Picture: Alasdair McDonald

Race caller James Tait impressed with 'Tradies Day' track | PHOTOS

A head-on collision on the Princes Highway south of Batemans Bay in October 2014 which killed two people. Bega MP Andrew Constance has called on both the Coalition and Labor to match the state government's $4 billion combined investment and pledges to duplicate the highway from the Jervis Bay turnoff to Bodalla.

'$4 billion to duplicate Hwy from Sussex Inlet to Bodalla': Constance calls for bi-partisan federal backing

The scene of the head-on collision which killed five people, including four members of the Falkholt family on Boxing Day, 2017, on the Princes Highway south of Nowra.

'Wider road, overtaking lanes': Deputy PM's Princes Highway wish-list | FIX IT NOW

PRINCES HIGHWAY: Warren Mundine said the $500 million announcement came after discussions with the Prime Minister's office.

Warren Mundine announces $500M to Princes Hwy

Andrea Cantle

Race caller James Tait said the track is one of the best he's seen. Picture: Alasdair McDonald

Race caller James Tait impressed with 'Tradies Day' track | PHOTOS

Alasdair McDonald

Send it: Bega coach Scott Barton lobs a pass down the line during the Roosters' clash with Bombala at the Nines on Saturday.

Stallions pick up Nines win

Jacob McMaster

Football prodigy: Jakome Roberts-Charlton is among the 100 or more juniors to benefit from Sapphire Coast Arts and Sports Youth Development Fund grants.

Fund celebrates two years of opportunities

Jacob McMaster

Race caller James Tait said the track is one of the best he's seen. Picture: Alasdair McDonald

Race caller James Tait impressed with 'Tradies Day' track | PHOTOS

The Cooma Stallions will play host to the Group 16 Nines this weekend and say they will put forward a pretty strong roster.

Stallions on the trot for Group 16 Nines success

Jacob McMaster

Pennant winners: The Bega Country Club's pennant winning division two and senior teams celebrate their results after the final.

Golfers hoist pennant flags

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Body Politic: 'It's a warning to the major parties'

Alasdair McDonald

The audience at a previous Candelo Village Festival,

Candelo Village Festival to fill town hall with plenty of entertainment

INSPIRING YOUTHS: Bega Valley artists Jazz Williams, Scott Baker and Kyle Wilson will lead workshops for Project 8.

Art workshops invite youths to create positive messages on healthy lifestyles

Body Politic: 'It's a warning to the major parties'

BACK IN TIME: Candelo Public School's Class of 1935. The school will celebrate its 150th birthday this Saturday with a full day of family activities.

Remember days of the old schoolyard

Ben Smyth

Image: Pexels

Free hot compost workshop at Bermagui this Sunday

Questacon is an exciting and intriguing concentration of science brought to life in vivid techni-colour.

The ultimate family fun holiday itinerary in Canberra

Emma Elsworthy

A selection of dishes available at the hip and happening Lazy Su. Pic: OutInCanberra

Ten iconic Canberra haunts for the ultimate foodie bucket list

Emma Elsworthy

LOTS OF OPTIONS: Bega Blinds & Awnings is a stockist of Ozroll products, as well as many other quailty brands.

North Bega Business Directory: A diverse range for customers

Questacon is an exciting and intriguing concentration of science brought to life in vivid techni-colour.

The ultimate family fun holiday itinerary in Canberra

Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber is urging motorists to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for vital safety check

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JOB DONE RIGHT: Blue Water Windscreens is an O'Brien's Automotive Glass authorised dealer.

North Bega Directory: It's all clear screens ahead

Take a step back in time

Shoalhaven House of the Week Mar 27

It's spacious and sunny with street appeal

Far South Coast House of the Week Mar 27

Three-bedroom cottage with holiday vibe

Eurobodalla House of the Week Mar 27

REACH OUT: McGrath Foundation breast care nurses and supporters are looking for local champions in every community to help lead the Pink Up Your town fundraiser this year. More than 100 additional nurses are needed to meet demand.

How Pink will your town go to help women with breast cancer

Joanne Crawford

Bega businessman: John Clark in his stationery business opposite the Central Hotel which had been undergoing renovations over a number of decades.

Billiard room makes way for five bedrooms

WELCOME DONATION: Bega Rotary president Marg Taylor presents resident Pat Avis and Sapphire Coast Community Aged Care CEO Matt Sierp with four iPads and keyboards.

iPads provide community's elders the chance to connect

Albert McKnight

REACH OUT: McGrath Foundation breast care nurses and supporters are looking for local champions in every community to help lead the Pink Up Your town fundraiser this year. More than 100 additional nurses are needed to meet demand.

How Pink will your town go to help women with breast cancer

WHAT AN ACHIEVEMENT: Hugh Lidden celebrates spending 34 years working with Tulgeen Disability Services.

Tulgeen worker Hugh Lidden retires after 34 years with service

INSPIRING YOUTHS: Bega Valley artists Jazz Williams, Scott Baker and Kyle Wilson will lead workshops for Project 8.

Art workshops invite youths to create positive messages on healthy lifestyles

Race caller James Tait said the track is one of the best he's seen. Picture: Alasdair McDonald

Race caller James Tait impressed with 'Tradies Day' track | PHOTOS

A head-on collision on the Princes Highway south of Batemans Bay in October 2014 which killed two people. Bega MP Andrew Constance has called on both the Coalition and Labor to match the state government's $4 billion combined investment and pledges to duplicate the highway from the Jervis Bay turnoff to Bodalla.

'$4 billion to duplicate Hwy from Sussex Inlet to Bodalla': Constance calls for bi-partisan federal backing

Jasper Lay said he had no idea sharks could be as large as the one pictured. Picture: Trapman Bermagui

Devoured mako shark captures the imagination of the world

10 photos from the Christchurch Remembrance Service

STORYTELLER: Kerryn Fields will perform a solo show at the Candelo Village Festival, which is on April 26-28 in Candelo.

Storyteller Kerryn Fields on chronic illness, importance of humour

Albert McKnight

Paul Waite (in the wheelchair) and his 2018 Albion Park-oak Flats third grade side.

"I'm going to walk out of here": Waite

Courtney Ward

GENERATIONS: Peyton Thompson and Hazel Ahkin, the youngest and oldest pupils of Candelo, cut the 150th birthday cake

Candelo history lesson as school celebrates 150 years | Photos

Ben Smyth

Selfie time.

Battle of the flexes at Batemans Bay physique titles | Video with winners | Photos

Claudia Ferguson

Why it's a good idea to think before you ink

Father Brendan Lee
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Why we all need to talk about the 'A' word

Dr Josephine Barbaro

What to do when your resume's not at fault

Zoë Wundenberg

End-of-life doula Helen Callanan

Doulas provide support for the dying

Eileen Wood

ON REFLECTION: Simon Cullen with the Lookinglass artifical intelligence mirror.

AI mirror monitors Parkinson’s signs

BE SAFE: If you find it is too tricky or unsafe to fit a smoke alarm yourself, contact your nearest Fire and Rescue NSW station for advice.

Be alarmed about fire risk

Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen has slammed the Morrison budget handed down on Tuesday.

No budget plan to lift wages: Labor

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The federal budget at a glance

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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg's budget speech in full

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Women have been the big winners in sports funding in this year's federal budget,

Women the big winners in sports funding

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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has pitched the coalition as responsible economic managers in the budget.

No-losers budget aimed right at voters

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Campaigns to fight domestic violence will be boosted by $328m in the federal budget.

Domestic violence action gets boost

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Australia's public broadcasters will get more than $4b in funding over the three years.

Public broadcasters get $4 billion

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Daphne Dunne, a grandmother who met Prince Harry three times and his father once, has died aged 99.

Australian royal watcher Daphne Dunne, 99, dies

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Light restocker heifers were in demand at Armidale on Monday.

Weaner steers to $957 at Armidale

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Car win for 13yo Colleambally shooter

Sally Cripps
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Landmark agents sell young cattle supporting the annual Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service "Tag-a-Calf" fundraiser tallying $3000-plus. Photo. Michelle Mawhinney.

Rescue helicopter gains $3000

Mark Griggs

Stokes Hill … cheese, wine and a spectacular sunset.

Get 'lost' in South Australia's Flinders Ranges

John Rozentals

Seven minimalist properties around the world to inspire travellers to de-clutter their lives

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

PUPPY EYES: No matter how cute and pleading they look, don't give in to your dog's request for a piece of the Easter egg stash. Give them their own suitable treat while you hunt for chocolate treasures.

Chocolate is a big no-no

Chenelle Tregannon

UNDER PRESSURE: The causes of stress are common and diverse, including pressure from a job, such as being overloaded with work or having a difficult boss.

How to manage stress in life and work

HealthShare

Happy 110th birthday: Agnes 'Nessie' Kluckhenn, right, and her 'baby' sister Williamina, 95. Photo: Eddie Jim

She's likes a drop of whisky and is a 'chocoholic': Nessie, aged 110

Carolyn Webb