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Van Ryn accused of repeated abuse of teen boy

Alasdair McDonald

Conviction over road rage incident

Alasdair McDonald

ALL ABOARD: Andrew Constance checks out the tractor with Merrimans Local Aboriginal Land Council board members Gary and Paul Campbell and CEO Terry Hill while Freddy Campbell sits behind the wheel.

Tractor to improve safety in Wallaga Lake Koori Village

Albert McKnight

Trashed tomatoes: From Little Things Parklands president David Barrie assesses the damage to each garden bed after the severe storm on Sunday.

Merimbula’s urban farm destroyed in storm

Claudia Ferguson

BRINGING IN CHRISTMAS: Members of the Bega District Band perform on the streets of Bega on Tuesday morning.

Bega District Band brings Christmas spirit to the streets

Albert McKnight

The woodchip pile placed outside Bega MP Andrew Constance's office. Picture: Supplied

Man fined after activists call to ‘export’ minister and end native forest logging

Alasdair McDonald

Thank a Farmer: leave your Christmas message here

Belinda-Jane Davis

Van Ryn accused of repeated abuse of teen boy

Alasdair McDonald

Conviction over road rage incident

Alasdair McDonald

Six fast facts on Australia’s latest Test win

The Princes Hwy stretches 1941km from Sydney to Port Augusta.

FIX IT NOW: Consultants seek input on Princes Hwy corridor

Ben Smyth

POSITIVE: Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack, South Coast Register and Bay Post editors John Hanscombe and Kerrie O'Connor and Shadow Infrastructure Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra on Wednesday.

Highway fix it call heard in capital

John Hanscombe

CALL FOR FUNDING: Bega MP Andrew Constance has confirmed he will recontest the seat of Bega at next year's state election, vowing to fight for a fully-duplicated Princes Highway to the Victorian border.

‘Going nowhere without a duplicated Princes Highway’: MP confirms he’ll recontest Bega

Kate Lockley

Swamped: Berrambool Oval on Sunday afternoon closer resembled a snowfield than a cricket pitch, but Saturday was driving rains and lightning. Picture: John Mac

Cricket a no-go as storms hit

Jacob McMaster

The top of the new snowboard jump in Kianga.

New Coast snowboard jump set to see Valentino Guseli reach new heights | PHOTOS, VIDEO

Joel Erickson

Batemans Bay Surf Club hosts first carnival in six years | PHOTOS

Joel Erickson

Swamped: Berrambool Oval on Sunday afternoon closer resembled a snowfield than a cricket pitch, but Saturday was driving rains and lightning. Picture: John Mac

Cricket a no-go as storms hit

Jack De Belin and friend Callan Sinclair on a pre-Christmas pub crawl in Wollongong. Picture: Nine News

Jack De Belin's friend questioned by police over alleged sexual assault at Wollongong unit

Lucy Cormack

Trackside: Summer racing is upon us with the Turf Club to host Boxing Day and the Tathra Cup in coming weeks.

Turf club turning it on for summer race meets

Jacob McMaster

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Where to see the lights in Bega and district this Christmas

Grace Ryan

SOUNDS OF THE SEASON: Bega District Band members take Christmas to the streets in 2017. On Sunday they are part of Bega's Carols by Candlelight event.

Carols by candlelight in Bega Park

Ben Smyth

William McInnes. Picture: Fairfax file image, Paul Jeffers

Enjoy a conversation with William McInnes at Bemboka

Photo: NEIL JUBB.

Where to see the lights in Bega and district this Christmas

Enough is Enough rally in Bega, June 2018

Activist alliance launches with movie night, open forum

Course to assist South Eastern women in screen industry

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

Canberra has never been hotter this summer season of fun

Emma Elsworthy

From the desk of Mrs Claus: Mrs Claus opens her heart to tell the children of the world how she feels about them this Christmas.

A note from Mrs Claus to share the joy

Mrs Claus

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

Ten iconic Canberra haunts for the ultimate foodie bucket list

Sarah Mostyn, of Windella Farms

Five small businesses making their dreams come true

Emma Elsworthy

Rebecca Stern, of Mustard Made.

Savvy business mums are doin' it for themselves in regional Australia

Emma Elsworthy

Perfect for the growing family

Shoalhaven House of the Week Dec 5

Heavenly lifestyle to enjoy

Far South Coast House of the Week Nov 21

This is perfect for entertainers

Eurobodalla House of the Week Nov 21

Photo: NEIL JUBB.

Where to see the lights in Bega and district this Christmas

Grace Ryan

Service expansion: In 1878, W Rixon (pictured) got the contract for the Merimbula to Wolumla and Bega mail service using a four-horse carriage.

Contractors vie for new mail services

Tura Beach men's golf president Ric Wright presenting a cheque to Greg Miller of Bega Valley SPAN.

Golf day supports Bega Valley Span

Photo: NEIL JUBB.

Where to see the lights in Bega and district this Christmas

WHAT'S ON THE MENU?: Casey Hawkins and Michael McDonald of Potoroo Palace search through the latest food haul donated by Woolworths.

Wildlife sanctuary benefits from supermarket waste

CELEBRATION OF LIFE: Lynette Austwick after she climbed Machu Picchu, Peru in 2015 - a worthy feat for someone with pulmonary fibrosis. Lynette died peacefully at home on December 8.

Obituary: Lynette Austwick a woman of compassion

Six fast facts on Australia’s latest Test win

Photo: NEIL JUBB.

Where to see the lights in Bega and district this Christmas

The top of the new snowboard jump in Kianga.

New Coast snowboard jump set to see Valentino Guseli reach new heights | PHOTOS, VIDEO

Batemans Bay Surf Club hosts first carnival in six years | PHOTOS

Merimbula CBD covered in hail stones. Picture: Clay Hammett.

Severe hail storm rips through Merimbula; shops, cars damaged

Claudia Ferguson

Indian batsman Virat Kohli leaves the field at stumps on day two of the second Test.

15 facial expressions from the Perth Test

Extreme weather hits Merimbula | photos, video

Denise Dion

Australian opening batsman Marcus Harris (right) and Aaron Finch.

Aussies start well in Second Test

Picture: AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts

What if we made the Christmas cheer last?

Father Brendan Lee

Curious Minds: Tackling STEM gender bias

Dr Mary McMillan

FESTIVE IDEA: How good is this?! This hay bale Christmas tree was spotted besides the Princes Hwy just south of the Brogo pass. Keep an eye out for it on your travels.

Letters: Frogs Hollow Flight School part of a bigger plan?

PROSTATE: Research shows some men would prefer to sacrifice survival odds rather than suffer the side-effects of prostate cancer treatment.

Prostate cancer: men trade-off survival for quality of life

Eileen Wood

Labor accused of ‘milking’ self-funded retirees

HEALTH CONCERN: More older people are drinking to hazardous levels. Image Pixabay.

Boomers the new ‘risky’ drinkers

Eileen Wood

Lewis, Haidee, Daniel, Sean, Josh and Rachy at Dragon Dreaming in Wee Jasper in 2018. Photo: Hannah Sparks

Emergency services oppose Dragon Dreaming festival

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Nationals MP Andrew Broad says he will stand down at the next federal election.

Nats MP won't contest federal election

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The Victorian parliament will sit for just one day to swear in its 38 new members.

Vic parliament returns to swear in MPs

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Energy Minister Angus Taylor will lead the Council of Australian Governments meeting in Adelaide.

Energy ministers to talk power prices

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Authorities continue to work on the bail application of alleged cold-case killer Chris Dawson.

Chris Dawson spends night behind bars

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NSW Labor have had their Sydney offices raided by the state's anti-corruption watchdog.

NSW Labor raided by ICAC over donations

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Former AFL player Ben Cousins is due to face a Perth court over an alleged family violence incident.

Ben Cousins to face Perth court again

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The mother of a baby allegedly thrown in the water at Tweed Heads has been released on bail.

Family support mum accused over baby death

Robyn Wuth
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PRIZE: Judy Gibson will have the chance to cruise on beautiful Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw as part of the ultimate New Zealand tour.

NZ tour competition winner announced

Live Music at Empire Control Room. Pic: Geoff Duncan for Visit Austin

Five unmissable things to do, see and taste in Texas

The Brahmaputra River … in the rarely visited Indian state of Assam.

River-cruising the mysterious kingdom of Bhutan

John Rozentals

“Treatment usually involves strategies with targeted physiotherapy to improve strength of the core and hip girdle.”

Hobbling with hip pain?

HealthShare

Hidden gems: Film critic David Stratton has released a new book, 101 Marvellous Movies You May Have Missed. Photo: Mark Rogers

David Stratton shines spotlight on hidden movie gems in new book

Damien Madigan

MUTED: Chalky hues will grow in popularity with green leading the charge, backed up by watermelon, subdued apricot and soft tans. Photo: Suzi Appel Photography

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