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The "mad mile" south of Batemans Bay has been the scene of numerous crashes. Federal Labor says it will fast track upgrades to the Princes Highway between Nowra and Moruya if elected on May 18. File picture.

Labor promises to accelerate Princes Highway upgrades from Jervis Bay Rd to Moruya

Heavy traffic expected across South Coast Easter Monday

Andrea Cantle

DIVERSION: Cars on the unsealed Old Highway after a truck and car collided on the Princes Highway south of Narooma on April 15.

Woman aged 25 dies in Narooma Princes Hwy crash

Claudia Ferguson

Winter codes return: Tathra's Rick Spink flies high in a ruck contest with the Sea Eagles travelling to Eden for the annual Anzac Day showdown with the Whalers on Saturday.

Tathra-Eden double header as codes return

Jacob McMaster

Gold addition: Zac Alexander (right), pictured with doubles team-mate David Palmer, will contest the Australian Open of Squash in Bega in July. Picture: AAP.

Gold addition for Bega squash

A young rider directs a cow through the finishing gate at the Candelo Campdraft, which will be one of only a few to run this year.

Candelo campdraft to be one of the lucky few

Jacob McMaster

Winter codes return: Tathra's Rick Spink flies high in a ruck contest with the Sea Eagles travelling to Eden for the annual Anzac Day showdown with the Whalers on Saturday.

Tathra-Eden double header as codes return

Kezie Apps has become one of the St George Illawarra Dragons' newest Community Ambassadors to support the Voice Against Violence program.

Bega stars driven to help out

Plundering: The South Coast Buccaneers assemble for a team photo during the Easter Masters AFL carnival at the Pambula Sporting Complex. Picture: Shirley Rixon.

Buccaneers share the loot

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Candelo Village Festival to showcase local talent

Members of the Kameruka Bush Orchestra perform on the street in Candelo.

Candelo Village Festival to be an event of culture

Anzac Day services for Bega district

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Candelo Village Festival to showcase local talent

Kate Burke, of Candelo, and Luke Plumb are on the line-up for this year's National Folk Festival.

Kate Burke and Luke Plumb to launch album at National Folk Festival 2019

Albert McKnight

Ailsa Wild will host Squishy Taylor's special send-off party at the Candelo Village Festival.

Candelo Village Festival 2019 to be a feast for the mind

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

HAPPY DAY: Mikaela Irwin and Kieran Quealey were married in South Durras in February 2019. Photo: Jakcob Montgomery Images Ulladulla

South Coast Weddings 2019

Dayle Latham

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

The ultimate family fun holiday itinerary in Canberra

Early childhood support: These goals may relate to a range domains including education, social participation, living arrangements and health and wellbeing, also for children over seven years.

NDIS Update: Intervention approach to support children

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Work conversation with NDIS providers and other departments: Get ready by recording key information about your work capacity, strengths, barriers and challenges, previous experience in employment or transferable skills.

NDIS Update: Scheme can helpyou to find work

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Townhouse exudes light and style

Far South Coast House of the Week Apr 24

Mossy Point home boasts landscaped gardens

Eurobodalla House of the Week Apr 24

This dream home enjoys escarpment views in style

Shoalhaven House of the Week Apr 24

ANSWERING THE CALL TO SERVE: The initial 'Anzacs' were volunteers from the First Australian Imperial Force. The campaign lasted eight-and-a-half months.

A legend born from battle

RESPECT: Marchers can wear their own or a relative's medals. Your own medals should be worn on the left hand side of your chest, over your heart.

For those who fell on foreign shores

UP PERISCOPE: The AE2 was an E-Class submarine built for the Royal Australian Navy. Photos: DEFENCE

Derring-do in Dardanelles

ANSWERING THE CALL TO SERVE: The initial 'Anzacs' were volunteers from the First Australian Imperial Force. The campaign lasted eight-and-a-half months.

A legend born from battle

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Candelo Village Festival to showcase local talent

Members of the Kameruka Bush Orchestra perform on the street in Candelo.

Candelo Village Festival to be an event of culture

Faces in the crowd; Anzac Day across the Bega Valley | Photos

Max Sinclair sits in his classic Graham Paige vehicle ahead of Thursday's Anzac Day parade. Photo: Rachel Mounsey

Driving our Diggers: Vintage car club honoured to assist Bega Valley's veterans

Sweep Rob Pollock shares stories in the boat with Kerryl Davie.

'Sigh of relief as they made it': Lifesavers' salute at sea

Members of the Bemboka Light Horse brigade attend the Cobargo Anzac Day Service. Picture: Albert McKnight

Cobargo's Anzac Day march and service 2019 | Photos, Videos

Claude Hayson, 95, with his family at the 2019 Bega Anzac Day service. Photo: Ben Smyth

Bega Anzac Day extra special for family of 95yo veteran | PHOTOS, VIDEO

Ben Smyth

Wollongong, NSW, dawn service in MacCabe Park. Photos: Robert Peet

50 special moments from dawn services across Australia

Michael Rothwell salutes the war memorial during Bermagui's Anzac Day dawn service. Picture: Albert McKnight

Anzac Day: Bermagui dawn service 2019 | Photos, Videos

Albert McKnight

Bega Anzac Day 2019 Dawn Service | Photos, Video

Ben Smyth

Hillgrove resident Jessie Barrow had an Easter surprise with a visit from daughter Myra Niemeier, grandsons Terry, Jim and Gary, and great grandsons Harry and Riley.

Letters: Memorials to our many heroes

Change the 'shoulds' to something positive

John Malouff

A turn-off: Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Oppostion Leader Bill Shorten have spent most of the time so far taking shots at each other about costings and impacts of their policies.

The campaign is not resonating with voters

John Hewson

Timing is key when it comes to getting the flu shot. Photo: Shutterstock.

When is the right time to get a flu shot?

Samara Ross

KALEIDOSCOPE: "Coming from Canada I found people here fearful to dress in colour," says Evelyn Roth, pictured in her Maslin Beach home. Photo: Naomi Giatas

The colourful world of recycling pioneer Evelyn Roth

Geraldine Cardozo

JUST HANG UP: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Why do we keep falling for scams?

Samara Ross

Police attended a North Melbourne address after two arrests in a counter-terror operation.

'Routine' counter-terror Melbourne sting

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Michael Chee Kam has pleaded guilty to common assault and will be sentenced next month.

NRL player pleads guilty to Bondi assault

Over 2000 people in Sydney held a vigil to commemorate the Easter Sunday blasts in Sri Lanka.

Thousands in Sydney pray for Sri Lanka

The last two hikers have been found from a group missing in Queensland's Carnarvon National Park.

Last two missing Queensland hikers found

Bill Shorten has suggested there be a leaders at the National Press Club in Canberra on May 8.

Shorten seeks third leaders' debate

Colin Brinsden

News Corp photographer Dylan Robinson was assaulted after a Fraser Anning event in Sydney.

Man charged after Anning press conference

Senator Bernardi falsely claims Premier Andrews is outspending Clive Palmer on election advertising.

Bernardi's attack on Vic premier fails

A judge has cited the Mad Hatter's tea party to describe some of Clive Palmer's claims.

Judge rejects Palmer's 'Mad Hatter' claims

Nicholas McElroy

Grand champion parader and reserve overall champion junior judge, Ryan Carpenter, with the grand champion junior judge Sophie Worth, and over judge Tim Bayliss.

Stars of Speckle Park youth | Photos

Hannah Powe

Clive Palmer's United Australia Party is expected to seal a deal with the LNP on preferences.

PM rules out policy deals with Palmer

Marnie Banger and Matt Coughlan

Holstein senior champion, Tomargo Recluse Stanley Starbaby, SD. and EG. Chesworth, Tomargo Recluse, Dubbo. Pictured judge Marcus Young, Steve and Erika Chesworth, Dave Mayo and Brooke Allen.

Tomargo Recluse finally gets the gong in the Holsteins

Olivia Calver

LEG ROOM: Supply and demand is the biggest factor in how airline tickets are priced.

Tips to getting the best bang for your airfares buck

Bungoolee Tours ... offering tag-along tours of Aboriginal rock art in the Kimberleys.

Your weekly travel inspiration

MOUTHWATERING EXHIBIT: A 1971 McLaren M8-F CanAm car stands in splendid isolation in The Bend’s Welcome Centre.

Tailem Bend - The accidental motorsport star

Brent Davison

ON THE TILES: Do some reference checks on your tiler to make sure they are going to do a great job. Ask for some close up photos of their work - you don't get a second chance to get this right.

Simple ways to add value

Top steak recipe from australianbeef.com.au

Try this:Beef rib eye with spicy quinoa and bean salad

UNCERTAINTY?: Labor's proposed changes to the capital gains tax (CGT) rules may adversely affect assets bequeathed to us.

How will your capital gains be taxed under a new government?

Noel Whittaker