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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

Anzac march down the main street of Pambula.

Large crowd gathers at Pambula for Anzac Day | Photos

Rachel Mounsey
1hr ago

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

Albert McKnight
2hrs ago

Veterans Barry Beck and Peter Rice at the beginning of the march. Photo: Rachel Mounsey

Eden's younger generations pay tribute to Anzacs | Photos

Rachel Mounsey
2hrs ago

Joan Donaldson of Tura Beach wearing the medals of her husband Eric Donaldson and mother Gladys Bennett.

Eric's escape from a freak wave

Denise Dion

Students from Lumen Christi, Eden Marine High School and Merimbula Public School who participated in the service.

Large crowd gathers in Merimbula

Denise Dion

COMMENT
Time to remember, not a holiday period

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

Anzac march down the main street of Pambula.

Large crowd gathers at Pambula for Anzac Day | Photos

Rachel Mounsey
1hr ago

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

Anzac Day: Bermagui dawn service 2019 | Photos, Videos

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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Mojo

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

Mojo

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

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

The ultimate family fun holiday itinerary in Canberra

LOTS OF LAUGHTER: Tulgeen clients have a great time out in the community. Photo: Bega Mainly Music

NDIS Update: Tulgeen offers the chance to live, work, play, grow

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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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NOT AVERAGE: Belinda Green, 25, impressed colleagues with her mature attitude and determination to live well, despite her multiple sclerosis diagnosis. Picture: Claudine Thornton.

'We will walk in her place': Vow to honour young Narooma woman who outshone MS

Claudia Ferguson

GOING UP: Most South Coast locations experienced an increase in rental costs during the past year. Photo: FILE

Going up: Weekly rental costs are rising on the South Coast

Nadine Morton

The low-impact home you've been looking for

Far South Coast House of the Week Apr 3

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

Mojo

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

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

Anzac Day: Bermagui dawn service 2019 | Photos, Videos

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

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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

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

50 special moments from dawn services across Australia

Bega Anzac Day 2019 Dawn Service | Photos, Video

Ben Smyth

Anzac Day 2019 Dawn Service at Merimbula| Photos

Denise Dion

ILLEGAL ACTIVITY: Fishers at Wonbyn Beach using ATVs and with roaming dogs have raised the ire of other national park and beach users. Photo supplied

Anger at Wonboyn fishers with vehicles, dogs on protected beach

Ben Smyth

INDIE POP ROCKERS: This Way North's Leisha Jungalwalla and Cat Leahy will perform at the Candelo Village Festival and run Sass the Patriarchy. Picture: Megan Kemshead

This Way North: Improving diversity in music industry a 'multi-faceted issue'

Albert McKnight

PROFOUND: With his eyes shut and his hands raised and concert lights flashing, Morrison moved at speed - bumping off people like a dodgem car. Photo: AAP

SATIRE
Holy cow: Scott Morrison out-worshiped me

Mark Bode

COMMENT
Time to remember, not a holiday period

Corporal Mark Donaldson VC at the 2011 Remembrance Day National Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Victoria Cross recipient Mark Donaldson reflects on the importance of Anzac Day

Corporal Mark Donaldson VC

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

Greens Senator Di Natale inflated the impact on emissions of methane leaks from gas production.

Di Natale misfires on gas emissions claim

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Thousands have lined the streets of Sydney's CBD to mark Anzac Day celebrations.

NSW rises early and honours the fallen

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A Phillip Island man has been charged with murder after a woman's body was found in Melbourne's CBD.

Accused killer's health aired in Vic court

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The Australian Heritage Hotel is just one of hundreds of venues where Anzac Day two-up is played.

Two-up an Anzac tradition for youngsters

2hrs ago

A man has faced court accused of murdering a Geelong woman in little Bourke St in Melbourne.

Accused faces court for Melbourne killing

Christine McGinn
2hrs ago

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has laid a wreath at the Anzac Day dawn service in Darwin.

Shorten halts campaign to honour Anzacs

Daniel McCulloch
2hrs ago

Some 16,000 serving and ex-ADF personnel marched along Sydney's Elizabeth Street.

Anzac march a double day of remembrance

Heather McNab

Bill Shorten has copped a ribbing from Essendon fans for wearing his Collingwood scarf and tie.

Shorten cops ribbing for Collingwood tie

Daniel McCulloch

Emma Northey displays her maiden ewes with dad, Paul and Sally Stockman during the West Wyalong Merino ewe competition.

WOOL's her passion

Mark Griggs
17m ago

Kangawarra Socks 4389, Reg Cochrane Pastoral P/L, Kangawarra, Pyree. Pictured Thomas and Cathy Cochrane and Brooke Allen.

Quality despite low numbers in the Illawarra ring

Olivia Calver
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Brown Swiss champion senior female, Benleigh Marshall Sasha, Mr R. and R. J. Wake, Benleigh, Whittingham via Singleton. Pictured Gavin Wake, Whittingham and judge Lachlan Fry, Brunswick, Western Australia.

Benleigh sweeps up in the Brown Swiss ring

Olivia Calver
1hr ago

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

Your weekly travel inspiration

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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

Australians aren't letting travel costs stop their holiday fun.

Travelling Aussies pay top dollar for their accommodation

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

WHAT'S IN A NAME: Whether you call it Prosecco or Glera, there's no denying Australian versions of this popular sparkling wine are soaring in popularity despite EU laws which control the use of the name

Are you still Pro secco?

Linda Lambrechts