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COVERAGE: Deputy Prime Minister and Gilmore candidate Grant Schultz look at Bay Post/Moruya Examiner coverage of a fatal Waldrons Swamp crash.

We’re on the map | Deputy PM tours Princes Highway crash scenes

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

Seems familiar: A rider sending a cheeky hand gesture to his mates in 2018 and (right) again on Saturday.

Seeing double at Bega to Beach bike ride

Steady at crease: Lachlan Sims blocks a shot from the Bluedogs recently with Sims one of the leading bats in Bega's win over Bermagui.

Eagles’, Bulls’ winning form

Jacob McMaster

Coasties: The Far South Coast Burns Cup roster gather as a team at Bega's George Griffin Oval before taking on Monaro. Picture: Supplied.

Coasties ward off Monaro with the bat

Jacob McMaster

Seems familiar: A rider sending a cheeky hand gesture to his mates in 2018 and (right) again on Saturday.

Seeing double at Bega to Beach bike ride

Final sprint: Jack Caldwell makes the last dash up the beach to finish second in the men's division of the Splash for Cash not far behind big sister Georgia on Sunday.

Numbers jump up at Wharf to Waves

Jacob McMaster

Mates make a dash for the finish line in the 2017 Wharf to Waves

Everything you need to know about Tathra’s Wharf to Waves ocean swim

Jacob McMaster

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History: January 26 has been called many things, and days named Australia Day were held on various dates including June, July and August. Photo: Shutterstock.

Should we change the date?

Sam Hollier

KEY ISSUES: CanAct advocate Debra Summer presents Bega MP Andrew Constance with the Cancer Council's key priorities for the 2019 state election.

Saving Lives: Cancer Council hosts community forum in Bega

Artist and author Katherine Boland

Katherine Boland exhibition a response to Tathra bushfire

History: January 26 has been called many things, and days named Australia Day were held on various dates including June, July and August. Photo: Shutterstock.

Should we change the date?

GOOD READS: Bega Rotary Club members Annette Young, Richard Galton, Chris Hamilton and Charlie Blomfield set up the books on Wednesday.

Enough books for everyone

Albert McKnight

POPULAR ACT: Australian music icon Pete Murray. Picture: Supplied

Stellar line-up here for summer

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

The special threepence

A smell of Christmas

Kree Kennedy

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

The ultimate family fun holiday itinerary in Canberra

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

Sarah Mostyn, of Windella Farms

Five small businesses making their dreams come true

Emma Elsworthy

WEEKLY COSTS: How does your weekly rent compare to the median cost in your town? Photo: FILE

How does your weekly rent compare to the median cost in your town?

Nadine Morton

Superior style and location

Far South Coast House of the Week Jan 16

Heavenly holiday spot

Eurobodalla House of the Week Jan 16

Major landowner: William Duggan Tarlinton, one of the early pastoralists. At one stage he held all the land from the Brogo River to the Tuross.

Settlers turn to the sea for transport

BY THE SEA: Two of Jesse Graham's striking sculptures Pelicant and Buoyansea have been permanently installed in Batemans Bay as part of a "Sculpture Walk".

Pelicant takes pride of place on Batemans Bay breakwall

Booraja House

CCASE stage two open day

Major landowner: William Duggan Tarlinton, one of the early pastoralists. At one stage he held all the land from the Brogo River to the Tuross.

Settlers turn to the sea for transport

Jenny Weber

Christian SRE sees increase in parent support in Bega

Artist and author Katherine Boland

Katherine Boland exhibition a response to Tathra bushfire

Seems familiar: A rider sending a cheeky hand gesture to his mates in 2018 and (right) again on Saturday.

Seeing double at Bega to Beach bike ride

Riley Salway of Cobargo won junior champion and reserve, Jack Salway of Cobargo won large hardfeather champion and reserve, while Abbey Grant of Myrtle Mountain won champion softfeather.

Candelo Show: Organisers ‘over the moon’ about 132nd event | Photos

Suzanne Whelan took this amazing shot of Merimbula Boardwalk which encouraged people to comment on Facebook other pictures taken during the fog-fiilled day.

Fog event on Far South Coast explained | Photos

Ewe are joking! Check out these weird and wacky ways to keep your pet cool

Rafael Nadal

It’s day 1 of the Australia Open and it’s hot

Elvis impersonator John Collins looks at his reflection before boarding the Elvis Express at Central Station.

All shook up on the Elvis train to Parkes

Melissa Iaria

Lady Gaga

Colour returns to Golden Globes red carpet

Gerry and Lori Hammerton (left) receive a life membership for outstanding support for Can Assist.

Bermagui happy to help Bega Valley Can Assist | Photos

Claudia Ferguson

You don’t have to pin your hopes on lotto

Zoë Wundenberg

History: January 26 has been called many things, and days named Australia Day were held on various dates including June, July and August. Photo: Shutterstock.

Australia Day: Should we move the date?

Sam Hollier

Temps, insurance premiums are rising

Nick Graham-Higgs

GET IT RIGHT: Ensuring your seat belt fits properly could prove critical in a crash.

Seat belts: Are you using yours properly?

Professor Kiarash Khosrotehrani.

Cutting off melanoma escape routes

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

Shadow treasurer Chris Bowen says the latest IMF growth forecasts are a timely warning.

Global economic growth revised down: IMF

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Australian Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is highlighting the coalition's record on trade deals.

Strong economy needed to withstand storm

Aiia Maasarwe's father Saeed will be take his daughter's body home to Israel for a Muslim burial.

Aiia Maasarwe's body to start journey home

A Scoot flight from the Gold Coast to Singapore was forced to turn around after a man became unruly.

Scoot flight forced to return to Australia

More interstate help has arrived as Tasmania's firefighters face horrendous weather and bushfires.

New Tas fires could push crews to limit

Melissa Meehan

Scott Morrison has spoken of five indigenous child deaths, describing them as "heart-breaking".

PM concerned over indigenous kids' deaths

Matt Coughlan

People worked to keep the animal wet during the rescue operation on Saturday. Picture: Ellen Bodell

‘You just felt like it was looking at you’: Volunteer recounts killer whale rescue effort

Matt Dennien

Greens MP Cate Faehrmann has taken aim at the NSW government's stance on pill testing.

NSW Greens MDMA confession 'reckless'

Tom Rabe

Back in time: The historic Mary Valley Rattler.

Relive history this Australia Day weekend

John Rozentals

Adventure Bay Retreat: Something special on Bruny Island. Photo: Brad Harris

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Wilpena Pound: a natural amphitheatre.

Find yourself in the Flinders Ranges

John Rozental

TRUE LOVE: Bella Insch, who grew up in Bega, is set to marry her partner Mhera Nelson after they won a $25,000 wedding at the National Gallery of Australia as part of its summer blockbuster exhibition.

One year after same sex marriage debate: 'It was a little bit traumatising'

Albert McKnight

INSPIRATION: Homemaker centres are ideal hunting grounds to source materials and decorative items to create a unique alfresco space.

The ideal alfresco space

Lots of benefits: Worms not only munch through a lot of your food waste, but will also produce fertiliser that your plants will love.

Worms help reduce waste