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NEW DIRECTION: Kogarah MP Chris Minns and Strathfield MP Jodi McKay went head to head during a NSW Labor Party leadership debate in Bega on Saturday.

Labor looks to regions for new direction as concern over projected record debt takes hold

Alasdair McDonald
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SPARSE HOUSING: This accommodation is the location where some suicidal men are being held on Manus Island. Picture: Supplied

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Refugees despair after federal election: 'I want to end my life, forgive me'

Albert McKnight

FUTURE OF THE WORLD: Dominique Turville has started a petition, currently signed by almost 2000 people, calling for Bega's council to support a climate emergency declaration.

Teen activist calls on Bega Valley council to declare climate emergency

Albert McKnight

LOST MATE: Bega couple Geoff and Rita Westaway were devastated to find their pet dog Bruce dead earlier this week. Picture: Alasdair McDonald

Missing 'mate' found dead was victim of foul play, says owner

Alasdair McDonald
51m ago

FAN VISIT: NRL player Adam Elliott chats with Hillgrove House Nursing Home resident - and keen Bulldogs fan - Gwen Tapper during a visit home this week. Photo: Ben Smyth

When a Bulldog pays a visit

Ben Smyth

CHILDREN'S PARADISE: The new inclusive playspace at Tathra, which is near the town's surf life saving club, will be opened this weekend.

New inclusive playground to open at Tathra this weekend

Albert McKnight

Climate emergency motion supported by local councils on national level

Albert McKnight

Labor looks to regions for new direction as concern over projected record debt takes hold

Alasdair McDonald
25m ago

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Refugees despair after federal election: 'I want to end my life, forgive me'

Albert McKnight

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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

The Tathra Sea Eagles will be looking to firm up their ladder position against the Narooma Devils with plenty of local games over the weekend.

Local play aplenty for fans

We're stumped: Leanne Illich was stumped by this shot.

Ladies lead inter-club golf

Winners are grinners: Delighted with their results in the Saturday round at Bermagui are A grade winner Lindsay Sharp and C grade winner Peter Schmidt.

Nash shines in stableford

Local play aplenty for fans

Rising stars: Jessie Mudaliar and Jade Allen are among nine Far South Coast girls to be picked in the ACT/Southern zone Academy squad, while three boys have also made the grade.

Cricketers shine to earn Academy call ups

Continental titles: Sash winners at the Continental Championships are Mark Evans (B), Bob Duncan (A), Champion Chris Davis, Nick Davis (C) and Alf Niesar (AA).

Davis takes charge at Continental title shoot

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KIDS CORNER: Bega Rotary's Margaret Taylor reads to Felicity Ireland while her sister Victoria is engrossed in one of the many books on sale at last year's winter book fair. Picture: Alasdair McDonald

Rotary book fair returns with thousands of winter fireside reads

An entry by Tania Raisin in this year's Plethora of Postcards.

Plethora of Postcards returns to brighten Bega's Spiral Gallery

Albert McKnight

Tim Northam performs at Mabon Harvest at the Tilba Hall in March.

Saturnalia celebrates winter food with music in Cobargo

Rotary book fair returns with thousands of winter fireside reads

Iranian-Kurdish journalist Behrouz Boochani. Picture: Michael Green

Refugee film shot on mobile phone by Behrouz Boochani to screen in Bega

MUSIC LOVERS: A scene from the 2017 Merimbula Jazz Festival parade.

Embrace the world of jazz music

FRIENDLY TOWN: A visit to Narrawallee should be on everyone's list when travelling the South Coast.

South Coast Leisure Times: winter 2019

Dayle Latham

BRASS CLASS: The Admiral's Own Big Band will be performing at the Merimbula Jazz Festival.

Merimbula Jazz Festival: Navy brings big beats to town

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Merimbula Jazz Festival: Hats off to these jazzy events

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South Coast Leisure Times: winter 2019

HELPING HANDS: Concentration is needed as each lantern gets an LED at Pambula Village Preschool.

Merimbula Jazz Festival: Light up the sky with new parade

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TUNEFUL: The Sapphire Coast Jazz Band was one of the highlights at last year's Jazz Hatters Party.

Merimbula Jazz Festival: Jazz fest a real spectacle

Dayle Latham

Get used to golf course frontage

Far South Coast House of the Week Jun 19

It's ready for you and the family to move in

Eurobodalla House of the Week Jun 19

Want to invest? These beachside townhouses might fit the bill

Shoalhaven Property of the Week Jun 19

Harbour launch at Bermagui

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Rotary book fair returns with thousands of winter fireside reads

Plethora of Postcards returns to brighten Bega's Spiral Gallery

Albert McKnight

Harbour launch at Bermagui

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Saturnalia celebrates winter food with music in Cobargo

This is not a drill: It's take your dog to work day!

Grace Ryan

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Liz Stevenson and Ron Martin with Shiloh the four-month-old Australian mini pig.

Meet the pig that graduated from puppy pre-school

CLOSE ENCOUNTER: A humpback whale breaches spectacularly in front of Dean Sorley's kayak in Fingal Bay last week. Picture: Dean Sorley

Imagine being in this kayak

This is not a drill: It's take your dog to work day!

PLAYING THE UNUSUAL: Acacia Quartet, including Anna Martin-Scrase (second right), will perform a concert in Bega in July. Picture: Chris Donaldson

Acacia Quartet seeks the unusual and emotional for its performances

Albert McKnight

Australian captain Sam Kerr wrote a letter to her former coach Aaron Holt for saving her football career. Picture: Karleen Minney

Meet the man who saved Sam Kerr's football career

Lucie Bertoldo

Cadaver dog Bryson found Noel Ingham's remains in the bushland at Dulverton.

He was his mate, his carer and ended up ... his murderer

Sandy Powell

The Belted Galloway steer in the public foyer of the Batemans Bay Police Station. Photo: South Coast Police District.

Applying for bale: Steer visits police station after breaking free of float

Australia's oldest paperboy? Kevin McNaught, 90 not out and still delivering.

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Nostalgia ain't what it used to be

Kathy Sharpe
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The cruelty link that often goes unnoticed

Robin Tennant-wood
1hr ago

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All sources of water must be protected now

Robyn King

When the drip goes beyond a joke

A NATIONAL DISGRACE: Thousands of vulnerably elderly Australians are abused every year.

Financial, physical, psychological, sexual - how do we stop elder abuse?

Eileen Wood

NARROW WASTE LINE: Baby boomers are Australia's least wasteful generation when it comes to food according to a new report.

Boomers leading the way on food waste

South Australia's snapper stocks have been severely depleted over the past five years.

South Australian snapper stocks plunge

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Senior Constable Harry Little denies dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm.

Cop pleads not guilty in Vieira car crash

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Chris Dawson has pleaded not guilty to murdering his former wife Lynette Dawson.

Dawson pleads not guilty, faces new charge

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Minister Peter Dutton has sought advice about a High Court challenge to the medevac bill.

Minister steps up case for medevac axing

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South Australian Opposition Leader Peter Malinauskas is critical of the rise in state debt.

Labor critical of SA debt hike

Tim Dornin
1hr ago

Paul Bunney has been charged with stalking Liberal candidate for Mayo, Georgina Downer.

Accused SA stalker to use freedom defence

Kathryn Bermingham
1hr ago

Former Brisbane teacher Peter Matthew Malone has been jailed for indecently touching students.

Qld teacher jailed for indecently touching

Aaron Bunch
1hr ago

Former Queensland Health executive Scott McMullen has been handed a suspended prison sentence.

Health boss guilty in Qld nepotism case

Nicholas McElroy and Warren Barnsley
1hr ago

Jodie Green, Aloeburn Poll Merino and Alan Johnston, Longlands Naradhan inspecting the Aloeburn flock during Sheep Week with Shearwell representative, Madeline Willoughby.

All the photos from day four of Shearwell Australia Sheep Week

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The 2018 Australian Stock Dog Spectacular was held in Tamworth with hundreds of competitors in attendance. Picture: FeeMacMedia

Rich working dog event in voluntary administration

Lucy Kinbacher
1hr ago

MONDAY'S RESULT: David Hill, of David Hill Livestock and Property, Albury, vendor Gary Mickan of Walla and livestock agent Steve Grantham of Elders Corows. Picture: Supplied

Wagga claims national lamb record at $354.20

Nikki Reynolds
2hrs ago

Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Holidays with the 'host factor'

THE MAN: Richard Boyce and Cruise Express has injected some $3 million into the coffers of various rail-restoration societies.

Riding the rails - the slow and steady way

John Rozentals

Compass Hut engages the five senses. Image: Kylie Bell

Planning your next holiday? Check out these deals

John Rozentals

OVERDUE: John Snaauw is relieved Victorians will have access to assisted dying from Wednesday. Picture: Christine Ansorge

'Assisted dying helped ease my brother's suffering'

Monique Patterson

To improve productivity, wellbeing and engagement, many companies are allowing employees to bring dogs to the office.

Harness puppy power in the office

For those who should fill in the means testing forms - those who will pay less as a result - easier paperwork is welcome news.

Aged care assessment forms are getting easier

Noel Whittaker

GRAPHIC CONTENTRefugees despair after federal election: 'I want to end my life, forgive me'

GRAPHIC CONTENTRefugees despair after federal election: 'I want to end my life, forgive me'

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REAL AUSTRALIANostalgia ain't what it used to be

OPINIONAll sources of water must be protected now

GRAPHIC CONTENT
Refugees despair after federal election: 'I want to end my life, forgive me'

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Refugees despair after federal election: 'I want to end my life, forgive me'

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Nostalgia ain't what it used to be

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All sources of water must be protected now