Bega District News
Thursday, 30 November 2023
'Big claims' needed for flood damage
The Yowaka Bridge on Nethercote Road. Picture by Denise Dion
Denise Dion • 29m ago
Free
'We remain vigilant': SES attend 100 requests for assistance as rain continues
After the waters recede at Cobargo, the playground shows how high Narira Creek rose on Wednesday, November 29. Picture by Ron Webb.
James Parker • 1hr ago
Our Business
Doors close on Cobargo's much-loved Little Birdie Vintage
Marion Williams • 1hr ago
Bernadette McKinnon and Tess Spicer of Little Birdie Vintage in Cobargo. The pair are good friends and Ms McKinnon has had a space in the shop for four years. Picture by Marion Williams
UPDATED: Council opens lake after Wallaga Lake causeway flooded
Marion Williams • 25m ago
The causeway on the southern side of Wallaga Lake Bridge on Thursday, November 30, after heavy rain earlier in the week. Picture by Martin Oswin
Watch
What I wished I'd told Silverchair before they became Silverchair
James Joyce
Daniel Johns performs on Newcastle's 1993 NBN telethon, when Silverchair were called the Innocent Criminals. Picture by NBN Television
Seventh Day Adventist Church throws basketballer's Weet-Bix deal into doubt
Anna Houlahan • 26m ago
Josh Giddey continues to play for Oklahoma City Thunder despite being investigated by the NBA and now California police. Picture by AP Photo
Exclusive
Graffiti incident at Hindu temple sparks widespread accusations
Anna Houlahan • 1hr ago
Graffiti on the front fence of the Shree Laxminarayan Mandir temple. Picture supplied
Obituary
Obituary: Leona Cairns an educator, activist, soulmate
2hrs ago
Leona Cairns (21/3/42 - 10/10/23) late of Mogareeka, will be sadly missed after her sudden passing on October 10, 2023. Picture supplied
Live
Floodwaters inundating South Coast roads, lanes closed on M5 after crash
A NSW Ambulance vehicle. File picture
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Flood emergency not over in South Coast, SES doorknocking residents
Nadine Morton
SES crews during flood rescues on the South Coast on Wednesday, November 29. Picture by SES Ulladulla, Nowra
Telstra tower to rise again at Eden
Telstra arrives at the temporary site on Wednesday morning, November 29.
Denise Dion
Intimidation conviction for Tathra man kicked out of bowling club
Ben Smyth
Bega Courthouse. Picture file
Motorcyclist 'near miss' leads to road rage assault
Ben Smyth
Court, justice, courts, judge.
Watch
40 homes flooded, rivers rising as wild weather hits Illawarra, South Coast
Nadine Morton
Emergency crews have been called out across the Illawarra and South Coast as wild weather hit the region.
Photos
Bermagui battered by winds, trees down, power outages, property damaged
The storm has knocked down several trees in Bermagui including this one between Bermagui Fishermen's Wharf and Bermagui Bridge. Picture by Marion Williams
Marion Williams
Bega flooding at advice level
Denise Dion
FRNSW in-water teams prepare to travel south. Picture FRNSW
Bega Valley P-plater blows 0.116, tests positive for meth
Bega Valley P-plater blows 0.116, tests positive for meth
Ben Smyth
Draft consent drawn up between developer and Bega Valley Shire Council
Denise Dion
The view of the front of the proposed seniors village from across Lakewood Drive, as shown in the amended DA submitted to council.
Our People
Eden Project Lab launches emergency preparedness guide
Amandine Ahrens
Eden Project Lab participants with their localised emergency preparedness guide for residents and visitors of Eden and surrounding areas. Picture supplied
Free
Heavy rain closes roads, washes away Mogo bridge
Megan McClelland
Mogo Creek rose quickly overnight in Mogo, destroying a section of Veitch Street and blocking access for some residents. Picture supplied
Bega getting the brunt of wild weather
A storm drain outflow, near Carp Street, Bega on Wednesday morning, November 29. Picture by Ben Smyth
Denise Dion
Home Truths
Educated women in their 40s living in a tent for six months
Marion Williams
Two educated, highly functional women in their 40s have been living in a tent for six months. File picture

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No more personal oversharing promised as new Digital ID legislation arrives
Karen Barlow • 8m ago
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher. Picture by Karleen Minney.
Don't expect 'heaps of new initiatives' in budget update
Adrian Rollins • 39m ago
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned people not to expect 'heaps of new initiatives' in December's budget update. Picture: Canberra Times/ Gary Ramage
Opinion
Dear Anthony, it's not too late to mend things
John Hanscombe • 48m ago
Hey, Anthony Albanese. He's just behind you and he's not as unelectable as you think. Picture by Gary Ramage
'Hunger games' employment services system not delivering
Adrian Rollins • 51m ago
The employment services system is driven by the 'pernicious myth of the dole bludger' says inquiry chair, Labor MP Julian Hill. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
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Here are the named and unnamed women and girls murdered in Australia this year
Karen Barlow • 1hr ago
Deputy Leader of the Opposition Party Sussan Ley reads the names aloud in Parliament. Picture Hnasard screenshot
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Homes flooded, scores rescued as downpour hits eastern Australia
NSW SES responded to more than 1000 incidents due to storms, flooding and heavy rain. Picture by NSW SES South Eastern Zone via Facebook
Anna McGuinness • 2hrs ago
Spotify Wrapped 2023: What Aussies listened to this year
Anna McGuinness • 23m ago
Spotify announces Taylor Swift as the top global artist of 2023. Picture supplied
Australia's favourite holiday movies revealed
Jessica Coates
Australia's favourite holiday movies revealed
From butcher's paper to the heights of corporate Australia
Sue Stephenson and Ellie Chamberlain
Kevin Ball (inset, at Whitehaven) with his wife Amy at the South West Rocks Surf Life Saving Club. Picture supplied
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Here are the named and unnamed women and girls murdered in Australia this year
Karen Barlow • 1hr ago
Deputy Leader of the Opposition Party Sussan Ley reads the names aloud in Parliament. Picture Hnasard screenshot
Sport
Tri-Estuary Challenge's top catches
Senior and junior prize winners in the MBGLAC Tri Estuary held last weekend. Picture supplied
'Just get it done': Cricket president blasts council delays on sports precinct
Ben Smyth
Concept render of the Bega Sports Complex to be built between George Griffin and the Bega Recreation Ground.
Time to hook in to Tri-Estuary Fishing Challenge
Jasper Dulhunty of Millingandi shows off his gorgeous mulloway (jewfish) taken on soft plastic in Merimbula Lake. Picture supplied
Fishing club sets its lines for Tri-Estuary Challenge
Members and guests celebrate MBGLAC's annual trip away to Wonboyn Lake Resort in conjunction with National Gone Fishing Day. Picture supplied
Our People
'If you're not in it, you can't win it': Barb Joseph's double chance in Big Dance
James Parker
First Grange and Barbara Joseph at Sapphire Coast Turf Club holding her winning engraved 'trophy' stein. Pictures by James Parker

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See inside the Byron Bay house Carrie Bickmore is selling
Jen Melocco
The Byron Bay home is made for outdoor entertaining and summer living. Picture: Supplied
Photos
Longterm superhosts set to sell Australia's 'best nature stay'
Hamish Geale
Gordon Cuff and Susie Aulich have owned The Trig for the past 16 years. Pictures supplied
Accused mushroom cook's property snapped up before auction
The Mount Waverley townhouse sold prior to auction. Pic Supplied.
Jen Melocco
Property
10 properties Bega Valley first home buyers can get for under $550k
Amandine Ahrens
5 Kielpa Place, Bega has a price guide of $450,000. Picture from View
Regional renters hit as more of Australia becomes unaffordable
Jen Melocco
The options for renting an affordable home is becoming rarer for those in regional Australia.
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What's On
What happened to our secular state?
Opinion
Reducing the influence of religion on state institutions would be beneficial for believers and non-believers. Picture Shutterstock
Michael Dove
What's on
What's On: South Coast Gig Guide for November 28 - December 4
What's On: South Coast Gig Guide for November 28 - December 4
What's on
Your Never-Ending Guide to What's On in the Bega Valley
Peter O'Doherty and Reg Mombassa as Dog Trumpet are playing at Four Winds on Sunday November 26.
What's on
What's On: South Coast Gig Guide for November 21-27
What's On: South Coast Gig Guide for November 21-27
Hybrid caravans showcased at Merimbula holiday park
Staff Reporters
Hybrid caravans and camper trailers will be on show to the public in Merimbula this weekend as part of the inaugural Australia's Best Hybrid Showcase. Picture supplied
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How today's evolving retirement villages can benefit seniors and society
Keyton retirement communities foster friendship and fun. Picture supplied
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Waterways, wine and wildlife are the order of this cruise
Emma Brown
Impressive cliffs scoured by the river over millions of years along the Murray River. Picture Shutterstock
A new take on hiring: How Collar® Group is revolutionising the recruitment industry
Collar® Group is transforming the recruitment sector and taking the industry by storm. Picture supplied by Collar
Your local Black Friday deals
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You don't have to shop with online or with the big guys to catch a Black Friday bargain. Local retailers are participating in Black Friday sales in your area. Picture by Shutterstock.
Tickets on sale for Wilmot Field Day 2024: Accelerating the Change: Food, Fibre & Nature
General Manager at Wilmot Cattle Co, Stuart Austin, is eager to emphasise the value of firsthand farming stories to attendees. Picture supplied

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Photos and Video
No more personal oversharing promised as new Digital ID legislation arrives
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher. Picture by Karleen Minney.
Karen Barlow • 8m ago
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Who's most likely to end up getting long-COVID symptoms?
Emma Horn Bec Pridham
LONG-COVID: Surveys of COVID-19 patients around the world indicate a stronger link between some genetic precursors and long-COVID development. Picture: FILE
Spotify Wrapped 2023: What Aussies listened to this year
Anna McGuinness • 23m ago
Spotify announces Taylor Swift as the top global artist of 2023. Picture supplied
Seventh Day Adventist Church throws basketballer's Weet-Bix deal into doubt
Anna Houlahan • 26m ago
Josh Giddey continues to play for Oklahoma City Thunder despite being investigated by the NBA and now California police. Picture by AP Photo
'Big claims' needed for flood damage
Denise Dion • 29m ago
The Yowaka Bridge on Nethercote Road. Picture by Denise Dion
Comment
Dear Anthony, it's not too late to mend things
Opinion
Hey, Anthony Albanese. He's just behind you and he's not as unelectable as you think. Picture by Gary Ramage
John Hanscombe • 48m ago
Opinion
If we want to unlock AI's potential, we must give it more data
Adam Triggs
Artificial intelligence has already allowed great progress in a number of fields. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
Where there's smoke there's dodgy politics
John Hanscombe
David Pope's editorial cartoon for Wednesday, November 29, 2023.
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Lisa Allen • 48m ago
Fed up of overcrowded places? Visit these stunning under-the-radar spots
Natascha Mirosch • 1hr ago
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Move over Bali ... this remote Indonesian island is making waves
Narina Exelby • 2hrs ago
Move over Bali ... this remote Indonesian island is making waves
What will you splurge on first - business class fights or luxe hotels?
Two Ways to Go
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Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
What it's like to eat in one of Peru's best restaurants
Ben Groundwater
What it's like to eat in one of Peru's best restaurants
Two great reasons to book a holiday in this world-class wine region in WA
Two great reasons to book a holiday in this world-class wine region in WA
Diamond hunting and other priceless moments on Tasmania's Flinders Island
Scott Hannaford
Diamond hunting and other priceless moments on Tasmania's Flinders Island
Unravel the timeless charms of Lisbon as part of a luxury cruise
Unravel the timeless charms of Lisbon as part of a luxury cruise
Car Expert
New Mercedes-Benz SUV aiming for heart of luxury electric car market
Car Expert
New Mercedes-Benz SUV aiming for heart of luxury electric car market
Jack Quick • 20m ago
Car Expert
Isuzu Ute Australia celebrates 15th anniversary with sales milestone
Jade Credentino • 1hr ago
Isuzu Ute Australia celebrates 15th anniversary with sales milestone
Car Expert
New standards coming to fix blight of broken Australian electric car chargers
Jack Quick
New standards coming to fix blight of broken Australian electric car chargers
Car Expert
Dacia Duster gains macho styling, hybrid drivetrains
Derek Fung
Car Expert
2024 Ineos Grenadier stung with price rises nearing $15,000
Jack Quick
2024 Ineos Grenadier stung with price rises nearing $15,000
The Senior
World War II veteran Reg Chard celebrates 100th birthday
World War II veteran Reg Chard in his home at Villawood, Sydney, NSW. Picture supplied
Thousands have heard Reg's stories about Kokoda Track. He has some simple advice to young people.
Staff Reporter
Film explores minds of neurodiverse musos
Discover the processes that spark genius in this engrossing film.
Staff Reporter
Daniel Johns and David Helfgott in a still from the film. Picture supplied
Cultural exchange all in a day's work for Ebenezer
Ghana migrant Ebenezer Banful prides himself on connecting cultures.
Rowan Cowley
ACT Senior Australian of the Year Ebenezer Banful. Picture by Salty Dingo
The Land
Highly productive Macintyre River country with irrigation
Holmwood is 259 hectares of highly productive country located on the Macintyre River, in the Brodies Plains district 9km east of Inverell. Picture supplied
Mark Phelps • 48m ago
Climate Change Bill passes NSW Upper House
Andrew Norris • 1hr ago
NSW's Climate Change Bill has passed through the Upper House of Parliament, making the state's net zero targets legally binding. File photo.
Water, water, is it anywhere?
Stephen Burns • 1hr ago
A small section of the crowd protesting the proposed water buybacks at Griffith on November 21, where upwards of 1500 gathered for the rally.
Life & Style
Motherland: a love song to Jamaican cuisine
Peanut and sweet potato stew. Picture supplied
Karen Hardy
Is Donna Hay's dish the only roast chook recipe you'll ever need?
Karen Hardy
Roast garlic chicken on potato and leek gratin. Picture by Chris Court. Recipe and styling: Donna Hay
Advice
Considering your charitable choices when tax bill looms
Paying tax or making tax-deductible contributions for philanthropic purposes is a matter of how you believe your money is best used. Photo Shutterstock