Bega District News
Wednesday, 29 November 2023
Live
Two people being rescued from floodwaters at Lake Conjola
A SES volunteer during a flood rescue at Lake Conjola at 8.30am on Wednesday, November 29. Picture by SES
Newsroom • 2hrs ago
Free
Flood rescues from car, home as South Coast 'smashed' by weather system
Severe weather is impacting Illawarra and the South Coast. Picture by SES Ulladulla
Nadine Morton • 2hrs ago
Community
Reaping vegetable rewards with Pambula village's beautiful community garden
James Parker
Pambula Village Community Garden member Jim Eberbach and president Rae Joyce within the beautiful gardens in the heart of Pambula, surrounded by blossoming flowers and yet-to-be collected vegetables. Picture by James Parker
Our People
Narooma Devils claim tackle 9s title as women's game gains momentum
James Parker
The winning Narooma Devils team on the field in Bega. Picture by James Parker
Watch
'Little hero': Teen saves school bus from servo collision
Anna McGuinness • 1hr ago
A school bus rolls towards a busy petrol station in Casino, NSW. Picture via ABC
Big surpluses coming. And it's not just in the budget
Adrian Rollins
Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Opinion
Youth are terrified for the future. Can the govt hear us?
Dante Casanova
Youth are demanding action, but the government never seems to listen. Picture by Karleen Minney
Watch
Heavy rainfall, damaging winds to hit South Coast during wild weather
Nadine Morton
SES Chief Superintendent Dallas Burnes during a press conference when he issued a warning about predicted heavy rains and damaging winds. Picture by Adam McLean
Eden's young cricketers proud to face Warilla in Davidson Shield South Coast comp
Meet Eden High's cricket team. Back row - Pierce Hayes, Mason Hayes, Anthony Seach, Brendan Wilson, Travis Fulton, Campbell Lovato, James Bell. Front row Lawrie Mudaliar, Xavier Overend, Joseph Elton and Walter Blewit along side their coach Michell Bond. Absent - Beau Bennett and Rahul Mudaliar. Picture by Amandine Ahrens
Amandine Ahrens
Carols by Candlelight at Berrambool
Denise Dion
Carols by Candlelight at Berrambool
Eden Marine High's career expo inspires youth to chase their dreams
Eden Marine High School Year 10 student Elizabeth Nelson and National Parks ranger Simon Conaty at Eden Marine High School for the careers expo day on November 23, 2023. Picture by Amandine Ahrens.
Amandine Ahrens
More federal funding for Eden-Monaro road safety
Staff Reporters
The federal government is gradually increasing the funding it provides to local councils to maintain and upgrade local road networks to improve road safety. File picture
Bermagui event organisers sigh with relief over Wallaga Lake Bridge plan, not Tilba
Marion Williams
Sculpture Bermagui former curator Pauline Balos and president Ivan Baker with sculptures byJen Mallinson (left) & Anneke Paijmans. Expenditure in Bermagui almost doubled on the first day of the exhibition. Picture by Sculpture Bermagui
Eden-Monaro small businesses to get cyber security boost
Marion Williams
The federal government's Cyber Security Strategy recognises that small businesses make up 97 percent of all Australian businesses and are the foundation for Australia's digital economy. File picture
Our People
Kids rapt seeing their artworks depicting Far South Coast installed on buses
Matilda Henderson with her Mitchies Jetty impressionist art style painting turned bus vinyl wrap. Picture by James Parker
James Parker
Watch
Frisky goannas in Merimbula backyard caught on camera
Ben Smyth
Two goannas mating in Christine Kaine's backyard in Merimbula on the NSW Far South Coast
Free
Flood warning issued for Bega River low-lying areas
Bega flooding in 2021. Picture by Ben Smyth
Staff Reporters
Training, job opportunity for Aboriginal youth affected by Black Summer bushfires
Staff Reporters
Katunugul Aboriginal Corporation Regional Health and Community Services is inviting young South Coast Aboriginal people who were impacted by the Black Summer bushfires to apply for a lawn maintenance program. File picture
Kameruka Lane closed for upgrades
Staff Reporters
Kameruka Lane closed for upgrades
Nethercote bushwalker found safe after extensive search operation
Staff Reporters
Westpac Rescue Helicopter. Picture file
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
Schools
Narooma High School students create legacy for school
Marion Williams
Narooma High School students Bryce (Year 9), LB (Year 10), Melanie Austin, Joseph (Year 7, with his back to the camera) and Michael (Year 7, foreground) in the new meeting place they created this year. Picture supplied

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National
Giant hail, destructive wind warnings as storms hit south-east
A severe thunderstorm warning issued by the Bureau for western parts of NSW and the ACT on November 28. Picture by the Bureau of Meteorology
Anna McGuinness
Former deputy PM's police officer son charged with assault
Anna Houlahan
Nicholas and Michael McCormack after a win for the Wagga Tigers. File picture
The 'triple threat' that just made housing more unaffordable
Jen Melocco
A whopping 44.7 per cent of the median household income is required to pay a new mortgage in regional Australia.
Roberts-Smith ordered to pay publishers' legal costs
Duncan Murray
Ben Roberts-Smith must pay the legal costs of media outlets after failed defamation action. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
Teen boy charged with sextortion
Anna Houlahan
Police lights. File picture
Sport
Narooma Devils claim tackle 9s title as women's game gains momentum
Our People
The winning Narooma Devils team on the field in Bega. Picture by James Parker
James Parker
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

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E-Edition
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
Recommended
Waterways, wine and wildlife are the order of this cruise
Impressive cliffs scoured by the river over millions of years along the Murray River. Picture Shutterstock
Emma Brown
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
Advertising Feature
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
Be immersed in a feeling of freedom and discover a magical new city every day (almost)
Cruising the dazzling Amalfi Coast with Norwegian Escape. Picture supplied

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Photos and Video
'Little hero': Teen saves school bus from servo collision
Watch
A school bus rolls towards a busy petrol station in Casino, NSW. Picture via ABC
Anna McGuinness • 1hr ago
Watch
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
Live
Two people being rescued from floodwaters at Lake Conjola
Newsroom • 2hrs ago
A SES volunteer during a flood rescue at Lake Conjola at 8.30am on Wednesday, November 29. Picture by SES
Free
Flood rescues from car, home as South Coast 'smashed' by weather system
Nadine Morton • 2hrs ago
Severe weather is impacting Illawarra and the South Coast. Picture by SES Ulladulla
Opinion
The declining birth rate must be treated similar to climate change
Rocky Scopelliti
Children born today are expected to witness the end of global population growth in their lifetime. Picture Shutterstock
Comment
The declining birth rate must be treated similar to climate change
Opinion
Children born today are expected to witness the end of global population growth in their lifetime. Picture Shutterstock
Rocky Scopelliti
Opinion
Youth are terrified for the future. Can the govt hear us?
Dante Casanova
Youth are demanding action, but the government never seems to listen. Picture by Karleen Minney
Opinion
I wanted to visit my family's homeland. Now I can only hope to save it
Sara Hijazi
People protesting in support of Palestine outside Parliament House earlier this year. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Explore
Book Now
What will you splurge on first - business class fights or luxe hotels?
Two Ways to Go
What will you splurge on first - business class fights or luxe hotels?
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu • 26m ago
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
Found! The most amazing places to stay in Byron Bay
Akash Arora
Crystalbrook Byron.
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
Secret Washington, DC: There's more to the US capital than soaring monuments
Ivy Carruth
Secret Washington, DC: There's more to the US capital than soaring monuments
Ancient Egypt has come to Sydney. Here's how to experience it
Mal Chenu
Ancient Egypt has come to Sydney. Here's how to experience it
Car Expert
Isuzu D-Max recalled due to fire risk
Car Expert
Isuzu D-Max recalled due to fire risk
Jack Quick • 49m ago
Car Expert
More power, more grip coming for 2024 Chery Omoda 5
James Wong
More power, more grip coming for 2024 Chery Omoda 5
Car Expert
Fuel-saving tech coming to Toyota Fortuner - report
Jack Quick
Fuel-saving tech coming to Toyota Fortuner - report
Car Expert
When will the Tesla Cybertruck be revealed?
William Stopford
When will the Tesla Cybertruck be revealed?
Car Expert
Volkswagen “no longer competitive”, says brand boss - report
William Stopford
Volkswagen “no longer competitive”, says brand boss - report
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
Rain welcome in the north ahead of sorghum planting
While harvest is well and truly finished ahead of schedule in Queensland and central and northern NSW, the rain and storms are causing headaches in the south. Picture via Shutterstock
Georgia Campbell, Awb Cargill • 26m ago
Rain rallies lamb prices
Simon Chamberlain • 2hrs ago
Steve and James Faulder, The Ranch, Mullion, sold Merino/White Suffolk store lambs, August/September drop, Glenfinnan blood for $55 a head. Picture by Helen DeCosta
Climate Change Bill passes NSW Upper House
Andrew Norris
NSW's Climate Change Bill has passed through the Upper House of Parliament, making the state's net zero targets legally binding. File photo.
Life & Style
Is Donna Hay's dish the only roast chook recipe you'll ever need?
Roast garlic chicken on potato and leek gratin. Picture by Chris Court. Recipe and styling: Donna Hay
Karen Hardy
Motherland: a love song to Jamaican cuisine
Karen Hardy
Peanut and sweet potato stew. Picture supplied
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