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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

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

The Tathra Amateur Fishing Club's Australia Day comp is next weekend.

Fishing comp looms at Tathra

Top spots: Scoring some great results are Ryan Holdsworth, Noel Haase, Barry Bowling, Javana Fereti and Luke Failla.

Bermagui golfers pumped for Scramble

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

HOMETOWN HERO: Chris Houston with his wife Amy and their two sons Kai and Harvey after a game in England. Photo: Provided.

Houston’s homecoming: NRL star ready for next phase of life

Joel Erickson

Top order: Matt Lawson and Brendan Daley were among the top choices for this weekend's Burns Cup roster.

Coast shows strength

Jacob McMaster

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Artist and author Katherine Boland

Katherine Boland exhibition a response to Tathra bushfire

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

Artist and author Katherine Boland

Katherine Boland exhibition a response to Tathra bushfire

Sam and the Sundowners.

Sam and the Sundowners to play week of Honkytonk in Tathra

LONG-TIME PERFORMERS: The Swamp Stompers comprise of Oli Morley-Sattler, Corey Legge and Luke Ligtenberg and will play at the Murrah Hall.

The Swamp Stompers to rock the Murrah Hall this summer

Albert McKnight

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

Stunning in Shoalhaven

Shoalhaven House of the Week Jan 16

Heavenly holiday spot

Eurobodalla House of the Week Jan 16

Superior style and location

Far South Coast House of the Week Jan 16

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

Jenny Weber

Christian SRE sees increase in parent support in Bega

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

Artist and author Katherine Boland

Katherine Boland exhibition a response to Tathra bushfire

Visit: The Governor, Sir Richard Bourke in 1833 inspected the south coast area, arriving by ship at Twofold Bay then riding on bridle tracks through the region.

Governor an early visitor to the region

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

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

Street machines: Hot rods gleam, growl through Canberra for Summernats

James Joyce

Nathan Lyon of Australia celebrates the wicket of India's Mayank Agarwal.

India bats first as Finch, Marsh head to Big Bash

Now what?: Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May reacts after she won a no-confidence vote against her government in the House of Commons on Wednesday. She must now find another way to address the Brexit debacle after the dramatic failure of the government Brexit vote this week. Picture: Jessica Taylor

How Brexit crisis will end is anyone’s guess

John Hewson

CHANGING PLACES: Regional journalist Sahil Makkar lived for more than 25 years in New Delhi, where the temperature gets up to 50 degrees. He is now experiencing his first summer in the Central West. Photo: MATT WATSON

I’ve experienced 50-degree heat. This is something else

Sahil Makkar

Caroline Wozniacki makes a backhand return to Belgium's Alison van Uytvanck during their first round match at the Australian Open.

Perhaps hold off on the rush to judgement

Janine Graham

Police are urging people to be wary giving out personal or financial details over the phone. Photo: Shutterstock.

Scammers impersonating police, using arrest threats

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

The winner of a $107 million Powerball jackpot says she will share the windfall with her family.

Sydney mum wins $107 million in Powerball

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Temperatures will drop overnight, with much of NSW expected to at last enjoy a cool change.

NSW heatwave to peak before cool change

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Scott Morrison wants to calm tension caused by mass fish deaths in the Murray-Darling River system.

PM warns against game-playing with rivers

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The aged-care industry says it does not fear the scrutiny as the royal commission kicks off.

Aged-care inquiry a 'watershed moment'

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A series of vigils are being planned in tribute to murdered student Aiia Maasarwe in Melbourne.

Student's death sparks vigils in Melbourne

Christine McGinn
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Scott Morrison has offered his support for Fiji to play in the NSW rugby league competition.

Aussie push to help Fijian rugby league

Angus Livingston
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Scott Morrison says he's very disappointed in the politics of the live exports issue.

PM disappointed with live export activists

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Veterinarian Dr Gary Turnbull hopes the government can help alleviate an industry skills shortage.

Industry fears as vets leaving in 'droves'

Rebecca Gredley

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

A flashback to slower travel: Cruise Express’s six-day ‘Great Southern Loop’.

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

For more recipes see australianlamb.com.au

Try this: Honey, pineapple and chilli lamb leg

Possible tax hikes: If Labor succeeds in making both these changes, a top-rate taxpayer will suddenly find themselves paying CGT of 36.75% – an increase of almost 58%.

Our CGT may be one of the highest in the world

Noel Whittaker

Spotlight on Jocelyn Proust