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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

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

Jim Campbell

Kanga Cup 2019 chance to grow for Far South Coast reps | Photos

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BLOW YOUR WHISTLE: Bega's Trudi Badullovich officiates her first Group 16 senior men's game in Narooma with sideline referees Warren Fletcher and Ross Griffiths. Photo: Joel Fletcher

Bega's Trudi Badullovich first female referee for South Coast's senior comp

Ben Smyth

BLUSTERY: The Pambula Panthers made the best of the final quarter to sneak home over the Merimbula Diggers after a tight contest in windy conditions at Eden.

Eden Whalers blown away by wind, Narooma Lions

Jim Campbell

Kanga Cup 2019 chance to grow for Far South Coast reps | Photos

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PLAYING STRONG: Scott Fuller sends a pass down the line during a match for the Bega Roosters last year.

Bega Roosters crowing after huge win over Batemans Bay Tigers

Albert McKnight

REPRESENT: Senior Constable Sarah Bancroft (back left) and volunteer trainer Darnell Andy (back right) with the inaugural Nations of Origin Yuin Ducks under 16 girls league sevens squad.

Deadly Ducks line up for Origin debut

Ben Smyth

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Martin and Vigenser

Lindsay Martin and Victoria Vigenser bring warming night of music to Cobargo

Phoebe and Morgan Haselden make up the Mimosa Duo, which perform gypsy jazz.

Mimosa Duo bring gypsy jazz tunes to the Murrah

GOOD READS: Helping set up for the book fair on Thursday are Ruth Treyde, Dorothea Polonyi, Beth Walters and Maz Hamilton.

Bega's winter book bonanza

Albert McKnight

Martin and Vigenser

Lindsay Martin and Victoria Vigenser bring warming night of music to Cobargo

GET READY TO STOMP: The Swamp Stompers, which include Corey Legge (centre), are coming back to Merimbula for a gig in July.

Swamp Stompers return for Merimbula gig and plan European tour

Albert McKnight

A scene from a previous event of The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever in the Bega Valley.

Dance through Bega Valley as Kate Bush in The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever

Water villas at the Maldives at sunrise. The islands of the Maldives are explored by boat, revealing pristine beaches and abundant wildlife.

A delightful Indian Ocean island cruise

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OUTLOOK: The ACM survey aims to find out more about what makes regional and rural communities tick.

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FURRY FRIENDS: Up close and personal encounters with animals can be arranged at Potoroo Palace.

School holidays: Animal encounters bring joy to families

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Water villas at the Maldives at sunrise. The islands of the Maldives are explored by boat, revealing pristine beaches and abundant wildlife.

A delightful Indian Ocean island cruise

GREAT FUN: The pedal assist technology of the Southbound Escapes electronic E-Bikes makes riding so much easier.

School holidays: Electronic e-bikes make cycling easier

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MATES: Holiday Care Australia organises fun day trips and activities for children.

School holidays: Excursions and activities abound

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Rural property has two homes for the price of one

Rural property has two homes for the price of one

Eurobodalla House of the Week July 10

Modern home enjoys next level privacy

Modern home enjoys next level privacy

Far South Coast House of the Week July 10

Double-storey home offers a dual income opportunity

Double-storey home offers a dual income opportunity

Shoalhaven House of the Week July 10

Work dilemma: Harold Wiles was told he needed a horse and cart to secure his next job but he only had limited funds to spend.

Harold needs horse & cart to secure job

AIMING TO SAVE LIVES: Woolworths MD Claire Peters and Integrity Health CEO Liam Harte demo an AED unit in a Woolworths store.

Defibrillators installed in Woolworths' Bega and Bermagui stores

Carolyn Cole picks up Maddie from her Moruya RSPCA foster home after two years wondering what had happened; a victory for microchips.

Free microchipping for pets on July 20 in Narooma

Work dilemma: Harold Wiles was told he needed a horse and cart to secure his next job but he only had limited funds to spend.

Harold needs horse & cart to secure job

KIND HEARTS: The Women's Resource Centre thanked Bega Horizon staff and customers for the donations.

Bega Horizon staff and customers give big to support Women's Resource Centre

HEALTHY EATS: Hospital general manager Wendy Hubbard with the local health district's Jackie Jackson and Karina Kelly. Picture: Alasdair McDonald

'Simple meals are always the best': Hospital's big Koori Cook Off

READY TO RUMBLE: The two YUIN Snakes teams that will compete at the 2019 Nations of Origin. Photo: COURTNEY WARD

YUIN Snakes out to build on proud Nations of Origin history

STAY KIND: Ralph Kelly in the lead-up to the first Stay Kind Cup.

REAL AUSTRALIA
When one act of kindness makes a difference

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David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust in1973. Picture: Masayoshi Sukita. Below: The Earth behind the surface of the moon during the Apollo 8 mission. Picture: William Anders/NASA via AP

Bowie's Space Oddity 50 years on

Wallaroos resounding victory over Japan

Wallaroos resounding victory over Japan

Panthers take on Diggers in gusty Eden conditions | PHOTOS

Panthers take on Diggers in gusty Eden conditions | PHOTOS

Alasdair McDonald

MUSICAL DREAM: Singer-songwriter Heath Cullen and his now-producer Joe Henry sing together during Henry's Australian tour in 2014. Picture: Supplied

Heath Cullen crowdfunds for new album River Caught The Flood

Albert McKnight

MOREE: Children led the 2019 NAIDOC Week march down Balo Street.

16 super images from NAIDOC Week

Preparing to celebrate NAIDOC at Eden.

NAIDOC week celebrated by community |Video, photos

Denise Dion

STAY KIND: Ralph Kelly in the lead-up to the first Stay Kind Cup.

REAL AUSTRALIA
When one act of kindness makes a difference

Natalie Zelinsky
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New tricks to keep old dogs on the prowl

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New tricks to keep old dogs on the prowl

Dr Mary McMillan

Barnaby Joyce is a former Senator for Queensland. Piture: Glen McCurtayne

Capital cities have too many senators. Here's how to fix that

Barnaby Joyce

BREAKTHROUGH: The new Prostate Urine Risk test could change the face of prostate cancer testing.

New urine test breakthrough for prostate cancer research

Before and after: Swipe to see amazing retirement village garden makeover

Before and after: Swipe to see amazing retirement village garden makeover

Geraldine Cardozo

What Aussies can learn from NZ's older workforce

What Aussies can learn from NZ's older workforce

Geraldine Cardozo

Maggie Beer says it is heartbreaking hearing the complaints about food in aged care facilities.

Malnutrition a silent abuser in aged care

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Lost and found: Janet Pollock shows Vic Levi a photograph of her great aunt "Beth", whose King George VI coronation medal was found in a box donated to the Friends of the University Book Fair. Picture: Marina Neil

Solved: The mystery of the royal medal found in a box of books

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Michael Bowman (second left) with his rescuers after being found alive and well in Tasmania.

Missing Vic hiker found safe in Tasmania

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Former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale is accused of posing as a private investigator to demand money.

Ex-Ipswich mayor denies extortion charges

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Victoria has set up a fund to oversee remediation works on dangerous building cladding.

States told to go it alone on cladding fix

Georgie Moore
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Workers plan to strike at NSW hospitals in August as they fight for increased hospital security.

Hospital workers vote to strike in NSW

Dominica Sanda
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Workers who stay with under-performing companies affect pay increases across the economy.

Workers need to switch jobs for pay rises

Angus Livingston
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Some NSW and Qld towns are running out of water, with the situation critical in parts of Australia.

Dams to drought-proof town water supplies

Matt Coughlan
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The $22,000 top-priced Palgrove Natural (P), sold to Elstow Charolais, Baradine, at the Palgrove Hunter Valley bull sale last Friday. Pictured are David Smith and Ben Noller of Palgrove stud with buyers Bruce and Margaret McConnaughty.

Palgrove's $22,000 sire

Mark Griggs
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End of era: Incoming secretary Carol Grylls with Richard Buck and vice chairman Josh Crosby at the NSW State Committee of Angus Australia meeting. Photo: supplied

Longterm breed secretary retires

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The table highlights the premium which European Union-accredited cattle receive across the three weight categories.

Drought drives EU cattle premium higher

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The super outlook right up George and Pitt Streets to Sydney's CBD and a seemingly ever-changing skyline.

On track for a convenient stop-over

John Rozentals
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Meat lovers will relish at Canada's Largest Ribfest, located in Spencer Smith Park in Burlington, Ontario from Friday 30 August until 2 September 2019.

Foodie festivals for gastronomic getaways

Oceania Cruises daily afternoon high tea served in Horizons Lounge.

Now is the time to book that cruise you've been considering

The best way to approach finding the right dog for you, is to have a discussion with the shelter manager at your local rescue, and explain your lifestyle and needs. They'll be able to advise what dogs they currently have in care that would match with you.

How do I know I'm ready to get a dog?

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Former chef Michael Robinson is behind Hungerford Meat Co in Branxton.

'Why we are going back to old school butchering'

Lucy Kinbacher

Unused pain relief medication, like all medicines, can be returned to a local pharmacy for safe disposal free of charge.

Don't keep your strong pain medicines 'just in case'