Bega District News
Wednesday, 29 November 2023
Bega Valley P-plater blows 0.116, tests positive for meth
Bega Valley P-plater blows 0.116, tests positive for meth
Ben Smyth
Bega flooding at advice level
FRNSW in-water teams prepare to travel south. Picture FRNSW
Denise Dion
Telstra tower to rise again at Eden
Denise Dion
Telstra arrives at the temporary site on Wednesday morning, November 29.
Intimidation conviction for Tathra man kicked out of bowling club
Ben Smyth
Bega Courthouse. Picture file
Watch
'Little hero': Teen saves school bus from servo collision
Anna McGuinness
A school bus rolls towards a busy petrol station in Casino, NSW. Picture via ABC
Hollywood actress joins hunger strike for permanent Gaza ceasefire
Anna McGuinness
Hollywood actress joins hunger strike for permanent Gaza ceasefire
Thunderstorms deliver widespread drenching on Australia's east coast
Anna McGuinness
Flooding at Lake Conjola on November 29. Picture by NSW SES Ulladulla Unit
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
Emergency crews have been called out across the Illawarra and South Coast as wild weather hit the region.
Nadine Morton
Photos
Bermagui battered by winds, trees down, power outages, property damaged
Marion Williams
The storm has knocked down several trees in Bermagui including this one between Bermagui Fishermen's Wharf and Bermagui Bridge. Picture by Marion Williams
Draft consent drawn up between developer and Bega Valley Shire Council
The view of the front of the proposed seniors village from across Lakewood Drive, as shown in the amended DA submitted to council.
Denise Dion
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
Denise Dion
A storm drain outflow, near Carp Street, Bega on Wednesday morning, November 29. Picture by Ben Smyth
Home Truths
Educated women in their 40s living in a tent for six months
Two educated, highly functional women in their 40s have been living in a tent for six months. File picture
Marion Williams
Live
Warning for 'high end supercell' storms as weather shifts towards Wollongong
Newsroom
Kiama bore the brunt of the overnight rain, but the bureau says the severe weather will shift towards Newcastle, Sydney and Wollongong this afternoon.
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
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
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

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Uber announce taxi service collaboration
Taxi ready to collect passengers. Picture by Ryan Osland
Anna Houlahan
Charges upgraded to manslaughter for Cooma cop
Anna Houlahan
Senior constable Kristian White leaves Cooma Local Court on September 6, 2023. Picture by AAP Image/Lukas Coch
TLC announce Australian tour 30 years after breakthrough 'Waterfalls'
Anna McGuinness
TLC, America's top girl group, is touring Australia in 2024. Picture supplied by Live Nation
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
Sensitive Content
Higgins 'couldn't scream like you see in the horror movies'
Tim Piccione
Brittany Higgins arrives at the Federal Court to give evidence. Picture AAP
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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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
Telstra tower to rise again at Eden
Telstra arrives at the temporary site on Wednesday morning, November 29.
Denise Dion
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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
'Confronting' sight as 34 pilot whales found dead on beach
Benjamin Seeder
A large pod of whales was discovered washed ashore on Freycenet Peninsular. Photo by Chris Theobald.
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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
Marion Williams
The storm has knocked down several trees in Bermagui including this one between Bermagui Fishermen's Wharf and Bermagui Bridge. Picture by Marion Williams
Comment
Where there's smoke there's dodgy politics
Opinion
David Pope's editorial cartoon for Wednesday, November 29, 2023.
John Hanscombe
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
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
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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
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
New Lotus electric car charger can add 140km in 5 minutes
Car Expert
New Lotus electric car charger can add 140km in 5 minutes
Jade Credentino
Car Expert
Chery says it's the 'most premium' Chinese brand, guns for Japan, Korea
James Wong
Chery says it's the 'most premium' Chinese brand, guns for Japan, Korea
Car Expert
Porsche 911 recalled due to airbag fault
Jack Quick
Porsche 911 recalled due to airbag fault
Car Expert
BMW's upcoming electric M3 has a name - report
Jack Quick
BMW's upcoming electric M3 has a name - report
Car Expert
2024 Tesla Model 3 price and specs
William Stopford
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
Experts reveal barriers halting soil scientists
Dr Jason Condon is an associate professor of soil science at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga. Picture supplied
Hayley Warden
Call for comment on a renewable energy future
The transition to renewable energy comes at a cost to landscape amenity and a draft NSW Government policy is asking for community feedback on the issue. File photo.
Yanco Ag wins top gong at national Cows Create Careers competition
Elka Devney
Eli Hayes, Seth Eastley, Archer Cusak and Jake Wilmshurst, better known as The Milkers, with their calf. Picture supplied.
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