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GOALS: 2019 Pathways graduates are Rachael Hatton, Bega council's Alison Vandenbergh, Charlotte Smith Bull, Ellie Grant, South Coast Careers College's Hilary Peterson, Liz Faulkner, Lilly Seymour, Debra Fabris, Breanna Hoey, Natarlia Went, Parys Milliken, Bega UOW's Sam Avitaia and SCCC's Kerryn Granger.

Bega Valley's Pathways program students graduate | 2019

Albert McKnight
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Draft pools strategy approved by Bega council, opens to public comment

Denise Dion, Albert McKnight
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Kindergarten class of 2013 at St Patrick's Catholic School, Bega, with their teacher Gabbie Stroud.

Flashback: When today's Year 6 pupils started Kindergarten in 2013

Ben Smyth

Alleged Victorian hacker to be assessed

Denise Dion
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NEW STORE: Bega Valley Innovation Hub manager Mia Maze, her son Xavier Maze - who is keen for the gaming and coding classes to begin at the pop-up store - and Saarinen Organic's Kay and Gregg Saarinen.

Bega Valley Innovation Hub opens 'pop-up' store in Sapphire Marketplace

Albert McKnight

Fire breaks containment lines at Mongarlowe, calmer conditions expected today

Andrea Cantle

'Look once more': Coroner urges another search for Ray Speechley

Bega Valley's Pathways program students graduate | 2019

Albert McKnight
1hr ago

Draft pools strategy approved by Bega council, opens to public comment

Denise Dion, Albert McKnight
1hr ago

Muscle cars, memories and more: Yes, you can get them in regional Australia, too. Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIADon't begin to think regional Australia is second-best

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

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

Bega-Angledale opener Brad Moon fell to an lbw call on Saturday with the Bulls falling just 13 runs shy of a win against the South Euro Pirates.

Eagles under pressure as Pirates raid Bulls

Jacob McMaster

Tathra ladies golfers enjoyed a special presentation dinner with some members also providing entertainment for the full house.

Golfers celebrate year end

Full sail: The Wallagoot fleet round the boy and turn onto the windward leg in one of the point-score races on Saturday. Picture: Tony Hastings.

Blowout for Wallagoot sailors

Eagles under pressure as Pirates raid Bulls

Title honours: The NSW Mixed Pairs winners of the Australian Championship at Club Sapphire are Erin Swatridge and Aaron Wilson. Picture: Bowls Australia.

Australian Championships bowls decided in Merimbula

Far South Coast junior lifesavers share a smile in the sunshine at the Interbranch Championships at Bulli over the weekend.

Lifesavers face off at Interbranch titles

Jacob McMaster

REVIEWHow a gamer's paradise meets feeling of luxury

Bernadette Chua

APT is ready to resume operations in Myanmar in September. Picture: Shutterstock

Voyager returns with $140 million facelift

Explore Travel

These amazing natural limestone structures stand as high as 3.5 metres and were formed about 25,000 to 30,000 years ago. Picture: Shutterstock

Explore the ancient wonderland in our own backyard

Bernadette Chua

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WHAT'S ONSouth East Gig Guide December 11-17

Sam Martin and the Sundowners, with Colleen Spillane

WHAT'S ONSongbook of Nina Simone

Out now: Blood Moon, by Cold Chisel, released on December 6.

MUSICCold Chisel rolls out new rock with Blood Moon

Jim Kellar

WHAT'S ONSouth East Gig Guide December 11-17

SONGSTRESS: Folk-rock singer/songwriter Emma Russack will return to her home town of Narooma for a special show.

WHAT'S ONComing home to share their love of music

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Feeding frenzy: A good dry cleaner will help you deal with life's sometimes messy times with ease. Image: Shutterstock

Five signs your dry cleaner cares (about you and your clothes)

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Good value: Pennytel customer for one month, Margaret, has already signed her husband up for a sim card, and 1GB of data all for $10.99 a month.

On the look out for exceptional customer service

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Shop anytime, anywhere: To become a savvy online shopper, all you need to do is type in the website of the product that you are looking for which should take you right there. Then select your items and head for the checkout.

Shopping with greater convenience

Emma Brown

Five signs your dry cleaner cares (about you and your clothes)

South Coast Leisure Times: summer 2019-20

Dayle Latham

Leadership qualities: Kate Venables was one of the first managers in Australia to receive Chartered Manager accreditation.

The making of a leader

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Enjoy perfect beach living in Pambula

Far South Coast House of the Week Dec 11

'Bonnie View' and 'The Oaks'

Far South Coast Property of the Week Dec 4

The unique accommodation option is only available in Brogo for two nights.

Vegemite lovers in for real treat with unique Bega Valley villa

A Christmas gift to warm the heart

Lyndell Whyte

WHAT'S ONSouth East Gig Guide December 11-17

WHAT'S ONSongbook of Nina Simone

A Christmas gift to warm the heart

Going from strength to strength: Action in the ring at the Far South Coast National Show (formerly the Bega Show).

Youth farmers put on a show within a show

Vinnies Bega Christmas Fair this weekend

REAL AUSTRALIADon't begin to think regional Australia is second-best

REAL AUSTRALIAShe'll be right mate! Or will she?

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Flashback: When today's Year 6 pupils started Kindergarten in 2013

A Christmas gift to warm the heart

Ferries have been cancelled as Sydney Harbour is blanketed in smoke from bushfires.

Air quality plunges as NSW chokes on smoke

Questions are being asked about why tourists were on White Island, amid increased volcanic activity.

Why were tourists on NZ active volcano?

Queensland has announced it will bid for the 2032 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Qld sprints for 2032 Olympic/Para Games

Michael Doyle and Sonia Kohlbacher

David Littleproud says deploying more ADF resources to bushfires could pose national security risks.

Warning on using air force planes in fires

Matt Coughlan

REAL AUSTRALIAShe'll be right mate! Or will she?

Ashley Walmsley
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The World Anti-Doping Agency has come down on Russia - in a manner of sorts. Photo: Shutterstock

OPINIONWhen a ban is a ban of sorts, sometimes

Janine Graham

CONSIDERATION: We are responsible for the words that we choose to use, especially when the things we say hurt people.

OPINIONTaking ownership of the words that you use

Father Brendan Lee

Simple things missed in care

Cheryl Field

Edith Cowan University's Dr Stephanie Rainey-Smith shares her insights into Alzheimer's disease on the Body of Knowledge podcast.

What can you do to avoid Alzheimer's disease?

Geraldine Cardozo

Warning as scammers steal mobile phone numbers, rob bank accounts

Eileen Wood

Amnesty bins will be set up at NSW musical festivals so people can discard pills if they see police.

NSW to allow pill bins at music festivals

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Two Australians have been confirmed dead after New Zealand's White Island volcano erupted.

NZ volcano emergency: missing Australians

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A Queensland mother and daughter are the first Australians identified as victims of the NZ volcano.

Qld mum and daughter dead from volcano

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The NSW Transport minister has urged people not to be 'phone zombies' when walking near light rail.

'Use your brain' around trams: Constance

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Bernard Collaery is accused of breaching national security by helping his ex-client expose bugging.

Phones taken, court closed in spy case

Finbar O'Mallon
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Harris Scarfe collapses, enters voluntary administration

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To combat swine fever, 130 more biosecurity officers will be on patrol from January.

Swine fever defences to get $66m package

Matt Coughlan
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Ernest Wong says he had an alcoholic blackout after a controversial NSW Labor fundraising dinner.

Ex-Labor MP had 'alcoholic blackout': ICAC

Heather McNab
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Cherry grower Chris Hall, Wallendbeen, and dairy farmer Renae Collins, Megan, have been chosen from a panel of judges to represent agriculture as leaders during 2020. These winners were announced in Sydney yesterday.

Farmers of the year to lead industry

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There was a record number of agents at this year's ALPA Auctioneers School at Warwick Farm, Sydney, this month.

Agent school gets a big boost

KAREN BAILEY
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STEEP DECLINE: Gunnedah may be the Koala capital, but populations have been in decline in recent years. Photo: Nick Moir

Another declining koala population under the spotlight

Jamieson Murphy

How to get pesky insects to buzz off

FAST HELP: Getting help quickly can lessen the effects of a stroke.

Q: Can I prevent stroke? How is it treated?

RISK: If banks go broke then shareholders would be the last to be paid.