Bega District News
Tuesday, 9 August
Merimbula in mourning after losing Chris Nicholls, a character 'larger than life'
SADLY MISSED: Tributes are flowing for Chris Nicholls, whose sudden death at the weekend was a shock to the Bega Valley community.
Amandine Ahrens
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Find out why these three women are creating a seed bank of edible plants in the Bega Valley
Bega Valley Seed Savers volunteers Nellie Pryke of Tarraganda, Liz Worth of Stony Creek, and Bernadette O'Leary of Brogo. The three women stand at a market garden property in Buckajo where they have seven beds used for growing plants to collect for their seed collection. Photo: Ellouise Bailey
Ellouise Bailey
Home Truths
Short-term 'fixes' for Bega Valley Shire's homeless
Marion Williams
Social Justice Advocates of the Sapphire Coast placed 75 caravans on the fire grounds in the aftermath of the 2019/20 bushfires to help people get back on their property and give them dignity and hope. Photo: supplied
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Sharing a yarn in Wolumla school's new bush tucker garden
Ben Smyth
Wolumla Public School principal Peter Claxton and Uncle John Dixon welcome students, staff and guests to the launch of the school's yarning circle and bush tucker garden on August 4. Photo: Ben Smyth
Olivia Newton-John leaves behind an inspiring legacy with her cancer journey
Rosie Bensley
Olivia Newton-John and former Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu unveil a plaque at the Opening of the Olivia Newton John Cancer and Wellness Centre at the Austin Hospital in Melbourne on June 22, 2012. Photo: AAP
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We're still hopelessly devoted to Grease 44 years later
Nadine Morton
FAN FAVOURITE: Olivia Newton-John as 'Sandy' and John Travolta as 'Danny' during the final scene in Grease. Picture: Supplied
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My friend, my mentor: Heartfelt tributes flowing for Olivia Newton-John
Nadine Morton
MEMORIES: Delta Goodrem, Mariah Carey and Kylie Minogue have shared tributes to Olivia Newton-John. Pictures: Instagram, Twitter/@deltagoodrem, @mariahcareyau, @kylieminogue, @nfsaonline
First electric mower joins Bega council's fleet
Bega Valley Shire Council's new electric mower servicing Bega Valley lookout.
Good News
Live painters help raise thousands for Bega Valley cancer patients
Smiles all round at the live art fundraiser hosted at Wheelers. Left to right: MC Michelle Pettigrove, artists Ann and Glenn Morton, MC Frankie J Holden and highest bidders Carolyn and Michael Saukeld.
Amandine Ahrens
Home Truths
Bega Valley's homeless situation now 'catastrophic'
Marion Williams
People living in caravans are just the tip of the iceberg of the Bega Valley's homeless, says Caroline Long of SEWACS Photo: Social Justice Advocates of the Sapphire Coast
Helping hand for heritage-listed properties
The Candelo Post Office.
Lawn bowls runs in the blood of Narooma's Breust family
Marion Williams
Sandra Breust with Pam Grant, winners of the Narooma Women's Bowling Club Major Pairs Photo: supplied
Opinion
Does living with COVID mean we've forgotten about the vulnerable?
Tom McGann
Tom McGann in his face mask. Picture: James Tugwell.
Stage set for Theatre Twyford works to restart
Theatre Twyford is to have essential utilities connected in coming weeks. Photo: Supplied
Hollywood beckons for hot-selling true crime tale
Flashback to 1982, and author Sandi Logan visiting the prison where American "drug grannies" Vera "Toddie" Hayes, left, and Florice "Beezie" Bessire were being held. Picture: Supplied
Peter Brewer
Sapphire Coast Jazz Band to perform at Down South Jazz Club
Denise Dion
The Sapphire Coast Jazz Band.
Yarn bombing returns to Merimbula and Old School Museum
The Yarn Bombing Festival returns to Merimbula in August.
Denise Dion
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Rare white whale calf captured in stunning drone footage at Tathra
Ben Smyth
A southern right whale and her rare white calf in Tathra on August 4. Screen grab of footage taken by Tathra resident Terry Dixon.
Funding available for landscape management projects
Grazing impact management Coila Creek. Picture: supplied
Eden woman released on good behaviour after resisting arrest, assaulting police officer
Ellouise Bailey
Go digital to get your free tip vouchers
Waste vouchers can be used to drop off waste or pick up some FOGO compost.
Eden woman convicted, fined for driving with meth in her system
Ellouise Bailey

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'One in a million': Olivia Newton-John's family to be offered state funeral
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews (far left) with Olivia Newton-John. Picture: Twitter/@DanielAndrewsMP
Nadine Morton
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Confusing ratings ditched ahead of upcoming bushfire danger period
Nadine Morton
LESS CONFUSION: The new Fire Danger Rating System introduced across Australia will be easier to understand, authorities say. Picture: Supplied
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'Lots to Do': Watch Olivia Newton-John on the cusp of superstardom
Shivé Prema
Olivia Newton-John was just 26 years old when she was interviewed on the Sounds Unlimited TV show in Sydney in December, 1975. Photo: Seven West Media via Getty Images.
Digest
Hopelessly devoted to Olivia Newton-John
Hannah Neale
Olivia Newton-John has died aged 73. Picture: Shutterstock
Opinion
Australia's relationship with Indonesia is too important to be politicised
Andrew Hudson • 2hrs ago
Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in June this year. The two leaders have a great opportunity to strengthen ties between Indonesia and Australia. Picture: Indonesia Presidential Secretariat/Handout
Commonwealth Games
Five stars who shone at Birmingham 2022
Emma McKeon of Australia with one of the six golds she won at Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham. (AP PHOTO)
No bull - Brum's Games were just bostin'
Ian Chadband
Birmingham's Raging Bull symbolised a splendid Games that didn't take themselves too seriously. (AP PHOTO)
Gold and silver for Australia in javelin
John Salvado
Michelle Jenneke has produced another fast time in the women's 100m hurdles final in Birmingham. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Narooma Lions roaring into AFL finals
Narooma Lions A verses Narooma Lions B at Bill Smyth Memorial Oval on August 4. Picture: Kristine Klavins
James Tugwell
Lawn bowls runs in the blood of Narooma's Breust family
Marion Williams
Sandra Breust with Pam Grant, winners of the Narooma Women's Bowling Club Major Pairs Photo: supplied
Tathra honours club culture with Indigenous round
Ben Smyth
RESPECT: Tathra Sea Eagles players from all three senior grades display their Indigenous round jumpers in preparation for this weekend's home games. Photo: Supplied
Winter angling on Sapphire Coast showing some good returns
John McKay of McKays Oysters shows off a lovely local snapper.
Squeals of delight as Ice Slide raises thousands for MND research
Marion Williams
Eden-Monaro MP Kristy McBain was one of the local identities to go down the Ice Slide on Saturday, July 30 Photo: Narooma Lions Facebook

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Heartbeat of Australia
How local news affects your wellbeing
Professor Sora Park
The good, bad, ugly sides of social media
Anita Beaumont
Healthy balance: Rupert Saunders, a psychologist and the national clinical adviser for headspace.
Why Teneille took the treechange leap - and she's part of a growing trend
Nadine Morton
COUNTRY MOVE: Teneille Rennick and her children Elsie, 2, and Harrison, 5, are among the tree changers who moved to Orange. Picture: Jude Keogh
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Some good news for Far South Coast tenants
Marion Williams
This home at Wallaga Lake Road, north of Bermagui, was recently rented out. Photo: Julie Rutherford Real Estate
Which Far South Coast housing markets are softening?
Marion Williams
The coastal housing markets of Bermagui and Narooma are showing early signs of softening Photo: Julie Rutherford Real Estate
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Ron Howard's 'deeper responsibility' of directing Thai cave rescue film
Thirteen Lives tells the story of the cave divers who saved a boys' soccer team in 2018. Picture: Vince Valitutti
Lindsey Bahr
Partying and rioting like it's Woodstock '99
Josh Leeson
WAVE OF CHAOS: Trainwreck: Woodstock '99 deep dives into the disastrous music festival.
What's on
From the Heart of Australia to our whale coast
ILBIJERRI Theatre Company presents Heart is a Wasteland at the Bega Civic Centre, August 4-5. Photo: Aaron Walker
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Putting our ugly issues of life on hold for a couple of mojitos under a palm tree
B. R. Doherty
What could possibly go wrong? Picture: Stan
Art Of Fighting rewire their award-winning debut
Josh Leeson
MOMENT IN TIME: Melbourne indie band Art Of Fighting are reuniting to celebrate the 21st anniversary of their seminal debut album Wires.
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A 10-day floral extravaganza at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
A floral tribute to Frida Kahlo at FEMMES, Edinburgh, UK. Picture: Supplied
Remarkable women in bloom at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
A floral tribute to Elizabeth I at Fleurs de Villes, Covent Garden on display in London. Picture: Supplied
The stunning, natural beauty on New Zealand
Emma Brown
Top to tail: From Auckland on the North Island to Queenstown on the South Island, this rail and road tour has something for everyone.
Aussies chance to cash in on a $588 million lottery jackpot
Growing in popularity since launching in late 2018, The Lottery Office has consistently offered Australians some epic jackpots.
Get onboard for the cruise of your lifetime
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Boy From The Bush lights up the silver screen
ON TRACK: Corryong-born and Riverina-raised country music legend Lee Kernaghan is the focus on a new film Boy From The Bush, a documentary meets road movie, which is out in cinemas nationwide on Thursday.
Jodie Bruton
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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
Digest
Hopelessly devoted to Olivia Newton-John
Hannah Neale
Olivia Newton-John has died aged 73. Picture: Shutterstock
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'Lots to Do': Watch Olivia Newton-John on the cusp of superstardom
Shivé Prema
Olivia Newton-John was just 26 years old when she was interviewed on the Sounds Unlimited TV show in Sydney in December, 1975. Photo: Seven West Media via Getty Images.
'One in a million': Olivia Newton-John's family to be offered state funeral
Nadine Morton
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews (far left) with Olivia Newton-John. Picture: Twitter/@DanielAndrewsMP
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Opinion
Australia's relationship with Indonesia is too important to be politicised
Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in June this year. The two leaders have a great opportunity to strengthen ties between Indonesia and Australia. Picture: Indonesia Presidential Secretariat/Handout
Andrew Hudson • 2hrs ago
Real Australia
Post-COVID? Not sure we're there just yet
Kayla Osborne
Photo: File
Opinion
Nancy, your boots have walked all over sensible engagement with China
John Hanscombe
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Watch those hovercraft fly, spin and thrill
HOVERNAUTS ARE GO: Competitors line up for a sprint event at Lake Bonney in 2019.
John Piggott
Ex-soldiers 'overwhelmed' by compo process
Sam McKeith
The mother of a veteran says he was bullied, discharged, and failed by doctors before his suicide.
Museum volunteers revved up about showroom
Rowan Cowley
HOLDEN A CANDLE: Trafalgar Holden Museum president Neil Joiner says everybody should know about the crucial role the famous Australian company played in the nation's history.
Stories fromThe Land
Strong competition for Sumo Wagyu bulls raises the roof on price average
Sumo Itoshigenami R155 sold for $46,000 on Tuesday pictured with Elders selling agent John Carey, Dorrigo; auctioneer Lincoln McKinlay, Sumo manager Eric Fraser, James Matts, Elders Wagyu Chichilla, Qld and stud principal Mary Coates.
Jamie Brown
Boer whethers top at Dubbo
Alexandra Bernard
Boer whethers topped at $215 a head at Dubbo sale.
Beekeepers called to varroa mite frontline
Samantha Townsend
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Life & Style
Pub classics keep diners coming back
The tender sirloin with pepper sauce and mash and (left) the radicchio and rocket salad with sherry vinaigrette
Ian Moore
Trialling digital delivery of educational programs to reach more students in need
The Smith Family is trialling an online educational delivery environment to help students in need. Picture: Supplied.
Ways to complement your beauty sleep
MASK UP: Products designed to be used overnight are the heavy hitters and when used regularly can make a difference in the appearance of your skin. Photo: Shutterstock
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