Merimbula News Weekly
Thursday, 25 April 2024
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Our History
Eden Dawn Service captured in stunning photos for Anzac Day 2024:Photos
Picture by DoubleTake Photography
James Parker • 1hr ago
Merimbula's $40m, 86 unit, seniors housing development given green light
115240.23 Architectural plans of the Seniors Housing Development in Merimbula. Picture from NSW Land and Environment Court
James Parker
Our People
Bega-born farmhand and Spitfire pilot who never returned from World War II
James Parker
Flight Sergeant Marshall 'Marsh' Edmund Parbery during World War II. Pictures courtesy of Bega Pioneers' Museum
What's on
Locations and times for Anzac services across the Bega Valley for 2024
James Parker
Merimbula Dawn Service 2023. Picture by James Parker
Property
See inside: The Block winners Steph and Gian own flipper brings in $800k profit
Melissa Kehagias
The couple bought the house in 2020 for $1.02 million and after extensive renovations it sold for $1.825 million. Pic: Supplied
Why showing up means so much on Anzac Day
Anna McGuinness
RSL Ambassador Pete Rudland with his son Talon and daughter Elkie on Anzac Day in 2023. Picture supplied
Mass stranding of pilot whales on WA beach
Anna McGuinness • 53m ago
Between 50 and 100 pilot whales are stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough in Western Australia on April 25. Picture via Facebook/Parks and Wildlife Service, Western Australia
Our People
'They sacrificed life to give us life.' Sun rises over Bega's moving Dawn Service: Photos
James Parker • 2hrs ago
Ex-servicemen and members of the Bega RSL Sub-branch, Ken Pritchard, Mick Symon, and Gary 'Wombat' Berman at the Bega War Memorial. Picture by James Parker
Police hit roads for high-visibility safety operation over Anzac weekend
NSW Traffic and Highway Patrol officers will be part of a major traffic operation over the Anzac weekend, targeting high-risk driver behaviour. Picture supplied.
Staff Reporters
Kids Health Crisis
GP: Paediatrician wait times have 'parents pulling their hair out'
Ben Carr
South Coast GP Dr Michelle Hamrosi with her three children. She has called on more government funding for GPs. Picture by James Tugwell
Our History
Old Tom hoisted high: 'Suspended and looking magnificent' in new position
Old Tom looked high and mighty in his new and raised position. Picture by Eden Killer Whale Museum
James Parker
Our People
Bega's final WW2 veteran Dr Paul Windle given medallion for naval service
James Parker
Dr Paul Windle (2024), and a young Paul Windle during his service. Picture by James Parker
Our Business
Narooma Rocks wins excellence award ahead of their popular oyster festival
James Parker
Sally Webb from Sydney Seafood School Manager, MC Simon Marnie, Narooma Rocks general manager Carrie Taylor, Narooma Rocks marketing manager Sarah Chenhall and Narooma Rocks chair Cath Peachey. Picture supplied
Businesses reeling as Merimbula Airport shuts door on freight
Ben Carr, Ben Smyth
A QantasLink plane on the tarmac at Merimbula Airport. Picture by James Parker
Pair of stunning mushroom photos win top prize at Fungi Feastival
Picture by Jeanette Robben at Batemans Bay
Staff Reporters
Three Stories set for an afternoon of jazz at Club Sapphire
Staff Reporter
Three Stories set for an afternoon of jazz at Club Sapphire
Our History
1890s slab hut disguised from curb, owners restoring piece of Eden heritage
Petra, Michael and Seb Palmer inside their home in Eden, images of the exterior of the slab hut. Pictures by James Parker
James Parker
Whip up some Anzac biscuits - do you like them chewy or crunchy?
Karen Hardy
Is there an easier treat to whip than an Anzac biscuit. Picture Shutterstock
Full moon could bring Tuna
Merimbula Big Game and Lakes Angling Club
Shane Mayberry holding a 63cm Mulloway he caught up the Bega River on Saturday whilst fishing in the Pirtek Challenge raising money for prostate cancer. Picture supplied
Our People
Campdraft riders honour stalwart Keith Summerell with mesmerising stampede
James Parker
More than 120 campdrafters paid respect to Keith Summerell at Candelo Showground. Picture by James Parker
The sensual scrunch of the War Memorial's new parade ground
Officer Cadet Tom Delaney on the parade ground where he will march on Thursday. Picture by Karleen Minney.
Steve Evans
Three teams tie on top of the table after Round 2 of Group 16 competition
James Parker
Eden Tigers, Round 1, 2024. Picture by Razorback Sports Photography

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My Region
Want to play two-up outside of Anzac Day? Head to Broken Hill
Emily Anderson • 9m ago
Robyn Campbell plays two-up at City Diggers in Wollongong, it's only legal three times a year, except for in Broken Hill and Kalgoorlie. Picture by Anna Warr
Desperate bid to rescue whales in mass stranding
Savannah Meacham • 21m ago
A pod of up to 100 pilot whales have beached themselves in southwest Western Australia. (Supplied/AAP PHOTOS)
Opinion
Being infertile would have broken my heart
Jenna Price • 24m ago
Infertility is affecting more people worldwide. Picture Shutterstock
Queenslanders gather in their thousands for Anzac Day
Fraser Barton • 30m ago
Surf boats performed a burial at sea as thousands paid their respects at the Currumbin dawn service. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
Police clash with US students as Gaza protests grow
Jim Veruno, Acacia Coronado and Nick Perry • 39m ago
Hundreds of police clashed with protesters at the University of Texas at Austin. (AP PHOTO)
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National
Five teens charged after anti-terror raids in Sydney
Updated
The joint counter terrorism team arresting a person after executing search warrants in Sydney on April 24. Picture supplied
Anna McGuinness Peter Angelopoulos
What time shops open on Anzac Day
Anna McGuinness
The Anzac Day public holiday on April 25 brings some changes to normal retail trading hours. Picture by Shutterstock
The women who camped on the beach to protect a harbour from WWII bombs
Simon McCarthy
Valerie Blackett had perhaps the most important wartime job in Australia.
Ex-servicewoman says RSL clubs are 'more than pints, parmies and pokies'
Anna Houlahan
Volunteer national ambassador for the RSL Cherisa Pearce. Picture RSL
Want to play two-up outside of Anzac Day? Head to Broken Hill
Emily Anderson • 9m ago
Robyn Campbell plays two-up at City Diggers in Wollongong, it's only legal three times a year, except for in Broken Hill and Kalgoorlie. Picture by Anna Warr
Sport
Full moon could bring Tuna
Shane Mayberry holding a 63cm Mulloway he caught up the Bega River on Saturday whilst fishing in the Pirtek Challenge raising money for prostate cancer. Picture supplied
Merimbula Big Game and Lakes Angling Club
Three teams tie on top of the table after Round 2 of Group 16 competition
James Parker
Eden Tigers, Round 1, 2024. Picture by Razorback Sports Photography
Palawa King may give Smith another 715 win
Palawa King one of the favourites for the upcoming Ladbrokes 715. Picture supplied
Badawiya has Matildas on her mind, Gaza in her heart
George Clarke
US-born Mariner Rola Badawiya has revealed her Matildas ambitions as she prepares for the ALW semis. (Darren Pateman/AAP PHOTOS)
Rahul and De Kock power Lucknow to victory over Chennai
Lucknow's Quinton de Kock (right) celebrates his fifty with fellow opener Lokesh Rahul. (AP PHOTO)
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Property
What would changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax do for housing?
Jemimah Clegg • 38m ago
Changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax have been proposed in the wake of the housing crisis. Pic: Shutterstock
Property
The Block house sells for a $1 million loss to buyers who never stepped inside
Jemimah Clegg
The sale attracted a huge crowd and more than 200 registered bidders. Pic: Supplied
See inside: The Block winners Steph and Gian own flipper brings in $800k profit
Property
The couple bought the house in 2020 for $1.02 million and after extensive renovations it sold for $1.825 million. Pic: Supplied
Melissa Kehagias
Property
Australia's best investment suburbs for under $600k
Jemimah Clegg
More than half of the 110 suburbs and towns highlighted as strong investment prospects had median house or unit prices of less than $600,000. Pic: Supplied
Property
'Future proofing': single car garage with power sells for $500k for EV use
Melissa Kehagias
The garage comes with a roller door - that rolls up, and rolls down. Not bad for $500,000. Pic: Supplied

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What's On
Narooma Rocks wins excellence award ahead of their popular oyster festival
Our Business
Sally Webb from Sydney Seafood School Manager, MC Simon Marnie, Narooma Rocks general manager Carrie Taylor, Narooma Rocks marketing manager Sarah Chenhall and Narooma Rocks chair Cath Peachey. Picture supplied
James Parker
Whip up some Anzac biscuits - do you like them chewy or crunchy?
Karen Hardy
Is there an easier treat to whip than an Anzac biscuit. Picture Shutterstock
Whip up some Anzac biscuits - do you like them chewy or crunchy?
Karen Hardy
Is there an easier treat to whip than an Anzac biscuit. Picture Shutterstock
What's on
Future of Eden student-made wooden row boat up for discussion
James Parker
Eden Marine High School teacher Brendon Richards with a whale boat made by students. File picture
Our People
Dad and daughter share love of horsemanship, ready for Candelo Campdraft
James Parker
Sophie and Patrick Heffernan. Picture supplied
Recommended
Livestock is the second highest killer on farms - keep yourself and others safe in the yards
Almurta cattle farmer Peter Miller. Picture supplied
Remote working allows for greater activation of regional talent
A survey conducted by GetApp revealed an overwhelming preference for remote work. Picture by Shutterstock
Ultrasafe adsorbs the most chemicals
Ultrasafe filters containing ADXORBR Activated Carbon performed up to 11 times better than other filters tested. Picture supplied
A celestial ballet for the ages
Emma Brown
The polar lights in Norway. Picture Shutterstock
Improving health and wellbeing for cats (and their humans) with the latest automatic litter tray
Elizabeth Habermann
PetSafe is dedicated to enhancing the bond between pets and their families through innovative pet care solutions with the ScoopFree automatic litter tray their latest product. Picture PetSafe

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Photos and Video
Want to play two-up outside of Anzac Day? Head to Broken Hill
Robyn Campbell plays two-up at City Diggers in Wollongong, it's only legal three times a year, except for in Broken Hill and Kalgoorlie. Picture by Anna Warr
Emily Anderson • 9m ago
Opinion
Being infertile would have broken my heart
Jenna Price • 24m ago
Infertility is affecting more people worldwide. Picture Shutterstock
Mass stranding of pilot whales on WA beach
Anna McGuinness • 53m ago
Between 50 and 100 pilot whales are stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough in Western Australia on April 25. Picture via Facebook/Parks and Wildlife Service, Western Australia
Our People
'They sacrificed life to give us life.' Sun rises over Bega's moving Dawn Service: Photos
James Parker • 2hrs ago
Ex-servicemen and members of the Bega RSL Sub-branch, Ken Pritchard, Mick Symon, and Gary 'Wombat' Berman at the Bega War Memorial. Picture by James Parker
The women who camped on the beach to protect a harbour from WWII bombs
Simon McCarthy
Valerie Blackett had perhaps the most important wartime job in Australia.
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Car Expert
2024 Tesla Model 3 gets another price cut in Australia
Car Expert
2024 Tesla Model 3 gets another price cut in Australia
Jordan Mulach
Car Expert
2024 Tesla Model Y price cut again in Australia
Scott Collie
Car Expert
Range Rover Electric: First look at first-ever EV
Scott Collie
Range Rover Electric: First look at first-ever EV
Car Expert
Hyundai Venue deals: Drive-away discounts available in April
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Car Expert
Mercedes-AMG GT coupe packs 600kW plug-in hybrid V8
Jordan Mulach
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The Senior
Meet the US quiz master sending shockwaves through The Chase Australia
Brandon Blackwell, aka The Lightning Bolt. Picture supplied
Think you're smarter than The Lightning Bolt? Find out all about the new Chaser in Australia.
Therese Murray
Enduring Powers of Attorney review aims to reduce financial elder abuse
Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock
New swing suits veterans golfer Rita to a tee
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied
The Land
Happy birds make better eggs when producers work with natural behaviours
Tom Moore, Tenterfield, is an early adopter of smart, effective bird rearing equipment that works with natural behaviour, rather than against it.
Jamie Brown • 1hr ago
Man dies after truck crash in southern NSW
A man has died following a single-vehicle crash on a road in southern NSW. File picture
Chill hits NSW young cattle market
Karen Bailey
Ginny and Jacinta Hennessy, Adelong Park, Glanmire, sold 100 weaners at Carcoar last Friday. Their top pen made $1235 a head. Photo: Karen Bailey
Life & Style
Tips on how to handle your scaly friends to keep them happy and healthy
Advice
Bearded dragons Picture by Mylene
Rspca
Changing your home menu with the seasons
Karen Hardy
Angela Clutton's new book offers some handy lessons on adjusting with the seasons. Pictures supplied
Whip up some Anzac biscuits - do you like them chewy or crunchy?
Karen Hardy
Is there an easier treat to whip than an Anzac biscuit. Picture Shutterstock

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