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The Pambula Panthers celebrate their Development Grade premiership.

Panthers hold on in windswept reserves grand final

Joel Erickson

AFL fans are being advised to buy tickets to the grand final only from official sites and sellers.

AFL fans urged not to buy into scalpers

Christine McGinn
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Some of the Bulldogs with the under 12s premiership last weekend.

Bulldogs taking Roosters to task

The Pambula Panthers celebrate their Development Grade premiership.

Panthers hold on in windswept reserves grand final

Good interest: Cobargo's Millie Boyle fends off an Indigenous All Star during one of Group 16's feature women's contact rounds.

Women’s tackle set to launch in 9s draw

Jacob McMaster

Top of pops: Former Tathra footballer Kel Evans has been named Canbera's best and fairest recently. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Evans Canberra’s best

Caden Helmers

Look ma: An action sports flair rider nails a no hander stunt. Picture: Supplied.

Pambula’s Motorfest plans to be massive

Claudia Ferguson

Jazz Alley

Jazz Alley at Down South Jazz Club

THEY WILL GET YOU DANCING: The Figmentz, pictured here performing at Band Together in May, are on the line-up for Arvy on the Green at Candelo.

Afternoon on the green

Look ma: An action sports flair rider nails a no hander stunt. Picture: Supplied.

Pambula’s Motorfest plans to be massive

Rock Duo: The Elton John and Rod Stewart tribute show ready for an electric performance at Club Sapphire this Friday, August 31. Image: Supplied.

A tribute to the most flamboyant rock icons

Orphan’s inspiring stories of hope

FUN: Set aside October 4-7 for four huge days of art displays, hands-on workshops, exhibitions, street art, artist talks, live music performances, art market, children’s art activities and much more in the Milton-Ulladulla region during Escape ARTfest.

South Coast Leisure Times: spring

Dayle Latham

For a great Aussie need: All the supporters of this ad feature have helped us make a donation to Buy a Bale.

Buy a Bale | A message from the team

Sam Hollier

Rural experience: Ever thought about going out to a farm and helping out for a bit? Farm Army has a database of volunteers and skilled tradies from around the world and you can join. Photo: Shutterstock.

Buy a Bale | Farm Army and Farm Rescue

Sam Hollier

FUN: Set aside October 4-7 for four huge days of art displays, hands-on workshops, exhibitions, street art, artist talks, live music performances, art market, children’s art activities and much more in the Milton-Ulladulla region during Escape ARTfest.

South Coast Leisure Times: spring

Gift of Music: You can give an instrument, offer your skills to repair them, or give your time to teach them.

Buy a Bale | Give a child the Gift of Music

Sam Hollier

Buy a Bale: Tracey and Charles Alder founded Buy a Bale in 2013 to reduce stress on drought-affected farmers. Photo: Supplied

Buy a Bale | The beginnings of Rural Aid

Sam Hollier

Hartland has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a separate garage-studio. Inset: Peter Garrett

Peter Garrett makes $1.2 million return to Southern Highlands

Lucy Macken

Alan Burdon and Fiona Kotvojs’s Dignams Creek sustainable home

Sustainable homes open to explore

There’s so much potential here

Far South Coast House of the Week

Fired up: Merimbula Fire and Rescue's Harrison Peters finishing his Hazmat training in Sydney.

Merimbula’s newest firefighter fit for the job

Claudia Ferguson

The diary that saves lives

State awards night: TAFE NSW Bega student Thomas Burn with the minister responsible for TAFE NSW, Adam Marshall and TAFE NSW managing director Jon Black. Picture: Supplied

Invaluable experience of VET awards process

Fired up: Merimbula Fire and Rescue's Harrison Peters finishing his Hazmat training in Sydney.

Merimbula’s newest firefighter fit for the job

Post Office on radio

The influence of roses in our life was the theme of a talk by Paul Kirkpatrick from Estate Gardening at the recent meeting of the Merimbula and District Garden Club. Paul and his wife also displayed their range of gardening implements to visitor Anne Commery, and member Pat Gillies.

Notices from our local groups

The fire that started off Yankees Gap Rd continues to burn on the night of September 17. Picture: Rachel Helmreich

Bemboka bushfire invokes heroic effort from firefighters | Photos, Videos

SNAPPED UP: Danielle Lynn and Harrison Warne receive the two main prizes in the Sapphire Snappers 2018 Winter Photography Competition. Picture: Ben Smyth

Sapphire Coast winter photo prizes snapped up | Photos

Jenifer Lewis.

Stars shine on gold carpet at Emmy awards

The rope with red buoy attached which caused the death of a young whale. The humpback washed up on the Far South Coast on Monday, September 17. Pictures: NPWS Field Officer Janaya Chalker.

UPDATE: Entangled juvenile whale dies on Far South Coast | PHOTOS

Police bikes lead a group of around 300 riders across the Bega Bridge on Saturday as part of the ninth annual Wall to Wall Remembrance Ride. Picture: Ben Smyth

Added tragedy as police veteran killed while on remembrance ride

Ben Smyth

Breaking the drought: Narooma Lions win first premiership in 32 years

Joel Erickson

Merimbula runs over the top of Bermagui for 16s premiership

Joel Erickson

Goal on the siren seals a memorable premiership for Bermagui

Joel Erickson

FLIGHT SCHOOL FIGHT: Frogs Hollow residents Rose Taylor, Craig Richmond, Steve Jackson, Don and Maria Kellond, Bel Toohey, Amanda Richmond and Sandy Rocca.

Letters: Frogs Hollow objection comes from position of understanding

Pambula Panthers player Sean Smith walks out with pride alongside two of his daughters and the senior men's team for his 200th game for the club on Saturday.

Letters: Stop complaining about parking and enjoy the walk

Last Friday's sunrise was a stunner, with photographers like Sharon Walker sharing their shots on the Merimbula News Weekly Facebook page.

Letters to the editor

DISAPPOINTING: The Newstart increase takes the fortnightly allowance to $595.10 for those aged 60 and over.

Pension rise small, Newstart a “disappointment”

Cheryl Field

TRANSPARENCY A MUST: ASIC deputy chairman Peter Kell.

Reverse mortgages: call for more clarity

STATINS: Don't stop.

Keep taking your statins, doctors urge

Samara Ross

Unstable government cops a flogging

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AFL fans are being advised to buy tickets to the grand final only from official sites and sellers.

AFL fans urged not to buy into scalpers

1hr ago

The PM denies there's bullying among federal Liberals after MP Ann Sudmalis said she would resign.

No bullying of women in federal Libs: PM

1hr ago

National Trust of Australia CEO Simon Ambrose opposes Apple's plans for a Federation Square store.

Rally planned to protest Vic Apple store

1hr ago

Experts are warning the public to beware as snakes come out of hiding with the arrival of spring.

Spring brings out Australia's snakes

Christine McGinn
1hr ago

Health Minister Greg Hunt says the public has a week to shape the aged care royal commission.

Have a say on aged care royal commission

1hr ago

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian hopes an expert panel can reduce drug deaths at music festivals.

Drug panel created after festival deaths

1hr ago

A survey of Energy Minister Angus Taylor's electorate shows support for tougher emissions targets.

Energy minister's ward support targets

Rebecca Gredley
1hr ago

If you stay at Atura Albury you can take advantage of the complimentary retro bicycles and explore the town on two wheels

All the shades of vibrant Albury

Vanessa Hayden

Holy Duck — an unlikely façade for top-grade Chinese cuisine.

A Chinese banquet that’s fit for an emperor in Chippendale

John Rozentals

Pomonal Flower Show visitors in the Out & About magazine for Spring 2018

The Wimmera and Grampians Out & About spring season is a stunner

Dawn Rasmussen

One of the signs: Facial weakness can indicate a stroke. Has the mouth drooped?

What are the signs I’m having a stroke?

Healthshare

HOME STYLE: This spring, continuing design trends are accompanied by new revivals, to create a variety of looks that are simple to interpret using your existing decor.

Key interior trends to try this season

Op shops: Finding a a bargain in an op shop is a better feeling than buying cheap fast fashion. Better still, try to repurpose what you have.

Choose clothing wisely