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Racing fans enjoyed some great competition at the Sapphire Coast Turf Club on Sunday where Jarrett featured as the headline race winner.

Jarrett wins Jazz Festival Cup

Jacob McMaster

Lacing up: Alex Wakeford ties up his shoes for the last games ever to be played on the existing Merimbula squash courts.

Courts farewelled

Running up that hill: Trail championship fans cheer on Steph Auston during one of the steep climbs in the 44km long course in Portugal. Picture: supplied.

Auston dons green and gold

Racing fans enjoyed some great competition at the Sapphire Coast Turf Club on Sunday where Jarrett featured as the headline race winner.

Jarrett wins Jazz Festival Cup

What a beauty!: Heather Sutterby of Tura Beach shows her magnificent 64kg yellowfin tuna taken on 15kg line aboard Shockwave out of Eden.

Tournament winner almost missed out

Barker lands third-straight Bega Valley Rally

Barker lands third-straight Bega Valley Rally

Jacob McMaster

The Heartsong Choir performs at Four Winds. Photo: Robert Tacheci

Choir sings from the heart

Guitarist Angus Young and Singer Brian Johnson of AC/DC perform on stage during the legendary Australian rock band's Rock or Bust World Tour in 2015 in Melbourne. Picture: Chris Hopkins

Legends of rock come to town

FUNNY MAN: Luke Heggie will perform in Merimbula.

One big night of laughs in the club

The Heartsong Choir performs at Four Winds. Photo: Robert Tacheci

Choir sings from the heart

It's not all white: A bride to be has her dress fitted by Carla Ellwood at CC Bridal in Pambula. All things wedding will be at this weekend's bridal fair in Merimbula. Photo: Rachel Mounsey

Era of the 'anti-bride' explored at weekend wedding expo

Rachel Mounsey

Amber Little, Tracey Hughes-Butters, Cherie Glanville and Kaylene Whitaker

Spectrum launches Ladies in Black musical in glamorous style | Photos, Video

Ben Smyth

FRIENDLY TOWN: A visit to Narrawallee should be on everyone's list when travelling the South Coast.

South Coast Leisure Times: winter 2019

Dayle Latham

BRASS CLASS: The Admiral's Own Big Band will be performing at the Merimbula Jazz Festival.

Merimbula Jazz Festival: Navy brings big beats to town

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Merimbula Jazz Festival: Hats off to these jazzy events

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FRIENDLY TOWN: A visit to Narrawallee should be on everyone's list when travelling the South Coast.

South Coast Leisure Times: winter 2019

HELPING HANDS: Concentration is needed as each lantern gets an LED at Pambula Village Preschool.

Merimbula Jazz Festival: Light up the sky with new parade

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TUNEFUL: The Sapphire Coast Jazz Band was one of the highlights at last year's Jazz Hatters Party.

Merimbula Jazz Festival: Jazz fest a real spectacle

Dayle Latham

It's up for auction and the bank demands sale

It's up for auction and the bank demands sale

Ulladulla House of the Week Jun 12

Could you get used to world-class panoramic views?

Could you get used to world-class panoramic views?

Far South Coast House of the Week Jun 12

Find peace and tranquility in Bergalia

Find peace and tranquility in Bergalia

Eurobodalla House of the Week Jun 12

BIRD'S EYE VIEW: The lunar module being tested in Earth orbit during Apollo 9. The gold-coloured material is a man-made polymer coated with aluminium. The probes dangling from the footpads were to sense the Moon’s surface during touchdown and signal the crew to shut off the descent engine. Pictures: NASA

A fragile chariot for a flight into history

Helen Sim

Recognition: 2019 Australian of the Year Award recipients. Photo: Salty Dingo

Nominate an Australian of the Year

BIGGEST SUPPORTER: Community Service Medallion recipient Jim Clark and his wife Nancy enjoy a retirement road trip.

Merimbula Scout leader Jim Clark's life of community service

BIRD'S EYE VIEW: The lunar module being tested in Earth orbit during Apollo 9. The gold-coloured material is a man-made polymer coated with aluminium. The probes dangling from the footpads were to sense the Moon’s surface during touchdown and signal the crew to shut off the descent engine. Pictures: NASA

A fragile chariot for a flight into history

The Heartsong Choir performs at Four Winds. Photo: Robert Tacheci

Choir sings from the heart

TEA FOR A CAUSE: Residents of the Red House and friends at the Biggest Morning Tea held on Sunday, June 9.

The Red House hosts BMT

Denise Dion

Cadaver dog Bryson found Noel Ingham's remains in the bushland at Dulverton.

He was his mate, his carer and ended up ... his murderer

Rhythm Syndicate

Service swings with Rhythm Syndicate |Photos, video

Flare demo at Merimbula Jetty| Photos, video

Flare demo at Merimbula Jetty| Photos, video

Scott Ferguson, Tori Towell and their son Freddy, 2 months. Photo: Supplied

'We grabbed the capsule and the dog and ran down the road'

Luxury: Merewether's The Beach House has been listed online as a luxury weekender with ocean views since December, 2016, but its path to development approval via the Land and Environment Court has been stormy.

Sex on the deck at beach rental has neighbours seeing red

Joanne McCarthy

Lake Eyre comes to life as the water floods into the desert

Lake Eyre comes to life as the water floods into the desert

Megan Dingwall

Barker lands third-straight Bega Valley Rally

Barker lands third-straight Bega Valley Rally

Jacob McMaster

Jazz festival kicks off to busy start| Photos, video

Jazz festival kicks off to busy start| Photos, video

Denise Dion

Winter has brought with it some amazing sunrises, like Tuesday's over Merimbula captured here by Christopher Nicholls

Letters: Lantern Walk reaction priceless

The lanterns made at Little Nippers Early Learning and Childcare, Merimbula get a test run before Saturday's lantern walk.

Letters: Lessons to be learned following federal election

Marine Rescue Merimbula unit commander Bill Blakeman presents raffle winner Dan Cowlishaw with his new boat package. Read more online.

Letters: Money being spent unwisely in Merimbula

University of Melbourne Associate Professor Peter van Wijngaarden (left) with CERA's Dr Xavier Hadoux.

Simple eye test could soon detect early signs of Alzheimer's

Geraldine Cardozo

Why aged care needs to change its position on residents' sex lives

Why aged care needs to change its position on residents' sex lives

Rowan Cowley

How Barry foiled the scammers, and you can too

How Barry foiled the scammers, and you can too

NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet says in many ways this state budget is for the bush.

NSW treasurer to reveal smaller surplus

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AirAsia is promising more space, quieter cabins and extra bag storage aboard its new aircraft.

AirAsia eyes Australian expansion in Paris

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South Australian Treasurer Rob Lucas will deliver his second budget on Tuesday.

SA budget to be 'tough but fair'

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Ex-police officer Tim Argall will make a second appearance at the royal commission in Victoria.

Ex-cop to reappear at 'Lawyer X' inquiry

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Laurent Hayez has pleaded to the public to help find his son Theo who went missing in Byron Bay.

Family hope messages will find backpacker

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The CSIRO says power bills could be halved in 40 years' time if energy efficiencies are adopted.

CSIRO maps outlook for Australia in 2060

Rebecca Gredley
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Owners of the cracked Mascot Towers will meet with officials and building experts on Thursday.

Cracked Syd unit residents seek answers

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Two men will face court over the bashing of Assistant Commissioner Chris O'Neill.

Brothers charged over Vic cop bashing

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Macquarie Dohnes attracted several visitors throughout the day. Studmaster John Nadin was snapped discussing this year's sale rams with Central West Genetics' Alicia McConnell and Robyn Tozer, with the breed's assessor, Allan Clarke of Dubbo. Macquarie stud displayed stud sires, fleeces and sale rams to be offered at the annual sale will be held on September 23.

See who we snapped at Sheep Week on day one

MEARES AND ASSOCIATES: Upper Hunter, NSW, property Scotts Creek is on the market for $6.5 million.

Malcolm Turnbull's Scotts Creek asking $6.5m

Malcolm Turnbull and his wife Lucy are selling their standout 1098 hectare Hunter Valley property East Rossgole.

Malcolm Turnbull to list East Rossgole

Mark Phelps

THE MAN: Richard Boyce and Cruise Express has injected some $3 million into the coffers of various rail-restoration societies.

Riding the rails - the slow and steady way

John Rozentals

Compass Hut engages the five senses. Image: Kylie Bell

Planning your next holiday? Check out these deals

John Rozentals

TRADITIONAL DRESS: Travel writer Jac Taylor after a spontaneous makeover in Shuzenji, central Japan. Photo: Supplied

Spontaneous makeovers in Japan, bar fights in Dublin and cycling Belgium: these solo travellers have seen it all

Dayle Latham

On top of the faster speeds, 5G will enable more simultaneous connections.

No Tony, 25 megs was never going to be enough

Mathew Dickerson

NOT HELPING: By the time your body gets around to burning food calories, it stores the extra calories you've eaten as fat cells. Photo: Shutterstock.

Is there room for wine in your diet?

Linda Lambrechts

Depending on the extent of the flooding, you may require pumps to help remove trapped water and clear pools that may have formed.

What to do if your house is flooded