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Tuross Head product Rhys Kennedy recently signed for the South Sydney Rabbitohs as part of his quest to play in the NRL. Photo: Michaella Knight.

South Sydney next step in Rhys Kennedy’s quest for the NRL

Joel Erickson

Members of the Pacific Way team who won the Street Challenge.

Tura golf’s Street challenge

The Merimbula Knights are still in front, but only by two points.

Knights hold a slim lead margin

Tuross Head product Rhys Kennedy recently signed for the South Sydney Rabbitohs as part of his quest to play in the NRL. Photo: Michaella Knight.

South Sydney next step in Rhys Kennedy’s quest for the NRL

Look what I caught!: Junior Kade Thornhill of Victoria shows his lovely catch and release dusky flathead from the Merimbula Top Lake.

Club angler’s tag and release marlin a first

BIG HITTER: Coffey's Matthew Moxon scores 314 runs from 45 overs with 33 sixes in Saturday's game against Bombala in Nimmitabel.

Matthew Moxon hits triple-ton

Jeanne Medlicott

Brickfest

Brickfest in Merimbula this week

The Chamber Philharmonia Cologne is performing in Merimbula and Bega.

Cologne ensemble returns to Merimbula

Ruby Bancroft, Shaylah Bandy, Mikayla Watkins, Lara Scree, Ruby Screen, Rylee Byrne, Nate Bancroft and John Watkins at the 2016-17 new Year's Eve event at Merimbula.

New Year’s Eve lineup of entertainment at Ford Park

Brickfest

Brickfest in Merimbula this week

The Spirit Allegro Choir will perform at St Joseph's Church, Merimbula.

Choir to bring joy to the world

NEW YEAR: This year the focus is firmly on a family friendly environment with all day activities planned, entertainment and a big fireworks display.

Sparkling New Year’s Eve event promised

Claudia Ferguson

From the desk of Mrs Claus: Mrs Claus opens her heart to tell the children of the world how she feels about them this Christmas.

A note from Mrs Claus to share the joy

Mrs Claus

Sarah Mostyn, of Windella Farms

Five small businesses making their dreams come true

Emma Elsworthy

Rebecca Stern, of Mustard Made.

Savvy business mums are doin' it for themselves in regional Australia

Emma Elsworthy

From the desk of Mrs Claus: Mrs Claus opens her heart to tell the children of the world how she feels about them this Christmas.

A note from Mrs Claus to share the joy

Aloha Zen’s Byron Bay Pillow, $107.00

Unique gift ideas for the hard-to-buy-guy in your life

Emma Elsworthy

ROLL UP: Bells Carnival in Batemans Bay offers summer fun for everyone.

South Coast Leisure Times: summer 2018-19

Dayle Latham

A golfer’s dream with ocean views

Far South Coast House of the Week Jan 23

Perfect spot for keen fishers

Eurobodalla House of the Week Jan 23

Stunning in Shoalhaven

Shoalhaven House of the Week Jan 16

Brickfest

Brickfest in Merimbula this week

BY THE SEA: Two of Jesse Graham's striking sculptures Pelicant and Buoyansea have been permanently installed in Batemans Bay as part of a "Sculpture Walk".

Pelicant takes pride of place on Batemans Bay breakwall

Pambula SLSC members gather as Member for Bega Andrew Constance announces funding for the club. Picture: Supplied.

Pambula Surf Life Saving Club full steam ahead with $60,000 grant

Claudia Ferguson

Brickfest

Brickfest in Merimbula this week

Eden SES volunteers pictured at a 2017 Wear Orange Wednesday celebration include James Knox, Bradley Chalker, Mark Lawrence and Nev Cowgill with NRMA Merimbula staff Clare Miller and Maddi Richardson.

SES Eden hosts information, recruitment night

Big pieces of furnature need to go!

Bargains galore at pop-up op shop

Claudia Ferguson

Suzanne Whelan took this amazing shot of Merimbula Boardwalk which encouraged people to comment on Facebook other pictures taken during the fog-fiilled day.

Fog event on Far South Coast explained | Photos

Ewe are joking! Check out these weird and wacky ways to keep your pet cool

"Just sign here," says Sue McIntyre to a prospective competitor in the oyster shucking competition.

Sizzlin’ show at Pambula| Video

Rafael Nadal

It’s day 1 of the Australia Open and it’s hot

Family Affair: Gordon family members Russell Fitzpatrick, Margaret Gordon, Ruth Nelson, Gwen Moffitt, Jack Gordon and Maddi James with member for Bega Andrew Constance.

Pambula Show – what a sizzler

Denise Dion

Elvis impersonator John Collins looks at his reflection before boarding the Elvis Express at Central Station.

All shook up on the Elvis train to Parkes

Melissa Iaria

Lady Gaga

Colour returns to Golden Globes red carpet

Street machines: Hot rods gleam, growl through Canberra for Summernats

James Joyce

Suzanne Whelan took this amazing shot of Merimbula Boardwalk on a fog-fiilled day last week. Check out other readers' photos at merimbulanewsweekly.com.au

Letters: Cyclists ask for respect – it goes both ways on the road

What a beauty: Vince Martin of Tura Beach had an amazing day and caught this 53cm snapper at Horseshoe Reef.

Letters to the editor

Pambula SLSC members in the festive spirit as they complete their Christmas day shift, on New Year's Day the patrol tended to four stingray injuries at the Rivermouth.

Letters to the Editor

GET IT RIGHT: Ensuring your seat belt fits properly could prove critical in a crash.

Seat belts: Are you using yours properly?

Professor Kiarash Khosrotehrani.

Cutting off melanoma escape routes

PROSTATE: Research shows some men would prefer to sacrifice survival odds rather than suffer the side-effects of prostate cancer treatment.

Prostate cancer: men trade-off survival for quality of life

Eileen Wood

Shadow treasurer Ryan Park and shadow minister for the Hunter Kate Washington at Raymond Terrace on Wednesday.

Labor pledges to reinstate ministers for regional areas

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IN PLACE: Southern Aurora Memorial Committee chairman says the installation of a donated passenger carriage yesterday for the 50th anniversary of the 1969 Violet Town rail crash was a huge success. Picture: MARK JESSER

Carriage hoisted into place ahead of 50th anniversary of railway tragedy

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Abstract: another of the works found at the op-shop. The manager of Wozzle's put all the works aside to be picked up and hopefully returned.

Can you help find the owners of these artworks?

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Just 36 per cent of Aussies have had a skin check in the past 12 months, according to new research.

Aussies slack on skin cancer checkups

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Some 55,0000 hectares of bushland across Tasmania has been ravaged by dozens of fires.

Heat, wind to heighten Tas bushfire threat

Renowned social researcher Hugh Mackay has called for compassion in his 2019 Australia Day Address.

Australia needs compassion culture: Mackay

Sarah McPhee

Former RSL NSW president Don Rowe (R) has been charged with fraud after a two-year investigation.

Staff, governance 'overhauled' at RSL NSW

The Liberal Party has installed former ALP president Warren Mundine as its candidate for Gilmore.

'Liberal for Life': ex-Labor boss Mundine

Matt Coughlan

Back in time: The historic Mary Valley Rattler.

Relive history this Australia Day weekend

John Rozentals

Adventure Bay Retreat: Something special on Bruny Island. Photo: Brad Harris

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Wilpena Pound: a natural amphitheatre.

Find yourself in the Flinders Ranges

John Rozental

BUILT TOUGH: The BeefEater Signature ProLine six-burner built-in barbecue is designed to withstand the tough Australian climate, with all stainless-steel components commercial grade.

Hosting the ultimate Australia Day barbecue

NO SWEAT: If you exercise, especially in the summer heat, you need to drink before, during and after exercise.

Hacks for staying hydrated over summer

HealthShare

Yum: Few people know that insects form part of the natural diet of more common pets, with many canine and feline species of mammal eating bugs in the wild to fulfil their nutritional requirements.

Waiter, there’s a fly in my...dog food