Merimbula News Weekly
Wednesday, 29 November 2023
Telstra tower to rise again at Eden
Telstra arrives at the temporary site on Wednesday morning, November 29.
Denise Dion
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40 homes flooded, rivers rising as wild weather hits Illawarra, South Coast
Emergency crews have been called out across the Illawarra and South Coast as wild weather hit the region.
Nadine Morton
Bega flooding at advice level
Denise Dion
FRNSW in-water teams prepare to travel south. Picture FRNSW
Draft consent drawn up between developer and Bega Valley Shire Council
Denise Dion
The view of the front of the proposed seniors village from across Lakewood Drive, as shown in the amended DA submitted to council.
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'Little hero': Teen saves school bus from servo collision
Anna McGuinness
A school bus rolls towards a busy petrol station in Casino, NSW. Picture via ABC
Hollywood actress joins hunger strike for permanent Gaza ceasefire
Anna McGuinness
Hollywood actress joins hunger strike for permanent Gaza ceasefire
Thunderstorms deliver widespread drenching on Australia's east coast
Anna McGuinness
Flooding at Lake Conjola on November 29. Picture by NSW SES Ulladulla Unit
Our People
Eden Project Lab launches emergency preparedness guide
Amandine Ahrens
Eden Project Lab participants with their localised emergency preparedness guide for residents and visitors of Eden and surrounding areas. Picture supplied
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Heavy rain closes roads, washes away Mogo bridge
Mogo Creek rose quickly overnight in Mogo, destroying a section of Veitch Street and blocking access for some residents. Picture supplied
Megan McClelland
Bega getting the brunt of wild weather
Denise Dion
A storm drain outflow, near Carp Street, Bega on Wednesday morning, November 29. Picture by Ben Smyth
Live
Warning for 'high end supercell' storms as weather shifts towards Wollongong
Kiama bore the brunt of the overnight rain, but the bureau says the severe weather will shift towards Newcastle, Sydney and Wollongong this afternoon.
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Community
Reaping vegetable rewards with Pambula village's beautiful community garden
James Parker
Pambula Village Community Garden member Jim Eberbach and president Rae Joyce within the beautiful gardens in the heart of Pambula, surrounded by blossoming flowers and yet-to-be collected vegetables. Picture by James Parker
Our People
Narooma Devils claim tackle 9s title as women's game gains momentum
James Parker
The winning Narooma Devils team on the field in Bega. Picture by James Parker
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Heavy rainfall, damaging winds to hit South Coast during wild weather
Nadine Morton
SES Chief Superintendent Dallas Burnes during a press conference when he issued a warning about predicted heavy rains and damaging winds. Picture by Adam McLean
Eden's young cricketers proud to face Warilla in Davidson Shield South Coast comp
Meet Eden High's cricket team. Back row - Pierce Hayes, Mason Hayes, Anthony Seach, Brendan Wilson, Travis Fulton, Campbell Lovato, James Bell. Front row Lawrie Mudaliar, Xavier Overend, Joseph Elton and Walter Blewit along side their coach Michell Bond. Absent - Beau Bennett and Rahul Mudaliar. Picture by Amandine Ahrens
Amandine Ahrens
Carols by Candlelight at Berrambool
Denise Dion
Carols by Candlelight at Berrambool
Eden Marine High's career expo inspires youth to chase their dreams
Eden Marine High School Year 10 student Elizabeth Nelson and National Parks ranger Simon Conaty at Eden Marine High School for the careers expo day on November 23, 2023. Picture by Amandine Ahrens.
Amandine Ahrens
More federal funding for Eden-Monaro road safety
Staff Reporters
The federal government is gradually increasing the funding it provides to local councils to maintain and upgrade local road networks to improve road safety. File picture
Eden-Monaro small businesses to get cyber security boost
Marion Williams
The federal government's Cyber Security Strategy recognises that small businesses make up 97 percent of all Australian businesses and are the foundation for Australia's digital economy. File picture
Our People
Kids rapt seeing their artworks depicting Far South Coast installed on buses
James Parker
Matilda Henderson with her Mitchies Jetty impressionist art style painting turned bus vinyl wrap. Picture by James Parker
Watch
Frisky goannas in Merimbula backyard caught on camera
Two goannas mating in Christine Kaine's backyard in Merimbula on the NSW Far South Coast
Ben Smyth
Free
Flood warning issued for Bega River low-lying areas
Staff Reporters
Bega flooding in 2021. Picture by Ben Smyth

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World to reckon with future of fossil fuels at COP28
Valerie Volcovici, Kate Abnett and Maha El Dahan • 11m ago
Organisers are expecting a record 70,000 people to attend this year's COP28 summit. (AP PHOTO)
Swimming honoured at AIS awards ahead of Olympics
Roger Vaughan • 12m ago
Mollie O'Callaghan won the performance of the year for her 200m freestyle world record swim. (AP PHOTO)
Bonds enjoy Fed rate cuts talk, dollar falls
Tom Wilson and Tom Westbrook • 24m ago
The dollar was last down 0.1 per cent against the yen after traded at its lowest since September 12. (AP PHOTO)
Sculptures row won't hurt Greece-UK relations: PM
Renee Maltezou and Angeliki Koutantou • 30m ago
Greece has repeatedly called on the British Museum to return the 2500-year-old sculptures. (EPA PHOTO)
Inflation, rates and war to slow world economy: OECD
Paul Wiseman • 58m ago
The world's two biggest economies, the United States and China, are expected to slow next year (AP PHOTO)
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National
Uber announce taxi service collaboration
Taxi ready to collect passengers. Picture by Ryan Osland
Anna Houlahan
Charges upgraded to manslaughter for Cooma cop
Anna Houlahan
Senior constable Kristian White leaves Cooma Local Court on September 6, 2023. Picture by AAP Image/Lukas Coch
TLC announce Australian tour 30 years after breakthrough 'Waterfalls'
Anna McGuinness
TLC, America's top girl group, is touring Australia in 2024. Picture supplied by Live Nation
Former deputy PM's police officer son charged with assault
Anna Houlahan
Nicholas and Michael McCormack after a win for the Wagga Tigers. File picture
Sensitive Content
Higgins 'couldn't scream like you see in the horror movies'
Tim Piccione
Brittany Higgins arrives at the Federal Court to give evidence. Picture AAP
Sport
Swimming honoured at AIS awards ahead of Olympics
Mollie O'Callaghan won the performance of the year for her 200m freestyle world record swim. (AP PHOTO)
Roger Vaughan • 12m ago
Our People
Narooma Devils claim tackle 9s title as women's game gains momentum
James Parker
The winning Narooma Devils team on the field in Bega. Picture by James Parker
Verstappen takes pole for season's finale in Abu Dhabi
Australia's Oscar Piastri will start the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in third place on the grid. (AP PHOTO)
Catching wind and waves as Raging Bull Classic unleashes at Merimbula
James Parker
Rob Pingnolet, Legend, Kite surfing.
Tri-Estuary Challenge's top catches
Senior and junior prize winners in the MBGLAC Tri Estuary held last weekend. Picture supplied
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See inside the Byron Bay house Carrie Bickmore is selling
The Byron Bay home is made for outdoor entertaining and summer living. Picture: Supplied
Jen Melocco
Photos
Longterm superhosts set to sell Australia's 'best nature stay'
Hamish Geale
Gordon Cuff and Susie Aulich have owned The Trig for the past 16 years. Pictures supplied
Accused mushroom cook's property snapped up before auction
Jen Melocco
The Mount Waverley townhouse sold prior to auction. Pic Supplied.

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What's On
What happened to our secular state?
Opinion
Reducing the influence of religion on state institutions would be beneficial for believers and non-believers. Picture Shutterstock
Michael Dove
What's on
What's On: South Coast Gig Guide for November 28 - December 4
What's On: South Coast Gig Guide for November 28 - December 4
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What's On: South Coast Gig Guide for November 21-27
What's On: South Coast Gig Guide for November 21-27
Hybrid caravans showcased at Merimbula holiday park
Staff Reporters
Hybrid caravans and camper trailers will be on show to the public in Merimbula this weekend as part of the inaugural Australia's Best Hybrid Showcase. Picture supplied
Scrublands rural-noir lures Heathcote home
Josh Leeson
Bella Heathcote plays Mandy in new crime-drama Scrublands. Picture supplied
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Waterways, wine and wildlife are the order of this cruise
Impressive cliffs scoured by the river over millions of years along the Murray River. Picture Shutterstock
Emma Brown
A new take on hiring: How Collar® Group is revolutionising the recruitment industry
Collar® Group is transforming the recruitment sector and taking the industry by storm. Picture supplied by Collar
Your local Black Friday deals
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You don't have to shop with online or with the big guys to catch a Black Friday bargain. Local retailers are participating in Black Friday sales in your area. Picture by Shutterstock.
Tickets on sale for Wilmot Field Day 2024: Accelerating the Change: Food, Fibre & Nature
General Manager at Wilmot Cattle Co, Stuart Austin, is eager to emphasise the value of firsthand farming stories to attendees. Picture supplied
Be immersed in a feeling of freedom and discover a magical new city every day (almost)
Cruising the dazzling Amalfi Coast with Norwegian Escape. Picture supplied

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Photos and Video
'Little hero': Teen saves school bus from servo collision
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A school bus rolls towards a busy petrol station in Casino, NSW. Picture via ABC
Anna McGuinness
Telstra tower to rise again at Eden
Denise Dion
Telstra arrives at the temporary site on Wednesday morning, November 29.
'Confronting' sight as 34 pilot whales found dead on beach
Benjamin Seeder
A large pod of whales was discovered washed ashore on Freycenet Peninsular. Photo by Chris Theobald.
Watch
40 homes flooded, rivers rising as wild weather hits Illawarra, South Coast
Nadine Morton
Emergency crews have been called out across the Illawarra and South Coast as wild weather hit the region.
Bega flooding at advice level
Denise Dion
FRNSW in-water teams prepare to travel south. Picture FRNSW
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What will you splurge on first - business class fights or luxe hotels?
Two Ways to Go
What will you splurge on first - business class fights or luxe hotels?
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
What it's like to eat in one of Peru's best restaurants
Ben Groundwater
What it's like to eat in one of Peru's best restaurants
Found! The most amazing places to stay in Byron Bay
Akash Arora
Crystalbrook Byron.
Two great reasons to book a holiday in this world-class wine region in WA
Two great reasons to book a holiday in this world-class wine region in WA
Diamond hunting and other priceless moments on Tasmania's Flinders Island
Scott Hannaford
Diamond hunting and other priceless moments on Tasmania's Flinders Island
Unravel the timeless charms of Lisbon as part of a luxury cruise
Unravel the timeless charms of Lisbon as part of a luxury cruise
Secret Washington, DC: There's more to the US capital than soaring monuments
Ivy Carruth
Secret Washington, DC: There's more to the US capital than soaring monuments
Ancient Egypt has come to Sydney. Here's how to experience it
Mal Chenu
Ancient Egypt has come to Sydney. Here's how to experience it

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New Lotus electric car charger can add 140km in 5 minutes
Car Expert
New Lotus electric car charger can add 140km in 5 minutes
Jade Credentino
Car Expert
Chery says it's the 'most premium' Chinese brand, guns for Japan, Korea
James Wong
Chery says it's the 'most premium' Chinese brand, guns for Japan, Korea
Car Expert
Porsche 911 recalled due to airbag fault
Jack Quick
Porsche 911 recalled due to airbag fault
Car Expert
BMW's upcoming electric M3 has a name - report
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Car Expert
2024 Tesla Model 3 price and specs
William Stopford
The Senior
World War II veteran Reg Chard celebrates 100th birthday
World War II veteran Reg Chard in his home at Villawood, Sydney, NSW. Picture supplied
Thousands have heard Reg's stories about Kokoda Track. He has some simple advice to young people.
Staff Reporter
Film explores minds of neurodiverse musos
Discover the processes that spark genius in this engrossing film.
Staff Reporter
Daniel Johns and David Helfgott in a still from the film. Picture supplied
Cultural exchange all in a day's work for Ebenezer
Ghana migrant Ebenezer Banful prides himself on connecting cultures.
Rowan Cowley
ACT Senior Australian of the Year Ebenezer Banful. Picture by Salty Dingo
The Land
Experts reveal barriers halting soil scientists
Dr Jason Condon is an associate professor of soil science at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga. Picture supplied
Hayley Warden
Call for comment on a renewable energy future
The transition to renewable energy comes at a cost to landscape amenity and a draft NSW Government policy is asking for community feedback on the issue. File photo.
Yanco Ag wins top gong at national Cows Create Careers competition
Elka Devney
Eli Hayes, Seth Eastley, Archer Cusak and Jake Wilmshurst, better known as The Milkers, with their calf. Picture supplied.
Life & Style
Motherland: a love song to Jamaican cuisine
Peanut and sweet potato stew. Picture supplied
Karen Hardy
Is Donna Hay's dish the only roast chook recipe you'll ever need?
Karen Hardy
Roast garlic chicken on potato and leek gratin. Picture by Chris Court. Recipe and styling: Donna Hay
Advice
Considering your charitable choices when tax bill looms
Paying tax or making tax-deductible contributions for philanthropic purposes is a matter of how you believe your money is best used. Photo Shutterstock

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