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The current beach face outfall at Merimbula.

IN DEPTH
Merimbula's ocean outfall - all you need to know

Denise Dion
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Launch of trials last year.

Flexi-buses could lose their funding

Denise Dion

Daylight saving time will come to an end on April 7

Daylight Saving time comes to an end April 7

Author Barbara Toner.

Author launches her latest novel

Denise Dion

Jasper Lay said he had no idea sharks could be as large as the one pictured. Picture: Trapman Bermagui

Devoured mako shark captures the imagination of the world

Alasdair McDonald

Wyndham Basket Weavers Carol Bennett, Noe Lumby, Trish Castillo and Chris Warner.

Celebrating Panboola and creativity it inspires

Mourners caught in rainy and cold conditions for Saturday's memorial to Pambula lifesaver Don Hay.

Cold snap chills South Coast, snow falls on the mountains

Ben Smyth

The current beach face outfall at Merimbula.

IN DEPTH
Merimbula's ocean outfall - all you need to know

Denise Dion
2hrs ago

Launch of trials last year.

Flexi-buses could lose their funding

Denise Dion

Jasper Lay said he had no idea sharks could be as large as the one pictured. Picture: Trapman Bermagui

Devoured mako shark captures the imagination of the world

Daniel Worden happily accepts the Under 16s premiership flag for the Merimbula Diggers on Friday.

SCAFL makes return at weekend

Luke Rixon busts through a tackle attempt and looks for outside support against the Snowy River Bears at the Nines.

Bulldogs reforge alliance

Jacob McMaster

Flying the Merimbula flag: Finalist in the National Pirtek Fishing Challenge Merrily Bell of Tura Beach shows a magnificent 532cm tailor taken in the channel at Merimbula.

Fishing clubs clash in annual grudge match

Daniel Worden happily accepts the Under 16s premiership flag for the Merimbula Diggers on Friday.

SCAFL makes return at weekend

Football prodigy: Jakome Roberts-Charlton is among the 100 or more juniors to benefit from Sapphire Coast Arts and Sports Youth Development Fund grants.

Two years of opportunities

Jacob McMaster

Selfie time.

Battle of the flexes at Batemans Bay physique titles | Video with winners | Photos

Claudia Ferguson

A still from Gracie Otto's short film Desert Dash.

Flickerfest national tour returns to Merimbula silver screen

David Lole and his quartet are at Club Sapphire on Thursday.

Jazz club presents five of the best

A still from the film

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert film screening to fundraise for Rainbow Wave Festival

A still from Gracie Otto's short film Desert Dash.

Flickerfest national tour returns to Merimbula silver screen

Ooh la la....chanteuse Eliane Morel with her pianist Paul Dion.

Alliance plans Les Mis night

HARMONY: Robyn Martin, Melanie Horsnell and Kate Burke are combining to form The New Graces for Candelo Arts Society's variety night.

Hail new Candelo trio full of grace, goodwill

Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber is urging motorists to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for vital safety check

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Brendan Buckley from Bega Betta was a former student at St Patrick's.

St Pat's: Betta memories of St Pat's

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Sister Judith in 1973: Faith generally grew deeper during students' time at St Pat’s and pupils remember feeling very proud to be at the school.

St Pat's: Stories from past students

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Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber is urging motorists to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for vital safety check

The year was 1974: A teaching Sister with her group of students at St Patrick's.

St Pat's: Memories of times gone by

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1975 class: The Sisters of Charity had laid the foundation of St Patrick’s School, which originated from the school first established by John Mangan.

St Pats: Long history of the school

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Take a step back in time

Shoalhaven House of the Week Mar 27

It's spacious and sunny with street appeal

Far South Coast House of the Week Mar 27

Three-bedroom cottage with holiday vibe

Eurobodalla House of the Week Mar 27

REACH OUT: McGrath Foundation breast care nurses and supporters are looking for local champions in every community to help lead the Pink Up Your town fundraiser this year. More than 100 additional nurses are needed to meet demand.

How Pink will your town go to help women with breast cancer

Joanne Crawford

Peter and Wendy Colhoun

80th birthday celebrated

Denise Dion

A still from the film

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert film screening to fundraise for Rainbow Wave Festival

REACH OUT: McGrath Foundation breast care nurses and supporters are looking for local champions in every community to help lead the Pink Up Your town fundraiser this year. More than 100 additional nurses are needed to meet demand.

How Pink will your town go to help women with breast cancer

READY TO RIDE: Cyclists get in practice for the upcoming Royal Far West charity ride through south-west NSW.

Ride for country kids

Sydney Royal Showgirl finalist: Crookwell's Lauren Selmes is announced the Zone 3 Showgirl winner, she will go on to compete at the Sydney Royal between April 12-23, 2019. Photo: John Ellicott.

Next stop for the Crookwell Showgirl is Sydney Royal

John Ellicott

Jasper Lay said he had no idea sharks could be as large as the one pictured. Picture: Trapman Bermagui

Devoured mako shark captures the imagination of the world

Lions host brekkie for Variety Club event |Photos

10 photos from the Christchurch Remembrance Service

Selfie time.

Battle of the flexes at Batemans Bay physique titles | Video with winners | Photos

Selfie time.

Battle of the flexes at Batemans Bay physique titles | Video with winners | Photos

Claudia Ferguson

STORYTELLER: Kerryn Fields will perform a solo show at the Candelo Village Festival, which is on April 26-28 in Candelo.

Storyteller Kerryn Fields on chronic illness, importance of humour

Albert McKnight

Paul Waite (in the wheelchair) and his 2018 Albion Park-oak Flats third grade side.

"I'm going to walk out of here": Waite

Courtney Ward

GENERATIONS: Peyton Thompson and Hazel Ahkin, the youngest and oldest pupils of Candelo, cut the 150th birthday cake

Candelo history lesson as school celebrates 150 years | Photos

Ben Smyth

Trikers gathering: United Trikers Association members about to leave Short Point, Merimbula for a drive to Pambula.

Letters: Ocean outfall issue a matter of trust

Many hands make light work: Gloves left behind from the bushfire anniversary tree planting on Tathra Headland.

Letters: Australian politicians should be held accountable for toxicity

Pre-polling for the NSW state election opened this week, with booths at Twyford Hall in Merimbula and Bega's Funhouse Studio building.

Letters: Refugee sign removal a 'knee jerk' reaction

End-of-life doula Helen Callanan

Doulas provide support for the dying

Eileen Wood

ON REFLECTION: Simon Cullen with the Lookinglass artifical intelligence mirror.

AI mirror monitors Parkinson’s signs

BE SAFE: If you find it is too tricky or unsafe to fit a smoke alarm yourself, contact your nearest Fire and Rescue NSW station for advice.

Be alarmed about fire risk

Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen has slammed the Morrison budget handed down on Tuesday.

No budget plan to lift wages: Labor

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The federal budget at a glance

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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg's budget speech in full

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Women have been the big winners in sports funding in this year's federal budget,

Women the big winners in sports funding

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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has pitched the coalition as responsible economic managers in the budget.

No-losers budget aimed right at voters

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Campaigns to fight domestic violence will be boosted by $328m in the federal budget.

Domestic violence action gets boost

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Australia's public broadcasters will get more than $4b in funding over the three years.

Public broadcasters get $4 billion

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Daphne Dunne, a grandmother who met Prince Harry three times and his father once, has died aged 99.

Australian royal watcher Daphne Dunne, 99, dies

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Light restocker heifers were in demand at Armidale on Monday.

Weaner steers to $957 at Armidale

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Car win for 13yo Colleambally shooter

Sally Cripps
2hrs ago

Landmark agents sell young cattle supporting the annual Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service "Tag-a-Calf" fundraiser tallying $3000-plus. Photo. Michelle Mawhinney.

Rescue helicopter gains $3000

Mark Griggs

Stokes Hill … cheese, wine and a spectacular sunset.

Get 'lost' in South Australia's Flinders Ranges

John Rozentals

Seven minimalist properties around the world to inspire travellers to de-clutter their lives

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

PUPPY EYES: No matter how cute and pleading they look, don't give in to your dog's request for a piece of the Easter egg stash. Give them their own suitable treat while you hunt for chocolate treasures.

Chocolate is a big no-no

Chenelle Tregannon

UNDER PRESSURE: The causes of stress are common and diverse, including pressure from a job, such as being overloaded with work or having a difficult boss.

How to manage stress in life and work

HealthShare

Happy 110th birthday: Agnes 'Nessie' Kluckhenn, right, and her 'baby' sister Williamina, 95. Photo: Eddie Jim

She's likes a drop of whisky and is a 'chocoholic': Nessie, aged 110

Carolyn Webb