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Melbourne man wins Oz Lotto millions, twice!

Brittany Fogg of Pambula with Ivy and Marley Torpey. "My concern is about education and whether public schools will get a fair share of the funding," Brittany said.

Voting in the valley

Denise Dion

Dane Waites was delighted to join Andre Jones for a section of the run between Eden and Merimbula.

Return of the long distance runners

Denise Dion

Daniel McAlister and Brad Piltz (Joss Construction), Mel Thane (Merimbula Airport Operations), Jenny Symons (Council’s Project Manager) and Chris Thane (Merimbula Airport Operations) go over the plans for the Merimbula Airport Terminal Extension.

Airport terminal extension starts

Denise Dion

Bruce Yalden prepares to speak to the trikers at Short Point.

Mass of trikers hit local roads

Denise Dion

A steady stream of people visited the Bunnings booth at Tura Beach.

Bunnings booth busy

Denise Dion

On Saturday there will be a memorial serial for Donald Hay at the Pambula Surf Life Saving Club.

Don Hay's memorial service

Denise Dion

Melbourne man wins Oz Lotto millions, twice!

Brittany Fogg of Pambula with Ivy and Marley Torpey. "My concern is about education and whether public schools will get a fair share of the funding," Brittany said.

Voting in the valley

Denise Dion

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

Selfie time.

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

Claudia Ferguson

Premiers: The Narooma Lions will be presented with the senior SCAFL premiership flag at the season launch on Friday.

2019 SCAFL launch

Jacob McMaster

Selfie time.

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

Young reps: Neil Rainbow, Phil Jackson, Mitch Wallis and Michelle Hulme with the FSC Imlay Bombers in their team jumpers. Picture: Shirley Rixon.

Imlay Bombers dive in

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

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

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

Alliance plans Les Mis night

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

Jazz club presents five of the best

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

Turning Pink: A Pink Stumps Day campaign fundraiser for the McGrath Foundation is being held at Wolumla this weekend.

Pink Stumps Day at Wolumla cricket ground

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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Now known as Sister Therese: Sister Norberta, who taught secondary school students from 1969 to 1972 at St Patrick's, relates some stories.

St Pat's: A Josephite Sister shares her stories

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

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

Proud students: While some things may have changed, faith, support and an excellent education at St Patrick's has not changed.

St Pat's: What the school is about

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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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Three-bedroom cottage with holiday vibe

Eurobodalla House of the Week Mar 27
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Take a step back in time

Shoalhaven House of the Week Mar 27
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It's spacious and sunny with street appeal

Far South Coast House of the Week Mar 27
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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

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

Ride for country kids

Peter and Wendy Colhoun

80th birthday celebrated

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

Curious and capable: Marjorie Henderson photographed as a small child. Ms Henderson turned 100 on Monday, March 18. Photo: supplied

Merimbula woman celebrates 100 "fine" years

Rachel Mounsey

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

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

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

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

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

An Ambulance Victoria officer runs away from a seal at Port Fairy on Saturday afternoon.

Watch as rogue seal chases ambo after attacking woman

Rachael Houlihan

Morrison gives his version of talks in tense interview with Waleed Aly

Michael Koziol

Photo: WSL/Matt Dunbar

The master, Kelly Slater, surfs on

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

William Tyrrell vanished while wearing his beloved Spiderman costume in September 2014.

William's male carer searched 'everywhere'

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Burger Challenge

Big burger a bit too much for the average diner

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Every public hospital in southeast Queensland is full to capacity.

Qld public hospital beds at capacity

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Victoria's Assistant Police Commissioner Neil Paterson will appear at the informer royal commission.

Spotlight on top Vic cops in Lawyer X case

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Qld police hope to extradite a NSW man who is expected to be charged with Jay Brogden's murder

Qld cops search backyard for murder clues

Nicholas McElroy
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The class action was brought by 189 residents affected by a 2014 bushfire in the Perth Hills region.

Verdict due in Perth bushfire class action

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One Nation party officials Steve Dickson (L) and James Ashby claim they were drunk and set up.

One Nation are 'absolute frauds': minister

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The operator of the Coolaroo Recycling Plant is being sued in a class action over its 2017 fire.

Mediation set for Vic fire class action

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Yass Show Merinos: Winston McDonald holds the grand champion March-shorn ewe from Fine Wool classes, Keith Scanes holds the grand champion August-shorn ram and Supreme Champion Merino Exhibit from the Fine Wool classes with Stud Merino Judge Sam Bucknell (Yass). All photos and captions: Broni Jekyll

Yass Show| Photos

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CLOSE RACE: Nationals candidate Dugald Saunders says the 20 per cent swing against the Nationals in Dubbo was "a little bit outrageous". Photo: BELINDA SOOLE

Election count continues for Dubbo electorate

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A strong showing of beef and dairy cattle and sheep will be presented at the Sydney Royal Show. Picture: Michael Petey

Almost 1000 head of stud cattle bound for Sydney

Lucy Kinbacher
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'Once-in-a-lifetime' experience at Western Plains Zoo

John Rozentals

More than just a 'motel of the seas', cruising is a must-do travel experience

Scott McRae

Photo: Lifetime Private Retreats

South Australia: You're soaking in it ... with the best views available

UNIFY: You can create a less cluttered appearance in your garden by sticking to a limited colour palette and mass planting in one area.

Make a small garden work

Bride and groom, Richard and Julie Beaumont.

A 'perfect wedding' for palliative care patient Julie

QUALITY TIME: While toys can be great tools for enrichment, they're not a substitute for quality, interactive time spent with your dog.

Keep your dog digging playtime

RSPCA