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Jo Freebody and KA Rosco compete in the 2016 Far South Coast Dressage Association competition at Cobargo.

Dressage championships at Cobargo

KNOCKOUT THRILLER: Members of the Mudjilali Men’s Group team who took part in the weekend's South Coast Indigenous Knockout at Mackay Park in Batemans Bay. Picture: Supplied

Last minute winner sees Western Rivers triumph

Joel Erickson and Alasdair McDonald

Andy Pierce and Tony Bottrall have signed up for the Monaro Stages Rally with their Nizzan Gazelle. Picture: Wishart Media

Monaro Stages Rally gearing up for Bombala, Cooma course

Jo Freebody and KA Rosco compete in the 2016 Far South Coast Dressage Association competition at Cobargo.

Dressage championships at Cobargo

Some of the Bulldogs with the under 12s premiership last weekend.

Bulldogs taking Roosters to task

Good interest: Cobargo's Millie Boyle fends off an Indigenous All Star during one of Group 16's feature women's contact rounds.

Women’s tackle set to launch in 9s draw

Jacob McMaster

Look ma: An action sports flair rider nails a no hander stunt. Picture: Supplied.

Pambula’s Motorfest plans to be massive

Claudia Ferguson

Jazz Alley

Jazz Alley at Down South Jazz Club

THEY WILL GET YOU DANCING: The Figmentz, pictured here performing at Band Together in May, are on the line-up for Arvy on the Green at Candelo.

Afternoon on the green

Look ma: An action sports flair rider nails a no hander stunt. Picture: Supplied.

Pambula’s Motorfest plans to be massive

Rock Duo: The Elton John and Rod Stewart tribute show ready for an electric performance at Club Sapphire this Friday, August 31. Image: Supplied.

A tribute to the most flamboyant rock icons

Orphan’s inspiring stories of hope

Sitting pretty: Maker&Son is bringing their comfy, natural products to Australia. Photo: Maker&Son.

Time to get comfy, Australia

Man of the moment: Santa reassures the children of the world that they have the power within themselves to stay on the Good List.

Santa believes in you too

Jennifer Birchall

FUN: Set aside October 4-7 for four huge days of art displays, hands-on workshops, exhibitions, street art, artist talks, live music performances, art market, children’s art activities and much more in the Milton-Ulladulla region during Escape ARTfest.

South Coast Leisure Times: spring

Dayle Latham

Sitting pretty: Maker&Son is bringing their comfy, natural products to Australia. Photo: Maker&Son.

Time to get comfy, Australia

For a great Aussie need: All the supporters of this ad feature have helped us make a donation to Buy a Bale.

Buy a Bale | A message from the team

Sam Hollier

Rural experience: Ever thought about going out to a farm and helping out for a bit? Farm Army has a database of volunteers and skilled tradies from around the world and you can join. Photo: Shutterstock.

Buy a Bale | Farm Army and Farm Rescue

Sam Hollier

Open this week: This is the outlook from 48 Lakeview Ave Merimbula, which you can inspect at 11am Saturday September 22. Contact Lance Musgrave of Merimbula Realty on 0405 686 816.

Domain | Open for inspection

With Google map

Position, views, potential | House of the week

48 Lakeview Ave Merimbula

Location, lifestyle, views | House of the week

14 Batehaven Road, Batehaven

Flo Young celebrates 25 years of service at the Anglicare Sapphire Surprises Op Shop in Eden.

Eden volunteer celebrates 25-years of service

Parkinson support group welcomes new members

Support from Con Zurcas, Eden Motor Group, with Ann Bogut and Shirley Rixon.

Auxiliary acknowledges support

Flo Young celebrates 25 years of service at the Anglicare Sapphire Surprises Op Shop in Eden.

Eden volunteer celebrates 25-years of service

RESTORED: AIF soldier William Kearsey in the 1920s. Picture: AWM E03092

Road to Remembrance

Graeme and Sue Fowler of Merimbula Lake Real Estate.

End of an era for Merimbula Lake Real Estate

Claudia Ferguson

Tom Mitchell awarded the 2018 Brownlow Medal

Djaadjawan Dancers leader Sharon Mason talks the younger girls through their ceremonial dance at Giiyong Festival. Picture: Rachel Mounsey

South Coast dancers keep Dreaming alive at Giiyong festival | Photos

The fire that started off Yankees Gap Rd continues to burn on the night of September 17. Picture: Rachel Helmreich

Bemboka bushfire invokes heroic effort from firefighters | Photos, Videos

SNAPPED UP: Danielle Lynn and Harrison Warne receive the two main prizes in the Sapphire Snappers 2018 Winter Photography Competition. Picture: Ben Smyth

Sapphire Coast winter photo prizes snapped up | Photos

Jenifer Lewis.

Stars shine on gold carpet at Emmy awards

The rope with red buoy attached which caused the death of a young whale. The humpback washed up on the Far South Coast on Monday, September 17. Pictures: NPWS Field Officer Janaya Chalker.

UPDATE: Entangled juvenile whale dies on Far South Coast | PHOTOS

Police bikes lead a group of around 300 riders across the Bega Bridge on Saturday as part of the ninth annual Wall to Wall Remembrance Ride. Picture: Ben Smyth

Added tragedy as police veteran killed while on remembrance ride

Ben Smyth

Breaking the drought: Narooma Lions win first premiership in 32 years

Joel Erickson

SIGN OF THE TIMES: Morning meeting and discussion at Merimbula Airport with pilots of fire fighting aircraft which are being used to fight the Bemboka fire.

Letters to the editor

FLIGHT SCHOOL FIGHT: Frogs Hollow residents Rose Taylor, Craig Richmond, Steve Jackson, Don and Maria Kellond, Bel Toohey, Amanda Richmond and Sandy Rocca.

Letters: Frogs Hollow objection comes from position of understanding

Pambula Panthers player Sean Smith walks out with pride alongside two of his daughters and the senior men's team for his 200th game for the club on Saturday.

Letters: Stop complaining about parking and enjoy the walk

SPOTLIGHT: Failings of the aged care industry will come under scrutiny from a Royal Commission.

Advocacy groups applaud aged care Royal Commission news

Eileen Wood

Simply stunned: Michael Palin said he feels "incredibly lucky" to have had such a diverse career, from Monty Python to travelling the world. Photo: John Swannell

Michael Palin: Always look on the bright side of life

Samara Ross

COMMONPLACE: Close to one million colonoscopies are carried out each year.

Colonoscopy stories wanted

Samara Ross

More than a million teenagers are expected to get the meningococcal vaccine in the next four years.

Teens to get free meningococcal vaccine

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Dilemma over whale carcass on Sydney beach

Wildlife Park welcomes a devilish addition to the family

Rescued Indian sailor 'conscious, talking'

Labor would ban childcare enrolment gifts

Marnie Banger

SA man found not guilty of terror offences

Kathryn Bermingham

May Allah keep you steadfast: husband told

Margaret Scheikowski

Qld govt stands by shark cull decision

Sonia Kohlbacher

Hamilton Island’s Qualia … a taste of what’s available through A&K.

Six highlights in your travel week | 21 Sept

John Rozentals

Why high fashion and travel make perfect bedfellows

Burma Lane … a place to dazzle your tastebuds.

Undiscovered Melbourne still surprises and delights

John Rozentals

Create a budget-friendly garden by striking cuttings. Dip the ends in honey to encourage growth and give them plenty of sun and water.

Plenty to do this weekend

Jennifer Birchall

The Makers & Technology Festival brings people and ideas together for the workforce of the future. Image Shutterstock.

Skills steaming forward

Get gardening: The winner of Australia's Next Top Gardener will become the face of Yates' new kids’ gardening website and their family will travel to the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show.

Gardens help kids grow