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Respecting tradition: The Snowy River Bears maiden appearance in Group 16 in 1977, the club will wear jumpers matching the classic style. - Rod Bottom, Wayne Honeysett, John Hopper, Robbie Pascoe, Tama Ruruku, Peter Mellors, Ken White, Tim Field, Wayne McGufficke, Steve Turner, Locky Thompson, Warren Jenkinson, Gordon Jenkinson, Lenny Thompson. Ball Boy to be named

Bears come out of hibernation

Jacob McMaster

Local hopefuls: Tamika Millard, Alanna Dummett and Jorja Moore in their ACT Brumbies playing gear ahead of the Youth Nationals in Brisbane. Picture: supplied.

Falcons quartet to take on Youth Nationals

Jacob McMaster

Top of the pops: Singles winners during the Australian Titles are Ray Pearse and Carla Krizanic after some strong rounds. Picture: Bowls Australia.

Titles shines light on coastal tourism

Jacob McMaster

Respecting tradition: The Snowy River Bears maiden appearance in Group 16 in 1977, the club will wear jumpers matching the classic style. - Rod Bottom, Wayne Honeysett, John Hopper, Robbie Pascoe, Tama Ruruku, Peter Mellors, Ken White, Tim Field, Wayne McGufficke, Steve Turner, Locky Thompson, Warren Jenkinson, Gordon Jenkinson, Lenny Thompson. Ball Boy to be named

Bears come out of hibernation

Brendan Daley watches a ball hurtle towards the boundary during his 87-run haul against the Bulls on Saturday.

Knights leading ladder

Jacob McMaster

Launch: A strong field of fun runner hurtles off the start line in the Pambula2Merimbula event on Sunday. Picture: Supplied.

Maiden Pambula 2 Merimbula run a belter

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

Gleny Rae Virus

Gleny Rae Virus and her Playboys launch CD at Nethercote Hall

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

Choir to bring joy to the world

An action shot as Tarzan swings in during the Dreamcoat Theatre Productions show at Twyford Hall. Photo: Angi High

Swinging success for Tarzan the Musical

Carols by Candlelight 2017

Carols to light up Magic Mountain

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

Aloha Zen’s Byron Bay Pillow, $107.00

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

Emma Elsworthy

Sarah Mostyn, of Windella Farms

Five small businesses making their dreams come true

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

South Coast Leisure Times: summer 2018-19

Dayle Latham

The Small Folk’s founders Anna and Simon Davis say their roles as early childhood educators helped guide their vision to create "enchanting, holistic play, celebrating a naturally simplified childhood".

Why a labour of love makes all the difference in regional Australia

Emma Elsworthy

Perfect for the growing family

Shoalhaven House of the Week Dec 5

ON THE HORIZON: Realtair managing director Peter Matthews says the real estate cliche, ‘location, location, location’ is ever present when water is concerned. Hot spots such as cafe strips and transport services are areas that provide lifestyle to add further value to the water.

Bringing alive your coastal dream

Lydia Roberts

This is perfect for entertainers

Eurobodalla House of the Week Nov 21

Tura Beach men's golf president Ric Wright presenting a cheque to Greg Miller of Bega Valley SPAN.

Golf day supports Bega Valley Span

Creative women: Bega High students Jemma Mundy and Mikayla Deards share their talented photographic work in the latest edition of Muse. Picture: Supplied.

Talented young women collaborate with feminist collective

GLORY: Australia’s winning King’s Cup team, July 1919. Picture: AWM D00725

Road to Remembrance

Michael Grealy

Tura Beach men's golf president Ric Wright presenting a cheque to Greg Miller of Bega Valley SPAN.

Golf day supports Bega Valley Span

STAR POWER: The legendary Captain Albert Jacka VC, from Victoria was the face of recruitment campaigns and later, the 1919 Peace Bonds. Picture: AWM ARTV00784

Road to Remembrance

Michael Grealy

HOME FIRES: Sapper Arthur Findon Dunbar is welcomed home by his family at 45 Chief Street, Brompton, South Australia in July 1919. Picture: AWM P05328.001

Road to Remembrance

Michael Grealy

Australian opening batsman Marcus Harris (right) and Aaron Finch.

Aussies start well in Second Test

A herd of pigs targetted in the aerial shoot.

Aerial cull takes out nearly 5000 feral pigs

Member for Bega Andrew Constance and Assistant Minister for Skills Adam Marshall at the site of the new Bega TAFE NSW campus development.

TAFE Bega investment ‘unprecedented’; existing campus to close as courses shift across

Taryn and Daniel Ward-Collins with Bella, Ruby and Sienna have their photo taken with Santa and his helpers.

Merimbula Carols on the Mountain 2018 | Photos

Just some of the stars on the red carpet on Wednesday night.

15 photos from the AACTA red carpet

TrendSETTER Hair Studio

A touch of Christmas at Restaurants Race Day | PHOTOS

Claudia Ferguson

The 100 best photos from the 2018 Supercars Newcastle 500

Supercars: Lowndes surprised by golden farewell at Newcastle 500

Josh Callinan

Members of University of the Third Age Sapphire Coast enjoy a lively Christmas party at the Pambula Town Hall recently.

Letters: Happy Holidays? I’d prefer a Merry Christmas

Restaurants Race Day: Eve O'Brien Properties congratulating the winners of race one at the Sapphire Coast Turf Club on Monday.

Letters: New Woolworths creates safety hazard for pedestrians, drivers

FUN-DRAISER: Sue-Ellen Yates meets a fan of her artwork during the McHappy Day celebrations at Merimbula. Picture: Phillip Hayson

Letters: McHappy Day thanks to Merimbula community

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

Labor accused of ‘milking’ self-funded retirees

HEALTH CONCERN: More older people are drinking to hazardous levels. Image Pixabay.

Boomers the new ‘risky’ drinkers

Eileen Wood

Mr Spence has been at the centre of tensions between the Qld LNP's party and parliamentary wings.

LNP Qld president Gary Spence steps down

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An 11-year-old giraffe named Thembi has died at Werribee Open Range Zoo in Melbourne's west.

Vic zoo in shock after giraffe dies

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Flooding is still a risk for parts of Victoria after a deluge brought record rains.

Flash flooding across Melbourne

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A marsupial that roamed Australia until about 40,000 years ago was similar to the Tasmanian devil.

New light on Australia's marsupial 'lion'

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Accused terror plotter Sameh Bayda says he believes in Christ and regularly reads the Bible.

Extremism 'renounced' by terror plotters

Margaret Scheikowski

Russell Brian Wood has been jailed for murdering his estranged girlfriend.

NSW girlfriend killer jailed for 19 years

Sarah McPhee

Foreign Minister Marise Payne has called on Myanmar to allow Rohingya refugees access to eduction.

Myanmar urged to help refugees

The Duchess of Sussex was popular, with her wedding taking out Google's news category for 2018.

Markle, green poop: the top trends in 2018

Luke Costin

Live Music at Empire Control Room

Five unmissable things to do, see and taste in Texas

The Brahmaputra River … in the rarely visited Indian state of Assam.

River-cruising the mysterious kingdom of Bhutan

John Rozentals

Fraser Suites Sydney … ‘Summer Fun’ extras comprise buffet breakfast and onsite parking.

Six highlights in your travel week | 13 Dec

John Rozentals

HMAS Dechaineux at sea. Photo: LEADING SEAMAN KAYE ADAMS 111618nmsub29

See what it’s like under the sea in a Collins class submarine

Nadine Morton

The people of the underworld: aboard a Collins class submarine

Nadine Morton

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