Merimbula News Weekly
Sunday, 22 May
Analysis
It's a political shockwave, but there's no Labor tsunami
Anthony Albanese will be the next prime minister. Picture: AAP
Finn McHugh
'Optimism, not fear': Albo the new PM as teal wave hits Parliament
Anthony Albanese, centre, celebrates with his partner Jodie Haydon and son Nathan Albanese after after winning the 2022 federal election. Picture: AAP
Karen Barlow
Informer: Morrison bulldozed in the wrong direction, happy news for Biloela family
Miriam Webber
Outgoing Prime Minister Scott Morrison concedes defeat in the 2022 Federal Election. Picture: AAP.
Federal Election
Labor's Kristy McBain claims victory in Eden-Monaro
Ben Smyth
Kristy McBain with her husband Brad and supporters at Club Sapphire on election night.
Libs moderates seek Morrison successor to increase women in the party
Harley Dennett
Josh Frydenberg (left) appears to be among a number unseated moderate Libs, as Simon Birmingham says the party needs to bring more women into the fold. Picture: AAP
Tim Wilson concedes defeat in Goldstein
Cassandra Morgan • 45m ago
Liberal MP Tim Wilson has conceded he's lost his Victorian seat of Goldstein to Zoe Daniel.
So the election is won. What now for the next prime minister?
Karen Barlow
Labor leader Anthony Albanese meets a supporter before the polls closed on Saturday. Picture: AAP
As it happened: 'Australians have voted for change': Albo claims victory
Hannah Neale, Doug Dingwall, Sarah Basford Canales
Anthony Albanese claims victory. Picture: Screenshot
Federal Election
Federal Election 2022: Eden-Monaro heads to the polls
Handing out how-to-vote cards at the Bega Showground pavilion polling booth are (from left) Dennis Mortimer, Rian Smith, Karen Avery, Carmen Mataic and Tonia Liosatos. Photo: Ben Smyth
Ben Smyth
Essential Energy to trim back vegetation around powerlines in Bega Valley
Amandine Ahrens
Essential Energy is set to start a vegetation program aimed at managing vegetation growing too close to powerlines in the Bega Valley.
All polling places will be open for election day: AEC
All polling booths are set to be open across the country tomorrow. Picture: Karleen Minney
Olivia Ireland
Sunken Eden boat's 50 tonnes of fish waste to be removed
The Janet has been refloated, but still has approximately 50 tonnes of fish waste on board. Photo: Denise Dion
Unanimous vote to continue to keep council facilities open to all despite vaccination status
Ellouise Bailey
Australian Youth Orchestra bring Momentum Ensemble to Merimbula for Sapphire Coast Classics weekend
Momentum Ensemble will be at Merimbula's Twyford Hall on Monday 30 May. Photo: Sarah Walker
Cost blowout prioritises Bega sports precinct, leaves Pambula hub with uncertain future
Concept plan of the Bega Sports Complex.
Ellouise Bailey Ben Smyth
New Buildings Rd two-week closure for bridge work
Councillors vote to adopt Bega Valley Shire Affordable Housing Strategy
Bega Valley Shire Council has voted to implement an Affordable Housing Strategy. Photo: Unsplash
Ellouise Bailey
PM confirms no plans to repeal voluntary assisted dying ban on territories as NSW laws pass
Lucy Bladen, Finn McHugh, Dan Jervis-Bardy
Human Rights Minister Tara Cheyne said Canberrans were being treated as second-class citizens. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Salvage of sunken fishing boat in Port of Eden nears completion
Leah Szanto
BACK AFLOAT: The fishing boat Janet spent weeks submerged in Eden Port and has been successfully brought back up to the surface by Polaris Marine, with the operation overseen by Port Authority of NSW. Photo supplied.
Our People
Bega Valley Shire Council thanks shire's dedicated volunteers with coffee and pancakes in the park
Ellouise Bailey
Volunteers Peter Buggy, Christine Welsh, Kimone Haddon, Councillor Helen O'Neil, and Sharon Cornthwaite at Bega Valley Shire Council's National Volunteer Week celebration in Bega's Littleton Gardens. Photo: Ellouise Bailey
Our People
South East Regional Hospital nominated as finalist in three NSW State Health Awards
Bega local: Rhonda Crowe is the nominated finalist for the Volunteer of the Year Award in the NSW Health Awards. Photo: Amandine Ahrens
Amandine Ahrens
Work commences on Eden's Snug Cove hospitality containers
Leah Szanto
Use of shipping containers to reinstate hospitality services at Snug Cove will fill a longstanding gap in the wharf precinct. Photo: Port Containers

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Tim Wilson concedes defeat in Goldstein
Cassandra Morgan • 45m ago
Liberal MP Tim Wilson has conceded he's lost his Victorian seat of Goldstein to Zoe Daniel.
Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know
1hr ago
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia is attacking Sloviansk and Sievierodonetsk.
Albanese win a 'big moment' for the nation
Andrew Brown • 1hr ago
Incoming prime minister Anthony Albanese and Labor MP Sally Sitou visited a cafe in Marrickville.
Labor set to face 'community crossbench'
Colin Brinsden and Paul Osborne • 1hr ago
Independent MP Zoe Daniel says Australia has elected a "community crossbench" in the lower house.
Climate, women key to future: Birmingham
Paul Osborne • 2hrs ago
Senator Simon Birmingham says the Liberals need to address climate change and preselect more women.

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Sport
Rajasthan books place in IPL qualifier
A brilliant 93 from England's Moeen Ali was not enough to earn Super Kings victory in the IPL.
Russia ban to protect athletes: IOC's Bach
IOC President Thomas Bach said bans protect, not punish, Russian athletes.
Memorable Australian political sport fails
Cassandra Morgan
Prime Minister Scott Morrison tackles Luca Fauvette on a soccer field in Devonport on Wednesday.
Opinion
Why is the footy not attracting massive crowds this season?
Rohan Connolly
REFLECTION: The AFL must ask itself, is there another reason why fans aren't flocking to the footy. Picture: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images
Home town advantage for cycling champion Brendan Johnston
James Tugwell
Former Moruya-local Brendan Johnston said racing at Mogo was like coming home. Photograph: Rocky Trails
Federal Election
Libs moderates seek Morrison successor to increase women in the party
Josh Frydenberg (left) appears to be among a number unseated moderate Libs, as Simon Birmingham says the party needs to bring more women into the fold. Picture: AAP
Harley Dennett
Analysis
The flawed political gambit that lost the election
Karen Barlow
It was Soctt Morrison's way or the highway. And he was wrong. Picture: AAP
Opinion
Women driving change: The moment that seeded a movement
Jenna Price
Outgoing Prime Minister Scott Morrison and former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins. Pictures: AAP, Karleen Minney
Podcasts
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Farmers and fishers feud over riverside camping in Victoria
Farmers Judy Cardwell from Mitta Mitta and Belinda Pearce of the Kiewa Valley lead a protest to Melbourne last year over the issue of camping on licensed Crown river frontages. Picture: Mark Jesser
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
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Living with climate disasters
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
A home on Richmond Street, Woodburn. The flood damaged contents piled up on the nature strip. Thursday 7th April 2022 // PHOTO BY MARINA NEIL // NEWCASTLE HERALD // NRFLOODS22
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Goat yoga sets the baa for mental health care
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
Grumpy Goat Co in Smithton Tasmania holds goat yoga sessions. Picture: Meg Whitfield

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Conversations with Friends is from the team behind streaming sensation, Normal People. Picture: Amazon Prime
B. R. Doherty
Ex-Wiggles manager keen for more success in kids music
Josh Leeson
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The Smile worthy of Radiohead fans' attention
Josh Leeson
SUPERGROUP: The Smile are Radiohead's Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood and jazz drummer Tom Skinner.
Is there a drop of Mal Meninga's sweat in this Raiders gin?
Karen Hardy
Former Canberra Raiders player Terry Campese with the Underground Spirits' gin for the club's 40th anniversary. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

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LETTERS: 35% rates hike proposal raises ire of Valley residents
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Tim Wilson concedes defeat in Goldstein
Liberal MP Tim Wilson has conceded he's lost his Victorian seat of Goldstein to Zoe Daniel.
Cassandra Morgan • 45m ago
So the election is won. What now for the next prime minister?
Karen Barlow
Labor leader Anthony Albanese meets a supporter before the polls closed on Saturday. Picture: AAP
Informer: Morrison bulldozed in the wrong direction, happy news for Biloela family
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Outgoing Prime Minister Scott Morrison concedes defeat in the 2022 Federal Election. Picture: AAP.
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Paul Osborne and Alex Mitchell
The independents and Greens recorded a surge in support at the 2022 federal election.
Albanese win a 'big moment' for the nation
Andrew Brown • 1hr ago
Incoming prime minister Anthony Albanese and Labor MP Sally Sitou visited a cafe in Marrickville.
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Joyce pleads for Labor govt to continue regional spend
NSW Farmers president James Jackson, Leader of the Nationals and member for New England Barnaby Joyce and NSW Farmers CEO Pete Arkle.
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Partnership to bolster regional uni engagement
Vincent Dwyer
REGIONAL LEARNING: The CUC and UTS partnership aims to have more students graduating from CUC Western Riverina and other regional centres. Photo: Contributed
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