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Mates make a dash for the finish line in the 2017 Wharf to Waves

Everything you need to know about Tathra’s Wharf to Waves ocean swim

Jacob McMaster

HOMETOWN HERO: Chris Houston with his wife Amy and their two sons Kai and Harvey after a game in England. Photo: Provided.

Houston’s homecoming: NRL star ready for next phase of life

Joel Erickson

STRONGER: The Hockeyroos' Kalindi Commerford has suffered some serious injuries in her career, but they've made her work harder. Photo: HOCKEY AUSTRALIA

The grind of pro sport

Courtney Ward

Mates make a dash for the finish line in the 2017 Wharf to Waves

Everything you need to know about Tathra’s Wharf to Waves ocean swim

Hockeyroos' Kalindi Commerford signs autographs for young fans. Photo: SUPPLIED

‘We shouldn’t need to sell our bodies’ – Commerford

Kalindi Commerford

Performer: Morgan Jackson mid-bowl against the Bega-Angledale Bulls on Saturday, where he was Pambula's leading batsman.

Knights hold top spot, Bulls edge out Bluedogs

Ruby Bancroft, Shaylah Bandy, Mikayla Watkins, Lara Scree, Ruby Screen, Rylee Byrne, Nate Bancroft and John Watkins at the 2016-17 new Year's Eve event at Merimbula.

New Year’s Eve lineup of entertainment at Ford Park

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

Ruby Bancroft, Shaylah Bandy, Mikayla Watkins, Lara Scree, Ruby Screen, Rylee Byrne, Nate Bancroft and John Watkins at the 2016-17 new Year's Eve event at Merimbula.

New Year’s Eve lineup of entertainment at Ford Park

Gleny Rae Virus

Gleny Rae Virus and her Playboys launch CD at Nethercote Hall

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

From the desk of Mrs Claus: Mrs Claus opens her heart to tell the children of the world how she feels about them this Christmas.

A note from Mrs Claus to share the joy

Mrs Claus

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

From the desk of Mrs Claus: Mrs Claus opens her heart to tell the children of the world how she feels about them this Christmas.

A note from Mrs Claus to share the joy

Aloha Zen’s Byron Bay Pillow, $107.00

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

Emma Elsworthy

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

South Coast Leisure Times: summer 2018-19

Dayle Latham

Stunning in Shoalhaven

Shoalhaven House of the Week Jan 16

Heavenly holiday spot

Eurobodalla House of the Week Jan 16

Superior style and location

Far South Coast House of the Week Jan 16

BY THE SEA: Two of Jesse Graham's striking sculptures Pelicant and Buoyansea have been permanently installed in Batemans Bay as part of a "Sculpture Walk".

Pelicant takes pride of place on Batemans Bay breakwall

Pambula SLSC members gather as Member for Bega Andrew Constance announces funding for the club. Picture: Supplied.

Pambula Surf Life Saving Club full steam ahead with $60,000 grant

Claudia Ferguson

Eden SES volunteers pictured at a 2017 Wear Orange Wednesday celebration include James Knox, Bradley Chalker, Mark Lawrence and Nev Cowgill with NRMA Merimbula staff Clare Miller and Maddi Richardson.

SES Eden hosts information, recruitment night

BY THE SEA: Two of Jesse Graham's striking sculptures Pelicant and Buoyansea have been permanently installed in Batemans Bay as part of a "Sculpture Walk".

Pelicant takes pride of place on Batemans Bay breakwall

Big pieces of furnature need to go!

Bargains galore at pop-up op shop

Claudia Ferguson

GENEROUS SOUL: Jasmin Irving with "Pink", a wallaby joey in care at Potoroo Palace. Jasmin and her friend Alina recently donated money they raised themselves to the sanctuary.

Wildlife sanctuary moved by generous young girls

Suzanne Whelan took this amazing shot of Merimbula Boardwalk which encouraged people to comment on Facebook other pictures taken during the fog-fiilled day.

Fog event on Far South Coast explained | Photos

Ewe are joking! Check out these weird and wacky ways to keep your pet cool

"Just sign here," says Sue McIntyre to a prospective competitor in the oyster shucking competition.

Sizzlin’ show at Pambula| Video

Rafael Nadal

It’s day 1 of the Australia Open and it’s hot

Family Affair: Gordon family members Russell Fitzpatrick, Margaret Gordon, Ruth Nelson, Gwen Moffitt, Jack Gordon and Maddi James with member for Bega Andrew Constance.

Pambula Show – what a sizzler

Denise Dion

Elvis impersonator John Collins looks at his reflection before boarding the Elvis Express at Central Station.

All shook up on the Elvis train to Parkes

Melissa Iaria

Lady Gaga

Colour returns to Golden Globes red carpet

Street machines: Hot rods gleam, growl through Canberra for Summernats

James Joyce

What a beauty: Vince Martin of Tura Beach had an amazing day and caught this 53cm snapper at Horseshoe Reef.

Letters to the editor

Pambula SLSC members in the festive spirit as they complete their Christmas day shift, on New Year's Day the patrol tended to four stingray injuries at the Rivermouth.

Letters to the Editor

Ho Ho Holty: Twilight nippers at Pambula Surf Life Saving Club was cut short due to a storm on Saturday, although "Santa" still made an appearance.

Letters: SES thanked for help with hail storm damage

GET IT RIGHT: Ensuring your seat belt fits properly could prove critical in a crash.

Seat belts: Are you using yours properly?

Professor Kiarash Khosrotehrani.

Cutting off melanoma escape routes

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

The Indonesian government is reviewing the release of Islamist cleric Abu Bakar Bashir from prison.

Indonesia to review Bashir prison release

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Shadow treasurer Chris Bowen says the latest IMF growth forecasts are a timely warning.

Global economic growth revised down: IMF

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Australian Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is highlighting the coalition's record on trade deals.

Strong economy needed to withstand storm

Aiia Maasarwe's father Saeed will be take his daughter's body home to Israel for a Muslim burial.

Aiia Maasarwe's body to start journey home

A Scoot flight from the Gold Coast to Singapore was forced to turn around after a man became unruly.

Scoot flight forced to return to Australia

Liza Kappelle

More interstate help has arrived as Tasmania's firefighters face horrendous weather and bushfires.

New Tas fires could push crews to limit

Melissa Meehan

Scott Morrison has spoken of five indigenous child deaths, describing them as "heart-breaking".

PM concerned over indigenous kids' deaths

Matt Coughlan

People worked to keep the animal wet during the rescue operation on Saturday. Picture: Ellen Bodell

‘You just felt like it was looking at you’: Volunteer recounts killer whale rescue effort

Matt Dennien

Back in time: The historic Mary Valley Rattler.

Relive history this Australia Day weekend

John Rozentals

Adventure Bay Retreat: Something special on Bruny Island. Photo: Brad Harris

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Wilpena Pound: a natural amphitheatre.

Find yourself in the Flinders Ranges

John Rozental

INSPIRATION: Homemaker centres are ideal hunting grounds to source materials and decorative items to create a unique alfresco space.

The ideal alfresco space

Lots of benefits: Worms not only munch through a lot of your food waste, but will also produce fertiliser that your plants will love.

Worms help reduce waste

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Try this: Honey, pineapple and chilli lamb leg