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The Pambula Panthers celebrate their Development Grade premiership.

Panthers hold on in windswept reserves grand final

Joel Erickson

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

The Pambula Panthers celebrate their Development Grade premiership.

Panthers hold on in windswept reserves grand final

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

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

Bulldogs taking Roosters to task

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

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

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

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

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

Gift of Music: You can give an instrument, offer your skills to repair them, or give your time to teach them.

Buy a Bale | Give a child the Gift of Music

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

GIIYONG: Poet and dancer Meaghan Holt and singer/songwriter Chelsy Atkins empower younger generations through sharing culture. Picture: Rachel Mounsey

Women set to inspire at Eden’s Giiyong Festival

Rachel Mounsey

Graeme and Sue Fowler of Merimbula Lake Real Estate.

End of an era for Merimbula Lake Real Estate

Claudia Ferguson

HIGHER POWER: 20th Battalion chaplain Captain Robert Crawford, from Toowong, Queensland, conducting a burial service near Péronne on August 31, 1918. Picture: AWM E03092

Road to Remembrance

Michael Grealy

GIIYONG: Poet and dancer Meaghan Holt and singer/songwriter Chelsy Atkins empower younger generations through sharing culture. Picture: Rachel Mounsey

Women set to inspire at Eden’s Giiyong Festival

Merimbula RFS

Get fire ready this weekend

RELENTLESS: Vera Deakin managed the Australian Red Cross Wounded and Missing Enquiry Bureau, keeping Australian families informed. Picture: AWM P02119.001

Road to Remembrance

Michael Grealy

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

Merimbula runs over the top of Bermagui for 16s premiership

Joel Erickson

Goal on the siren seals a memorable premiership for Bermagui

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

Japanese PM Shinzo Abe will become the first leader of his country to visit Darwin since the war.

Japanese PM to visit Darwin: report

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The Australian government has thanked Cambodia for its help in getting a pardon for James Ricketson.

Govt thanks Cambodia for Ricketson release

NSW Premier warns minister over spill

Independent candidate Kerryn Phelps believes Wentworth voters are very politically engaged.

Wentworth campaign a preference 'circus'

Some insurers were found to have undervalued quotes to rebuild fire damaged homes in Wye River.

Insurer 'used lowest quote' after bushfire

Megan Neil

A crane will be needed to help clear the site of a deliberate freight train derailment in Tasmania.

Crane to help clean up Tas derailment

The Royal Melbourne Show is again expected to draw in hundreds of families over its opening weekend.

Rock star headlines Royal Melbourne Show

Experts believe more than one shark is responsible for two recent attacks in Cid Harbour.

Drum lines placed after Qld shark attacks

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

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

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

Skills steaming forward

Strawberry sauternes & mascarpone trifle, by Neil Perry. Photo: William Meppem

Social media lights up with strawberry recipes

Nadine Morton