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"Keen on culture": Jaanda dancers wait to perform the opening ceremony at Twofold Bay NAIDOC celebrations. Photo: Rachel Mounsey

Dancing proud and strong: Twofold NAIDOC celebrations

Rachel Mounsey
24m ago

Nurse practitioner Michelle Cruse, RN Maryanne Potts and nurse manager Kelly Jurd in the Pambula Hospital Assessment and Treatment Centre.

Future assured for Pambula Hospital

Denise Dion
1hr ago

Formal audit report 'debunks all allegations'

Formal audit report 'debunks all allegations'

Denise Dion

FUNNY SIDE OF LIFE: Comedian and television/radio host Richard Stubbs plans on performing his comedy show Cachinnation in Merimbula.

Richard Stubbs will look at funny side of life in comedy show at Merimbula

Albert McKnight

A sobering story of Love Bugs, tax returns and concussion

REAL AUSTRALIA
A sobering story of Love Bugs, tax returns and concussion

James Joyce

Pambula District Hospital Auxiliary members see the newly installed ceiling TVs in one of the wards which were funded by the auxiliary. Back Kelly Jurd (nurse manager), Wendy Gorton, Barbara J Davy, Anne Bogut with front Maureen Hadley, Shirley Rixon, Ursula Viebcke and Sue Guthrie.

Auxiliary see hospital renovations

Airport reno remains cost effective says council| Video

Airport reno remains cost effective says council| Video

Denise Dion

"Keen on culture": Jaanda dancers wait to perform the opening ceremony at Twofold Bay NAIDOC celebrations. Photo: Rachel Mounsey

Dancing proud and strong: Twofold NAIDOC celebrations

Rachel Mounsey
24m ago

Nurse practitioner Michelle Cruse, RN Maryanne Potts and nurse manager Kelly Jurd in the Pambula Hospital Assessment and Treatment Centre.

Future assured for Pambula Hospital

Denise Dion
1hr ago

STAY KIND: Ralph Kelly in the lead-up to the first Stay Kind Cup.

REAL AUSTRALIA
When one act of kindness makes a difference

Jim Campbell

Kanga Cup 2019 chance to grow for Far South Coast reps | Photos

Tennis night comp winners, John Tobias, Logan Staight, Denise Dion and Shannon Sutton.

Tennis comp concludes with win for Wombats

GOING THE DISTANCE: Merimbula javelin prodigy Kiarna Woolley-Blain is celebrating a bronze medal at the recent Oceania Area Championships, held in Townsville. Photo: Supplied

Kiarna a bronzed Aussie after claiming Oceania javelin podium

Ben Smyth

Jim Campbell

Kanga Cup 2019 chance to grow for Far South Coast reps | Photos

BLUSTERY: The Pambula Panthers made the best of the final quarter to sneak home over the Merimbula Diggers after a tight contest in windy conditions at Eden.

Eden blown away by Lions

Tura's Marcelle Burton and Eden's Julie Campbell.

Tura Beach Ladies Golf

FUNNY SIDE OF LIFE: Comedian and television/radio host Richard Stubbs plans on performing his comedy show Cachinnation in Merimbula.

Richard Stubbs will look at funny side of life in comedy show at Merimbula

Albert McKnight

MUSIC MAN: Bob Porter will perform with Porterhouse Jazz.

Porterhouse Jazz features local talent performing in Merimbula

TALENTED CAST: Some cast members at the production's launch.

Ladies in Black enters second week

FUNNY SIDE OF LIFE: Comedian and television/radio host Richard Stubbs plans on performing his comedy show Cachinnation in Merimbula.

Richard Stubbs will look at funny side of life in comedy show at Merimbula

SONGSTRESSES: Elsie and Maggie Rigby of The Maes will be performing their contemporary Australian folk at the Candelo Town Hall on Sunday.

The Maes: Sisters share strong bond, love of music

Albert McKnight

Club Sapphire's next show is a tribute to some of the greats.

Soulful show of revered artists

Feeding frenzy: A good dry cleaner will help you deal with life's sometimes messy times with ease. Image: Shutterstock

Five signs your dry cleaner cares (about you and your clothes)

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Water villas at the Maldives at sunrise. The islands of the Maldives are explored by boat, revealing pristine beaches and abundant wildlife.

A delightful Indian Ocean island cruise

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OUTLOOK: The ACM survey aims to find out more about what makes regional and rural communities tick.

Help us build a better understanding of regional Australia

Feeding frenzy: A good dry cleaner will help you deal with life's sometimes messy times with ease. Image: Shutterstock

Five signs your dry cleaner cares (about you and your clothes)

ACTIVITIES: Bega Valley Family Day Care educators offer school aged children a safe, fun school holiday experience close to home.

School holidays: A service growing to meet demand

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WILDLIFE: There is an excellent chance of seeing dolphins, seals and penguins aboard a Cat Balou Cruise.

School holidays: Cruise into a good time on the harbour

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Character-filled 'Kinclaven' offers panoramic views

Character-filled 'Kinclaven' offers panoramic views

Far South Coast House of the Week July 17
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Rural property has two homes for the price of one

Rural property has two homes for the price of one

Eurobodalla House of the Week July 10

Original Conjola post office transformed into family home

Original Conjola post office transformed into family home

Ulladulla House of the Week July 10

Tathra, Bermagui and Pambula SLSC's Call Out Teams named Services Team of the Year at last year's Surf Life Saving NSW Awards of Excellence. Picture: Surf Life Saving NSW Facebook.

Far South Coast fights to retain title in NSW Surf Life Saving awards

NEW FRONTIERS: An artist’s impression of the Orion spacecraft (left) approaching a space station orbiting the Moon during the Artemis program. Picture: NASA

Moon a stepping stone to the universe

By Helen Sim

CELESTIAL TECHNOLOGY: An artist's impression of CSIROsat-1 in space to be launched next year. Picture: CSIRO

Down under ready to find its space in the firmament

By Helen Sim

Tathra, Bermagui and Pambula SLSC's Call Out Teams named Services Team of the Year at last year's Surf Life Saving NSW Awards of Excellence. Picture: Surf Life Saving NSW Facebook.

Far South Coast fights to retain title in NSW Surf Life Saving awards

MUSIC MAN: Bob Porter will perform with Porterhouse Jazz.

Porterhouse Jazz features local talent performing in Merimbula

Phoebe and Morgan Haselden make up the Mimosa Duo, which perform gypsy jazz.

Mimosa Duo bring gypsy jazz tunes to the Murrah

STAY KIND: Ralph Kelly in the lead-up to the first Stay Kind Cup.

REAL AUSTRALIA
When one act of kindness makes a difference

Airport reno remains cost effective says council| Video

Airport reno remains cost effective says council| Video

David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust in1973. Picture: Masayoshi Sukita. Below: The Earth behind the surface of the moon during the Apollo 8 mission. Picture: William Anders/NASA via AP

Bowie's Space Oddity 50 years on

Wallaroos resounding victory over Japan

Wallaroos resounding victory over Japan

Panthers take on Diggers in gusty Eden conditions | PHOTOS

Panthers take on Diggers in gusty Eden conditions | PHOTOS

Alasdair McDonald

MOREE: Children led the 2019 NAIDOC Week march down Balo Street.

16 super images from NAIDOC Week

Preparing to celebrate NAIDOC at Eden.

NAIDOC week celebrated by community |Video, photos

Denise Dion

Picture: NSW Police

Tip-off led to police raid on alleged Bega Valley drug supply 'network' | PHOTOS, VIDEO

Alasdair McDonald

Local police attend the NAIDOC Week community celebrations at Eden's Endeavour Park on Thursday.

Letters: Light to Light Walk plan the status quo

1hr ago

On Saturday, July 13, Kate Bush fans and impersonators will be taking to the streets and parks of the Bega Valley. They will be at Short Point at 12.15pm.

Letters to the editor

Letters to the Editor: Merimbula's retail situation

BREAKTHROUGH: The new Prostate Urine Risk test could change the face of prostate cancer testing.

New urine test breakthrough for prostate cancer research

Before and after: Swipe to see amazing retirement village garden makeover

Before and after: Swipe to see amazing retirement village garden makeover

Geraldine Cardozo

What Aussies can learn from NZ's older workforce

What Aussies can learn from NZ's older workforce

Geraldine Cardozo

There are calls for the Newstart allowance to be increased by more than $100 a week.

Increase Newstart to $400 week: Labor MP

15m ago

Harder Styles United Events is always prepared to pay for extra doctors, says owner Peter Finley.

'One doctor for 19,000 festival attendees'

16m ago

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says he's confident APRA will evolve to perform effectively.

Financial watchdog needs shake-up: review

52m ago

Victoria will spend $600 million on a program to remediate dangerous building cladding.

Cladding fix could increase building costs

1hr ago

July 17 is the fifth anniversary of the MH17 downing over eastern Ukraine, killing 38 Australians.

Five years on long road to MH17 justice

Katina Curtis, AAP Senior Political Writer
1hr ago

Adani says government prosecution is over an "administrative error" which was self-reported in 2018.

Govt legal case over 'admin error': Adani

1hr ago

Victorian woman Krystal Fraser, 23, was pregnant when she vanished 10 years ago.

Reward boosted for Vic missing woman case

2hrs ago

Big cats, bigger mysteries and high hopes

Big cats, bigger mysteries and high hopes

Damon Cronshaw
2hrs ago

Sucess: Tom Maguire, Teys Australia (at back) with all of the successful finalists at the 30th Intercollegiate Meat Judging Competition held in Wagga Wagga. Photos: Professor Keigo Kuchida

ICMJ commemorating 30 years| Photos

2hrs ago

One of the best places to start when considering the "sell or hold" conundrum is to look at the current market value in an historical context.

Working out what's a good value for wool

BEN STACE

A US judge says Monsanto "deserves to be punished" but has reduced a payout by more than $US50m.

US Roundup jury award slashed to $25m

Joachim Herrmann

The super outlook right up George and Pitt Streets to Sydney's CBD and a seemingly ever-changing skyline.

On track for a convenient stop-over

John Rozentals

Meat lovers will relish at Canada's Largest Ribfest, located in Spencer Smith Park in Burlington, Ontario from Friday 30 August until 2 September 2019.

Foodie festivals for gastronomic getaways

Oceania Cruises daily afternoon high tea served in Horizons Lounge.

Now is the time to book that cruise you've been considering

Budget hacks: You can still give your guests a memorable bathroom experience by lodging a luxe LED mirror above your vanity. Photo: Highgrove

Refresh your bathroom for less than $1000

1hr ago

The best way to approach finding the right dog for you, is to have a discussion with the shelter manager at your local rescue, and explain your lifestyle and needs. They'll be able to advise what dogs they currently have in care that would match with you.

How do I know I'm ready to get a dog?

RSPCA

Former chef Michael Robinson is behind Hungerford Meat Co in Branxton.

'Why we are going back to old school butchering'

Lucy Kinbacher