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Olivia Newton-John and former Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu unveil a plaque at the Opening of the Olivia Newton John Cancer and Wellness Centre at the Austin Hospital in Melbourne on June 22, 2012. Photo: AAP

ONJ Cancer Wellness and Research Centre to continue her life's work

Olivia Newton-John leaves behind an inspiring legacy with her cancer journey

FAN FAVOURITE: Olivia Newton-John as 'Sandy' and John Travolta as 'Danny' during the final scene in Grease. Picture: Supplied

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The movie that keeps bringing in the fans is an ageless bouquet to a golden era

We're still hopelessly devoted to Grease 44 years later

MEMORIES: Delta Goodrem, Mariah Carey and Kylie Minogue have shared tributes to Olivia Newton-John. Pictures: Instagram, Twitter/@deltagoodrem, @mariahcareyau, @kylieminogue, @nfsaonline

Australian legend Newton-John's death has resonated around the world.

My friend, my mentor: Heartfelt tributes flowing for Olivia Newton-John

The moment masking up wasn't a legal requirement, social distancing went out the window with it.

Post-COVID? Not sure we're there just yet

LESS CONFUSION: The new Fire Danger Rating System introduced across Australia will be easier to understand, authorities say. Picture: Supplied

Fewer false alarms will lead to more accurate ratings: Firefighters.

Confusing ratings ditched ahead of upcoming bushfire danger period

Olivia Newton John, 73, has died in the US, peacefully and surrounded by her family. (AP PHOTO)

Tributes flow for the Grease star and multi-platinum selling singer.

Singer, actress Olivia Newton-John dies at 73

Penny Wong has called for calm in the Taiwan Strait. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Concerns are rising in Taiwan over Chinese military tests near the island.

Wong hasn't spoken to Taiwan, calls for calm

Latvia's Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics has met with Penny Wong to share China concerns. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

China ripples felt as far as Europe

DANGER An "incredibly dangerous" collapse at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday is now under investigation by authorities. Picture: Twitter/@FitzySA

Councillor "absolutely furious" and calls for action.

Oval collapse under investigation

The Murrumbidgee River has risen almost one metre in the past day.

Flood warnings issued for major river

John Barilaro will front an inquiry examining his controversial appointment to a US trade role. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

The ongoing saga has already claimed the scalp of former deputy Liberal leader Stuart Ayres.

Premier positive on US role: John Barilaro

SURF'S UP: The action-packed World Dog Surfing Championships was held in California, United States. Photo by Jack Owicki. Picture: Jack Owicki/@worlddogsurfing

Sniffing out the best canine surfers in the world.

See the world's best surfing dogs in action

A southern right whale and her rare white calf in Tathra on August 4. Screen grab of footage taken by Tathra resident Terry Dixon.

From white whales to huge sunfish - it's amazing the visitors to Tathra Terry Dixon meets from his back verandah.

Rare white whale calf captured in stunning drone footage

Defence Minister Richard Marles speaks defence force chiefs in Canberra earlier this year. Picture: Supplied

This newly commissioned review will explain how the world has altered dramatically and that our strategic guidance - how we're defending the country - is now hopelessly outdated.

How we're defending this country is now hopelessly outdated

Environment and Water Minister Tanya Plibersek in Parliament. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Now Tanya Plibersek has a chance to give our rivers what they need to survive

Damning report a chance to change course on water wrongs

Southern Highlands dairy farmer Bill Smillie. Photo: Matt Loxton

FMD affects hoofed animals such as cows, pigs and sheep, giving them lesions on their mouths and feet that can prevent them from eating and can lead to lameness and death.

'Bonfires of burning animals': dairy farmer warns of FMD outbreak

Charlotte Rampling plays Ruth, an acerbic and witty woman mourning her best years. Picture: Transmission Films

This is an impressive feature debut from writer-director Matthew J. Saville.

Cheeky humour lifts tale of loss

After a timid election campaign, Anthony Albanese is governing with gusto. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

It's almost unbelievable after recent years, but we might have a government actually trying to govern.

Albanese's government has revived a novel concept. Governing

Isaac has a popular following on Instagram and TikTok. Images: Instagram

"The best part about it is meeting people from different walks of life, and seeing the similarity."

TikTok star from regional Australia connects with a global audience

Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The independent review into the RBA could become a political football.

Review risks RBA becoming punching bag in cost-of-living crisis

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Murray Watt says Australia has to be open minded about dealing with agriculture workforce issues. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Dedicated agriculture visa off table: Watt

Minister Murray Watt said primary responsibility for disaster response remains with the states. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Federal emergency service unlikely: Watt

Social Justice Advocates of the Sapphire Coast placed 75 caravans on the fire grounds in the aftermath of the 2019/20 bushfires to help people get back on their property and give them dignity and hope. Photo: supplied

Outreach services, a women's refuge, a youth support program, caravans and transportable units among the solutions organisations are offering Bega Valley Shire's homeless.

Short-term 'fixes' for Bega Valley Shire's homeless

The NT government has cancelled $70 million in rental debt at two remote Indigenous communities. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Remote NT Indigenous rental debt wiped

The NT's growing cotton industry could harm Top End river systems, a report has warned. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Cotton a Top End river system risk: report

Smiles all round at the live art fundraiser hosted at Wheelers. Left to right: MC Michelle Pettigrove, artists Ann and Glenn Morton, MC Frankie J Holden and highest bidders Carolyn and Michael Saukeld. 

The fundraiser brought around 43 guests together for an evening of fine food and the auction of an artwork that was painted live by Tura Beach artist Glenn Morton and his sister Ann.

Live painters help raise thousands for Bega Valley cancer patients

People living in caravans are just the tip of the iceberg of the Bega Valley's homeless, says Caroline Long of SEWACS Photo: Social Justice Advocates of the Sapphire Coast

People working on the coalface of the shire's homelessness say the situation is now 'catastrophic'

Bega Valley's homeless situation now 'catastrophic'

Tom McGann in his face mask. Picture: James Tugwell. 

COVID-19 is now a part of our lives, but now that we are living with the virus, does that mean we have forgotten about the susceptible who need to be more cautious of the disease?

Does living with COVID mean we've forgotten about the vulnerable?

Theatre Twyford is to have essential utilities connected in coming weeks. Photo: Supplied

The stalled Theatre Twyford project is about to have essential utility connections installed in coming weeks after a year on pause

Stage set for Theatre Twyford works to restart

Sapphire Coast Jazz Band to perform at Down South Jazz Club

The Yarn Bombing Festival returns to Merimbula in August.

Yarn bombing returns to Merimbula and Old School Museum

Waste vouchers can be used to drop off waste or pick up some FOGO compost.

Bega Valley's free waste vouchers are being offered digitally this year after receiving widespread support for adopting a paperless model.

Go digital to get your free tip vouchers

Reese Finn-Young who will represent NSW in the U18s in Brisbane. 

With a rising star bursting through the ranks of the junior academy, bowls development officer Michael Wilks is delighted

Three Merimbula bowlers to represent NSW against Queensland

Rajinder singh sidhu saw the Pambula business Cafe 22, was for sale and he decided it was time to run his own restaurant. 

Pambula gets a taste of the North Indian Punjab

Six young sailors are brought back to shore by Marine Rescue Narooma. Photo: supplied

Six sailors from Sydney owe their lives to a chance sighting off Narooma, as Marine Rescue reports second busiest year on record for rescues

Six rescued after taking small catamaran into open sea at Narooma

Eighty seven-year-old Dennis Hart with the newly netted culvert down the hill.

Dennis wondered how long he could hold out as he lay helpless in the water

87-year-old Pambula man escapes drowning after scooter crash

Accused claims small resealable bags were for dividing drug for personal use.

Bemboka man found not guilty of supply, but convicted for amphetamine and glass pipe possession

Merimbula RSL staff all wore Piper’s favourite colour pink and decorated the club in pink for the Piper’s Fight raffle which raised almost $10,000.  

Mum of teen with lymphoma 'blown away by overwhelming love and support' from Far South Coast community

A change in dates for the Quad Crown mountain bike series could mean Eden's trails, currently under construction, will get their first real test. Photo: Stan Soroka

Cancelled Quad Crown mountain bike event to return in 2023 and use new Eden trails

Police are searching for Kim Misios, 55, after she went missing from the Narooma area on Sunday.

Police have appealed for the public's assistance to find a woman who went missing from Narooma over the weekend.

Police ask for public assistance to locate woman missing from Narooma

The coastal housing markets of Bermagui and Narooma are showing early signs of softening Photo: Julie Rutherford Real Estate

After very strong house price growth over the last two to three years, the party is over for some of the housing markets on the Far South Coast.

Which Far South Coast housing markets are softening?

Community meetings are to be held this month as Port Authority looks to make changes to the Eden Cruise Wharf.

Testing the water on Eden port expansion proposal

Brooman State Forest Conservation Group member Takesa Frank [right] says the time to end public native logging in NSW is now. Image supplied

The NSW Parliament has been compelled to debate the future of native forests logging after more than 20,000 people signed a parliamentary e-petition.

NSW Government given 20,000 reasons to end native forest logging

Glenn and Ann Morton will produce a live artwork on Saturday, August 6 to be auctioned for Bega Valley Can Assist.


Bega Valley Can Assist fundraiser with live artwork to be auctioned at Wheelers

Healthy balance: Rupert Saunders, a psychologist and the national clinical adviser for headspace.

Metal health impacts of social media inspire young Australians to quit or reduce use.

The good, bad, ugly sides of social media

Connection: Frank Ward subscribes to every newspaper he possibly can to stay informed and connected to his local community. Picture: MARINA NEIL

Hear from "news junkie" Frank Ward about how local news coverage keeps him connected.

Put your hand up or 'shut up': What drove Frank Ward to council

Next gen: Winemaker Andrew Margan with daughter Alessa Margan and Bonneau the dog at their family business, Margan Wines and Restaurant in Broke in the Hunter Valley. Picture: Simone De Peak

Alessa Margan, parents Lisa and Andrew Margan, and grandfather Eddy De Marco share their hopes, dreams and fears for the future.

'It's a bad time to be a young person': meet Generation Next

Act quickly: University of Newcastle and HMRI viral immunologist, Associate Professor Nathan Bartlett. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

Up to 15,000 Australians are expected to die of COVID-19 this year.

'Unacceptable': Are we becoming desensitised to the number of COVID deaths?

Crisis: Ambulance bays overflowed at John Hunter Hospital on Thursday when there were no available vehicles to respond to emergencies. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

"People dial Triple Zero and expect there to be someone there to help them - and that's why paramedics do this job."

'No available ambulances': Paramedics call for emergency help

Pump push: Libby Anderson with her son Ash, 11, who has been using a life-changing tubeless insulin pump to manage his type 1 diabetes. They have been lobbying to make the device more accessible. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

The "life-changing" user-friendly pump costs users $400 a month.