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NSW by-elections for Bega, Monaro to be held February 12

NSW by-elections for Bega, Monaro to be held February 12

Ben Smyth
1hr ago

A man has been charged with the murder of a girl who disappeared from the NSW Blue Mountains.

WATCHChild's body found in barrel, man charged

Tiffanie Turnbull

Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant says it is vital people get vaccinated before school returns.

NSW school return sparks COVID surge fears

Phoebe Loomes
1hr ago

Over 800 suggestions made for the old Nowra bridge's next chapter

OUR FUTUREOver 800 suggestions made for the old Nowra bridge's next chapter

Grace Crivellaro

ENVIRONMENTAL TARGET: After removing more than 25 million single-use plastic items from its sites in just 18 months, Nowra Private Hospital is committing to swap out a total of 50 million single-use plastic items. Image: Grace Crivellaro.

OUR FUTURENowra Private Hospital doubles down on ambitious target to reduce single-use plastics

Grace Crivellaro

RISK: An artificial opening at Swan Lake been deemed a safety risk for swimmers by Shoalhaven City Council. Image: supplied by SCC.

Illegal artificial opening at Swan Lake causes significant safety risk

Grace Crivellaro

Photo: File

NSW records 32 deaths, 32,297 new COVID-19 cases

Kim Chappell

MOO-RAL: A Meroo Meadow property boasts a new mural by a Sydney-based artist after his spontaneous trip to the South Coast. Image: Grace Crivellaro.

OUR PLACESMeroo Meadow property boasts new mural after artist's spontaneous visit

Grace Crivellaro

All systems go for the Nowra Show

OUR PEOPLEYoung Kangaroo Valley filmmaker to feature at international short film festival

WATCHOver 300 COVID cases for Shoalhaven as district records another two deaths

Two Illawarra Shoalhaven residents among 32 COVID deaths

NSW by-elections for Bega, Monaro to be held February 12

NSW by-elections for Bega, Monaro to be held February 12

1hr ago

No Berry Show this year - file image

Berry Show committee makes a "devastating" announcement

GILMORE: Bega MP Andrew Constance has been officially selected as Liberal candidate for the marginal seat of Gilmore. Image: Grace Crivellaro.

Andrew Constance officially selected as Liberal candidate for seat of Gilmore

Emergency services responded to calls of a fire at Moon's Sushi in the Nowra CBD at 12.40am Sunday, January 16. Image supplied by Brad Will.

Moon's Sushi expected to be 'out of action' for months after damaged by fire

Marine Rescue NSW's Ulladulla Unit Commander David Hall urges people to carry out basic safety measures before going out onto the water.

Basic safety measures always important when it comes to boats

The prime minister has urged businesses not to ask employees to return a negative daily RAT. Photo: Elesa Kurtz

WATCHNo need for daily workplace rapid test, says Prime Minister

Anti-vax MP steps down from committee role

17m ago

Men arrested over stolen NSW rapid tests

19m ago

NSW names the date for four by-elections

23m ago

Christensen to resign from lucrative role after backlash to 'dangerous' anti-vaccine comments

23m ago

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George Christensen is stepping down as a committee chair after making new anti-vaccination comments.

Anti-vax MP steps down from committee role

17m ago

Police are investigating the theft of 42,000 rapid antigen tests from a freight depot in Sydney.

Men arrested over stolen NSW rapid tests

19m ago

NSW names the date for four by-elections

NSW names the date for four by-elections

23m ago

George Christensen has been reprimanded by Scott Morrison over his anti-vaccine views. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Christensen to resign from lucrative role after backlash to 'dangerous' anti-vaccine comments

23m ago

David Crisafulli has demanded action from Qld Health Minister Yvette D'Ath over hospital complaints.

LNP calls for action at SEQ hospital

Laine Clark
28m ago

A watch and act warning has been issued for a bushfire in the WA town of York. (file)

Bushfire warning in WA town of York

37m ago

Back to school? Here's a RAT kit

Back to school? Here's a RAT kit

Isabel Bird
53m ago

Frank Finger, Clermont, with his muster dog. Photo: Melissa Spencer (Stock Chick Films)

Meet one of the human stars of Muster Dogs

Ben Harden
53m ago

George Christensen has been reprimanded by Scott Morrison over his anti-vaccine views. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Christensen to resign from lucrative role after backlash to 'dangerous' anti-vaccine comments

23m ago

COVID test sign at the North Nowra testing clinic. Image: Grace Crivellaro.

WATCHOver 300 COVID cases for Shoalhaven as district records another two deaths

Picture: Anna Warr

Two Illawarra Shoalhaven residents among 32 COVID deaths

Photo: File

NSW records 32 deaths, 32,297 new COVID-19 cases

CALL FOR TESTS: Monica Bailey, who has lived with rheumatoid arthritis since 2013, said finding rapid antigen tests in the Shoalhaven has been an "impossible" feat. Image: Grace Crivellaro.

OUR PEOPLEShoalhaven's chronically ill, disabled, left behind in RAT race

Grace Crivellaro

Over 200 COVID cases for Shoalhaven, one death for local health district

Over 200 COVID cases for Shoalhaven, one death for local health district

Grace Crivellaro

Time to upgrade from cloth and surgical masks to respirators? Your questions answered

Time to upgrade from cloth and surgical masks to respirators? Your questions answered

Photo: File

WATCHCOVID emergency declared in Victorian hospitals

Callum Godde and Kim Chappell

SET TO RACE: Rheed McCracken with his Newcastle companion, Greyhounds As Pets (GAP) adoptee Zyla. Picture: Chris Pavlich.

McCracken back in action for Summer Down Under Series

Kirsty Horton

Hyeon Parsons plays a nice shot. Image suppled

Local represents the region at Country Colts tournament

Want to share sport results, draws or teams?

Want to share sport results, draws or teams?

SET TO RACE: Rheed McCracken with his Newcastle companion, Greyhounds As Pets (GAP) adoptee Zyla. Picture: Chris Pavlich.

McCracken back in action for Summer Down Under Series

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Sailors enjoy first race - despite fickle breeze

Fun in the surf and on the sand at surf day.

Sign up now to catch waves at disabled surf day

Bill Frazer, John McCloghry, Garry Smith, Jason Violaris, Lachlan Edwards and Tracy Provest helped out after Ipswich was battered by hail. Photo supplied.

'Orange family' reflect on highs, lows and memories of 2020

Bill Frazer, John McCloghry, Garry Smith, Jason Violaris, Lachlan Edwards and Tracy Provest helped out after Ipswich was battered by hail. Photo supplied.

'Orange family' reflect on highs, lows and memories of 2020

Cultural experience: Take a guided bush food and cultural knowledge walk.

WHAT'S ONThings to do: Things to do in Shoalhaven and beyond

Cultural experience: Take a guided bush food and cultural knowledge walk.

WHAT'S ONThings to do: Things to do in Shoalhaven and beyond

Frank Condello amongst the ashes.

Currowan fire one year on: You move on with great difficultly says bushfire survivor

Frank Condello amongst the ashes.

Currowan fire one year on: You move on with great difficultly says bushfire survivor

Jayne Denham wrote her album Wanted here in Australia, when her trip to the US was cancelled due to COVID.

LISTENDenham a Wanted woman in many countries

Jayne Denham wrote her album Wanted here in Australia, when her trip to the US was cancelled due to COVID.

LISTENDenham a Wanted woman in many countries

The DAG Sheep Station owner Johnny Krsulja has emerged from lockdown with new songs.

LISTENMusic and magic at The DAG sheep station

The DAG Sheep Station owner Johnny Krsulja has emerged from lockdown with new songs.

LISTENMusic and magic at The DAG sheep station

Hurricane Fall band members Pepper Deroy, Jesse Vee, Lachlan Coffey, Tim Hickey and Luke Wheeldon.

LISTENThe country lads who are kicking up a storm

Hurricane Fall band members Pepper Deroy, Jesse Vee, Lachlan Coffey, Tim Hickey and Luke Wheeldon.

LISTENThe country lads who are kicking up a storm

HERE'S CHEERS: Colin Whelan and Thea van de Rit take in the beautiful Currambene Creek at Huskisson.

MEET THE LOCALS'Moving to the Shoalhaven has been the best thing we have ever done ... we just love it'

HERE'S CHEERS: Colin Whelan and Thea van de Rit take in the beautiful Currambene Creek at Huskisson.

MEET THE LOCALS'Moving to the Shoalhaven has been the best thing we have ever done ... we just love it'

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

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People of all ages love the Nowra Show. File image

All systems go for the Nowra Show

Jeff Hill live at The Star Hotel, Milton

What's On Shoalhaven

James Tugwell

Brigadoon is set to rise from the mist on April 2, 2022 after laying dormant for two years.

WHAT'S ONRising from the mist, Brigadoon to return in 2022

Vera Demertzis

People of all ages love the Nowra Show. File image

All systems go for the Nowra Show

Don't get disheartened by empty supermarket shelves. Picture: Shutterstock

What to cook when the supermarket shelves are empty

Karen Hardy

IN FULL FLIGHT: The spectacle of a HARS Caribou transport flight will be a feature of January Tarmac Days at HARS Aviation Museum this weekend. Photo: Mark Keech

Flying start for aviation heritage during January tarmac days at HARS Aviation Museum

NO PRAM REQUIRED: Your little one will love a daily outing if they are learning how to conquer skateboarding.

World's first kids learner skateboard

What happens when you put two city slickers in a vineyard?

What happens when you put two city slickers in a vineyard?

Linda Lambrechts

Carbon neutral: Ecosa believe every business should be accountable for its own carbon footprint.

Australia's leading sustainable sleep solution

Linda Lambrechts

NO PRAM REQUIRED: Your little one will love a daily outing if they are learning how to conquer skateboarding.

World's first kids learner skateboard

FREE FROM TOXINS: Absolutely perfect for baby's skin.

Protect the skin on your precious baby with Bunjie

Experience the planet's most awe inspiring landscapes

Experience the planet's most awe inspiring landscapes

Hamptons luxury retreat

PROPERTY OF THE WEEKHamptons luxury retreat

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OUT OF REACH: Data shows Rentals in Vincentia are hard to come by, with the Shoalhaven village ranking number 14 on a list of 20 NSW suburbs where it's 'almost impossible' to find a rental. Image: file.

'Almost impossible': Rentals are running dry in these five South Coast suburbs

Grace Crivellaro

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Over 800 suggestions made for the old Nowra bridge's next chapter

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MOO-RAL: A Meroo Meadow property boasts a new mural by a Sydney-based artist after his spontaneous trip to the South Coast. Image: Grace Crivellaro.

OUR PLACESMeroo Meadow property boasts new mural after artist's spontaneous visit

Grace Crivellaro

The prime minister has urged businesses not to ask employees to return a negative daily RAT. Photo: Elesa Kurtz

WATCHNo need for daily workplace rapid test, says Prime Minister

George Christensen has been reprimanded by Scott Morrison over his anti-vaccine views. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Christensen to resign from lucrative role after backlash to 'dangerous' anti-vaccine comments

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Frank Finger, Clermont, with his muster dog. Photo: Melissa Spencer (Stock Chick Films)

Meet one of the human stars of Muster Dogs

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Restrictions tighten across the globe for Australian travellers

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The location of the massive drug bust at Coonabarabran. Photo: NSW POLICE

WATCH19,000 plants valued at $67 million uncovered, six arrested

A man has been charged with the murder of a girl who disappeared from the NSW Blue Mountains.

WATCHChild's body found in barrel, man charged

Tiffanie Turnbull

'I'M BEGGING YOU': Victorian woman Melanie Swieconek makes an emotional appeal to the state government to reverse ban on new IVF proceedures.

WATCHVictorian woman's emotional appeal to reverse IVF ban

Emma Horn

COVID test sign at the North Nowra testing clinic. Image: Grace Crivellaro.

WATCHOver 300 COVID cases for Shoalhaven as district records another two deaths

Grace Crivellaro

Australia's public health preparedness has been lacklustre at best. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONAmateur hour is over. It's time to get real on public health

Ian Ring

The way a government chooses to run agencies like Services Australia can save or ruin lives. Picture: Keegan Carroll

OPINIONWe deserve a Services Australia we can be proud of

Alistair Waters

Police officers stand guard as protesters approach Parliament House during a rally on Saturday. Picture: Keegan Carroll

OPINIONWho are the 'Original Sovereigns', and what are their aims?

Toni Hassan

WHERE ARE THE WORKERS? Advocates concerned labour shortages will impact access to home care packages.

Worker shortage as home care list drops

Eileen Wood

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Guests toast being aboard Coral Geographer. Photo: Jeurgen Freund

Cruising set to make comeback

Sue Preston

Elders' Lincoln McKinlay counts Merino, Thoroughbred, Wagyu and top-end Angus cattle breeders among his clients.

International champ in a league of his own

Edwina Watson
53m ago

Lamb producers across the state have felt the impacts of COVID-19-enforced delays at meat processors. Photo: File

Delays 'a fact of life' as supply chain issues continue to grow

Billy Jupp
2hrs ago

Paul Cameron, Trangie Station, sold 43 pork pigs to a top of $196 a head at Forbes last Friday. Mr Cameron is a regular at the Forbes market selling a load of pigs at the sale every two to four weeks.

Forbes pig market starts year $5 to $10 softer

Edwina Watson

How to maintain garden plants that grow like weeds

How to maintain garden plants that grow like weeds

John Gabriele

Can dogs distinguish between languages?

Can dogs distinguish between languages?

Imma Perfetto

Compare your sim performances to other players, not to real life lap times or races.

Stop claiming you beat IRL with a sim, because you didn't

Sam Hollier