South Coast Register
Saturday, 6 July 2024
Keep the kids busy these holidays, here is what's on over the next two weeks.
The Penwood Miniature railway in Jaspers Brush is open on the first Sunday of the month, operating miniature train rides across the rural property, here is owner Les Irwin with one of the iconic miniature trains. Picture from file
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Bomaderry property searched as part of investigation into stolen guns

Three people have been arrested as part of Strike Force Racewyn investigations. Picture supplied.
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Age no barrier to a 140,000-word thesis, says retired Illawarra health boss, 80

Angela Thompson • 2hrs ago
Pamela King is pictured with husband Denis in a recent photograph. Picture: supplied
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Shoalhaven Mayor hits back at concerns about road funding delays

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Shoalhaven Mayor Amanda Findley has defended the time taken to upgrade a series of roads east of Nowra, and access money allocated by the Federal Government in October 2022. File photo.
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Queensland tipped to have more million dollar suburbs than Victoria
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This home, currently for sale, is in Birkdale a Brisbane bayside spot named as a future million dollar suburb. Pic: Supplied

Mistakes crypto investors make at tax time and why the ATO is watching

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Picture by Andrew Marshall

Where is The Doors singer Jim Morrison buried? Take our quiz

Anna Houlahan
Was the Doors singer Jim Morrison buried in Paris, Oxfordshire, Rome or Seattle? File picture

Kiama Mayor Neil Reilly decides to step down after 17 years

After almost two decades on Kiama council, Mayor Neil Reilly has decided to step down and not contest the September election. Picture by Anna Warr
Glen Humphries

Currarong Bowling Club cleans up at NSW Perfect Plate Awards

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Currarong Club president, Executive chef Ben Quigg and chef Trudy Stuart. Pictures supplied
What's on

James Morrison Quartet is ready to appear at the Milton Theatre

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James Morrison Quartet ready for Milton Theatre performances. Picture supplied
Man facing child abuse and bestiality charges following arrest in Warilla
Natalie Croxon
Detectives lead Regan Pidding from a Warilla home following his arrest. Picture supplied by NSW Police Force
Illawarra make-up artist who ghosted brides could be in big strife
Kye Mitchell as she appears in an undated online profile and (right) images from her Makeup By Kye Instagram page.
Angela Thompson
$40m in road funding still to be paid two years after it was promised
Glenn Ellard
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Federal Member for Gilmore, Fiona Phillips, says some of the promised $40 million to upgrade key local roads will soon start flowing to Shoalhaven Council. Picture supplied.

Check out these markets across the Shoalhaven this weekend.

Berry Farmers Market regular stall holder Yuri Hulak farms in Orange and travels weekly to the market on Thursdays. Picture by Holly McGuinness
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Police look for new recruits from the Shoalhaven to work in Nowra

Glenn Ellard
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NSW Police are looking to find new recruits in Nowra. Picture supplied.

Shoalhaven Heads key to little tern numbers recovery in NSW

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Little tern chicks are well camouflaged in their nests in the sand. Picture by Andrew Robinson.
From lights and action to a camera - drumming legend now an award-winning photographer
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Will Dower's award-winning photograph overlooking the Shoalhaven River, taken from Hanging Rock on Ben's Walk. Picture by Will Dower.
More events added to a NAIDOC Week full of activities in the Shoalhaven
Dancers and performers from Gadhungal Marring will again be at the centre of the Shoalhaven's NAIDOC Week celebrations. File photo.
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Formerly a landfill site, this concept Shoalhaven centre won big at a state level
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The Shoalhaven Resource Recovery Learning Centre recently won at the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects NSW State Awards. Picture supplied by REALMstudios
Police

Drugs and cash allegedly seized during search at North Nowra home

Some of the items allegedly seized during the search in North Nowra. Picture supplied.
Glenn Ellard
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Teenagers push for an upgrade to Basin View's intergenerational BMX track

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BMX track designer James Hall looks over the Basin View track with Youth Voice participants Phoebe Jefferson, Catilyn Allen and Jasmine Wasley. Picture supplied.

Big wet fails to rain on Group Seven's flagship NAIDOC Round

Two blockbuster double-headers will be played on Sunday
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Gerringong Lions players celebrate scoring a try in their Interclub Challenge victory over Thirroul Butchers Picture by Adam McLean
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Prime minister ridiculed as LNP eyes state prize

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton will rally the party faithful in Queensland this weekend. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
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On the run: Australia's most wanted fugitives

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Wanted: John Victor Bobak. Picture supplied

Out of nowhere: bus passenger on the run after assault

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Footage showed the alleged violent offended knocking the older man to the ground. Picture supplied
Getting off gas: Will it help you beat the energy price crisis?
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Woman's body found at waste facility
Rachael Ward • 2hrs ago
Victoria Police are waiting on post-mortem results after the discovery of a woman's body at a dump. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Plan to lure health workers to Indigenous communities
William Ton
It's hoped a funding injection will improve healthcare services in Indigenous communities. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS)
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Adam Quinlan field goal wins it for the Jets against Eagles in Group Seven

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Nowra Bomaderry scored a vital 23-22 win against Albion Park Oak Flats in Group Seven action on Sunday, June 30. Picture by Anna Warr
'It was a pivotal game in our season.'
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The Group Seven teams and players excelling at halfway mark of the season

There are a few surprises in the mix
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Josh Sainsbury has played a huge role in Albion Park Oak Flats Eagles improvement in the 2024 Group Seven rugby league season. Picture by Sylvia Liber

Big wet fails to rain on Group Seven's flagship NAIDOC Round

Two blockbuster double-headers will be played on Sunday
Agron Latifi
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Gerringong Lions players celebrate scoring a try in their Interclub Challenge victory over Thirroul Butchers Picture by Adam McLean

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Minnamurra skateboarder Kieran Woolley makes his second Olympic team

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Kieran Woolley with his ticket to the 2024 Olynmpics. Picture via @kieranwoolley_ on Instagram
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