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Thursday, 26 May
Shoalhaven River Festival back for 2022
WHAT A SIGHT: A special light, water and sound show will be staged at this year's Shoalhaven River Festival. Image: Shoalhaven River Festival
Robert Crawford
Our People
Locals involved in Frank E. Evans disaster welcome commemoration event
STRONG MEMORIES: "Spike" Jones (left) and "Mak" Makila were part of the HMAS Albatross Skyhawks' 805 Squadron onboard HMAS Melbourne when it collided with US destroyer Frank E. Evans in the South China Sea in June 1969.
Robert Crawford
Our People
Nowra's turning blue for a great cause
Robert Crawford
INSTALLATION: Chris Hobbs, of C&S Tree Services and Mick Finch, of SchMick Energy installing 1600 solar powered lights into the large conifer in front of the Nowra Uniting Church.
Greens eye three seats as count continues
Paul Osborne
The Liberals' Julian Simmonds has conceded defeat to the Greens in the Brisbane seat of Ryan.
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Above average rainfall, temperatures forecast this winter
Shivé Prema
Unusually wet weather is forecast for NSW, South Australia, Queensland and the NT this winter, according to the Bureau of Meteorology's Winter 2022 Climate Outlook, which was released on Thursday.
Ceremony brings everyone together for start of construction on Eden's mountain bike trails
Denise Dion
People representing many organisations and community groups attended.
Teen's murder sparked by schoolboys' fight
Phoebe Loomes • 1hr ago
Omar Elomar was shot in the street during an altercation on February 15, 2020.
Father and son team truly rally for a good cause
Nowra RSL Sub-Branch to hold Boer War commemorative service
LEGENDARY: Well-known local bugler Peter Williams will again play The Last Post and Reveille at the Nowra Boer War service, on a bugle from the Boer War. Image: Nowra RSL Sub-Branch
Robert Crawford
Aussies waste $10b on stuff they never use
Phoebe Loomes
The way to tackle overconsumption is to consider why you're buying, Professor Melissa Norberg says.
NSW paramedics ramp up industrial action
NSW ambulance workers are fighting for better resourcing and pay.
Jack Gramenz
Tigers make statement with win over first-seed Canberra
Sam Baker
ON ATTACK: Number 11, Kyle Leslie (Pictured) attacking the rim against Canberra. Picture: Shoalhaven Basketball Association.
Lions and Gorillas ready to reignite rivalry in clash this weekend
Sam Baker
TITANS CLASH: Warilla-Lake South's Lleyton Hughes tries to split Gerringong defenders Nathan Ford and Issas Russell during the side's matchup in 2021. Photo: David Tease
Regrow program to sparkle for many years to come
Inspirational runner wants to make sick children's wishes come true
Local talent recognised in national Indigenous and multicultural AFL sides
Sam Baker
YOUNG STARS: Montana Doubell and Telaya Blacksmith were standouts at the recent Indigenous and Multicultural Youth Girls Leadership camp. Photo: Nat Sports Media

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ON ATTACK: Number 11, Kyle Leslie (Pictured) attacking the rim against Canberra. Picture: Shoalhaven Basketball Association.
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Shoalhaven River Festival back for 2022
WHAT A SIGHT: A special light, water and sound show will be staged at this year's Shoalhaven River Festival. Image: Shoalhaven River Festival
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WHAT A SIGHT: A special light, water and sound show will be staged at this year's Shoalhaven River Festival. Image: Shoalhaven River Festival
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