Nowra news, sport and weather | South Coast Register | Nowra, NSW

Berry's Shane Rose and horse Virgil clear a hurdle during the final round of the team eventing competition on Monday night. Photo: Julian Finney

UPDATEDBerry's Rose claims silver as Australian eventing team deliver under pressure

Cameron Mee

Australia's Kevin McNab, Shane Rose (centre) and Andrew Hoy. Photo: Carolyn Kaster/AP

Rose makes amends for Rio disappointment with Tokyo success

Cameron Mee
2hrs ago

Agility, volatility and reality in the age of COVID

DIGESTAgility, volatility and reality in the age of COVID

Janine Graham

LEADERS: Gold in waiting for Aussie sailors Mat Belcher and Will Ryan in men's 470 class at Tokyo Olympics. Picture: AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia

LIVETokyo Olympics day 11: Gold in waiting for sailors, boxer earns medal bout

Gold medalist Ariarne Titmus was among the Olympians who arrived in Darwin this morning. Picture: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images

Planeload of Olympians touch down in Top End

Sarah Matthews

HISTORY BUFF: Joe Edwards is partly behind a new history tour taking walkers back in time to World War I - shown above at the Gordon Grellman Wall of Remembrance in Kiama. Picture: Sylvia Liber

New Kiama history app takes walkers back to World War I

Desiree Savage
2hrs ago

The Kings Highway will be closed for almost two-and-a-half months, and the community had mixed reactions to the news.

Community reacts to news Kings Highway will close for more than two-and-a-half months

Joel Erickson
2hrs ago

South Coast Black Cockatoos' Jayden Sullivan lines up for a conversion during the 2019 Koori Knockout. Photo: Graham Sutch

COVID-19 causes second straight postponement of Bomaderry's Koori Knockout

Courtney Ward

Dig Aldous remembered as one of Shoalhaven's greatest

Council donation helps independent school get off the ground

Berry businesses reduce opening hours, but spirits are high

SUBSCRIBERCourt case adjourned for Organic Store owner

Berry's Shane Rose and horse Virgil clear a hurdle during the final round of the team eventing competition on Monday night. Photo: Julian Finney

UPDATEDBerry's Rose claims silver as Australian eventing team deliver under pressure

HONOURED: Dig Aldous (far right front) with fellow Ex-Servicemen Cricket Club life members at the 50th anniversary in 2010 (from left) Gary Bridge, Peter Harvey, Bill Kerr, Jake Bentley, Ted Regan, David Sloane and Ian Bice. Photo: AMY FINDLAY

Dig Aldous remembered as one of Shoalhaven's greatest

Shoalhaven collector Adam Manly with examples of early "souvenir ware" featuring paintings of the iconic original Nowra Bridge. Photo by Robert Crawford.

Precious china souvenirs create a bridge to Nowra's past

MATES ACROSS THE BORDER: After Col Liddicoat's story about how he has mastered the art of growing chokos went live, a fellow choko farmer from across the border got in contact. Left image: Grace Crivellaro. Right image: supplied.

Nowra choko grower connects with Louisiana farmer

84 River Road.

Shoalhaven Heads home sets record at $2.85m

First Constable Harley Trickey of Victoria Police doing his Shakira style dance moves in Yarrawonga.

WATCHCop's 'Shakira hips' go viral online and make drivers grin

56m ago

Rose makes amends for Rio disappointment with Tokyo success

2hrs ago

New Kiama history app takes walkers back to World War I

2hrs ago

Community reacts to news Kings Highway will close for more than two-and-a-half months

2hrs ago

Cavalry prepares to return for under-siege Dragons

17:30PM

Georgian authorities are investigating the death of Melbourne woman Shanae Edwards.

Vic woman found dead on Georgian trail

39m ago

A sulfur crested cockatoo beaks open a red bin in order to find a weekly treat.

WATCHWatch these cockatoos learning how to open bin lids

Where does your region stand on the nation's vaccination table?

Where does your region stand on the nation's vaccination table?

First Constable Harley Trickey of Victoria Police doing his Shakira style dance moves in Yarrawonga.

WATCHCop's 'Shakira hips' go viral online and make drivers grin

56m ago

Brady Gunn, the founder of the worldwide movement A Stand In The Park, was arrested for allegedly breaching a public health order in Sydney. Photo: A Stand in the Park/Facebook.

Anti-lockdown 'freedom' leader arrested in Sydney

Tracey Fairhurst
56m ago

An interim report by the Perth Casino royal commission has been tabled in the WA parliament.

WA regulator 'relaxed' casino oversight

Michael Ramsey
1hr ago

Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young is urging people in Queensland's southeast to stay home.

Fears Qld on verge of 'large outbreak'

Marty Silk
2hrs ago

Indigenous rough sleepers reportedly made up a third of last year's homeless deaths in WA.

No end in sight to WA public housing wait

Michael Ramsey
2hrs ago

Agility, volatility and reality in the age of COVID

DIGESTAgility, volatility and reality in the age of COVID

Labor Leader Anthony Albanese wants to pay people to get the jab. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

EXPLAINERHow would Labor's cash incentive to get people vaccinated work?

Pfizer bookings opened to 30 to 39 year olds from Tuesday.

'Queue is full': 11,000 newly eligible Canberrans overload Pfizer sign up

Senator Sarah Hanson-Young will call for ACMA, Sky News Australia and YouTube to explain the network's suspension. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISMedia regulator should explain why it's fine with 'Covid lies'

Prime Minister Scott Morrison holds a Covid update press conference at The Lodge. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

EXPLAINERQuestions hang over Australia's path out of COVID-19

Finn McHugh

Both Qantas and Virgin Australia have welcomed the additional measures from the government. Picture: Shutterstock

Labor and transport union slam 'half-baked' aviation aid

Gerard Cockburn

All this while Pfizer jabs have been redirected from a number of NSW regional centres.

DIGESTVulnerable kids eligible for Pfizer; jabs redirected from the regions

Janine Graham

Picture: Shutterstock

What's with vaccinated people getting COVID-19?

Olivia Henry

Culburra Beach's Owen Wright is one of two South Coast products in the Australian surf team. Photo: Ben Reed

When and where to watch the South Coast's athletes during the Tokyo Olympics

Cameron Mee and Courtney Ward

Want to share sport results, draws or teams?

Want to share sport results, draws or teams?

Australia's Kevin McNab, Shane Rose (centre) and Andrew Hoy. Photo: Carolyn Kaster/AP

Rose makes amends for Rio disappointment with Tokyo success

Cameron Mee
2hrs ago

Culburra Beach's Owen Wright is one of two South Coast products in the Australian surf team. Photo: Ben Reed

When and where to watch the South Coast's athletes during the Tokyo Olympics

Albion Park-Oak Flats' Adam Clune will replace Ben Hunt in St George Illawarra's vacant number seven jersey on Friday. Photo: Jason McCawley

Cavalry prepares to return for under-siege Dragons

Joshua Bartlett

South Coast Black Cockatoos' Jayden Sullivan lines up for a conversion during the 2019 Koori Knockout. Photo: Graham Sutch

COVID-19 causes second straight postponement of Bomaderry's Koori Knockout

Courtney Ward

Germany broke the world record in the Olympic women's team pursuit final, beating Great Britain.

Australia to ride for men's pursuit bronze

32m ago

Germany broke the world record in the Olympic women's team pursuit final, beating Great Britain.

Australia to ride for men's pursuit bronze

32m ago

US gymnast Simone Biles has won a bronze medal in balance beam in her return to Olympic competition.

Biles back in Tokyo spotlight, wins bronze

33m ago

US gymnast Simone Biles has won a bronze medal in balance beam in her return to Olympic competition.

Biles back in Tokyo spotlight, wins bronze

33m ago

Australia's Harry Garside is guaranteed a Tokyo medal after winning his lightweight quarter-final.

Garside guaranteed Aussie boxing medal

37m ago

Australia's Harry Garside is guaranteed a Tokyo medal after winning his lightweight quarter-final.

Garside guaranteed Aussie boxing medal

37m ago

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

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

Review to shed light on strained regional telecommunications network

Review to shed light on strained regional telecommunications network

Review to shed light on strained regional telecommunications network

Review to shed light on strained regional telecommunications network

SUPPORTED: Maree and Lisa are feeling safe and stable living in Salvation Army accommodation after escaping abuse and violence into homelessness. Pictures: Adam Trafford

'The whole system is blocked up': Wait times for crisis housing blow out

SUPPORTED: Maree and Lisa are feeling safe and stable living in Salvation Army accommodation after escaping abuse and violence into homelessness. Pictures: Adam Trafford

'The whole system is blocked up': Wait times for crisis housing blow out

Innovation vital for regional jobs market

Innovation vital for regional jobs market

Innovation vital for regional jobs market

Innovation vital for regional jobs market

Get the digital version of The Latest Paper

Get the digital version of the Latest Paper

READ NOW

Halimah Kyrgios will be on the upcoming series of The Voice. Picture: Supplied

Halimah Kyrgios, Nick's sister, takes her shot at stardom

Amy Martin

Benji and the Saltwater Sound System. Photo: Peter Good.

Burradise Festival 2021 cancelled but spring school holiday event could bloom

Test your knowledge at the Nowra CWA trivia afternoon on August 14.

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

Halimah Kyrgios will be on the upcoming series of The Voice. Picture: Supplied

Halimah Kyrgios, Nick's sister, takes her shot at stardom

CHEMISTRY: Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt keep the tension brooding on their adventure down the Amazon in Jungle Cruise. Below, the cast of The Moth Effect.

Dwayne Johnson doesn't rock the boat in Jungle Cruise

Josh Leeson

Everyone is welcome at the August 4 event.

Thrive Together Fair to unite Shoalhaven community

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

Is using alternative data the future of lending?

Is using alternative data the future of lending?

Rachel Horan

Time to sell your car and treat yourself to an upgrade?

Time to sell your car and treat yourself to an upgrade?

Partner Content

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Dellaram Vreeland

Shop local: Purchasing locally made goods at nearby stores helps money stay in the community. Image: Shutterstock.

Shoppers look to buy local

Connor Pearce

Data firm CoreLogic said that regional price growth was 'normalising'. Photo: Sylvia Liber

Key regions still outpacing city price growth, but signs point to slowdown

Data firm CoreLogic said that regional price growth was 'normalising'. Photo: Sylvia Liber

Key regions still outpacing city price growth, but signs point to slowdown

It was a $1000 per night Airbnb listing, but now you can own this South Coast home

It was a $1000 per night Airbnb listing, but now you can own this South Coast home

It was a $1000 per night Airbnb listing, but now you can own this South Coast home

It was a $1000 per night Airbnb listing, but now you can own this South Coast home

84 River Road.

Shoalhaven Heads home sets record at $2.85m

Brendan Crabb

Regional property prices have been rising rapidly since the onset of the pandemic. Photo: Sylvia Liber

Most Australians still believe property the best investment, survey finds

Jack Needham

NEW RELEASE: Tangala at Tapitallee, 24 blocks sold for $19 million at the weekend. Image supplied.

Shoalhaven real estate market continues to boom

Robert Crawford

Are you a subscriber? We have a treat for you!

Are you a subscriber? We have a treat for you!

HISTORY BUFF: Joe Edwards is partly behind a new history tour taking walkers back in time to World War I - shown above at the Gordon Grellman Wall of Remembrance in Kiama. Picture: Sylvia Liber

New Kiama history app takes walkers back to World War I

Desiree Savage
2hrs ago

Jenny Packwood is a finalist in the 2021 NSW/ACT Community Achievement Awards.

Peers honour dedicated Shoalhaven wildlife volunteer in NSW Community Achievement Awards

Are you a subscriber? We have a treat for you!

Are you a subscriber? We have a treat for you!

Send a letter to the editor

Send a letter to the editor

Newsdesk

$200,000 ready for Seniors Festival organisers to snap up

$200,000 ready for Seniors Festival organisers to snap up

First Constable Harley Trickey of Victoria Police doing his Shakira style dance moves in Yarrawonga.

WATCHCop's 'Shakira hips' go viral online and make drivers grin

56m ago

Online gaming can play a big part in many families so a group of teens have developed a guide to help young gamers and their parents. Picture: Parilov via Shutterstock.

Teens release handbook to help others navigate gaming world

38t of 39 piles for the new bridge are now in place. Photo by Robert Crawford

PHOTOSBridge takes shape

Orphaned wombat joey Woodrow (left) looked every bit a puppy as he interacted with kangaroos during a leash-guided walk at Pumpkin's Patch Kangaroo Sanctuary. Source: Kym Haywood, Pumpkin's Patch Kangaroo Sanctuary

WATCHWombat 'puppy' goes for a walk on leash in kangaroo enclosure

A sulfur crested cockatoo beaks open a red bin in order to find a weekly treat.

WATCHWatch these cockatoos learning how to open bin lids

Emma Horn

Culburra Beach's Owen Wright will compete at the Tokyo Olympic Games. Photo: WSL

Wright trains with UFC world champ to prepare for maiden Games tilt

Courtney Ward

Gold medalist Ariarne Titmus was among the Olympians who arrived in Darwin this morning. Picture: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images

Planeload of Olympians touch down in Top End

Sarah Matthews

Zac Kershaw, scoring a try for the Shellharbour Sharks during the 2021 season, has been stood down by the NSWRL. Photo: Anna Warr

Court proceedings see Kershaw become second Group Seven player stood down by NSWRL

Courtney Ward

The tenacity of our local businesses amazes

The tenacity of our local businesses amazes

Grace Crivellaro

OPINIONTailored exercise programs are just what the doctor ordered

Brett Gordon

LIMITING: All too often, a backlash against perceived elitism dampens the quest for excellence. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONWhy excellence need not be a dirty word | Zoë Wundenberg

Zoë Wundenberg

MORE HELP: 80,000 new packages are on the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Government announces 80,000 new home care packages

Eileen Wood

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Rev. Bill Crews shares his rules for living a better life.

Bill Crews: Twelves rules for living a better life

Samara Ross

Elders stud stock agent Brian Kennedy, auctioneer Paul Dooley, Tamworth, Elders stock agent Wayne Jenkins, Guyra and Bald Blair Angus stud principals Kirsty and Sam White. Photos: Billy Jupp

Bald Blair bulls sell to $32,000 top and $13,835 average

Billy Jupp
1hr ago

The $35,000 Sara Park Angus sale-topper with buyer Brent Berrick, Blair Hill Station, Glen Innes, vendor Herb Duddy, Nutrien agent Brad Newsome, Glen Innes and CL Squires and Co agent Robbie Bloch. Photo: Matthew Campion

Sara Park Angus bulls sell to $35,000 top, ave $16,417

Hannah Powe

Australian lamb exports tighten in July

Australian lamb exports tighten in July

Karen Bailey

Four to enjoy: what to drink this week

Four to enjoy: what to drink this week

Lucy Tweed, food and event stylist, cook, wife, mother, social media genie. Picture: Hannah Blackmore

Guess who's coming to dinner? Meet Lucy Tweed, food lover

Karen Hardy

BLUE SKY HOUSE: Innovative design brings light and openness to a once cramped cottage built more than half a century ago. Photos: Ben King Photography.

How to add to a 1960s cottage without messing with its charm

Vickii Byram