We've almost seen off August but have we put behind us the winds the last month of winter bring? It's been a challenging few days for everyone, not least our firefighters, who have been called to a string of suspicious fires across the region. Both the police and Rural Fire Service are investigating the causes of the blazes and South Coast MP Shelley Hancock has reminded residents of the stiffer penalties for bushfire arson.
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There's another big challenge facing the Shoalhaven - what to do with the tonnes of waste we produce every year. In an in-depth report, Stuart Thomson lifts the lid on the recycling issue facing local councils across the country, including our own.
The end of August also marks the countdown to the end of the footy season. Courtney Ward has put together a report card on the best players of the season. If you've been watching the Group Seven comp this winter, this is a must-read.
Speaking of footy, Zoe Cartwright takes issue with the pity posse who reckon stood down Dragon Jack De Belin has got a raw deal with the scheduling of his criminal case for alleged rape in company just as next year's NRL season kicks off.
