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25.01.2022 VACATION GOALS A suburb north-west of Sydney will be home to Sydney's first inland wave pool. Opening in 2022, the Surf Lodge will transform an old golf club to a resort-style surfing destination surrounded by a 9-hole golf course, hotel suites, restaurant, bar and conference facilities. CHECK IT OUT HERE: https://bit.ly/2Jib0Jy

24.01.2022 Former Merimbula junior footballer Samson Ryan, who stands a whopping 206cm tall, has been drafted by the Richmond FC for the 2021 AFL season alongside Maurice Rioli Jr. See how he made ithttps://bit.ly/38chguZ

24.01.2022 A south coast mechanic’s apprentice suffered burns to her face while soldering a petrol tank without proper training or protective equipment. FULL STORY

24.01.2022 He built a dark web drug empire before it all came crashing down. See what happened nexthttps://bit.ly/3fTcN43

24.01.2022 A number of south coast schools have been targeted by recent email threats which have disrupted important HSC exams for hundreds of students. Full story https://bit.ly/3oEc2zx

24.01.2022 COVID-19 restrictions have provided the opportunity for upgrades of the state-of-the-art Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, twelve years after it was opened to the public. See what’s planned https://bit.ly/39tZAgN

24.01.2022 Check out this amazing photo captured by Wayne Reynolds from Merimbula Marina Have you been out on the water this whale watching season?

23.01.2022 WHO'S THE BEST HAIRDRESSER ON THE SOUTH COAST? We're on the hunt for the best local hairdresser. Do you have someone who leaves you with the perfect hairdo and think they deserve to win? Nominate your favourite and where they work below. We'll compile a list and put them to a vote.

23.01.2022 SHARK WARNING Police are advising beachgoers and water enthusiasts of a heightened risk of sharks in waters near Broulee. The warning comes after the carcass of a whale was founding floating in the water 300 metres east of Broulee Island on Saturday night.... Police were notified by the crew of the Westpac Surf Life Saving Helicopter who saw a large number of sharks feeding on the carcass.

22.01.2022 What do you think?

22.01.2022 A Canberra man’s weekend getaway to the south coast was ruined after police caught him during a sex act with his girlfriend next to his red BMW near Tathra.

22.01.2022 Millions have been paid out to students at NSW schools in the past decade following horrifying increases in public liability claims. The cost to the government comes as the Education Department reveals the shocking number of settlements for students physically or sexually assaulted in our public schools. SEE THE STARTLING FIGURES HERE https://bit.ly/3d6QW7E

22.01.2022 ONE YEAR ONSouth coast communities have come together to remember not only the horrors of last summer’s bushfires, but also the way in which it brought everyone closerhttps://bit.ly/37iL09c

21.01.2022 South coast Liberal MP Shelley Hancock has slammed the government’s preferred Milton Ulladulla bypass route. See what she said

21.01.2022 New data has revealed the suicide rate on the south coast is among the highest in the state. See what one survivor is doing to change things

21.01.2022 They had planned to fly from Moruya to visit friends when tragedy struck. See what happened nexthttps://bit.ly/37ly56h

20.01.2022 After almost a decade of planning, a brother-sister duo have opened their very own cocktail bar on the south coast, inspired by family travels and working in renowned eateries across the globe. READ MORE https://bit.ly/3qcRVK4

20.01.2022 Do you know the woman shown in the images below? Nowra police believe she may be able to help with their inquiries into an alleged stealing. If you know the identity of this woman or where she can be located, please provide information through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or contact Nowra Police Station on 44219699. ... Alternatively, if you are the person depicted, please contact Nowra Police Station.

19.01.2022 As a teen he would pretend to be a drug dealer on video games. Years later this baby-faced Callala Bay man was behind a $17m drug ringhttps://bit.ly/3o4Lw1e

19.01.2022 It was a brutal execution-style murder of a father-of-three which shocked the south coast. Now, the outlaw bikie who assembled the deadly crew has been sentenced. MORE

19.01.2022 A south coast man will be sentenced next month after admitting to possessing thousands of child abuse images. See what else investigators uncovered

19.01.2022 Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of a South Coast man wanted over an outstanding judicial warrant and domestic violence matters. According to NSW Police, Glen Stewart, 38, is known to frequent North Nowra, Nowra and Moruya and Aberdare in the Maitland area. He is described as being approximately 180 centimetres tall with a solid build.... The public are urged not to approach this person and to contact Triple Zero (000) if sighted. Any information can be reported to Nowra Police on 44219699 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333000.

18.01.2022 THROWBACK THURSDAY: Check out this hilarious photo from a south coast 21st birthday bash in 1960 courtesy of the Bega Pioneers' Museum How did you celebrate your 21st?

18.01.2022 Bega Red Cross volunteer Judy Holdsworth has received a personal thank you from NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian for her tireless work during the summer bushfires

18.01.2022 Police have intercepted text messages revealing how a 24-year-old Wallaga Lake oyster farmer got caught up selling guns. Full story https://bit.ly/34vMSv7

17.01.2022 Shoalhaven Mayor Amanda Findley says the council is looking for feedback on its plan to deter "extensive unauthorised vegetation removal, poisoning and vandalism of foreshore vegetation" at Collingwood Beach What are your thoughts?

17.01.2022 GAME ONBatemans Bay’s appearance on a new limited addition Monopoly board will bring much-needed exposure to the town one year after the start of the bushfire emergency. Will you play?

17.01.2022 Demolition of the former Merimbula Visitor Information Centre will start next week after the centre relocated late last year What are your thoughts? Bega council contractor All Dirt and Demo is expected to take three weeks to undertake the work.... The large existing spotted gum tree adjacent to the building will be retained and protected, with the site to be established as an open grassed area in accordance with the Central Business District Landscape Master Plan adopted by Council in 2015. Council said the building's ageing condition and the current zoning and approved use as a tourist information centre only, has limited its potential for future use.

17.01.2022 BREAKING NEWS: A Northern Beaches man has been issued a $1000 Penalty Infringement Notice by police on the south coast after allegedly breaching a Public Health Order. At 3.30pm yesterday on December 21 a 70-year-old man attended a leisure centre in Ulladulla, and after signing in with his Avalon address, staff raised concerns with management. The man was asked to leave the centre, which he did, and the alleged breach was reported to officers from South Coast Police District.... Their inquiries revealed that the man had travelled from his Northern Beaches residence to a home at Narrawallee on December 17 and had failed to self-isolate from midnight on December 20, as per the Public Health (COVID-19 Northern Beaches) Order 2020. Following further inquiries, the Avalon man was issued a $1000 PIN for fail to comply with noticed direction in relation to s7/8/9 COVID-19. Police are reminding the public that any residents of the Northern Beaches Local Government Area who left the area on or since December 10 must comply with the same restrictions that apply to the Northern Beaches, regardless of their current location.

17.01.2022 A 25-year-old man will face court today after being arrested in Merimbula yesterday. He has been charged over a number of incidents in relation to traffic, trespass and property offences in the area, police said. The man was refused bail at Merimbula Police Station and will appear in Batemans Bay Local Court today.

15.01.2022 Former south coast junior Dale Finucane has been named in the Blues' squad for Origin 2 after Jake Trbojevic was ruled out with an injury.

15.01.2022 A former Merimbula McDonald’s manager has been found guilty of groping a teenage boy’s genitalia in a carpark earlier this year.

15.01.2022 BREAKING NEWS Police are investigating an alleged altercation outside Moruya High School this week. NSW Police said at 3:25pm on December 16, a juvenile boy was assaulted on Albert Street, Moruya outside the school.... Batemans Bay Detectives are investigating the incident and are seeking to identify three male juveniles that were in the vicinity, police said. Community assistance is requested from witnesses or those with vehicle dash camera footage in Albert Street and Evans Road, Moruya between 3:15pm and 3:45pm that day. Reports can be made to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333000 or Batemans Bay Detectives on 44720099

15.01.2022 BEST BUTCHERAfter putting out a call for nominations for the south coast’s best butcher of 2020 and counting the votes in our online poll the winner can be revealed

15.01.2022 An investigation into a fatal plane crash at Braidwood last year has found pilot John Corbett was warned not to land at the rural airstrip. See why

14.01.2022 The first QantasLink passengers have arrived at the upgraded Merimbula airport terminal Qantas Group CFO, Vanessa Hudson was among the first passengers to disembark The flight. As the national carrier, we have an important role to play in helping the industry recover from COVID-19, Ms Hudson said.... The best way to drive tourism is by making it even easier for Australians to explore incredible places in their own backyard, especially with international borders closed for some time to come. This is the first time Qantas has ever offered a direct flight to Merimbula which will mean more competitive fares for passengers. These flights will bring more tourists to experience the beautiful beaches and unique wildlife of the Sapphire Coast and also give locals more choice in how they get to Sydney and beyond. Ongoing international border closures are fuelling demand for domestic travel. We’ve seen a strong response from travellers since these flights went on sale and have extended the service to operate through to October next year.

14.01.2022 It’s a beautiful day across the south coast today. Take a look at this crystal clear water off Narooma

14.01.2022 Residents of Cobargo say they are sceptical the Bushfire Royal Commission will offer any insights into preventing another disaster on the same scale. What are your thoughts?

13.01.2022 Do you think your rates are too high? Compare what you pay to other towns on the south coast https://bit.ly/3e5G22k

13.01.2022 Before the audacious escape he had been on parole after spending nearly 11 years in prison for orchestrating the drive-by killing of former girlfriend Shandele Macey https://bit.ly/3qeLmWS

12.01.2022 A message of support for south coast bushfire affected residents all the way from Alberta, Canada, care of Stars of HOPE Alasdair L McDonald in Cobargo.

12.01.2022 Sydney to Hobart sailors, set to race their way down the south coast, are fearing the worse in the wake of Tasmania implementing a ban on travellers from the northern beaches coronavirus hot spothttps://bit.ly/34mEHAT

12.01.2022 The number of students reporting bullying in and out of the classroom has been revealed, with new plans to stop repeat offenders in their tracks. SEE THE FIGURES HERE: http://bitly.ws/abNc

12.01.2022 A former south coast high school counsellor physically assaulted two students between 2017 and 2018. FULL STORY

10.01.2022 HEY SOUTH COAST We've extended our search for the best bar in the area till Thursday, June 24!! From the bartenders who shake your cocktails to the publican pulling your beers, we want to find the best of the best. Nominate your favourite bar with their name and suburb below. We’ll put them to a vote. T&Cs: Nominations close 8am Thursday 24th June. Finalists will be taken from the comments on this post and listed in an online poll where subscribers can vote for a winner.

10.01.2022 Illegal trail bike activity will be the focus of a new police operation across the south coast Operation Chance was established by officers from the South Coast Police District to investigate and target dangerous rider behaviour in the Bay and Basin area, police said. Additional police will be tasked to the Bay and Basin area from within South Coast Police District to support the operation.... The officer in charge, Acting Inspector Ian Griffin, said the operation was established in response to an increase in reports from the community. We’ve had multiple reports of unregistered trail bikes being ridden in residential areas, he said. This kind of behaviour will continue to be a focus for police. We don’t want to see any more lives lost on our roads. We will continue to investigate and take legal action against those who choose to do the wrong thing on our roads and in our parklands.

09.01.2022 One year on from the inquest into the death of a south coast man Jordan Cruickshank, legal advocates are calling for changes to the legal system to prevent similar tragedies.

09.01.2022 COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS The following restrictions will be introduced for the Illawarra and Shoalhaven from 11:59pm tonight. Household gatherings will be limited to 10 visitors (until 11:59pm on December 23).... The one person per four square metre rule will be re-introduced for all indoor settings including hospitality venues and places of worship. A cap of 300 people will apply for hospitality venues and places of worship. Singing and chanting at indoor venues will not be allowed. Dancefloors will not be permitted, except for weddings, when a maximum of 20 from the bridal party will be permitted.

09.01.2022 More much-needed rain is hitting parts of the south coast. How much fell at your place? courtesy of @dltch2290 on Instagram.

08.01.2022 One hard drive contained 138,626 images and almost 6000 videos, with investigators saying the majority depicted child abuse materialhttps://bit.ly/37mJpPN

08.01.2022 Earlier this month, pied oystercatcher eggs were taken from three nesting sites in Durras, with electric fences disconnected around the sites to gain access The birds are listed as endangered in NSW and there are just 200 breeding pairs left state-wide 50 of them on the south coast. Environmental volunteer group Friends of Durras have since installed surveillance cameras to protect the remaining eggs.... Eurobodalla Shire Council and the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service are warning residents and visitors to also be careful after an at-risk pair on Narooma’s Lewis Island were disturbed by a party held inside the threatened shorebird roped area.

08.01.2022 It is estimated a proposed $3 million mountain bike trail, built by Dirt Art, through the bushfire-affected forests of Mogo could attract 45,000 visitors and almost $12 million to the local economy in just its first year What are your thoughts?

07.01.2022 IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME Christmas is only a few days away and we want to see who has the best Christmas tree on the south coast. Show us your photos below!

07.01.2022 With a staggering $176 million worth of development applications lodged this year in the Bega Valley alone, residents say a backlog is delaying families trying to rebuild their lives after the devastating summer bushfires Full story

06.01.2022 VOTE NOW After calling on our readers to nominate who they think the best brow technician is in the South Coast, it’s time to vote! Make sure you vote for your favourite before midnight today https://bit.ly/3moi2Ly

06.01.2022 Connecting Communities Australia and local volunteers have been helping bushfire-affected residents still without running water around Towamba, Kiah and Wonboyn What recovery projects need help in your area?

05.01.2022 After almost 20 years this vicious south coast murder remains unsolved. READ MORE https://bit.ly/3zBtZ7s

04.01.2022 The COVID-19 pandemic has created a massive backlog of local court matters. Click the link below to see what's being done about it

04.01.2022 Holidaymakers attempting to escape the state in anticipation of further border restrictions are madly trying to change their flights. Have you had to change your Christmas plans?https://bit.ly/37sxHEk

04.01.2022 Meet Piper! Piper is one of the newest rufous bettong additions to the south coast’s Potoroo Palace Native Animal Sanctuary

03.01.2022 Real estate agents say homes are selling in a matter of hours as property owners look to cash in on the boom and buyers compete for coastal homes in low supply. Here’s the most expensive towns on the south coast https://bit.ly/35Kuw9f

03.01.2022 Would you like to see cruise ships return the the south coast next year? https://bit.ly/2GbRKfy

02.01.2022 Police officers have seized cash, steroids and electronic devices as part of an ongoing investigation A vehicle was searched outside the South Coast Correctional Centre at South Nowra, and a search warrant was also executed at a home in Worrigee. All seized items will undergo forensic examination, police said.... No arrests have yet been made and inquiries are continuing, they said. Inquiries are continuing.

02.01.2022 Billions of dollars worth of funding will be injected into bushfire and drought-ravaged communities across NSW following the devastating impacts of the Black Summer Fires that rocked the south coast. SEE HOW YOU COULD BE SUPPORTED UNDER THE BUDGET FUNDS https://bit.ly/2SwAN1I

02.01.2022 The bushfire royal commission published its more than 80 recommendations this morning. Some south coast residents say they are sceptical it will offer any new insights into preventing another disaster on the same scale https://bit.ly/2GbRKfy

01.01.2022 FLIP OUT Brent Grundy was almost broke when he opened Flip Out in a western Sydney carpark. Now he’s set to open at his 100th location and his estimated wealth is staggering. Full story: https://bit.ly/FlipOut100thLocation

01.01.2022 New data reveals who's been performing well amidst the global COVID-19 pandemic Full story https://bit.ly/3kD6ymv