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New housing development at old TAFE site one step closer

September 11, 2026 7:15 am

The State Government says construction of 95 new homes in Bega should get underway started in 2028. The old TAFE...

Man plans to turn his life around after serving more time behind bars

September 11, 2026 7:04 am

A Judge has been told a homeless man who has spent 84 of the past 120 months behind bars including...

Alleged Eden tobacconist firebomber pleads not guilty

September 10, 2026 7:34 am

A man will reportedly face a hearing in Eden Local Court next year accused of firebombing a local tobacco outlet....

Accused fire starter and club thief still to enter pleas

September 10, 2026 7:31 am

One of the men accused of setting fire to Batemans Bay KFC Loading Dock to divert police attention before co...

One in ten ED patients at a Far South Coast hospital forced to wait for 24 hours

September 10, 2026 7:14 am

The latest quarterly hospital performance report paints a grim picture for some patients attending our local hospital emergency departments. The...

Big decision for Bega Valley tiny home on wheels owners

September 10, 2026 6:25 am

The NSW Land and Environment Court has dismissed an appeal by a Coolagolite land owner against Bega Valley Shire Council...

Man to face District Court trial accused of Cat Club heist

September 9, 2026 8:43 am

Several charges have been withdrawn against a man accused of helping set fire to the Batemans Bay KFC loading dock...

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Police cars damaged during pursuit

October 31, 2024 8:02 am

Two police vehicles have been damaged and a man has been charged following a pursuit at Batemans Bay. Officers attached...

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Far South Coast bushfire season to start in a few weeks

August 18, 2026 6:56 am

Extra dry conditions has prompted fire authorities to bring forward the start of the official bushfire season on the Far...

Far South Coast gun owners asked to hand in their weapons

August 17, 2026 6:11 am

Far South Coast firearms owners have been told they will receive up to $1000 compensation for handing in their weapons...

Second positive Far South Coast bird flu case confirmed

August 17, 2026 5:54 am

Hazard reduction burns send smoke into the Far South Coast sky

August 14, 2026 6:56 am

Alleged club robber late for court after being pulled over by police

August 14, 2026 6:47 am

Maximum CBD building height may be on the rise by one floor

August 14, 2026 6:43 am

A recommendation is being made to increase the maximum building height by one floor in parts of Merimbula’s CBD. A...

Catalina man to be sentenced after admitting downloading vile videos

August 12, 2026 7:45 am

A Catalina man has pleaded guilty to downloading half a dozen child sexual abuse videos onto his mobile phone. 44-year-old...

Tuna run helps local Marine Rescue NSW set new record

August 12, 2026 6:57 am

The tuna season has helped create a new record for the Batemans Bay Marine Rescue NSW Unit. July saw the...

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