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Dirty surgical instrument sterilisation driver job advertised by local health district

August 21, 2026 8:35 am

Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD) has advertised for a driver to transport dirty medical instruments used in emergency operations...

More bird flu cases confirmed on the Far South Coast with discoveries at Merimbula and Narooma

August 21, 2026 6:49 am

The outbreak of the Bird Flu on the Far South Coast is spreading with more positive tests. The H5 avian...

LHD confirms no ‘on-site sterilisation’ at new $330 million Eurobodalla Regional Hospital

August 20, 2026 8:15 am

Southern NSW Local Health District has confirmed our exclusive story that there will be no on-site sterilisation at the new...

Council votes to take over running Twyford Theatre

August 20, 2026 7:15 am

Bega Valley Shire Council has voted to take over responsibility for the Twyford Theatre Complex in Merimbula. The decision at...

Increase bushfire risk in the southeast for Spring

August 20, 2026 6:59 am

There’s an increased risk from bushfire on the Far South Coast as we approach Spring. The annual Seasonal Outlook from...

35 long necks of beer leads to DUI charge

August 19, 2026 1:25 pm

A Merimbula man has reportedly pleaded guilty to high range drink driving after being busted driving more than five times...

Theatre requests council hand back $37,000 loan repayment

August 18, 2026 7:03 am

More details are coming to light about the dire financial situation of a local arts facility. According to the business...

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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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