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  Another Far South Coast Surfer has won their first Australian Title.  While the Bega Valley's Freya Prumm is still pinching herself after taking out the Australian Shortboard Women's Open Title on Sunday (August 7).  Dalmeny's Matt Hoar stepped up for the Eurobodalla on Monday (August 8), winning the over 35's Men’s title...

Photos of a seal attacking an octopus on the Far South Coast are doing the rounds on social media.  The images taken on board a cruise in Eden by Sophia of SQ Snaps, show the seal with the large Octopus in its mouth, swinging it above the water. Skipper with Cat Balou...

The visitor economy in regional NSW is set for a $150 million funding boost, with applications opening for the second round of the NSW Government’s Regional Tourism Activation Fund. Funding ranges from $500,000 to $20 million. Eligible projects include; -Nature-based tourism infrastructure such as walking, hiking and adventure trails. -Arts, culture and events...

Civil landscaping works around the new Murrabrine Bridge in Cobargo are nearing completion and the community is invited to inspect the works achieved to date. A community walkthrough is planned where project staff will discuss completed civil works and an upcoming community-led planting program. Project Manager, Andrew Stewart said the restoration of...

The town of Merimbula is in mourning, after the sudden passing of local resident Christopher Nicholls over the weekend. Chris is best known in his role as Manager of the Merimbula Visitor Information Centre as well as his work as a member of Merimbula's Rural Fire Brigade where he was awarded...

The designs of the new $260 million state-of-the-art Eurobodalla Regional Hospital have been unveiled, showcasing an overall increase in bed capacity and significantly expanded health service. Minister for Health Brad Hazzard said the new hospital will provide more services than are currently available at the Moruya and Batemans Bay hospitals combined. “We’re...

  Australia's Men's Beach Volleyball team have won gold at the Commonwealth Games! The Aussie Pair of Chris McHugh, who was born and grew up in Pambula on the South Coast, and Paul Burnett won the first set against Canada's Sam Schachter and Daniel Dearing 17-21 but lost the second set 21-17. But the...

Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has made just one change to his side to face Penrith this week.  After missing the last two games through suspension, Jordan Rapana replaces Albert Hopoate for the Raiders.  Canberra Second Rower and former Tathra Junior, Adam Elliott, told East Coast Radio he’s looking forward to taking...

The second cruise ship to dock on the Sapphire Coast in over two years will make its way from Brisbane to Eden this weekend.  Over 100 people on board the first Coral Princess cruise that arrived in Eden last month, tested positive to COVID-19. Passengers were allowed to leave the ship, so...

Eurobodalla’s most ambitious climate action plan has been adopted by Council. The ten-year plan outlines targets for Council’s operations and includes an increased focus on community action; supporting individuals and businesses with practical ways to reduce their environmental footprint. The establishment of a climate change advisory group, and strategies to support...