Bega and south east
Call for second south coast marine park
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The National Parks Association says it wants the New South Wales Government to declare a second marine park on the far south coast stretching from Merimbula in the north to the state border in the south.
Green light likely for Batemans Bay brothel
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The Eurobodalla Shire says a brothel proposed for the Batemans Bay industrial estate is likely to get council approval.
Drought transport subsidy extended
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The New South Wales Government is promising further support for farmers in the south-east suffering financial hardship because of the ongoing drought.
Charges laid over Bega media bashing
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Police have charged three New South Wales south coast men over the bashing of a group of reporters and crew, who were covering the drowning deaths of a father and his two sons at Tathra.
NSW Govt 'responsible' for hospital building timetable
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The Federal Government says responsibility for setting the timetable for building the proposed Bega Valley regional hospital lies with the New South Wales Government.
South-east traffic blitz continues
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A big traffic blitz continues in south-east New South Wales as part of an Australia-wide clamp down on bad drivers.
Anti-logging group questions koala rescue plan
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A New South Wales far south coast anti-logging group has labelled a Government plan to save a native species "a joke".
Doctors' group protests against maternity services move
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The fight to retain services at a New South Wales far south coast hospital has received the backing the Rural Doctors Association, which mounted a protest in Sydney at the weekend over a range of health issues.
$500K to go to Snowy water pumps
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There are further moves to drought proof communities in the Snowy Mountains.
Businesses urged to attend safe food handling seminars
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Eurobodalla Shire Council is facilitating free safe food handling seminars in Moruya, Narooma and Batemans Bay this week.
One dead in Pacific Hwy road crash
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A person has died in a car accident on the Pacific Highway at Wardell.
Protesters march against Pambula health plans
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Anger about New South Wales' far south coast health services spilled over at the weekend when about 2,000 people rallied in support of the Pambula Hospital.
Snowy Shire records financial loss
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A New South Wales high country shire council is hoping for better financial times ahead.
Bega church celebrates 150 years
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One of the New South Wales far south coast's oldest churches celebrated an historical milestone yesterday.
'Red tape' frustrates Bombala Shire health push
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Health issues on the Monaro are back on the public agenda with the Bombala Shire Council saying it is getting the "run-around" from the Federal Government.
Kelly urged to meet over super tip move
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Relocation of a proposed super tip on the New South Wales far south coast has run into more trouble.
Far south coast named bushfire 'hot spot'
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The New South Wales far south coast has been named as the top bushfire 'hot spot' for the state.
Safety fears delay school wind farm plan
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A Monaro school will have to wait a little longer before it can install its own mini-wind farm.
NSW Governor to open Candelo Show
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A New South Wales far south coast agricultural committee is looking for volunteers to help spruce up its grounds, after news that the State Governor will open the show in January.
Funds boost for Bodalla Driver Reviver centre
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The Driver Reviver centre at Bodalla has been given a boost, with the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) contributing $6,000 towards construction of a kitchen and servery.
Mountain hikers warned not to bank on mobile coverage
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A National Parks and Wildlife service official has warned visitors to Kosciuszko's high country in New South Wales not to rely on mobile phone coverage in case of emergencies.
Students rescued from rip ordeal
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Three university students have had a lucky escape after being caught in a rip at a New South Wales far south coast beach.
Council to jointly fund pool study
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There are further moves to establish a multi-million dollar indoor pool complex on the New South Wales far south coast.
'Go fishing': Drowned dad, sons farewelled
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Mourners have said an emotional farewell to a father and his two sons who drowned off Tathra wharf last week.
Rain welcomed by ACT region farmers
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Recent rain has brought relief to struggling farmers in the Canberra region.
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