Bega and south east
Rising ocean acidity threatens oyster industry: report
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The New South Wales south coast oyster industry says it is worried by the latest report on the effects of climate change.
Expo forges tourism-agriculture links
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A New South Wales high country food expo is helping to build links between the region's major tourism and agricultural industries.
South coast dairy herd to be blessed
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The New South Wales south coast dairy industry will hold an annual special ceremony this weekend that is thought to be unique in Australia.
Doctor accused of mutilating patients bailed
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A Sydney court has granted bail to the former doctor accused of sexually assaulting and mutilating female patients.
NRMA backs Premier's highway upgrade call
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The head of the New South Wales peak motoring organisation is welcoming a call by Premier Nathan Rees for a $1 billion upgrade to the Princes Highway.
Funds boost for Tathra Surf Club
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A surf club on the New South Wales far south coast is a step closer to creating a high quality community facility after receiving nearly $26,000 from the State Government.
Rural hospital to scrap maternity services
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There has been an angry reaction over a move to scrap maternity services at a small hospital on New South Wales' far south coast.
Pilot crawls from plane crash
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An ultra-light aircraft has crashed at Bombala in New South Wales' south.
Councils to benefit from Southern Phone dividend
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The south coast New South Wales telco Southern Phone has declared a dividend for the second consecutive year and local councils are set to benefit.
Hopes falling Aust dollar to boost milk industry
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The head of a south-east New South Wales dairy company says the falling Australian dollar will insulate the milk industry against the world financial shake-up.
Eden fishers not rushing climate change response
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Twofold Bay Fishermen's co-operative chairman, Fritz Drenkharn, says the Eden fleet on the New South Wales far south coast is adopting a "wait and see" policy regarding the impact of climate change.
Group claims council support in hall push
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A group trying to buy a disused school at Cooma north to convert into a community hall say they have the backing of the shire council.
Wind farm firm to detail Monaro plans
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A company wanting to set up a big wind farm project on the Monaro says it will hold an open day soon to outline its plans to locals.
Boaties rescued from capsized catamaran
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Two men have had a close call when their boat was caught in a sudden squall on the New South Wales far south coast.
Road crash victims wait 10hrs for help
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Two men are in hospital after huddling beside their smashed vehicle for 10 hours on the NSW far south coast.
Goat deaths spark dog owner warning
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Bega Valley Shire rangers are warning dog owners to secure their pets after two goats were attacked and killed near Eden.
Missing canoeists found in Snowies
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Two canoeists missing in the Snowy Mountains in southern New South Wales have been found.
Anglers rescued after boat capsizes
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Three fishermen have been rescued after their three metre tinnie overturned off Bawley Point, north of Batemans Bay, on Saturday.
Search for missing Snowy Mt canoeists underway
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Police are searching for two men who failed to return from a canoeing trip in the NSW's Snowy Mountains.
Arsonist thought to be behind Eurobodalla fires
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Fire authorities in the Eurobodalla believe a fire bug is operating near Batemans Bay.
Eurobodalla shooters back gun law changes
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The Eurobodalla branch of the Sporting Shooters Association is welcoming changes streamlining gun licensing and ownership laws.
Fishing Co-op pushes marina development
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There are further moves to expand the tourist industry at a New South Wales far south coast fishing port.
Minister ready to intervene in health service crisis
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The New South Wales Health Minister says he is prepared for serious intervention if Greater Southern Area Health cannot pay creditors on time.
Bus service aims to avoid drink-driving
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The Eurobodalla's Summer Bus will hit the road this Saturday in an attempt to prevent drink-driving over the long weekend.
Cooma group wants building for community hall
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On the Monaro, a Cooma action group is looking at the possibility of converting a former school building into a community hall.
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