Bega and south east
New South Nowra premises for Fire Brigade
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Firefighters with the NSW Fire Brigades have moved into new premises at South Nowra.
Southern Highlands senior housing application numbers a 'concern': council
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Wingecarribee Council is concerned by the number of seniors living development applications in the Southern Highlands.
Thredbo ski school celebrates 50th anniversary
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The changing face of the ski industry in the Snowy Mountains has been highlighted at functions this week to help mark the 50th anniversary of the Thredbo ski school.
Rex had same airport charges for 6 yrs: Sydney Airport
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The chief executive of Sydney Airport, Russell Balding, says Regional Express Airlines has experienced a six-year long moratorium on its airport charges.
Rex pushes for boost in regional airport funds
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Regional Express Airlines (REX) wants State and Federal Governments to boost funding for regional airports as part of a review of the aviation industry.
Users may foot bill for Murray-Darling meters
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Water users may have to foot part of the bill for a roll-out of water meters to unregulated water sources in the Murray-Darling Basin.
Mobile driving offences on the rise
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The number of motorists fined for using a hand-held phone in the south-east has nearly doubled over the past three years.
Ski patrol lifts training standards
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In an effort to ramp up safety in the Snowy Mountain's ski slopes, the ski patrol will put new recruits into training.
Pay rise 'inadequate': Councillors
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Local Government councillors in the south-east are getting a pay rise, but some feel it is not enough.
Winter snow in Snowy Mountains 'a godsend'
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This year's ski season in the Snowy Mountains is looking better and better.
Man to appear in court over Eurobodalla police chase
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A man who needed hospital treatment after crashing his vehicle during a police chase through parts of the Eurobodalla this week will appear in court today.
Father concerned for student safety after daughter stalked
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The father of an Albury teenager who was allegedly followed by two people in a car is worried about the safety of other school students.
Sydney Airport urged to freeze rates
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Regional Express Airlines (REX) has called on the Sydney Airport Corporation (SACL) to hold a moratorium on all rate increases this financial year.
Monaro MP dismisses maternity closure report
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The NSW Member for Monaro has dismissed reports that maternity services at Cooma Hospital are facing closure.
Bombala cemetery to identify unmarked graves
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An ambitious program is under way at the Bombala cemetery to identify dozens of unmarked graves.
Fisheries net 10,000 abalone in poaching crackdown
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A crackdown on abalone poaching on the New South Wales south coast has netted 10,000 illegally caught abalone this year and at least one repeat offender has been jailed.
Cooma-Monaro elections to see political reshuffle
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The Cooma-Monaro local government elections in September will mark the end of at least one political career and could see another revitalised.
BBC film to showcase Illawarra region
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The New South Wales Minister for Tourism, Matt Brown, says a new BBC film being shot in the Illawarra and the South Coast will be a fantastic opportunity to showcase the region to international audiences.
1 dead, 4 injured in Princes Highway crash
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Police are investigating an accident involving two cars at Termeil, south of Ulladulla, that has killed one person and injured four others.
Major gas project finishes ahead of schedule
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The Alinta Gas Company has finished construction of a $38 million compressor on its eastern pipeline at Mila, south of Bombala
Opponents confident 'super-tip' won't go ahead
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Opponents of the Bega Valley Shire's proposed "super-tip" at Wolumla say they are confident that the project will be scrapped.
Local industry, environment to receive climate change funds
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The south-east environment is to benefit from a Federal Government initiative designed to prepare the region for climate change.
Poor roads restricting aboriginal tourism
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The Federal member for Eden Monaro, Mike Kelly says he will take up the issue of special funding for highway improvements on the far south coast which community members claim is restricting the development of a local aboriginal project.
Council calls for pre-learner motorcycle course
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The Eurobodalla Shire Council is calling on the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) to establish a program in the area to train potential motorcyclists.
Mulesing soon a past practice: wool industry
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The wool industry says the practice of mulesing sheep could be abandoned by the end of next year.
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