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Fires could be worst in 5 years: RFS
The Rural Fire Service (RFS) says this summer on the New South Wales far south coast could be one of the worst bushfire seasons in five years.[MORE]
New service promises better aged care access
Greater Southern Area Health Service has announced a new service to help older people in south-east New South Wales access acute care services and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.[MORE]
Rain, snow melt helps boost lake levels
There has been a small turnaround in the level of New South Wales high country lakes.[MORE]
Police 'closing in on killer' after 18yrs
Police on the New South Wales far south coast say they are close to solving a case that has frustrated them for 18 years. [MORE]
Rising ocean acidity threatens oyster industry: report
The New South Wales south coast oyster industry says it is worried by the latest report on the effects of climate change.[MORE]
Expo forges tourism-agriculture links
A New South Wales high country food expo is helping to build links between the region's major tourism and agricultural industries.[MORE]
South coast dairy herd to be blessed
The New South Wales south coast dairy industry will hold an annual special ceremony this weekend that is thought to be unique in Australia.[MORE]
Doctor accused of mutilating patients bailed
A Sydney court has granted bail to the former doctor accused of sexually assaulting and mutilating female patients.[MORE]
NRMA backs Premier's highway upgrade call
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.[MORE]
Funds boost for Tathra Surf Club
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.[MORE]
Rural hospital to scrap maternity services
There has been an angry reaction over a move to scrap maternity services at a small hospital on New South Wales' far south coast.[MORE]
Pilot crawls from plane crash
An ultra-light aircraft has crashed at Bombala in New South Wales' south.[MORE]
Councils to benefit from Southern Phone dividend
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.[MORE]
Hopes falling Aust dollar to boost milk industry
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.[MORE]
Eden fishers not rushing climate change response
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.[MORE]
Group claims council support in hall push
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.[MORE]
Boaties rescued from capsized catamaran
Two men have had a close call when their boat was caught in a sudden squall on the New South Wales far south coast.[MORE]
Road crash victims wait 10hrs for help
Two men are in hospital after huddling beside their smashed vehicle for 10 hours on the NSW far south coast.[MORE]
Goat deaths spark dog owner warning
Bega Valley Shire rangers are warning dog owners to secure their pets after two goats were attacked and killed near Eden.[MORE]
Anglers rescued after boat capsizes
Three fishermen have been rescued after their three metre tinnie overturned off Bawley Point, north of Batemans Bay, on Saturday.[MORE]
Arsonist thought to be behind Eurobodalla fires
Fire authorities in the Eurobodalla believe a fire bug is operating near Batemans Bay.[MORE]
Eurobodalla shooters back gun law changes
The Eurobodalla branch of the Sporting Shooters Association is welcoming changes streamlining gun licensing and ownership laws.[MORE]
Fishing Co-op pushes marina development
There are further moves to expand the tourist industry at a New South Wales far south coast fishing port.[MORE]
Minister ready to intervene in health service crisis
The New South Wales Health Minister says he is prepared for serious intervention if Greater Southern Area Health cannot pay creditors on time.[MORE]
Bus service aims to avoid drink-driving
The Eurobodalla's Summer Bus will hit the road this Saturday in an attempt to prevent drink-driving over the long weekend.[MORE]
