Batemans Bay news, sport and weather | Bay Post-Moruya Examiner | Batemans Bay, NSW

Then-mayor, now Eden-Monaro MP, Kristy McBain speaks to a crowd of around 1200 concerned bushfire evacuees at the Bermagui Country Club on January 2.

'Compassion starts at front gate': Eden-Monaro MP Kristy McBain

Then-mayor, now Eden-Monaro MP, Kristy McBain speaks to a crowd of around 1200 concerned bushfire evacuees at the Bermagui Country Club on January 2.

'Compassion starts at front gate': Eden-Monaro MP Kristy McBain

Fiona speaking with teachers and volunteers at Mogo Public School.

'Nothing but pride for community': Gilmore MP Fiona Phillips

Fiona speaking with teachers and volunteers at Mogo Public School.

'Nothing but pride for community': Gilmore MP Fiona Phillips

Girls On Fire - Eliza Willis of Batehaven, Maddi Handley of Surfside, Teagan Moses of Sunshine Bay and Hayley Stubbs of Narooma taking part in multi-agency firefighting training at the RFS training centre at Bimbimbie.

Girls on Fire: Inspiring new generation of female firefighters

Girls On Fire - Eliza Willis of Batehaven, Maddi Handley of Surfside, Teagan Moses of Sunshine Bay and Hayley Stubbs of Narooma taking part in multi-agency firefighting training at the RFS training centre at Bimbimbie.

Girls on Fire: Inspiring new generation of female firefighters

An unedifying diplomatic pile-on

DIGESTAn unedifying diplomatic pile-on

A passenger from a repatriation flight from Singapore makes her way to a bus to hotel quarantine after landing at Canberra airport. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

EXPLAINERWill we see stranded Aussies at home for Christmas?

Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONCOVID-19 cases decrease as weather heats up

AstraZeneca's vaccine is already being manufactured in Melbourne.

EXPLAINERWhen will we get our COVID-19 jabs?

A pizzeria worker sparked Australia's strictest - and briefest - COVID-19 lockdown. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONHating on the SA pizza guy won't fix an entirely foreseeable problem

Gemma Beale

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce indicated international passengers could be required to prove they have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Picture: Getty Images

EXPLAINERNo jab, no fly: who decides on mandate?

Harley Dennett

Children may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

ANALYSISChildren may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

Zoë Hyde

Some of the country's busiest air routes have resumed. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERAs borders reopen, what is next for domestic air travel?

Lucy Bladen

CHANGE: The BBL, which starts next week, will implement three new radical rule changes. Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images

OPINIONBig Bore League is just not cricket

Howard Kotton

Devils' Kade Kentwell, Ruby Nicholson, Emily Burke, Imogen Mackinley and Lewis Sargent-Wilson. Photo: Robert Peet

South Coast talents drive Wollongong Devils' hopes at State Cup

The victorious Illawarra Highlanders side on Sunday. Photo: Ty Barton

Highlanders defeat Marlins in youth championships opener

Courtney Ward

CHANGE: The BBL, which starts next week, will implement three new radical rule changes. Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images

OPINIONBig Bore League is just not cricket

Ben Knaggs ensured the pressure stayed on Illawarra in the middle overs on Sunday. Photo: Chris Seabrook

SUBSCRIBERFlames duo fail to ignite against Outlaws in Bathurst

Nick Guthrie

Got a sport story to tell? We’re all ears

Got a sport story to tell? We’re all ears

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

Bob along at Arbory Afloat. Picture: Supplied

Four ways to fall in love with Melbourne all over again

Sue Wallace

A popular waterhole for swimming at Litchfield National Park is Florence Falls. Picture: Michael Turtle

Ethical tourism is about more than just picking up your litter

Michael Turtle

Air wars as borders reopen: what it means for travellers

Air wars as borders reopen: what it means for travellers

Explore Travel

Disclaimer: Garage sale listings are based on the latest information available at the time of publishing. Please follow advice from government authorities on social, business, travel and other restrictions to help keep yourself and others safe. ACM takes no responsibility for any consequences arising from these listings.

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

IGNITED: Powderfinger's Unreleased 1998-2010 sits proudly alongside the band's storied back catalogue.

REVIEWPowderfinger off cuts make tasty feast for Unreleased

Josh Leeson

The Streeton Trio will play their only live performance for 2020 at Batemans Bay.

Classical music returns to Batemans Bay

Disclaimer: Garage sale listings are based on the latest information available at the time of publishing. Please follow advice from government authorities on social, business, travel and other restrictions to help keep yourself and others safe. ACM takes no responsibility for any consequences arising from these listings.

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

What's on in the Eurobodalla Shire

What’s on in the Eurobodalla Shire

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

Bushfire recovery special edition: Reflect and Renew

Bushfire recovery special edition: Reflect and Renew

Special anniversary wrap

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Emma Brown

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

The joys of home shopping in 2020

The joys of home shopping in 2020

Emma Brown

It's both picturesque and productive land

It's both picturesque and productive land

It's both picturesque and productive land

It's both picturesque and productive land

Find your dream at realestateview.com.au.

Read this week's Real Estate View here

Find your dream at realestateview.com.au.

Read this week's Real Estate View here

SELLING FAST: The average Victorian home is spending just 33 days on the market according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Photo - Shutterstock.

Optimism returns to Victoria

Ruth Lewis

COMPROMISE: According to new research, almost half (45%) of Australians say they settled for something other than their perfect home, with the most common compromises including location, home size and price. Photo - Shutterstock.

The highs and lows for Australian house hunters

A dynamic not been seen for years

A dynamic not been seen for years

HUMBLY ACCEPTED ON BEHALF OF HIS MATES: Bob Smith with his World War II 75th anniversary commemorative medallion and certificate.

Soldier who came of age amid battlefields in New Guinea

HUMBLY ACCEPTED ON BEHALF OF HIS MATES: Bob Smith with his World War II 75th anniversary commemorative medallion and certificate.

Soldier who came of age amid battlefields in New Guinea

COMFORT BELOW: Nurses in the Second World War in the Underground Hospital in Mount Isa.

Did 79 soldiers die of cyanide?

COMFORT BELOW: Nurses in the Second World War in the Underground Hospital in Mount Isa.

Did 79 soldiers die of cyanide?

SHOVELLING SNOW IN SYRIA: Members of the 2/3 Battalion clearing snow in 1942.

Tragic drowning of digger who fought the enemy in three countries

SHOVELLING SNOW IN SYRIA: Members of the 2/3 Battalion clearing snow in 1942.

Tragic drowning of digger who fought the enemy in three countries

Research shows why FAB market is so fab

Research shows why FAB market is so fab

FASHIONISTAS: Denise Brown, Jenny Scott and Sandy Burroughs catch up over coffee at the Botanic Gardens.

Water wheel chairs on list for aquatic centre fundraiser

Jenny Scott

Sailability is everyone, so why not get down to the Nelligen Boat Ramp at 10.30am on December 6.

'Abled and disabled on equal terms': Rigged and ready for Dec 6 on Clyde

Martin Lloyd

Research shows why FAB market is so fab

Research shows why FAB market is so fab

The Streeton Trio will play their only live performance for 2020 at Batemans Bay.

Classical music returns to Batemans Bay

KICKING OFF: The Drowsy Chaperone cast will take the stage on Friday, April 9, 2021, running matinee and evening shows through until May 1.

Date set for Bay Theatre Players' next performance

Narooma band, Cuppa Shred, has made the top 10 in Melbourne Music Week's Fed Live best music video competition. Image: supplied

Coast band shortlisted for best music video in Melbourne Music Week comp

John Paul Young

See John Paul Young star alongside shedders

Girls On Fire - Eliza Willis of Batehaven, Maddi Handley of Surfside, Teagan Moses of Sunshine Bay and Hayley Stubbs of Narooma taking part in multi-agency firefighting training at the RFS training centre at Bimbimbie.

Girls on Fire: Inspiring new generation of female firefighters

THOSE DAYS: Powderfinger's new compilation Unreleased 1998-2010 features songs written for their most commercially-successful albums.

Powderfinger unlock vault to reveal embarrassment of riches

AstraZeneca's vaccine is already being manufactured in Melbourne.

EXPLAINERWhen will we get our COVID-19 jabs?

Steve Evans

Communications Minister Paul Fletcher. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Government's media reform plan rejected by key stakeholders

Harley Dennett

This flash mob is tackling a world first

This flash mob is tackling a world first

The day I walked in the footsteps of Argentinian icon Maradona

PHOTOSThe day I walked in the footsteps of Argentinian icon Maradona

Courtney Ward

We salute the courageous class of 2020

We salute the courageous class of 2020

Chance for respectful debate on sanctuaries

Chance for respectful debate on sanctuaries

You are so welcome ... and so is your mask

You are so welcome ... and so is your mask

LISTEN TO THIS: The winning project holds promise for those who have suffered hearing loss as a result of ageing, among other possible factors.

Hearing loss treatment crowned winner

ONLINE CHECK: There are many charities that deserve your donation this Christmas. But before giving, do a quick check on the ACNC website's Charity Register.

How to avoid charity scams this Christmas

Geraldine Cardozo

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

People seen on the sand during heatwave conditions

First day of summer brings high temps

1hr ago

Martin Bryant

Film about mass murderer Martin Bryant in production

Cameron Dick will outline further borrowings to stimulate the economy in the Queensland budget.

Queensland budget to reveal more borrowing

1hr ago

Victorians will no longer be required to quarantine for 14 days after entering South Australia.

SA drops quarantine for Vic travellers

1hr ago

The total value of unpaid power bills spiked during the pandemic, a new report shows.

Pandemic sparks sharp rise in energy debt

Callum Godde
1hr ago

Queensland commuters who use public transport are heading to work later to avoid busy services.

COVID wary Qld commuters go to work later

Aaron Bunch
1hr ago

Ordinary seaman Teddy Sheean will be posthumously awarded a Victoria Cross in Canberra.

War hero Teddy Sheean to be awarded VC

1hr ago

Heart disease red flags, like obesity rates and lack of exercise, are worse in regional Australia.

Heart disease higher outside the city

Hannah Ryan
1hr ago

Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

Breaking news: 2021 Royal Canberra Show cancelled

Hannah Powe

Harwood Island sugar cane farmer Richard Miller lights up his two year old cane crop with neighbours' help.

Sugar yet to find a sweet spot

Jamie Brown

Guyra Campdraft Club hardworking committee member Doug Ferris and president Kevin Davidson made a fitting tribute to Ted Mulligan on his 104th birthday recently by replacing the old ring entry gate and naming the ring in his honour. Photos: Donna Davidson

Ultimate gift for 104-year-old

Lucy Kinbacher

Few places have been more affected than regional Australia, says Adam Liaw. Picture: Supplied

Liaw's regional roadtrip has food in its heart

Karen Hardy

Five lighting tips to brighten up your day

Five lighting tips to brighten up your day

PRIVATE RETREAT: The Treetops House on the Mornington Peninsula by Bryant Alsop Architects. The brief was to create the notion of a weekender - evoking images of architectural simplicity and isolation where owners can escape their weekday life and reconnect with themselves and their environment. Pictures: Jack Lovel.

The suburban treetops house retreat