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Sean Ford

Medicinal cannabis help for hounds making progress

James Tugwell

This family went with the matching Hawaiian shirts look at the Moruya Cup on Monday, January 3. PHOTOS: James Tugwell

"Exactly what racing is all about": Biggest crowd in years at Moruya Cup 2022

Joel Erickson

Steve Munday with Christmas donations for Anglicare.

Locals dig deep to help those in need at Christmas

The Jamie Stewart-trained Akeed, pictured here winning at the Sapphire Coast in October, will be the local hope in Mondays Moruya Town Plate. Photo: Bradley Photos

Jamie Stewart hopes home track advantage benefits Akeed in Moruya Town Plate

Shivé Prema

Protesters in Newcastle (left) and marching through Sydney (right) on Friday, May 27.

Some 18,000 teachers and support staff across 540 Catholic diocesan schools went on strike.

Catholic school teachers strike across NSW, ACT

Maeve Bannister

Life doesn't get much better than fishing as the sun sets, just ask these two fishos spotted in Moruya. Photo: Claudia Ferguson. 

Watching the sunset, sunset, sunset: Shire treated to gorgeous sky

Ash Lamb (front) has been acknowledged for his volunteer work as an umpire and umpire's coordinator with the Sapphire Coast AFL.

Veteran umpire rewarded for years working with Sapphire Coast AFL

Moruya Golf Club has seen an increase of more than 10 per cent in memberships numbers over the past 12 months.

Moruya Golf Club sees membership spike as people search for COVID activities

Petula Bowa

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The overall influenza cases are 12 per cent lower this year than in pre-covid years.

Flu cases in children on the rise but 'don't panic' and get the jab say experts

This is a sample of The Echidna newsletter sent out each weekday morning .

Sharp sceptics of The Echidna, thank you

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One of the best ways for households to shave money off their electricity bill is to contact their retailer and ask for the best deal available.

It pays to shop around when it comes to energy prices

Tom Cruise is back as Maverick. Picture: Paramount

In various ways, the film makes subtle, effective connections with the original movie.

'Top Gun: Maverick' is better than original

Incoming energy minister Chris Bowen. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Chris Bowen says coming price rises are the legacy of the Coalition government, but claimed Labor's vision to invest in renewables would bring down prices in the long term.

'Nine years of neglect': Labor blames Coalition for energy price rises

Unusually wet weather is forecast for NSW, South Australia, Queensland and the NT this winter, according to the Bureau of Meteorology's Winter 2022 Climate Outlook, which was released on Thursday.

Unusually wet weather is forecast for NSW, South Australia, Queensland and the NT.

Above average rainfall, temperatures forecast this winter

Aussie Joel Edgerton gets a call-back as Uncle Owen. Picture: Disney+

It's a no-brainer Disney continues to mine that galaxy far, far away for guaranteed streaming spice.

Disney's Obi-Wan Kenobi comes with two telling decisions

If you are unclear on exactly what the Uluru Statement from the Heart is and what it calls for, we have your questions answered.

What is the Uluru Statement and an Indigenous Voice to Parliament?

Australians wanted to change the curtains: Former prime minister Scott Morrison. Picture: AAP

Scott Morrison has sat down for his first interview since Saturday's comprehensive election loss.

'Vicious and brutal': Morrison ducks responsibility for election loss

PAST WINNER: The 2018 winner, trailblazing biodynamic farmer and grazier Charlie Arnott, Boorowa, NSW, used his prize money to launch his highly successful podcast The Regenerative Journey.

Time is running out to nominate for the 2022 Bob Hawke Landcare Award.

$50,000 in store for Landcare champion

COST OF LIVING: Inflation is a normal part of a functioning economy, but problems begin when the cost of living is rising faster than wages can grow.

The cost of living has been a huge talking point over the past few months.

Inflation, interest rates, wage growth, cost of living: How does it all work?

It's hard to imagine the campaigning style of Barnaby Joyce helped Liberal moderates battling teal independents in their inner-city heartland. Picture: Getty Images

There is no doubt being in the Coalition made the Liberal brand much less attractive in the party's inner-city heartland.

It's time for the Liberals to rethink their coalition with the Nationals

Anthony Albanese is yet to confirm if his partner Jodie Haydon (left) will move with him into the prime minister's official residence. Picture AAP

Making Canberra the PM's full-time home would send a "powerful signal" about how Mr Albanese intended to govern, the rugby great said.

PM Albanese should live in The Lodge: Pocock

Sushannah Taylor and her six-month-old daughter Luna (right) and a tent their family of four lived in a person's backyard in Bundaberg (left).

Sushannah Taylor her husband Tristan and their two daughters have been homeless in Bundaberg, Queensland since April 10, 2022.

Mum documents family life in tents, motels amid rental crisis

Adam Bandt is prepared to back the Haines model, saying he 'doesn't care' whose name is on the bill. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The new government has promised an anti-corruption watchdog with teeth. The powerful crossbench wants it within months.

'Ready to go': Greens want ICAC before budget

NATURAL TALENT: Kaison Hao is passionate about learning the piano. Picture: supplied.

He started learning aged five, and he's only be playing for 11 months.

See why this young pianist was named one of the world's best

Police officers at the scene after a teenager shot and killed 19 children at a Texas primary school. Photo: AP Photo

A teenage gunman has killed 18 children and three adults.

Teenager in gun massacre at Texas school

A further 1.5 million Australians will be able to receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccine.

The expanded advice is expected to allow more than 1.5 million additional people to receive the fourth vaccine dose.

Second COVID booster eligibility expanded

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Cardinal George Pell is due to be sentenced after being found guilty of child sexual abuse.

Chief Judge Peter Kidd has handed down his sentence after Cardinal George Pell was convicted for attacks on two choirboys in the 1990s.

George Pell sentenced to six years

STRONG: Beautiful toddler Penelope Dean is the sunshine of her mother Emily's life. The brave little girl has been treated for a rare tumour.

Most people know McHappy Day is all about a good cause. The Dean family had first-hand experience of how the charity supports children fighting serious illness.

How McHappy Day helps brave tots like Penelope

Toni Ward's Reflecting spoonbills, taken at Merimbula Lake, wins this year’s Wild Eye Photo Competition.

This weekend is the perfect time to take note of the birds in you region.

Twitch and shout

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A national regulator has revoked the charity status of the Illawarra’s shark-spotting aerial patrol.

Wollongong’s aerial patrol struck off charities register

Steven Fesus arrives at the Supreme Court in Sydney on Thursday. Photo: AAP

Breaking: Jurors in his Supreme Court trial returned their guilty verdict on Tuesday afternoon after less than a day of deliberations.

Wollongong's Steve Fesus found guilty of murdering wife Jodie

Thousands of music lovers flocked to Stuart Park on Saturday for the first day of the Yours & Owls festival.

All the faces, fun and fashion at Yours and Owls

UPDATES | Traffic is building on the regions' roads as people hit the road for a three-day weekend away.

Long weekend traffic delays on Illawarra, South Coast roads

MYSTERY BAY: Narooma News journalist Stan Gorton snapped this sunset shot featuring a cow at Mystery Bay.

Many on the South Coast will rejoice when daylight saving begins Sunday, with an extra hour of afternoon light.

Hooray – daylight saving begins Sunday

Elton John did Wollongong proud and we have the pictures to prove it.

Photos show how amazing Elton John Wollongong concert was

An eye-catching house at Coledale is a finalist for a national award.

​Eye-catching ‘Sharky House’ at Coledale finalist for award

LOST: Macquarie University student Julianna Kadar with a Port Jackson shark and the missing sensor. Find it and receive a $100 reward.

The search is on for a piece of scientific kit that could wash up on a beach near you.

Shark tracker lost on South Coast: Reward $100

Sir Elton John and his band performing as part of his Once In A Lifetime Australian tour in Mackay on Friday, September 22. Picture: AAP

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Also - see the photos from Elton's concert in Mackay in Queensland on Friday.

Guide to Elton John’s Wollongong concert

Former South Coast journalist Karisa Whelan, now living in Japan, woke to missile launch alerts today. 

“We were told to go to a building with concrete walls, or underground,” she said.

Australian in Japan: What it’s like to wake up to a missile alert

Musician Chalkie White is well known to music fans on the South Coast. After a cancer diagnosis he reminds us we only get one chance at life, and we need to grab it with both hands and make the most of every moment. 

Chalkie’s new single, New Day, reminds us we only get one chance at life.

Chalkie White’s cancer diagnosis sparks a heart-warming song

Roadworks in Mogo to reseal and resurface the Princes Highway

North Korea's first launch of a Hwasong-14 intercontinental ballistic missile, which took place in early July. Photo: Korean Central News Agency via AP


Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he would do all in his power to protect the Japanese public.

North Korea fires missile over Japan

Pro surfer Nic Squiers cuts a lonely figure as he takes on the big seas off Wollongong on Monday morning. Picture: Sylvia Liber

PHOTOS: Seas of 2.5 to 4 metres forecast along the Illawarra coast.

Warning as big seas hit the coast

Cobargo Post Office Licensees David Wilson proposed to Kyle Moser on the day they were ordered to take down their rainbow flag. #yourvoiceyourvote

Australia Post ordered them to remove their rainbow flag and they followed it up with a marriage proposal

Cobargo’s post proposal

Close encounters of the whale kind | Video

Think twice before venturing out this weekend.

Dangerous surf to hammer coastline

A man who had a big shot of heroin before fatally crashing into a teenager has been jailed.