The Surf Beach mother spent many painful weeks in Sydney after a serious crash on the Princes Highway in November 2017.

Her daughters, both Moruya High School students, faced the disruption of spending time in Sydney by her side.

We know the lives of cancer sufferers and their families have been vastly improved by the addition of oncology facilties at Moruya Hospital and the opening of a much-needed rehabilitation unit.

Families of those undergoing treatment and in recovery carry a heavy burden.

The time and cost involved in driving to Canberra, Bega, Sydney or Nowra to see loved ones builds up – as too many of us know.

Life does not stop for illness or injury – we must still pay mortgages and show up at work.

Older residents who no longer drive must find it really tough when a loved one goes into hospital – either here or further afield.

We commend Ms Tuckey on her campaign.

Not so long ago, she also added her voice to Fairfax Media’s Fix it Now campaign for a safer Princes Highway.

Two more accidents this month have only added weight to the calls.

Yet another head-on crash near the Brou turnoff, north of Narooma, this week had emergency services rushing to help.

As this picture shows, a wire divider on this stretch of road, could have prevented this head-on crash – something the NRMA and its research team have wanted for several years now.

Just a few short months ago, a car and a truck collided not far from this spot.

We are in the lead-up to both federal and state elections.

Let your voices be heard.

Small in stature, but big of heart – that is the overriding impression Ron Chesher left behind.

The stalwart of both Moruya Surf Life Saving Club and the Far South Coast branch has also left a legacy to be cherished.