South Coast Register
Monday, 10 June 2024
Service and collaboration: Berry Landcare volunteer, international medic appointed AM
Landcare volunteer and former international medic Bill Pigott has been appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia. Insert picture supplied, background picture by Robert Peet
Connor Pearce
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If it's flooded, forget it: Which roads to avoid tonight
Hay Avenue boat ramp in Shoalhaven Heads. Picture by Holly McGuinness
Holly McGuinness
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When a musician revisits her teen diary, the result is entertainment magic
Glenn Ellard
Kay Proudlove is performing Dear Diary at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre. Picture supplied.
Princes Highway at Bewong re-opened in both directions, drivers told to drive carefully
Holly McGuinness
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Picture via Live Traffic.
Property
Where are Australia's best first home buyer suburbs? Try these finds
Jemimah Clegg
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A new report has revealed suburbs in each capital city where prices were within reach of first-home buyers. Pic: Shutterstock
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Find out who made the King's Birthday Honours list in 2024
Ayden Dawkins
The youngest recipient is 32 years old and the eldest living recipient is 100 years old. Picture supplied
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Body found in search for presenter Michael Mosley
Anna Houlahan, Peter Angelopoulos
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Area where a body has been found in search for missing presenter Michael Mosley. Picture Ta Nea
Nowra and Terara residents warned to stay informed as rain continues
Damage to Naval College Road after flooding in Duck Creek. Picture by Rarge Schaffer.
Glenn Ellard
Flood watch issued across the region, including St Georges Basin and Shoalhaven Heads
Holly McGuinness
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Picture sourced via Hazardwatch.org .
Terara school among four closed, Nowra East students asked to stay home
Ben Carr
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Students from Nowra East Public School are being asked to stay home today, Friday, June 7, where possible. Picture Nowra East PS
Australian Seabird and Turtle Rescue South Coast "devastating" licence suspension
Holly McGuinness
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Volunteers from the Australian Seabird and Turtle Rescue South Coast branch were given a letter advising of a suspension. Pictures via Australian Seabird and Turtle Rescue South Coast branch social media
'Superdrug': How schools help our kids build a kinder world
The Kindness Factory's Kath Koschel is on a mission to help our young people live a kinder life by introducing commitment to kindness at schools like Taren Point Primary School. Picture supplied
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Dread turns to dismay as wallaby beats Albion Park fox at its own game
Nadine Morton
A swamp wallaby chasing an adult fox at Albion Park, still images taken from CCTV. Footage by WIRES
Buses replace trains on South Coast line due to flooding
Buses are replacing trains at locations along the South Coast line. File photo.
Glenn Ellard
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Damaged roads and flood watches across the Shoalhaven amid wild weather
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A social media post from the Huskisson RFS showed a rescue taking place. Picture via social media
Our People
'It's all I know': teenage vulnerability is recognised in Young Archie comp
Briannah Devlin
Year 12 Oxley College student Connor Plummer is a finalist in this year's young Archie competition. Picture by Briannah Devlin
Breastfeeding her twins at 3am, Maddi knew something wasn't right
Kate McIlwain
Hayden and Maddi Granger with their twin daughters Lily and Violet. Picture by Robert Peet
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Nowra flood rescues as people continue to ignore road warnings
A car was stuck in floodwater covering Berry St, Nowra, early today (Thursday, June 6).
Glenn Ellard
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The 11 new Illawarriors out to secure NSW Country Championship success
Three Illawarriors teams will play in the Country Championship
Agron Latifi
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Ryan Schoupp, Bailie Leonard , Angus Clark and Alex Crotti are among the 11 new faces set to represent the Illawarriors at the NSW Country Championships in Tamworth on June 8-9.
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Drivers urged to take care amid the building list of Shoalhaven road closures
Hockeys Lane, Cambewarra is one of the closed roads, authorities are urging drivers to not ever drive through flood water. Picture by Glenn Ellard
Holly McGuinness
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Wild weather has hit the Shoalhaven, here's what you need to know
Holly McGuinness
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Hockeys Lane, Cambewarra closed. Picture by Glenn Ellard
Our People
Tech help and puzzle deliveries. All in a days work for this Berry bookshop
Ben Carr
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Wax Lyrical bookstore owner Olivia Deroche. Picture supplied
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Former premier recognised for service to public health
Daniel Andrews won three elections as Victorian Labor leader by increasing margins. File Picture
Ben Silvester
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What's open on King's Birthday long weekend
Anna Houlahan
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King Charles at the Engine House Community Project in Dowlais, Wales in 2006. Picture AP Photo/ Anthony Devlin/Pool
Who designed Diana, Princess of Wales' wedding dress? Take our quiz
Anna Houlahan
Who designed the wedding dress of Diana, Princess of Wales? Picture AP Photo
Coalition gains on Labor as Dutton closes gap: Newspoll
Anthony Albanese remains the preferred PM but Peter Dutton has narrowed the gap, Newspoll indicates. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
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Floods ease but damage expected in NSW river towns
Alex Mitchell • 40m ago
Caution is urged for returning residents as deluges may have damaged roads, bridges and buildings. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
New Nine chair as Costello quits after journo tangle
Alex Mitchell • 40m ago
Peter Costello is no longer Nine's chair, stepping down days after tangling with a journalist. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
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England will fight with backs to the wall: Moeen Ali
England's Moeen Ali says England are used to backs-to-the-wall battling in World Cups. (AP PHOTO)
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Canada keep up shocks at T20 World Cup with Ireland win
Canada players celebrate their 12-run win over Ireland at the T20 World Cup in Westbury. (AP PHOTO)
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'I don't need to watch that': Bairstow on Ashes run-out
Rory Dollard
Jonny Bairstow won't watch the Aussie documentary about his infamous Ashes run-out at Lord's. (AP PHOTO)
Zverev settles abuse case in out-of-court settlement
Alexander Zverev has made an out-of-court settlement over his ex-partner's abuse allegations. (AP PHOTO)
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