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Following up the massively popular Woodstock revival, The Figmentz and friends are putting on a huge 1970s concert to support bushfire relief efforts in the Bega Valley.

WHAT'S ONCelebrate the '70s with South Coast's finest

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The team at Longstocking is one of several craft breweries at the festival and will be on hand to offer advice and information about their favourites.

Celebration of all things food and brewed

BlazeAid volunteer fixing a fence.

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 Photojournalist Rachael Mounsey captured this image of a child pressed up against the glass of Mallacoota airport, waiting to be evacuated after the fires.

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  • Kathy Sharpe

Amy Shark, concert a thriller in Bega

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Residents at Tuesday night's community meeting at Towamba. Photo: Denise Dion

Council responds to building entitlement concerns

Following up the massively popular Woodstock revival, The Figmentz and friends are putting on a huge 1970s concert to support bushfire relief efforts in the Bega Valley.

WHAT'S ONCelebrate the '70s with South Coast's finest

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy pictured last week. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Cash rate cut to new low of 0.5 per cent

  • Kirsten Lawson

Amy Shark, concert a thriller in Bega

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    A low-end pandemic could cost the global economy $US2.33 trillion. Picture: Shutterstock

    Pandemic could knock $2.3 trillion or more from global economy

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    Queensland's Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young, has confirmed a 10th coronavirus case.

    Tenth Qld virus case a student from China

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    Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy pictured last week. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

    Cash rate cut to new low of 0.5 per cent

    • Kirsten Lawson
    A low-end pandemic could cost the global economy $US2.33 trillion. Picture: Shutterstock

    Pandemic could knock $2.3 trillion or more from global economy

    Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy warns Australia cannot absolutely prevent coronavirus arriving.

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    Sport

      Eels, Panthers deadlocked with footy fans big winners

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      A Victorian firefighter holds one of the custom-made Sherrins for Friday's State of Origin match. Photo: AFL MEDIA

      SUBSCRIBERAFL State of Origin stars to honour South Coast communities

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      Reaching out: Players from the Panthers and Eels share a prayer for fire-affected areas with both clubs supporting the Bega Valley ahead of a trial match. Picture: NRL.

      Clubs rally for Valley

      Eels, Panthers deadlocked with footy fans big winners

      Free lessons: Young Jae Hun, with a Fishcare Volunteer, learns about fishing techniques at the club's jetty in Spencer Park, Merimbula.

      Free family fishing day at Spencer Park

      Old rivals: The Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels will go head-to-head in the Super Sapphire NRL trial in Bega on Saturday. Picture: NRL.

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        Following up the massively popular Woodstock revival, The Figmentz and friends are putting on a huge 1970s concert to support bushfire relief efforts in the Bega Valley.

        WHAT'S ONCelebrate the '70s with South Coast's finest

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        Following up the massively popular Woodstock revival, The Figmentz and friends are putting on a huge 1970s concert to support bushfire relief efforts in the Bega Valley.

        WHAT'S ONCelebrate the '70s with South Coast's finest

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              Reg Mombassa and Peter ODoherty of Dog Trumpet.

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              Photos and Video

                Amy Shark, concert a thriller in Bega

                Jenni Bruce among the ruins of her home. Photos: Sylvia Liber

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                Dale Finucane catches up with some of the youngest entrants at a special skills clinic in Tathra on Saturday.

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                Road rule: What to do when passing a parked emergency vehicle with flashing lights is still causing confusion for some motorists.

                The changed 'flashing light' NSW road rule still confuses some

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                Bega MP Andrew Constance says the bushfire emergency has forced him to reset his approach to politics. Photo: Adam McLean

                IN DEPTHMP's fears for mental wellbeing of bushfire survivors

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                Comment

                  The restored tall ship James Craig was a spectacular sight in Eden last week. This shot was taken by John Hanscombe. Did you take some as well?

                  Letters: Soot fragment float like gentle rain

                  • Ben Smyth
                  The former Eden co-op building is demolished in preparation for the new Port of Eden Welcome Centre.

                  Letters: Making memories in Eden

                  The Pacific Aria's Glenn Marasigan, Aldrin Sabalza, Daisy Flores in Eden on Friday. Photo: Alasdair McDonald

                  Letters: Help available if you know where to look

                  Stories From The Senior

                  DISINCENTIVE: Working seniors lose pension and pay tax. Image: Shutterstock

                  Pension's unkind cuts

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                  SEA FARE: A six-time Australian spearfishing champion, Ben Cropp has never lost his passion for the sport and gets out on the reef at every opportunity.

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                  MAGIC NUMBER: If you've had more than 10 sexual partners in your lifetime, you may be at a greater risk of developing cancer. Photo: Shutterstock.

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                    Amy McIntosh turned her life around after beating an addiction to ice. Picture: Emma Hillier

                    Recovered addict in support of ice inquiry's findings

                    ON THE TOOLS: German carpenter Titian Dorn is part of the volunteer team at the Kangaroo Valley BlazeAid camp. Photo: Sylvia Liber

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                    The NSW government has announced stamp duty relief for some victims of the devastating bushfires.

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                    Stories From The Land

                    Ted Little and Central Western ewe competitions coordinator, Dominique Nixon, watches on with Kate Kirk, Bundemar stud, Baldry, Jennifer Jones, Darriwell stud, Trundle and Bernadette Crouch, Karu, Condobolin.

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                    At least 10 individual cattle breeds saw a rise in exhibits at the Royal Canberra Show, which was also boosted by the return of competitors in the Saler, Santa Gerturdis, Lincoln Red and Highland rings.

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