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Kayla Osborne

A local takes a photo of a road inundated by floodwaters in Camden in South Western Sydney. Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

It's the fourth time in just six months that the lower lying areas in our busy little town in south west Sydney have been inundated with floodwaters.

Community spirit swells as flood waters rise - again

John Hanscombe

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

Roe, Roe, Roe your boat to another daft decision

The shift to renewable energy will present opportunities and challenges, particularly to regional communities. Picture: Shutterstock

Overcoming these risks is very possible but it will require work, especially from government.

We need to speed up the shift to renewables. But there are risks

Northern Australian jurisdictions need to deliver safe drinking water to all their citizens. Picture: AAP

In the Northern Territory, drinking water in remote communities regularly breaches guidelines for uranium, and heavy metals.

Time to speak up: water apartheid is Australia's dirty secret

Michelle Grattan

David Pocock needs to remember he's sitting in a traditionally Liberal seat. Picture: James Croucher

David Pocock won't be the only go-to person for the government to obtain that additional Senate vote.

The great balancing act ahead of Pocock

Let the sun shine in on those grimy cabinets

I even have my own Hellfire Club t-shirt as worn here by characters, Mike and Dustin. Picture: Netflix

If you often find yourself looking back fondly on the shows of your youth, then this one is for you.

There are 'Stranger Things' to be obsessed with

A survey of the nation's leading economists shows a forecast rise in interest rates and inflation. Picture: Shutterstock

The Conversation's 2022-23 forecasting survey predicts an increase in the Reserve Bank's cash rate.

Sky-high mortgages, 7.1% inflation, and a 20% chance of recession. How the Conversation's panel sees the year ahead

Laura Carolina Corrigan

Nev Sheather headed up Bonython Against Drones which went head to head with Wing delivery drones. Picture: Laura Corrigan 

Bonython Against Drones made a lot of noise and they were heard.

'Not in my sky': Drone delivery service backlash

Girt by sea, wracked by defence procurement failures

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The Windsor Bridge is submerged under floodwater from the swollen Hawkesbury River, in Windsor, north west of Sydney. Photo: AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi

See the devastating footage of floods impacting across NSW

Locals save furniture from a house threatened by floodwaters in Camden in South Western Sydney,. Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas 

Winds and rains impacted the NSW across the weekend.

20 moments that showcase the wild weather across NSW

Vincent Lacoste and Benjamin Voisin in Lost Illusions. Picture: Palace Cinema

An irreverent, playful tone is one of this film's many pleasures.

Period piece steeped in modernity

Woody Harrelson and Kevin Hart in The Man From Toronto. Picture: Netflix

Kevin Hart is back after being cancelled by the internet, headlining a big-budget Netflix film.

A harmless way to kill an evening

Adam Sandler and Maria Botto in Hustle. Picture: Netflix

That mumbling patter that Sandler made his comedic schtick is still here, but toned right down and underneath a huge bushy beard.

Adam Sandler shines in rags-to-riches basketball drama Hustle

UNLIKELY LADS: Matt Mason, Tommy O'Dell and Johnny Took, of DMA'S, will release their fourth album later this year.

"It's funny when people go, 'you're changing'."

DMA'S getting back to where they once belonged

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Rowan Atkinson, confirming he can deliver as brilliantly as he did with Mr Bean. Picture: Netflix

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Atkinson, confirming he can deliver as brilliantly as he did with Mr Bean, and is still at the top of his game.

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Atkinson

Wing general manager Simon Rossi says battery powered drones are a green, faster and more affordable way to make deliveries. Photo: Supplied

Wing isn't in the business of delivering coffee and banh mi, it's in the business of developing drone technology and infrastructure.

Drone delivery is about more than just flying takeout

WEEK OF DISRUPTIONS: There will be a wave of industrial action this week by train drivers, teachers, nurses and midwives. Picture: AAP

It's been a long week of protests and strikes across the state.

Teachers, nurses, transport workers strike across NSW in week of heavy industrial action

Teachers from Bega Valley Primary School and Bega High School met at Bega's Littleton Gardens to support their peers from around NSW undergoing a 24-hour strike. Photo: Ellouise Bailey

Bega teachers warn of bleak future and 'mass exodus' without better conditions for the profession

UNIVERSAL: Spacey Jane expanded their reach on their second album Here Comes Everybody. Picture: Sam Hendel

Spacey Jane mine the anxiety of the times on album two

Spacey Jane are writing songs for Everybody

BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER: Illustration of an influenza virus particle. Picture: Kateryna Kon / Science Photo Library / Getty Images.

The 2022 season has only just begun and already it's tracking toward a five year record. So what makes this year's flu so bad?

Is this year's flu worse than previous years?

Expect more sailing shenanigans in season 7 of Below Deck Mediterranean. Picture: Bravo/Binge

Like fashion or film, organic farming or journalism, the 'yachting industry' is a lot less glamourous than it sounds.

Below Deck is really just the seven sins on the seven seas

New track: Alfie Arcuri has just dropped his latest single, Overtime, about his experiences with anxiety. Picture: Supplied

"Anxiety is something that I've had to deal with for most of my life."

The Voice star Alfie Arcuri shines light on anxiety

Eden Public School students performed three cultural dances at Jigamy Farm for the school's NAIDOC week celebrations. Dances included: the Fishing Dance, Umbarra (Black Duck) and Pipi. Photo: Amandine Ahrens

A sense of pride and excitement is in the air at the Eden Public School, as students immerse themselves in a range of NAIDOC week activities.

NAIDOC Week pride for Eden Public students

BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER: This year's flu season is on track to beating a five-year case record as vaccination numbers remain low. Picture: Shutterstock

This year's season is a stark difference to the 2021 winter sickness period, which saw very few cases recorded nationwide.

Flu season on track to hitting five year record as vaccination remains low

Abortion rights protesters chant on the steps of the Alabama state capitol building during a rally and march on the capitol in Montgomery on Sunday, June 26. Photo: Mickey Welsh-USA TODAY NETWORK/Sipa USA /AAP Image

Australians have joined in the fight for women's rights with protests set for the major metropolitan cities.

People show solidarity and protest for women's rights

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TRAVEL IN STYLE: Discover the Arabian Peninsula in luxury with Emerald Cruises' Emerald Azzurra yacht. Photos: Supplied

In conjunction with Emerald Cruises, Australian Community Media and Explore are giving away this exciting opportunity.

Last chance to win a cruise - enter now

Our cover: A humpback whale surfaces off Beecroft Peninsular, Jervis Bay. Photo: Maree Clout

Enjoy everything the South Coast has to offer this winter.

South Coast Leisure Times: Winter 2022

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Using her own experiences as a mum with a love of the outdoors, Tiffany Droge has created the ultimate family outing baby carrier. 

Ditch the pram and take bub with you on an adventure

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VIBRANT CULTURE: Dubai is one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Photos: Supplied

Imagine that dream holiday costing you absolutely nothing - well, that could be a possibility with our latest cruise competition.

Win a seven-night Arabian Peninsular cruise for two

AESTHETICALLY PLEASING: The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is of sleek design and comes in two stunning colours, awesome blue and black. Photo: Supplied.

Samsung is an innovation leader in the mobile tech space and have converged a lot of said innovation into the budget friendly sector, opening a whole new universe of opportunities to budget conscious shoppers with the Samsung Galaxy A Series range.

Budget can still be boujee

The South Coast Health and Wellbeing Guide is out now.

South Coast Health and Wellbeing Guide - May 2022

Join The Senior Newspaper and Travelrite International on an exploration tour of these southern islands, choosing from three departures, January 18 to 28, 2023, February 8 to 18, 2023 or March 8 to 18, 2023.

An island hopping tour way down south

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Book now for the Fall Colours fully escorted cruise to the USA and Canada from October 7 to 26, 2022.

Enjoy the colours of New York and Canada in the autumn

An Australian highlight: A trip to the Flinders Ranges ticks all the boxes as it has some of Australia's most spectacular scenery and challenging terrain.

See the sights and experience the variety on this Discovery Tour of the very best South Australia has to offer.

The many highlights of South Australia

There is no end to the limits of imaginative play time your children will enjoy in their Possum Play couch.

Possum Play keeps screen time to a minimum

Massage your feet to fitness

A revolutionary way to do your bit for you and future generations. 

Oh Crap solves the dog poop problem

Give single-use plastic the flick and help keep our oceans clean

Lowering the age limit would help those with chronic medical conditions in their 50s and early 60s.

Calls to lower age limits for fourth doses

The federal government has deployed 200 military personnel to NSW to assist in the flood emergency.

Albanese briefed on NSW flood disaster

Your guide to what's on this week around the South Coast

South Coast Gig Guide, July 5-11

Peter Coaldrake has called for a ban on "dual-hatting" in his report on the Queensland government.

Lobbyists barred from work with Qld govt

Children in the Eurobodalla and Bega Valley shires have the lowest flu vaccination rates in the South Eastern NSW Primary Healthcare Network.

Senior citizens are protecting their health by getting flu vaccinations but vaccination rates among Bega Valley and Eurobodalla shire residents aged below 15 years are the lowest in the South Eastern NSW Primary Healthcare Network.

Authorities concerned by low flu vaccination rates among children in Bega Valley, Eurobodalla

Goldilocks and the Three Bros are played by (from left) Anise Yi, Lincoln Dack, Belinda Rosenbaum and Amber Bright.

Bega's Theatre Onset pantomime reimagines your favourite fairytales

Harrison Warne's winning photo from 2018.

Focus on our spectacular natural world for return of Atlas of Life photography competition

Humpback whale megapod feeding event. Photo: Sapphire Coastal Adventures

The first recordings of feeding events by humpback whale megapods have scientists wondering what is causing the change. Is it a recovery in whale numbers or changes in the ocean itself, possibly induced by climate change?