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Australia's oldest man turns 110 on Monday
Australia's oldest man, Frank Mawer, will turn 110 on Monday, August 15 Photo: supplied
Marion Williams
Wanderer Festival schedule released, while food lovers can also sing for joy
From the creators of The Lost Lands (pictured), the Wanderer Festival arrives on the Sapphire Coast in September. Photo: Supplied
Our People
South Coast surfer Freya Prumm's big break a fitting reward for persistence
Amandine Ahrens
Merimbula's Freya Prumm is crowned Australian surf champion at the open shortboard competition in North Haven Beach, south of Port Macquarie. Photo: Surfing Australia
What's on
From Drag Queens to Jim Morrison, check out what's happening around the Bega Valley
Prada Clutch is bring her fabulous drag show to Bega Civic Centre on August 19.
Photos
Seal v Octopus: Spectacular marine mealtime captured by Far South Coast photographer
Amandine Ahrens
An Australian fur seal tackling an octopus was a spectacular sight for whale watching cruise passengers on August 6. Photo: Sophia Quach
Merimbula in mourning after losing Chris Nicholls, a character 'larger than life'
Amandine Ahrens
SADLY MISSED: Tributes are flowing for Chris Nicholls, whose sudden death at the weekend was a shock to the Bega Valley community.
Home Truths
Short-term 'fixes' for Bega Valley Shire's homeless
Marion Williams
Social Justice Advocates of the Sapphire Coast placed 75 caravans on the fire grounds in the aftermath of the 2019/20 bushfires to help people get back on their property and give them dignity and hope. Photo: supplied
Good News
Live painters help raise thousands for Bega Valley cancer patients
Amandine Ahrens
Smiles all round at the live art fundraiser hosted at Wheelers. Left to right: MC Michelle Pettigrove, artists Ann and Glenn Morton, MC Frankie J Holden and highest bidders Carolyn and Michael Saukeld.
Court and Crime
Eden woman convicted, fined for driving with meth in her system
Ellouise Bailey
Bemboka man found not guilty of supply, but convicted for amphetamine and glass pipe possession
Ellouise Bailey
Rocket launcher found during search of man's tent
BAZOOKA: An Australian War Memorial photograph showing an example of a 66mm anti-tank rocket launcher.
PropertyReal Estate View
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Property of the Week
Water views all around
House of the Week
Which Far South Coast housing markets are softening?
Marion Williams
The coastal housing markets of Bermagui and Narooma are showing early signs of softening Photo: Julie Rutherford Real Estate
History
Historian David McCullough dies at 89
David McCullough won Pulitzer Prizes for his biographies of Harry Truman and John Adams. (AP PHOTO)
Brendan O'Brien
The ghosts of the Cowra break out
Stephanie Gardiner
Hundreds of Japanese soldiers escaped from the Cowra POW camp on August 5, 1944. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO)
Kaurna remains return to country
Tim Dornin
Wangayarta Memorial Park serves as the burial ground for repatriated Kaurna remains from museums.
Politics
Greens push to recognise animal sentience
The Greens want animals recognised as sentient with rights to a quality of life which reflect that. (David Moir/AAP PHOTOS)
Jack Gramenz
Ex-top cop steps down from Vic board roles
Callum Godde
Ken Lay will step down from his Victorian public ambulance and mental health board positions. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Attorneys progress action on coercion
Andrew Brown and Dominic Giannini
Mark Dreyfus is keen to reach agreement on a nationally consistent approach to coercive control. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
National
Zombie fish start stalking aquarium, decades after apocalypse
Picture: SUPPLIED/DOUG GIMESY
Tom O'Callaghan
Teacher struggling to return to work after NDIS funding slashed
Monique Patterson
DISAPPOINTED: Alison Coate-Kibeiks, pictured with her daughter Olive, is disappointed her NDIS funding has been slashed, making it harder for her to return to work. Picture: Anthony Brady
Greens push to recognise animal sentience
Jack Gramenz
The Greens want animals recognised as sentient with rights to a quality of life which reflect that. (David Moir/AAP PHOTOS)
World
Author Salman Rushdie attacked on NY stage
Author Salman Rushdie has been attacked as he was about to give a lecture in western New York (AP PHOTO)
33m ago
India to miss renewable energy goal
Sibi Arasu • 1hr ago
India won't reach its end-of-year renewable energy targets until mid-2023, the government says. (AP PHOTO)
Trump calls nuclear weapons issue 'a hoax'
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Substantial public interest surrounds the search of Donald Trump's home, US AG Merrick Garland says. (AP PHOTO)
Australian of the Year
How Val sold the Queen on her first aid mission for drivers
Senior Australian of the Year Val Dempsey presents to local government leaders from around Australia. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Lanie Tindale
Boost for Shanna's message about booze in the bush
Alexandra Bernard
Shanna Whan has used her Local Hero award to help amplify her message about alcohol use in rural Australia. Picture: Supplied.
How street medic Dr Daniel keeps the fire burning
Gabriel Fowler
Young Australian of the Year Dr Daniel Nour is the founder of Street Side Medics, a mobile service providing free health and medical care to the homeless. Picture: australianoftheyear.org.au

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