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Blacks bounce back with blistering second half against Vikings
Fend: The Bowral Blacks were too strong for the Vikings at Eridge Park on Saturday, June 25. Photos: Burney Wong.
Burney Wong
Man charged after pursuit from Robertson to Marulan
What's on
Shreik it's Shrek! And it's a family treat in the Highlands this weekend
Dave Letch
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Port Kembla man went on National Parks stealing spree, court hears
Rosie Bensley
Blake Stannard (pictured) faced Wollongong court on Friday, accused of involvement in stealing a National Parks and Wildlife car in an alleged early morning spree. Picture:Facebook
Review
A weird romp words can't describe
Jane Freebury
Bruno (Damon Herriman) and Laura (Jackie van Beek) go to a new-age retreat to attempt to reinvigorate their marriage. Picture: Supplied
Opinion
This was a teal good stuff-up from Albanese
Nicholas Stuart • 41m ago
Anthony Albanese's decision to cut crossbench staff defies belief. Picture: Keegan Carroll
NATO and France on PM's European agenda
Tess Ikonomou • 2hrs ago
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet NATO partners in Spain before travelling to France.
In case you missed it - your news wrap-up for the week
Briannah Devlin
The Moss Vale Hotel is officially on the market for the first time in more than three decades. Picture: Supplied
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'Really struggling': Cost of living putting the squeeze on families in region
Mission Australia Area Manager Daniel Strickland says the chairty has seen an increase in people needing assitance. Photo: supplied
Dominic Unwin
Second shot at life, or pure science fiction? Either way, it's on our doorstep
Tracey Ferrier
Crowd gathers for vigil in Bowral honouring people in Ukraine
The Uniting Voices Choir sang at a peace vigil at the Bowral Uniting Church for people in Ukraine. Picture: Supplied
Briannah Devlin
Our People
Bowral Public School rallies around this rising hockey star
Briannah Devlin
Arabelle Thompson (fourth from the left in Blues scarf) gathers with her friends Evangeline, Harriet, Tory and Marley at the cupcake fundraising stall. Picture: Briannah Devlin
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Wingecarribee sees rise in migration, report finds
Hannah Neale, Harley Dennett
Millennials and their young families make up the majority of people moving from the city to the country. Picture: Shutterstock
$1 million drug burn
Greg Mayfield
Our People
A wrestler, a fencer and a swimmer take out Berrima Sports Awards for May
Jack Bowie in action at the Australian Federation Brazilian Jiu Jitsu NSW Autumn Cup. Photo: supplied
Our People
Highlands cricketer to play for Australia at World Cup
David Wells
Peter Jensen has been selected to play for the Over 60s Australian Cricket Team. Photo: supplied

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The Informer: Trains, trams and the perils of big, fast rolling stock
It might be big and red, but someone failed to see the Canberra tram coming. The collision with a pedestrian was so forceful that it cracked the laminated windscreen. Picture: Karleen Minney
Peter Brewer
Digest
Guns and abortion split America apart
Olivia Ireland Steve Evans
The Abortion Rights Campaign holds a solidarity march in London following the Supreme Court ruling at American Embassy (US Embassy). Picture: Getty Images
New Vic govt ministers to be sworn in
Callum Godde • 2hrs ago
Victorian Deputy Premier Jacinta Allan is the second woman to hold the post in the state's history.
China delegate row brings Tuvalu FM to Qld
Tuvalu's foreign minister is Brisbane-bound after pulling out of a conference over Chinese coercion.
Dominic Giannini • 2hrs ago
Third virus wave biggest killer: study
2hrs ago
The findings reinforce the need for adequate resources for ICUs, especially in times of high demand.
Second vets inquiry week for Townsville
Fraser Barton • 2hrs ago
General Angus Campbell concedes not enough has been done regarding suicidality within the ADF.
Sport
Raducanu heads up women's Wimbledon action
The UK's Emma Raducanu is ready for action and looking forward to her Centre Court bow at Wimbledon.
Eleanor Crooks • 2hrs ago
Gregan says England can bounce back
Former Wallaby captain George Gregan says England can bounce back under Eddie Jones in Australia.
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Blacks bounce back with blistering second half against Vikings
Burney Wong
Fend: The Bowral Blacks were too strong for the Vikings at Eridge Park on Saturday, June 25. Photos: Burney Wong.
Opinion
New role, same mission: making greyhound industry the best
Tony Mestrov is the new CEO of GRNSW.
Touring Bangladesh improve in second Test
Liton Das made 53 in Bangladesh's first innings of the second Test against the Windies on St Lucia.
Federal Election
New analysis shows just how historically unpopular these two men are
While Scott Morrison was unpopular among many for failures during the pandemic, Barnaby Joyce was unpopular even among Nationals voters.
Harley Dennett
Voter disillusionment echoes back 10 years
Hannah Neale
Lead researchers Dr Jill Sheppard and Professor Ian McAllister. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Labor will need Pocock vote, finalised Senate numbers confirm
Harley Dennett
As a territory senator, David Pocock takes his office immediately instead of the July 1 changeover for state senators. Picture: James Croucher.
Podcasts
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The Roadkill State
Wildlife rescuer Rowan Wigmore says roadkill should be moved 20 metres from the road to stop scavengers getting hit too. Photo: Paul Scambler
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
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What happened to Bendigo's Chinese miners?
Laura Carolina Corrigan
More than 150 people carry the Chinese dragon's during Bendigo's Easter parade. Photo: Glenn Daniels
Listen
Should the Libs shift leftwards? Should Labor trim its policy for government?
Steve Evans , Alex Crowe
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The Faces of the Highlands
Our People
Tobruk survivor meets police horse named in his honour
Sergeant Melinda Duncan, Senior Constable Patrick Condon, Sergeant S.Maxwell, Joy Jorgensen, Aislinn D'Arcy, Ernie Walker OAM, Rachel, Niamh and Liam D'Arcy with Toruk the horse. Picture: Briannah Devlin
Briannah Devlin
Our People
Highlands scientist's long path to realising magnesium tonic dream
Vera Demertzis
Burradoo scientist Dr Russell Beckett with his product Magna Aqua, a soluble magnesium citrate tonic.
Our People
National Volunteer Week: Find out why Peter Morris loves volunteering
Vera Demertzis
Peter Morris. Picture: Supplied.
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Chloe stalks in thrilling psychological territory
WELL FRAMED: Erin Doherty is brilliant in Chloe, an English drama about a con artist who is obsessed with her late friend. Below, Melissa McCarthy in God's Favorite Idiot.
Goanna rediscovers their Spirit Of Place
Josh Leeson
SACRED GROUND: Goanna are back to celebrate their 1982 classic album Spirit Of Place. Picture: Martin Stringer
Johnny Hunter are taking what they Want
Josh Leeson
DRESSED FOR SUCCESS: Sydney post-punk band Johnny Hunter are ready to deliver on the hype with their debut album Want. Picture: Tom Wilkinson
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B. R. Doherty
Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez return for the second season of OMITB which adheres sensibly to the mantra of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". Picture: Disney+
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Colourful escapism can be found in this Berrima exhibition
Brooke Dalton's painting New World Order is one of 20 paintings that depict domestic escapism. Picture: Supplied
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20 years of caring service
MODERN APPROACH: Southern Highlands Funerals takes a modern approach to end of life celebrations, offering suggestions to personalise funerals. Photo: Supplied.
Ash Lieberman
Victoria's historic towns and iconic sights by train and luxury coach
Emma Brown
Last chance to win a cruise - enter now
Dayle Latham
TRAVEL IN STYLE: Discover the Arabian Peninsula in luxury with Emerald Cruises' Emerald Azzurra yacht. Photos: Supplied
Aussies' ticket to huge multi-million dollar jackpots
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Southern Highlands Magazine - Winter 2022
Linda Lambrechts
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Southern Highlands pub could fetch $20 million
The Moss Vale Hotel has been listed for sale. Picture: Supplied
Brittney Levinson
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Three generations get Willow Vale home ready for market
Briannah Devlin
Trudy (left), Katie (right) and William Zube enjoyed adding different touches to the house. Picture: Briannah Devlin
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'Knife-edge': Here's how Highlands house prices and rent has changed in 10 years
Dominic Unwin
House prices have surged in the Southern Highlands. Photo: Briannah Devlin
Community
What's on
Shreik it's Shrek! And it's a family treat in the Highlands this weekend
Dave Letch
Crowd gathers for vigil in Bowral honouring people in Ukraine
Briannah Devlin
The Uniting Voices Choir sang at a peace vigil at the Bowral Uniting Church for people in Ukraine. Picture: Supplied
Scamwatch: Job seekers targeted in scam doing the rounds
SCAM: The ATO will never send you an email or SMS with a link to log in to online services.
Highlands towns make unwanted appearance on wild weather list
It has been a windy and wild autumn in the Shoalhaven. Image Ulladulla SES
Calling all artists: Applications for arts trail to close soon
Photos and Video
Review
A weird romp words can't describe
Bruno (Damon Herriman) and Laura (Jackie van Beek) go to a new-age retreat to attempt to reinvigorate their marriage. Picture: Supplied
Jane Freebury
Why has Australia's coral become bleached?
Imma Perfetto
COLOURLESS: A field of stag-horn coral bleached white on the Great Barrier Reef during a mass bleaching event. Picture: Brett Monroe Garner/Getty Images
Review
Baz Lurhmann's Elvis is an exhilarating and brilliant homage
Jane Freebury
Austin Butler electrifies as Elvis. Picture: Universal
Review
Hemsworth's Spiderhead is a slick, pacey futuristic thriller
Cris Kennedy
Chris Hemsworth, Miles Teller and Mark Paguio in Spiderhead. Picture: Netflix
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Call to re-instate, expand telehealth services ahead of July 1 cut-off
Bec Pridham Andrew Chounding
PATIENT OPTIONS: Kirsten Pilatti, BCNA CEO talks with Elizabeth Blane in Latrobe, Tasmania during a Breast Cancer Network Australia event. Picture: Paul Scambler
Comment
Opinion
This was a teal good stuff-up from Albanese
Anthony Albanese's decision to cut crossbench staff defies belief. Picture: Keegan Carroll
Nicholas Stuart • 41m ago
Opinion
Harsh truths from Canberra's early days still relevant
Mark Kenny
A demonstrator in Athens, Greece, protests Julian Assange's extradition to the US. Picture: Getty Images
Opinion
Roe v Wade a pure exercise in wielding power
Erwin Chemerinsky
Thousands protest the US Supreme Court's decision in New York yesterday. Picture: Getty Images
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Therese Murray
Managing stress as a carer
Anthony Caggiano
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Our Geraldine's tumultuous upbringing
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Live sheep exporters want to know Labor's 'specific concerns' about industry
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Brooke Littlewood and Bree Swift • 11m ago
Utility Stock Dog Challenge success at Reids Flat | Photos
Hannah Powe
ALL-ROUND WORKERS: (main) Crawfords Butch run by David Crawford, Numby, Reids Flat, won the level 2 (higher level), and (insets top to bottom) participants in the stock dog challenge and placegetters of the level 1 class. Photos: Supplied
Long and the short of it | In Fiona's Garden
Fiona Ogilvie
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Life & Style
How to apply make-up to mature skin
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Cacti and succulents, perfect plants for the lazy gardener
John Gabriele
Most species of cacti and succulents can be grown in pots, but greatest affect is achieved through group plantings. Picture: Shutterstock.
Tooth is pets can benefit from having their teeth brushed too
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SMILE: Preventative dental care is just as important for our pets. Picture: Shutterstock.
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