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Stepped aside: Gareth Ward.

Gareth Ward steps aside, denies sexual violence-related allegations

Ben Langford

Independent reports highlight issues within council

SUBSCRIBERIndependent reports highlight issues within council

Vera Demertzis

NSW politician accused of historical sex assault

NSW politician accused of historical sex assault

The jury in Jack de Belin's retrial has been discharged.

Jack de Belin rape jury hung for second time

Luke Costin

Draft operational plan and budget to go on public exhibition

Draft operational plan and budget to go on public exhibition

Sarah Pace with her agriculture teacher Jennifer Caines. Photo: supplied.

SUBSCRIBERSarah's passion for agriculture earns her funding towards university degree

Burney Wong

Director Jack Alexander, manager Henry Phillips and director Taylor Hudson are excited about the opening. Photo: Briannah Devlin.

Hungry Monkey arrives in Bowral, and the tables are packed

Briannah Devlin

JUDGING: Competitors take part in the led steer judging for the 2021 South Coast Beef School Steer Spectacular at the Nowra Showground. Photo: RMP - Richard Miller Photography

Chevalier College crowned 2021 South Coast Beef School Steer Spectacular champions

Robert Crawford

Controversial Station Street project axed by council

Bowral and District Hospital nurse celebrates 57 years of patient care

You Beaut! Signs of a cult artist left behind in the Highlands and Tablelands

BUDGET 2021Aged care budget revealed to have merits and flaws for Highlands

Stepped aside: Gareth Ward.

Gareth Ward steps aside, denies sexual violence-related allegations

Pat Fulton received the Libby Harricks award for deaf awareness advocacy.

Hearing loss advocate recognised for hard work with Libby Harricks award

The expansive 97.5ha property boasts of a horse spa, 43 paddocks and four barns.

SUBSCRIBERSought-after thouroughbred estate is up for sale

Terry Oakes-Ash, whose true gift was people, according to his daughter Rachael Oakes-Ash.

Passing of a visionary: business leader Terry Oakes-Ash wanted "to help others" | OBITUARY

Most retirees are unaware of the tricks and traps of the age pension. Picture: Shutterstock

ADVICEThe tricks, traps and truths of the age pension explained

DARK DAYS: Bad//Dreems guitarist and songwriter Alex Cameron, top right, admits it was difficult spending the majority of 2020 dislocated from the music industry. Picture: Ian Laidlaw

MUSICBad//Dreems guitarist reflects on nightmarish tour

Gareth Ward steps aside, denies sexual violence-related allegations

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SUBSCRIBERIndependent reports highlight issues within council

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NSW politician accused of historical sex assault

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OPINIONLaurie Daley | Canberra Raiders, Josh Hodgson look to right the ship

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Draft operational plan and budget to go on public exhibition

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SUBSCRIBERSarah's passion for agriculture earns her funding towards university degree

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Public confidence in the federal government has plummeted, an ANU study shows.

Confidence in federal government plunges

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A man has been charged with manslaughter over the death of a woman in Brisbane's northern suburbs.

Man charged over Brisbane woman's death

Labor leader Anthony Albanese has made social housing the centrepiece of his budget reply speech.

Albanese makes $10b social housing pitch

Labor leader Anthony Albanese pledged a $10 billion housing future fund in his budget reply speech.

Labor reveals new policies in budget reply

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

BUDGET 2021Albanese pledges $10 billion housing rescue plan in Labor's budget reply

Karen Barlow

FAMILY: Phillip Leitch and daughter Mieka will compete against each other in the annual Keith Ryall Memorial Jousting Tournament at Kryal Castle. Picture: Adam Trafford

Jousting legacy carries on to a new generation

Michelle Smith

Police are investigating NSW MP Gareth Ward over allegations of sexual violence-related offences.

NSW MP Ward facing sexual violence probe

Tiffanie Turnbull

There have been just under three million doses administered in the national vaccination rollout.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Health minister Greg Hunt says new on-shore mRNA vaccine production could include Moderna. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Moderna deal paves way for local mRNA production

The latest federal budget contains a $17.7 billion plan to improve Australia's aged-care system.

Record $17.7b to improve aged-care system

Tradesmen will be among those to benefit from the extension of business investment incentives.

Business gives big budget spend thumbs up

Missing: Cash for purpose-built quarantine facility

DIGESTMissing: Cash for purpose-built quarantine facility

All you need to know on the big-spending budget

DIGESTAll you need to know on the big-spending budget

John Paul Moloney

ANU vice-chancellor Brian Schmidt says the university sector in one industry bearing the brunt of border closures. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'We will be left behind': ANU vice-chancellor calls for border plan

Sally Whyte

Why two Newmans are making headlines

DIGESTWhy two Newmans are making headlines

People in Wollongong CBD wearing masks. Picture: Robert Peet

No new COVID cases in NSW as investigations continue into how man caught Indian strain

Desiree Savage

Playing Josh Hodgson as a loose forward could be just what the Canberra Raiders need. Photo: Matt Blyth/Getty Images

OPINIONLaurie Daley | Canberra Raiders, Josh Hodgson look to right the ship

Laurie Daley

Carlton's Ed Curnow reacts after Sunday's loss to the Dogs. Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONRohan Connolly | Why a frustrated Carlton must stay the course

Rohan Connolly

The victorious Camden Rams. Photo: Mike Shean

SUBSCRIBERGroup 6 Wrap: Lions washed out while Camden make statement

Mike Shean

Playing Josh Hodgson as a loose forward could be just what the Canberra Raiders need. Photo: Matt Blyth/Getty Images

OPINIONLaurie Daley | Canberra Raiders, Josh Hodgson look to right the ship

David Coltman's Grade 6 team saw off Campbelltown. Photo: Robin Staples.

SUBSCRIBERPennant Bowls: Bowral finish on a high in Grade 6

Gordon Lewis

Having taken the risk to go to India during a pandemic, Michael Slater does not deserve any special treatment. Photo: Andy Kearns/Getty Images

OPINIONHoward Kotton | Little sympathy for entitled cricketers

Howard Kotton

Mark Richards has barely worked since Hazelwood power station closed in 2017. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENCommunity left behind as nation snubs coal

Mark Richards has barely worked since Hazelwood power station closed in 2017. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENCommunity left behind as nation snubs coal

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Pat Fulton received the Libby Harricks award for deaf awareness advocacy.

Hearing loss advocate recognised for hard work with Libby Harricks award

Pat Fulton received the Libby Harricks award for deaf awareness advocacy.

Hearing loss advocate recognised for hard work with Libby Harricks award

Ernie Walker and his wife Bev will be celebrating the milestone with family. Photo: Briannah Devlin

SUBSCRIBERErnie celebrates his 105th year

Ernie Walker and his wife Bev will be celebrating the milestone with family. Photo: Briannah Devlin

SUBSCRIBERErnie celebrates his 105th year

Mike Fenech looking over an album of newspaper clippings dedicated to his father Charlie.

SUBSCRIBERFrom Malta to the Highlands, how one man worked hard to turn his passion into reality

Mike Fenech looking over an album of newspaper clippings dedicated to his father Charlie.

SUBSCRIBERFrom Malta to the Highlands, how one man worked hard to turn his passion into reality

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DARK DAYS: Bad//Dreems guitarist and songwriter Alex Cameron, top right, admits it was difficult spending the majority of 2020 dislocated from the music industry. Picture: Ian Laidlaw

MUSICBad//Dreems guitarist reflects on nightmarish tour

Josh Leeson

Sound the school bell, Berrima schoolyard markets are back

Sound the school bell, Berrima schoolyard markets are back

Vera Demertzis

Singer-songwriter Paul Kelly is touring this July and August and heading to Anita's Theatre in Thirroul. Picture: Cybele Malinowski

WHAT'S ONTime to make gravy as Paul Kelly heads to the South Coast

Desiree Savage

DARK DAYS: Bad//Dreems guitarist and songwriter Alex Cameron, top right, admits it was difficult spending the majority of 2020 dislocated from the music industry. Picture: Ian Laidlaw

MUSICBad//Dreems guitarist reflects on nightmarish tour

Martin Elferink and his daughter Birgitta at one of the 2017 Distinguished Gentleman's Rides in Brisbane. Photo: Martin Elferink.

Dapper gentlemen ride to 'open up the conversation' for mental health and prostate cancer

Briannah Devlin

Artist and gallery assistant Misty Lee Talbot could bring any interpretation of pie to the exhibition. Photo: Tourism Southern Highlands .

Feast your eyes on "surprise" pies in Berrima

Briannah Devlin

Why now is the perfect time to treat yourself to a new car and go exploring

Why now is the perfect time to treat yourself to a new car and go exploring

We may have a blind spot when it comes to the way we think about skin cancer

We may have a blind spot when it comes to the way we think about skin cancer

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Aussie cricket great calls on fellow farmers to get skin checked regularly

Aussie cricket great calls on fellow farmers to get skin checked regularly

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Why now is the perfect time to treat yourself to a new car and go exploring

Why now is the perfect time to treat yourself to a new car and go exploring

Power of education: Solicitor Paul Ell was just one of the thousands of young people assisted by the Learning for Life program that is supported by VIEW Clubs of Australia. Photo: Supplied.

The club that offers children a view to a better future

Dayle Latham

Making a difference: Natasha Bull and her grandmother Evelyn Berg.

Family affair: The united front of women with passion for supporting kids in need

Rosie Ryan

AT ONE WITH NATURE: As part of this year's NSW Seniors Festival an exhibition by photographer Julie Slavin will display images that negate the stereotypes of ageing. Photo: Supplied.

Seniors Week In Our Nature

BEST BUDDIES: Every Year 6 student leaves primary school knowing they are capable of making a positive contribution to the world.

School Leaders 2021

PROFESSIONAL JOB: All In Gate Motors are the right people to do the job right. Nelson and his team ensure the highest quality gates for a home you will be proud of. Photo: Supplied.

Your Home 2021

The path to buying property will take almost 20 months for many Australians. Picture: Wilm Ihlenfeld/Shutterstock

How long does it take to buy a new home? Research says 20 months

The path to buying property will take almost 20 months for many Australians. Picture: Wilm Ihlenfeld/Shutterstock

How long does it take to buy a new home? Research says 20 months

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SUBSCRIBERJamberoo estate has nearly $7m price tag - and its own helicopter landing pad

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SUBSCRIBERJamberoo estate has nearly $7m price tag - and its own helicopter landing pad

CUTE AND COMFY: The renovated caravan, which proved the perfect tiny house, on the Louth Park property. Pictures: Ben Wirt Photography

Thinking small a big step in the right direction for home hunters

Alex Morris

PROTECT YOUR ASSETS: According to the Insurance Council of Australia, landlords should consider how they can protect their premises, its assets and the income they receive from their tenants. Photo - Shutterstock.

Insurance is fundamental to protect your investment

Property prices are becoming unaffordable

Property prices are becoming unaffordable

Independent reports highlight issues within council

SUBSCRIBERIndependent reports highlight issues within council

Vera Demertzis

Draft operational plan and budget to go on public exhibition

Draft operational plan and budget to go on public exhibition

The removal of the pin oak trees was just one of the sticking points in the now-canned Station Street project.

Controversial Station Street project axed by council

Vera Demertzis

Independent reports highlight issues within council

SUBSCRIBERIndependent reports highlight issues within council

Bowral and District Hospital registered nurse Patricia Wright says she has loved every minute of her 57-year nursing career and is retiring with many wonderful memories. Photo: supplied.

Bowral and District Hospital nurse celebrates 57 years of patient care

New research shows a surge of support for Australian-made

New research shows a surge of support for Australian-made

DARK DAYS: Bad//Dreems guitarist and songwriter Alex Cameron, top right, admits it was difficult spending the majority of 2020 dislocated from the music industry. Picture: Ian Laidlaw

MUSICBad//Dreems guitarist reflects on nightmarish tour

Rhiannan Iffland diving from a hot air balloon in the Hunter.

Watch the incredible moment a diver jumps from a hot air balloon into a dam

Above it all: Musician and producer Billy Otto.

The boy who gave Netflix and Byron Baes the flick

FUN: You Am I provide a mix of old and new on 11th album The Lives Of Others.

REVIEWYou Am I still living large and keeping relevant

FAKE LEG, REAL CHARGES: A man was stopped with a mannequin's leg hanging out his boot.

See the moment a leg hanging out of a car boot draws police attention

Matt McLennan

AI avatar recruited to improve dementia care

Geraldine Cardozo

FAMILY: Jayden Penno-Tompsett's aunt Karen Dobell, from left, mother Rachel Penno and aunt Sharelle Harwood leaving Cairns Coroners Court on Friday. Picture: Brian Cassey

Family's heartbreak as coroner rules on missing persons case

Donna Page

A still from the video on the Bowral Bowling Club Facebook page this afternoon. Vision: courtesy Bowral Bowling Club

Drive carefully this afternoon - and bring gumboots

Michelle Haines Thomas

NO VISION: The Morrison government's budget looks to keep the good numbers through the election. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

OPINIONHewson's View | This was an election budget on steroids

John Hewson

Playing Josh Hodgson as a loose forward could be just what the Canberra Raiders need. Photo: Matt Blyth/Getty Images

OPINIONLaurie Daley | Canberra Raiders, Josh Hodgson look to right the ship

Laurie Daley

Engineer Christ Barfoot says the only way to ensure the valley's future is for new industry to fill the void left by the power plants' closure. Picture: Tom Melville

REAL AUSTRALIAChange hurts in the fading coal industry

Tom Melville

New research has found 70 per cent of Australians aged 65 and do not have any form of advance care planning document in place and of the 30 per cent that do, the majority of them are either incomplete, invalid or not legally binding. Photo: Shutterstock

End-of-life crisis looming for older Australians

Geraldine Cardozo

Foods seniors should be eating

Foods seniors should be eating

Samara Ross

WOMEN'S BUSINESS: Obstetrician Caroline de Costa has been delivering babies for almost 50 years. Photo: Sean Davey.

How delivering babies has changed in 50 years

Samara Ross

Police are investigating NSW MP Gareth Ward over allegations of sexual violence-related offences.

NSW MP facing sexual violence probe

Tiffanie Turnbull

Rohan Wiley from the North Coast Community College working with Myles Young, farm manager at the Myrtle Trading Company at Wyrallah via Lismore this week.

Farm support for essential oil

Jamie Brown

Rob and Anna Mulligan, Salway, Walcha have returned to full stock numbers in the wake of the drought.

Pasture 'priority' proves vital in drought recovery

Billy Jupp

Director Jack Alexander, manager Henry Phillips and director Taylor Hudson are excited about the opening. Photo: Briannah Devlin.

Hungry Monkey arrives in Bowral, and the tables are packed

Briannah Devlin

Rally driving takes one look at understeer and then sprays gravel in its face. Photo: Shutterstock.

Getting the car slowed and turned on various surfaces

Sam Hollier

SHIVERS: Keeping warm and comfortable at home during winter is easier than your think. Photo: Shutterstock.

Smart ways to keep warm during winter