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The original site has been closed due to a lead contaminant. Photo Vic Silk.

Confirmed temporary site for Narooma post office from Monday.

Narooma post office temporary site open from Monday

Ben Carr

Constuction on the new community health service at Batemans Bay is scheduled to start later this year. Picture NSW Health

The consultation will inform the design of the new building.

Calls for new community health service to embrace First Nations culture

Tim the Yowie Man

Tim leans on one of many timber posts, driven into the ground by the Voluntary Defence Corps during World War Two, on either side of a road near Cathcart, designed to stop (or at least slow down) any advancing enemy in their tracks. Picture by David Hanzl

At first, I thought someone was having a lend of me, too.

The hidden war relics that even locals don't know are on their doorstep

Residents and guests gathered at Banksia Villages' Big Morning Tea fundraiser on Saturday, April 13. Photography courtesy of Graeme Newman

Almost $3,000 was raised for the local charity.

Banksia Village retirees host big morning tea to raise funds for Can Assist

A new policy is backed by Eurobodalla Shire councillor Anthony Mayne. Picture by Victoria Silk

The draft policy will be presented at the council's May meeting.

New lobbying policy to help councillors interact with developers

Transport for NSW and Bega Valley Coaches have organised free shuttle buses for anyone needing transport while Wallaga Lake Bridge is closed for repairs. Picture supplied

The timetable for a temporary community bus service to support Bermagui and surrounding areas is now available as major repairs start this month on Wallaga Lake Bridge.

Bus timetable for Wallaga Bridge detours now available

Brace yourselves, Jane's "experimental" exhibition starts Thursday, March 28. Photo Vic Silk

Artist Jane Barney takes a nostalgic trip to provoke thought on carbon emissions.

Adopt the brace position: Jane Barney brings retro animation to Narooma

The cast in character at a full dress rehearsal. Photo supplied.

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The Importance of Being Earnest is coming to The Playhouse for a limited season.

Oscar Wilde hits the stage with The Bay Players in spectacular fashion

Beau and Mia have brought something very special to this corner of Narooma. Photo Vic Silk

A no take-away business model is helping coffee lovers slow down and connect

Quiet revolution of coffee, community and crockery in Narooma

Paul Dolphin, director and building designer at PdD Building Design. Photo supplied.

PdD Building Design forging the 'middle way of sustainability'.

Malua Bay building designers re-framing sustainable living for everyone

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Here is gallery of photos depicting a typical week of life on the South Coast of NSW as captured by newspaper photographers from Nowra to Eden and all points between... Photographs from the South Coast Register, Bega District News, Narooma News, Ulladulla Times, Merimbula News Weekly, Bay Post, Eden Magnet and Kiama Independent... Scroll through below to see our week on social media.

A selection of the best news photos from South Coast NSW newspapers this week.

BEGA VALLEY: Ryan Campbell is set to launch his book Born To Fly, documenting his experiences as the youngest pilot to fly solo around the world last year. 

NAROOMA: The National Parks crew had several attempts to cut free the humpback whale from the nets it was tangled in off Montague Island on Tuesday. Photo by NPWS Cain Colburn

NOWRA: Shoalhaven Zoo owner Nick Schilko with John the 300kg croc that bit an animal handler on Monday. 

KIAMA: Jamberoo’s Ross Warren has just returned from the World Cup, full of praise for the organisation and the quality of the stadiums. Picture: GOERGIA MATTS 

BEGA VALLEY: Bega Volunteer Rescue Association patron Bevan Goldberg says the service needs the backing and donations from the community to survive. 

ULLADULLA: Elke Smith-Hill of Ulladulla gets expert tuition in the art of playing the didgeridoo from Noel Butler as part of NAIDOC Week.  

BARLINGS BEACH: Tributes have poured in for Moruya Aero Club stalwarts Graham White and Ralph Buchanan, whose sportscraft plane crashed offshore Barlings Beach on Sunday. 

MOGO: Albermarle Bettington was fined $5000, and ordered to pay $2000 in costs, after using a pesticide to bait foxes on his farm. Mr Bettington and wife Anne say 70 per cent of their lambs, chickens and poultry were killed by foxes in 2013. 

PAMBULA: Eden Motor Group’s Brad Evans, right, hands a $1000 cheque to concert organisers Daryl and Angie Dobson, left, and Pambula District Hospital Auxiliary vice-president Susan Stephenson.  

WALLAGA: National Parks rangers check over and assess the wounds on the badly injured fur seal on Wallaga Lake Road that had to be euthanised last week.  

NAROOMA: Nine year old Ella Churchill with her brother Alex aged 7 and their friend Johanna Green aged seven and a half came from Dalmeny to Narooma to participate in the fantastic firefly workshop at Narooma Library.

EDEN: ESSCI volunteers (standing, from left) Geoff Swane, Mike McCrae, Ken Traise, John Mutch, Harry Weatherman, (sitting, from left) Mick Wood, John Bowles and Jim Chenhall donated their time to install fitness equipment surrounds at Eden Public School on Saturday. 

BEGA: Excited about the growth of the Bega District News’ online presence and Fairfax Regional Media’s NewsNow project are BDN staff members (from left) Gary Etcell, editor Ben Smyth, Jacob McMaster, sales manager Aimee Hay and Albert McKnight. 

ULLADULLA: The Adam Eckersley Band will rock the Kidgeeridge stage at the last festival to be held at Graham and Vicki White’s property in October.
 

PAMBULA: Rotary Youth Exchange students Odile Longueval from France and Sondre Olimb, from Norway dressed in their Rotary Youth Exchange blazers have enjoyed their year-long stay with the Merimbula and Pambula Rotary Clubs. 

KIAMA: Member for Kiama Gareth Ward, Minister for Disability John Ajaka with Senior manager of Disability and Homecare Stephen Lewin at an inspection of the new disability home in Albion Park Rail. Picture Eliza Winkler  

MORUYA: Moruya District Hospital theatre nurse Suzanne Smithers and nurse manager Maree Loudon are pleased operations have resumed after an equipment failure forced the closure of the hospital’s two operating theatres last week. 

EDEN: Brock Banks is thrilled with his new koala hat, shaped by balloon artist Lisa Heffernan at the Jigamy Community Fun Day on Wednesday. 

BEGA: Animal Welfare League members and Bega Valley Shire Council rangers are promoting National Desexing Month throughout July. 

NAROOMA: Work experience student Monty O’Brien (foreground centre with the snake) and his fellow skaters plan the Narooma skate park extension back in April.

BEGA: Bega Rotary president Charlie Blomfield finds a few books to take home at the Rotary Book Fair in Bega. Photo: Peter Smith. 

BEGA VALLEY/CANBERRA: Justice Peter McClellan at the Child Abuse Royal Commission. A Bega Valley man has shared his traumatic story with the commission and with Fairfax readers. Photo: Warren Clarke.  

EDEN: Local resident Peter Whiter’s stunning video of Twofold Bay from above has been a hit on the Eden Magnet’s website. 

EDEN: A terrific crowd turned out on Monday for the raising of the Aboriginal flag in Imlay Street. Pastor Ossie Cruse paid tribute to indigenous men and women who served their country, often without recognition, in past conflicts.

TUROSS HEAD: After two years of searching, the Tuross Head Men’s Shed finally has a home after council approved a long-term lease of the old golf clubhouse at Tuross Head Country Club. Pictured is Tuross Head Men’s Shed president Leo Demchy, treasurer Steve Ryder and secretary Peter Christie. 

NAROOMA: Greg “Flanno” Flannery with family friend Zalie Betts in good times before the accident. His motorcycle club meanwhile is also organising a car show at The Dromedary Hotel at Central Tilba this Saturday that no doubt will raise more funds.  

EDEN: Representatives from stakeholders involved in the Hotel Australasia case visited the site for a conciliation meeting on Thursday. 

NAROOMA: Quarterdeck Marina has been recognised as a top-performing restaurant as reviewed by travellers on the world’s largest travel site – TripAdvisor. Quarterdeck Chris and partner Robyn Scroggy with Laney Nolan, Jesse Masters, Cody Bond, Susan Ranouf and Jimmy Thornhill. 

KIAMA: Shellharbour residents gathered at the Shellharbour Village library on Friday last week to rally against any proposals to move it to Shell Cove. Picture Eliza Winkler. 

KIAMA: Sydney Weekender host Mike Whitney paid a visit to Jamberoo to tape his show at Jamberoo Valley Farm last week. Picture: DAVID HALL 

PAMBULA: Whoo hoo it’s holiday time and at the Pambula Baptist Church there was plenty of fun to be had at the kids’ holiday camp. On Monday morning children from kindy age to year 6 were taking part in activities, organised in conjunction with the Merimbula Chamber of Commerce’s Ultimate School Holiday’s Family Fest. 

MERIMBULA: The Sapphire Coast will be celebrating science in a big way this year with a Science Festival during  National Science Week from Saturday 16 to 23 August.   

ULLADULLA: Following heated discussion surrounding Narrawallee playgrounds between Ulladulla and Districts Community Forum president Jan Gregory (left), Narrawallee Residents and Ratepayers Association members Barry Miller, Ken Deaves, Yvonne Miller and councillors Allan Baptist and Patricia White, all agreed further community consultation was the key before any parks were removed or replaced in the village, which pleased youngsters Connor Lyons-Singer, Ellen and Jack Lagan and Liam and Laura Rushe. 

PAMBULA: A special morning tea has been held at Pambula Public School for retiring teacher Cherylyn Burke after 36 years of teaching at the school.  

MERIMBULA: The Pambula Public School hall was packed with students and parents and decorated with many of the art and craft works produced by the students as part of the celebrations for NAIDOC Week.  

BATEMANS BAY: Vikki and Loretta Parsley, Violet Parsons, Gloria Carberry, Rita Parsons, Colin Davis, Doreen Walker and Terry Parsons were among those who celebrated the unveiling of a new sign recognising the history of Hanging Rock this week. 

EDEN: Eden Marine High School students will soon take to the rock pools of Shelly's Beach as part of a new Sapphire Marine Discovery Centre initiative, funded by a $4000 REAPing Rewards grant. 

EDEN: The Eden cenotaph looks pristine following upgrades ahead of the 2015 Gallipoli Centenary. 

NOWRA: Wayne Graham from Nowra with his painting titled Campfire was among the large selection of Aboriginal artists’ works on display in the Nowra School of Arts for NAIDOC Week. 

NOWRA: Using a helicopter from HMAS Albatross at Nowra, the Navy intercepted a vessel in the Arabian Sea which was carrying $250 million worth of drugs. 

ULLADULLA: Bendalong based sculptor Simon Barton with his winning entry in 2013’s RIPE: Sculpture at Cupitt's Winery, this year sponsored by University of Wollongong. 

ULLADULLA: Gumnut Pre-kinder students Matilda Raiss (left), Grace Donnelly and Daniel Crisp sing along with Sarah Claydon Retirement Village residents Bernie O’Sullivan and Michal Parszuto last Thursday. 

ULLADULLA: The demolition of three homes is underway before work begins on a $3 million beach house in Mitchell Parade, Mollymook. 

Here is gallery of photos depicting a typical week of life on the South Coast of NSW as captured by newspaper photographers from Nowra to Eden and all points between...

Photographs from the South Coast Register, Bega District News, Narooma News, Ulladulla Times, Merimbula News Weekly, Bay Post, Eden Magnet and Kiama Independent...

Scroll through below to see our week on social media.

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