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Tom Cruise is back as Maverick. Picture: Paramount

In various ways, the film makes subtle, effective connections with the original movie.

'Top Gun: Maverick' is better than original

Hannah Neale

One of the best ways for households to shave money off their electricity bill is to contact their retailer and ask for the best deal available.

It pays to shop around when it comes to energy prices

Gerard Cockburn

Incoming energy minister Chris Bowen. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Chris Bowen says coming price rises are the legacy of the Coalition government, but claimed Labor's vision to invest in renewables would bring down prices in the long term.

'Nine years of neglect': Labor blames Coalition for energy price rises

Shivé Prema

Unusually wet weather is forecast for NSW, South Australia, Queensland and the NT this winter, according to the Bureau of Meteorology's Winter 2022 Climate Outlook, which was released on Thursday.

Unusually wet weather is forecast for NSW, South Australia, Queensland and the NT.

Above average rainfall, temperatures forecast this winter

Aussie Joel Edgerton gets a call-back as Uncle Owen. Picture: Disney+

It's a no-brainer Disney continues to mine that galaxy far, far away for guaranteed streaming spice.

Disney's Obi-Wan Kenobi comes with two telling decisions

If you are unclear on exactly what the Uluru Statement from the Heart is and what it calls for, we have your questions answered.

What is the Uluru Statement and an Indigenous Voice to Parliament?

Finn McHugh

Australians wanted to change the curtains: Former prime minister Scott Morrison. Picture: AAP

Scott Morrison has sat down for his first interview since Saturday's comprehensive election loss.

'Vicious and brutal': Morrison ducks responsibility for election loss

PAST WINNER: The 2018 winner, trailblazing biodynamic farmer and grazier Charlie Arnott, Boorowa, NSW, used his prize money to launch his highly successful podcast The Regenerative Journey.

Time is running out to nominate for the 2022 Bob Hawke Landcare Award.

$50,000 in store for Landcare champion

Emma Horn

COST OF LIVING: Inflation is a normal part of a functioning economy, but problems begin when the cost of living is rising faster than wages can grow.

The cost of living has been a huge talking point over the past few months.

Inflation, interest rates, wage growth, cost of living: How does it all work?

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DIGNITY BAGS: Age appropriate items donated by Narooma CWA members in handcrafted bags for mums and bubs. 

Keep in touch: Dignity bags and Christmas fundraisers

Anthony Albanese is yet to confirm if his partner Jodie Haydon (left) will move with him into the prime minister's official residence. Picture AAP

Making Canberra the PM's full-time home would send a "powerful signal" about how Mr Albanese intended to govern, the rugby great said.

PM Albanese should live in The Lodge: Pocock

Sushannah Taylor and her six-month-old daughter Luna (right) and a tent their family of four lived in a person's backyard in Bundaberg (left).

Sushannah Taylor her husband Tristan and their two daughters have been homeless in Bundaberg, Queensland since April 10, 2022.

Mum documents family life in tents, motels amid rental crisis

Adam Bandt is prepared to back the Haines model, saying he 'doesn't care' whose name is on the bill. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The new government has promised an anti-corruption watchdog with teeth. The powerful crossbench wants it within months.

'Ready to go': Greens want ICAC before budget

Police officers at the scene after a teenager shot and killed 19 children at a Texas primary school. Photo: AP Photo

A teenage gunman has killed 18 children and three adults.

Teenager in gun massacre at Texas school

A further 1.5 million Australians will be able to receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccine.

The expanded advice is expected to allow more than 1.5 million additional people to receive the fourth vaccine dose.

Second COVID booster eligibility expanded

Live music festivals are back in the Bay. Photo: Maeve Bannister

More than 11,000 people attended the five events held over two weekends

Next Exit sets new bar for music festivals on the South Coast

ON THE LOOSE: There are two main variants of monkeypox, the more severe Central African strain and the milder West African strain.

Two people in Australia's largest cities have the virus, so is it likely to spread further?

What is 'monkeypox' and how did it arrive in Australia?

FOCUSED: Holy Holy's Oscar Dawson and Tim Carroll have built a reputation of constantly evolving. Picture: Simon Eeles

The indie-rock duo are always looking towards the horizon

Holy Holy refuse to repeat themselves

A shabby, desperate ploy that sank fast

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George Pell sentenced to six years

STRONG: Beautiful toddler Penelope Dean is the sunshine of her mother Emily's life. The brave little girl has been treated for a rare tumour.

Most people know McHappy Day is all about a good cause. The Dean family had first-hand experience of how the charity supports children fighting serious illness.

How McHappy Day helps brave tots like Penelope

Toni Ward's Reflecting spoonbills, taken at Merimbula Lake, wins this year’s Wild Eye Photo Competition.

This weekend is the perfect time to take note of the birds in you region.

Twitch and shout

The results speak for themselves. Home and property values are soaring and you could benefit from this trend. Find out with a free appraisal of the value of your home.

Could you be a property millionaire?

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

Take control of your pregnancy journey

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

Fairways | Golfing NW Vic, NSW and ACT

Let's take a look at what pests you should keep an eye out for in your home, depending on the time of year.

A Seasonal guide to staying on top of pest control

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

Animal nutrition leader MaxCare has released three new products into their portfolio with a commitment to continue adding new products in the coming years.

MaxCare's new infant nutrition products are latest step in mission to be most trusted

The "jeans and a nice top" is a go-to trusted by women of all ages, worldwide.

Jeans and a cute top: Finding your "night out" fashion sense

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

Victorians were left waiting for assistance after a technical glitch downed the triple-zero system.

Triple-zero crash prompts ambo 'code red'

Foreign Minister Penny Wong stressed the importance of the Pacific region on her visit to Fiji.

Wong warns of security pact 'consequences'

HEADING IN TO VOTE: A road fatality on election night again taught me the importance of pressing hard on local issues.

Horror on the road bought the election into perspective.

Election night fatality a reminder to vote more wisely

Qld Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the First Nations bronze war memorial was long overdue.

First Nations war memorial unveiled in Qld

Michael Chaney and wife Margrete at the Singapore launch of an Australian Indigenous art exhibition.

Teal MP breaks family Liberals tradition

'I missed out on all of those': Jasmine Jarrett-Glasser is just one of many recent high school graduates who did not experience the normal university lifestyle.

'Two years of nothing': how COVID crushed the university dreams for a cohort of graduates

Batemans Bay Radio Control Club hosted the Batemans Bay Proline 2022 on May 22
Photograph: supplied

Batemans Bay Radio Control Club have hosted the Batemans Bay Proline 2022 at their Hanging Rock racetrack on May 21 and 22.

Batemans Bay hosts remote-control racing Proline 2022

Eurobodalla Shire Council's Recreation Development Coordinator, Tina Smith, holds the new resource kit they have developed for sporting clubs in the region.

Sporting clubs around the Eurobodalla Shire have had a tough two years since the Black Summer bushfires.

Council's move to 'future-proof' sporting clubs in the Eurobodalla Shire

A special event in Narooma will commemorate National Reconciliation Week with an "intimate sit down celebration of Yuin culture".

Narooma event will 'celebrate Yuin culture' for Reconciliation Week

FREE SERVICE: Laundromats and hot showers will be available to those experiencing homelessness, through the Eurobodalla Shower and Laundry Project. Picture: file.

Free facilities will open for those sleeping rough in the Eurobodalla

Free shower and laundry project gets a kick-start

Euan Aitken, pictured playing with the New Zealand Warriors, will head north to Redcliffe for the Dolphins debut NRL season in 2023. Photo: NRL Imagery/Paul Barkley

The Dolphins have announced the signing of Warriors back-rower Euan Aitken, a Merimbula-Pambula Bulldogs junior, on a two-year deal from 2023.

Dolphins lure Merimbula-Pambula junior Euan Aitken for debut NRL season

LOOKING TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE: Narooma Devils in a win against the Bega Roosters last year. Picture: Supplied.

Narooma continue their rough season opening with fourth straight loss

Narooma play hard but lose fourth straight against Tathra

MORE WORKERS: Hundreds of jobs will be created on major construction projects in the region, but questions remain about where workers will live amid a regional housing crisis. 

The region's critical housing shortage is raising concerns about workers' accommodation, with major building projects due to start soon

A huge influx of workers is coming to the Eurobodalla, but where will they live?

The Wharf apartments in Narooma where NSW Fire and Rescue found fuel leaking into a elevator shaft.

Council has issued a Narooma petrol station with a 'prevention notice' after residents of an apartment building reported the smell of petrol last week.

Apartments emptied, petrol station issued 'prevention notice' after fuel leak in Narooma

Kathryn Maxwell is a pioneer in the sustinability space, and was awarded Eurobodalla Local Hero Award - Highly Commended 2022