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Steve Melville of Narooma with an absolute whopper of a lobster. It’s his personal best  (PB) and weighed in at 1.5kg !!! 

CATCH OF THE WEEK (Dec. 4): &nbsp;Steve Melville of Narooma with an absolute whopper of a lobster.&nbsp;It’s his personal best &nbsp;(PB) and weighed in at 1.5kg !!!

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All polling booths are set to be open across the country tomorrow. Picture: Karleen Minney

The Electoral Commissioner has confirmed all polling places will be open for election day.

All polling places will be open for election day: AEC

James Tugwell

Ms Mulherin-Ogden (right) with her caseworker Krystal Tritton and the three part piece 'Leading with Vision'.

At the age of 19, local Moruya artist Jennaveve Mulherin-Ogden is breaking down barriers and redefining what is possible after losing the majority of her sight to a rare condition.

Visually-impaired artist can see a world of opportunities

Australia, Italy, Sweden, the UK, Spain, Portugal and the US are dealing with monkeypox outbreaks

A case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Victoria.

Confirmed monkeypox case in Australia

Kim Chappell

There are 133,158 active cases across the state.

NSW COVID-19 hospitalisations drop as 10 lives are lost

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard at the site of the new Eurobodalla Hospital in February 2022

The former landowner of the site for the new Eurobodalla Hospital has criticised NSW Health for what he claimed was a lack of negotiation within the compulsory acquisition process.

'Crazy stuff': property owner slams compulsory land acquisition process

Former Narooma GP, and president of the Narooma Chamber of Commerce Dr Jenny Munro AM has been named Eurobodalla's 2022 Local Hero

Former Narooma GP, and president of the Narooma Chamber of Commerce Dr Jenny Munro AM has been named Eurobodalla's 2022 Local Hero at a ceremony at the Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Gardens on May 18.

Eurobodalla 2022 Local Hero Dr Jenny Munro AM

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Motherhood is not a particularly glamorous thing and we love these shows for telling it like it is.

Which working mother are you? TV's best mums

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese on the campaign trail. Pictures: Facebook, Steve Evans

Who shines out on the road with press pack in tow - and does it really matter?

The bizarre rituals of the campaign trail

A still from Everything Went Fine. Picture: Sharmill Films

Ozon has often had a happy knack for getting to the heart of the matter with his deceptively simple intimate dramas.

Everything Went Fine a challenging take on end of life

Australian Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese listens to former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard speak to the media during a press conference in Adelaide on Friday. Picture: AAP

Australia's first female prime minister has been out campaigning with Anthony Albanese as the race tightens a day out from polling day.

'He's ready': Gillard seeks the national female vote for Albanese

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Mick Tsikas/AAP

The Prime Minister has walked around national security comments over revelations the government voted down aid funding to curb Chinese influence in the Pacific.

PM denies leak on Pacific aid cut

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

March4Justice rally. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Plans to better support working women and keep vulnerable women and girls safe have never been so keenly sought.

What the major parties are doing to woo women

This is a sample of The Echidna newsletter sent out each weekday morning till the end of the election.

Will Morrison soar like an eagle once again?

The wickedly funny world that Dahl created seems much of the time at arm's length.

To Olivia: A surface-only look at Roald Dahl's grief

A still from How To Please A Woman. Picture: Supplied

Sally Phillips brings this comedic sensibility and panache to this new Aussie independent comedy.

How to Please a Woman a safe exploration of suburban sex work

Bridget Archer says she doesnt have a view on Scott Morrison remaining leader after the election, whatever happens. Picture: Finn McHugh

Stay tuned in here for all the developments as Australians turn out to decide who will lead the Parliament and the nation for the next three years.

As it happened: 'At the moment, Scott Morrison is taking us to this election...': Lib MP

Telephone voting for Australians who contracted COVID will be expanded.

Phone voting expanded to allow more people with COVID to vote

BEST: Lindsay Bourke's honey has been titles the best in the world. Picture: File

Today is World Bee Day, a chance to celebrate the importance of our 'most important insects'.

World Bee Day honours our tiny pollinators

Today, we score the Coalition and Labor on their commitments to the top 10 issues according to our readers. Pictures: AAP

Before the election campaign, ACM readers told us the issues most likely to decide their vote. Today, we score the Coalition and Labor on their promises.

Federal election scorecard: What the Coalition and Labor have promised

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

CLIMATE SOLUTIONS: Cosmos science reporter Ellen Phiddian. Picture: supplied

Making formic acid with a ferric mineral.

Will soil carbon fix the climate crisis?

Human Rights Minister Tara Cheyne said Canberrans were being treated as second-class citizens. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong 

Scott Morrison confirmed a Coalition government would not seek to overturn the ban if re-elected, saying it was "not our policy".

PM confirms no plans to repeal voluntary assisted dying ban on territories as NSW laws pass

Labor's shadow treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Two days out from polling day, Labor has released its costings, insisting its commitments are "modest" and "responsible".

Labor election costings to add $7.4b over four years

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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

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

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?

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

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

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

If you've been feeling a little slow and your brain function has been lethargic - Yootropics BRAIN can improve your cognitive abilitiy. 

Feeling foggy? Evaporate brain strain and improve your cognitive functionality

A brilliant 93 from England's Moeen Ali was not enough to earn Super Kings victory in the IPL.

Rajasthan books place in IPL qualifier

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese says the country is ready for change as voters head to the polls.

Albanese eyes off the nation's top job

Polls point to a win for Anthony Albanese over the incumbent Scott Morrison.

Labor tipped for narrow election victory

A NSW importer has been fined for buying 2500 ivermectin tablets and 10,000 doxycycline capsules.

NSW importer fined over dodgy COVID drugs

NSW CHO Kerry Chant says those returning from overseas need to be vigilant for monkeypox symptoms.

Vigilance key after Aust monkeypox cases

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Construction cancelled on Bodalla pedestrian facility

Chris Kenny, Lara Stephens and their two daughters.

Good news for young family after their long search to find a home

Narooma family find home after five month search

The first intertidal oyster reef on the NSW South Coast is being built at Wagonga Inlet

Shellreef restoration commences at Wagonga Inlet

Representatives from Batemans Bay Fire and Rescue, South Coast Police District and Batemans Bay Rural Fire Service are urging the community to drive so others survive for National Road Safety Week.

Eurobodalla's first responders have joined forces for National Road Safety Week to urge the community to 'drive so others survive'.

'Drive so others survive' urge first responders

The gang-gang gang at Mogendoura: Arborists Joshua Maloney and James Weston, Councils natural resources supervisor Courtney Fink-Downes, Dr Susan Rhind, Dr Laura Rayner and landowner James Rickard. Picture: supplied. 

Eurobodalla's Gang-gang enthusiasts had some recent expert help when hotshot woodland bird specialist Laura Rayner made a flying visit from Canberra.

Going gangbusters over gang-gang cockatoos

Eurobodalla mayor Mat Hatcher with Salvation Army volunteers launching the 2022 Red Shield Appeal

The Salvation Army has launched the 2022 Red Shield Appeal, and volunteers will be positioned in locations around Batemans Bay and Moruya asking for the community to freely donate to the work they do.

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