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The Mariyung fleet won't be accepting passengers on the South Coast line for another two years. Picture by Robert Peet

The news is contained in the final report of a rail review committee.

New South Coast rail fleet could see timetable changes

Two people are in custody after people at a WA Bunnings were sprayed with an unknown substance. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Several Bunnings customers and staff had to be treated for eye and throat irritation after they were sprayed with an unknown substance in a WA Wheatbelt town.

Bunnings customers sprayed with unknown substance

A woman has been found dead and a man is in custody after a house fire in Perth's southern suburbs. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

A man is in custody after a 30-year-old woman's body was found following a house fire south of Perth, with police treating the incident as a murder.

Murder probe, woman's body found after house fire

Rallies protesting violence against women will be held in nine cities over the weekend. (Darren Pateman/AAP PHOTOS)

Rallies against gendered violence have kicked off in two states as part of national protests as a proposal for a register of convicted offenders gains traction.

Family violence register on cards as rallies begin

Presuming terrorism is inherent to religion is inaccurate and harmful, Ramia Abdo Sultan says. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Australian Muslim groups warn the "stark" disparity between police responses to recent violent attacks in Sydney has left the community isolated and distressed.

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Rozelle Parklands closed after an asbestos scare and an algae bloom has been found in wetlands. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

An area of Sydney parklands found to contain asbestos will stay closed after a blue-green algae bloom was found in wetlands managed by toll company Transurban.

Legal threat as asbestos-park hit by algae outbreak

Queensland wildlife officers hope to identify a man captured interfering with a crocodile trap. (HANDOUT/QUEENSLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT SCIENCE AND INNOVATION)

Wildlife officers are hoping to identify a man who interfered with a floating, baited trap set to capture a four metre "problem crocodile" in north Queensland.

Man interferes with trap set to catch problem crocodile

Labor MP Darren Cheeseman will no longer act as parliamentary secretary for schools. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

A state politician has resigned from his parliamentary secretary role following allegations of inappropriate behaviour.

Premier axes MP from role over staff allegations

Kiribati President Taneti Maamau is accused of trying "to bully the judiciary into submission". (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

The pathway for another attempt to deport an Australian-born High Court judge in Kiribati has been paved after its parliament voted to remove him from office.

Kiribati parliament votes to remove Australian judge

Extreme weather in low-lying atoll nations such as Tuvalu is creating health challenges. (AP PHOTO)

The capsizing of a boat carrying vaccines to the Pacific Island nation of Tuvalu highlights the challenges associated with climate change, UNICEF says.

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Fullback:	Craig Nolan -  ‘Nolo’ has been a member of the Gorillas' first grade side for several years now and has proved himself to be a reliable ‘custodian’ and also very effective when he chimes into the backline, particularly close to the try line. Will also have the added responsibility of being goal-kicker.

Winger: Jarryd Pepper - Has been one of the most reliable wingers in the competition for several years and know where to be when a try is ‘on’. Has formed a lethal combination with his fellow right-side attacker, centre Tyson Brown.

Centre: Tyson Brown - Probably the group’s ‘prince of centres’ and is often the man to get the job done if the Gorillas' are struggling to produce a try. Will be a vital cog in the Gorillas' attacking wheel this weekend.

Centre: Blake Colgan -  The man who probably doesn’t fit the centres ‘mould’, Blake has developed into a vital member of the Gorillas' backline and his battle with the similarly-built Zac Kershaw will be one of the highlights.

Wing: Chad Lisch - The Gorillas' speedster and has the great knack of bobbing up and making valuable ground and has the ability to score a try from anywhere on the field. Without doubt the Group’s best ‘finisher’.

Five-eighth: Jesse Dee - The youngster with just two years' first grade experience, he is one of the strongest players in the competition. He is likely to start at hooker, but this doesn’t seem to worry him and his versatility is a real bonus for Gorillas' coach Peter Hooper.

Halfback:	Luke Watts - One of the unsung heroes of this Gorillas' team and has earned a reputation as one of the best defenders in the Group. Will revel in the challenge of the big game atmosphere.

Prop: Andrew Diomei. ‘Cocky’ is the Gorillas' captain and no one loves the club more than this fiery red-head. Always leads the hit-ups and will prove a tough man for the Jets to get on top of

Hooker: Dean Corran - Small of stature but big of heart – the diminutive Corran has started to settle into his role well, having realised that by tempering his aggression that he is more than covering the role left by the injury to Beau Sewell.

Prop: Damien Paulissen - Big ‘Damo’ said when he returned to the Gorillas at the start of the season he wanted to finish his career on a winning note and the big Country representative will have a big say on how this one turns out.

Second-row: Mark Walsh - One of the most consistent players in the competition over many years, he still has the vigor and enthusiasm he had as an 18-year-old. Will be hell-bent on getting his side home this weekend.

Second-row: Keiran Rankmore - There is no tougher and more competitive player in the competition than Keiran. A high performer at both club and representative level, he is another long-term Gorilla who wears his heart on his sleeve.

Lock: Aaron Henry - The rangy lock, who is just at home at five-eighth, will have a massive impact on this game and everyone knows that if ‘Azza’ fires, inevitably the Gorillas' win. His running game, ability to offload and an uncanny kicking game mean is definitely the X-factor.

NOWRA-BOMBADERRY JETS Fullback. Isaac Mumberson. A young Warrior local talent who has adapted to the 1st Grade fullback position. Made his 1st Grade debut in mid 2013 and has moved forward in leaps and bounds in 2014. Shows explosive speed, an excellent set of hands, great defensive ability and gels well with both the backline and forwards. A great future prospect.

Wing: Kieran Brandon - The middle Brandon brother from the Swamp Rats, Kieran is a small aggressive speed machine that never gives up in defence - matching it against the comps'  larger wingers. Has an ability to finish off the more difficult attacking raids. Has made a great transition back to league in 2014 cementing his 1st grade position. 

Centre: Nathan Falzon. Another Warriors' junior and now a seasoned campaigner with several years in the top grade and seems to be getting better with age. Has the great ability to open the opposition defensive line and in 2014 has played his best football to date. His tough defensive ability also adds a bonus to the Jets.

Centre:  Zac Kershaw - This Culburra junior is probably one of the most underrated players in the competition;  he is extremely dangerous in several positions, whether it be front row or centre. His strength and deceptive speed are a lethal combination either up the middle or out wide.

Wing:  Mark Brandon -  The youngest of the Brandon brothers, also a junior Swamp Rat, and playing his first year in the top grade. And what a mark he has made this super quick and agile winger who has topped the competitions try and point scoring in his first senior year. His ability to find the try line is matched by his ability to stop them at the wrong other end of the field.

Five-eighth:  Steve Brandon - The older of the three Brandon boys and another Swamp Rat junior, is playing his first year of senior league and lives up to his nickname. Super elusive and lightning quick. His footwork has left most opposition teams wondering what just happened. Has made the remarkable switch from union to be the second leading try scorer behind brother Mark. 

Halfback: Geoff Johnson. Joined the Jets back in 2008. The experienced halfback in now his 19th year of senior football. His speed, agility and ability to read the play which allows the Jets to play the open flowing game. His kicking game puts pressure on the opposition, added to this, for a halfback he is a defensive machine constantly there making the covering tackles when required. Getting better with age.

Prop: Ben Lahene. The Ranga from the Culburra juniors took 2013 off and has returned to play his first full season in the top grade. Not a big forward but does all the right things when required. From his barging hit-ups in attack to his solid tackling and tight defence. Has certainly been one of the forwards required for a successful 2014.

Hooker: Kurt Quinlan. Another one of those extremely talented juniors from the Culburra Dolphins, he is a constantly reliable workhorse, tireless in defence and super cool and composed in attack, often finding the try line after reading the play and backing up in the right spot at the right time.

Prop: Mick Blattner -  Would have to be the oldest 1st grader in the competition and still matching with the opposition’s best forwards. He has returned to the Jets for 2014 and his hard charging runs gives the Jets the go forward for the backs, he has filled that front row spot missing for a couple of years. Still playing great football and still has a few more seasons left.

Second-row: Ryan James -  The junior Swamp Rat and Warrior is the youngest player in the team, showing skill and ability beyond his years. He is the full 80-minute player and is a great attacking player breaking through defensive lines with ease but also works extra in defence with hard-hitting, rock-solid defence. 

Second-row: Ben Wellington - Inspirational captain/coach. A Nowra Warrior junior, his abilities are phenomenal, on field with his attack often breaking through the line or holding it up for an offload, to his determined defence leading the way and his high standards of discipline which has been the key to the Jets success in 2014. Off field it’s his professionalism and mentoring to all the players of all grades. 

Lock: Matt Rouen -  The Swamp Rat junior is arguably the strongest all round player in the comp. For his size he certainly punches well above his weight. His defensive ability is the backbone to the Jets line and his attacking go forward is like having another front rower on the field but its knack of knowing when to back up like a backman and find the try line that makes his all round game so important for the Jets. 

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How our Grand Final teams line up

THE 2014 VB South Coast Rugby League first grade grand final will be played on Sunday at the...

How our Grand Final teams line up

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