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Hockeyroos' Kalindi Commerford will make her return from injury this weekend against Great Britain. Photo: WORLD SPORTS PICS

Commerford joins Stewart in Hockeyroos squad to face Great Britain

Ready to go: Australian sevens star Emilee Cherry officially launched next Saturday's Kiama Sevens. Picture: Robert Peet.

All eyes on Kiama as sevens stars return

Cameron Mee

After filling in for a couple of games with the Knights in 2018, due to his Illawarra Steelers commitments, Tom Angel has signed on with the club for the upcoming season. Photo: COURTNEY WARD

Clarke confident new signings can strengthen Knights' armour

Courtney Ward

Hockeyroos' Kalindi Commerford will make her return from injury this weekend against Great Britain. Photo: WORLD SPORTS PICS

Commerford joins Stewart in Hockeyroos squad to face Great Britain

WINNING SMILE: Gerringong's Grace Stewart celebrates her goal against China on Saturday. The goal was crucial in the team's 4-3 win. Photo: Grant Treeby/HA

Weekend of golden moments for Gerringong’s Grace Stewart

Grace Stewart (third from left) and her Hockeyroos team mates. Photo: HA

Stewart’s Hockeyroos prepare to battle China PR and Germany

Author of The Secret Code-Breakers of Central Bureau David Dufty. Photo: Karleen Minney.

Historical society to host author talk on code-breaking and signals intelligence

READY AND RARING: Philip Howcho, Martin Edwards and Denis Tobler show off their bikes at Black Beach, Kiama. Phil owns a 1972 Yamaha X52, Martin owns a 1962 B.S.A Golden Flash and Denis owns a 1918 Triumph. Picture: Rebecca Fist

Vintage, classic, veteran bikes on show at Black Beach in March

Jamberoo locals have their say on 'Croom Castle' development issue in 2018. Picture: Rebecca Fist

Question state candidates for Kiama at Jamberoo meeting

Rebecca Fist

Author of The Secret Code-Breakers of Central Bureau David Dufty. Photo: Karleen Minney.

Historical society to host author talk on code-breaking and signals intelligence

Paul Irish

Author talk in Kiama: Aboriginal people the history books forgot

Mouadamieh, near Damascus in Syria. Photo: CC BY-NC-ND / ICRC / Ali Yousef

What’s on | Red Cross in conflict zones talk in Jamberoo on Friday

Questacon is an exciting and intriguing concentration of science brought to life in vivid techni-colour.

The ultimate family fun holiday itinerary in Canberra

Emma Elsworthy

A selection of dishes available at the hip and happening Lazy Su. Pic: OutInCanberra

Ten iconic Canberra haunts for the ultimate foodie bucket list

Emma Elsworthy

Not just horses and cattle: The children’s circus skills drop zone with amazing aerial shows will delight audiences at the Kiama Show.

Kiama Show: A family friendly event

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Questacon is an exciting and intriguing concentration of science brought to life in vivid techni-colour.

The ultimate family fun holiday itinerary in Canberra

In action: Don't miss the horse judging, horse ring events, show jumping and six-bar jump events at the Kiama Show on January 25 and 26.

Kiama Show: Action is hotting up

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From the desk of Mrs Claus: Mrs Claus opens her heart to tell the children of the world how she feels about them this Christmas.

A note from Mrs Claus to share the joy

Mrs Claus

HOUSE PRICES: The median home prices for your town revealed in the latest Domain report. Photo: FILE

Median home prices for your town revealed: How much did you pay?

Nadine Morton

First National Coast & Country's Andy Wharton says "to be by the ocean in Kiama is a highly attractive lifestyle change for Sydneysiders," but the area's property market has been affected by the nation's financial issues.

‘Five-year land values boom comes to end in Kiama, market adjusts’

Rebecca Fist

ON THE MARKET: The five-bedroom home is located at 122 North Kiama Drive, Kiama Downs. Pictures: NEG Photography

‘Don’t build them like this anymore’: beachfront property on offer

Brendan Crabb

Role models needed for girls, teens at Kiama Girl Guides

Revhead heaven: Gerringong Lions Motor Fest is on at Michael Cronin Oval this Saturday, featuring classic, performance and vintage cars and bikes.

Kiama region community calendar

Kiama service club news

Role models needed for girls, teens at Kiama Girl Guides

Word of Mouth: Newcastle dentist Dr Mark Morrin is concerned about sugary drinks. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

Rethink the sugary drinks: dentist in push for health levy

Damon Cronshaw

Kiama service club news

Hockeyroos' Kalindi Commerford will make her return from injury this weekend against Great Britain. Photo: WORLD SPORTS PICS

Commerford joins Stewart in Hockeyroos squad to face Great Britain

Ready to go: Australian sevens star Emilee Cherry officially launched next Saturday's Kiama Sevens. Picture: Robert Peet.

All eyes on Kiama as sevens stars return

Safety first: Judy Brown and YFCC health promotion officer Jasmin Dunn celebrate National Condom Day. Picture: Brodie Weeding

Sexual health app launched on National Condom Day

After filling in for a couple of games with the Knights in 2018, due to his Illawarra Steelers commitments, Tom Angel has signed on with the club for the upcoming season. Photo: COURTNEY WARD

Clarke confident new signings can strengthen Knights' armour

Two utes valued at $300k among treasures lost in container spill

Max McKinney

INVISIBLE EXERCISE: See how your pelvic floor works and the proper way to exercise it in free 3D animated videos.

Ladies, it’s time to exercise that pelvic floor – you too guys

Eileen Wood

Lady Gaga and Mark Ronson perform "Shallow" at the 61st annual Grammy Awards.

Who won what at the 2019 Grammy Awards

Local Landcare volunteer Tanya George with one of 22 misidentified trees on Tuesday. Carl Glaister says this tree is a Flintwood, rather than a Native Celtis, as identified by Cardno. Picture: Rebecca Fist

Cardno muck-up, 22 trees ‘wrongly identified’ in Minnamurra project

Rebecca Fist

‘I stopped breathing’: Water safety skills ‘vital’ for seniors

Geraldine Cardozo

INVISIBLE EXERCISE: See how your pelvic floor works and the proper way to exercise it in free 3D animated videos.

Ladies, it’s time to exercise that pelvic floor – you too guys

Eileen Wood

SALT OF THE EARTH: Landcare volunteer Graeme Stevenson was one of three finalists in the prestigious Bob Hawke Landcare Award last year.

Job well dung for poo-ologist

Johanna Baker-Dowdell

Crews battling bushfires in northern NSW are working through the weekend to contain the blazes.

Crews work to contain NSW bushfires

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Robert Doyle has withdrawn a court bid to stop a sexual misconduct report being released.

Robert Doyle report release date unknown

Two inmates who allegedly attacked Tony Mokbel in a Victorian jail fear for their safety.

Mokbel in hospital, accused duo in custody

A new report has recommended major changes to Australian online laws to stamp out harassment.

Sweeping new laws to protect people online

A bushfire in the northern NSW town of Tingha ripped through more than 21,000 hectares of bushland.

Bushfires claim 22 homes in northern NSW

Perry Duffin and Heather McNab

Robert Doyle has dropped legal action against the release of a report into misconduct claims.

Robert Doyle sex report action withdrawn

Christine McGinn

Charges have been dropped against the man accused of murdering Cheryl Grimmer nearly 50 years ago.

Grimmer murder charge dropped by DPP

Margaret Scheikowski

A tribunal has ruled TV host Sonia Kruger vilified Muslims with comments about immigration.

Today's Sonia Kruger 'vilified' Muslims

Perry Duffin

James Nixon among his winning Leewang maiden ewes of Bundemar blood at Leewang, Yarrabandai, classed by Tom Kirk.

Winning flock is breeding true western sheep

Mark Griggs
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Les Douglas from Cheviot Hills, Big Springs, with son James Douglas from Waverley Run, Big Springs, and their trophy wins.

Waverley Run’s wave of success

Hannah Powe

The endangered Julia Creek Dunnart may be pushed to the brink by the north Queensland flooding.

Queensland floods decimate native wildlife

Aaron Bunch

Parramasala: A vibrant cross-section of cultures.

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Skip the flowers and hit the road with your Valentine

Sitting on the Mollymook Headland, Bannisters by the Sea has prime position.

Spend some time revelling in the rivalry of seaside siblings in Mollymook

Scott McRae

SURVIVOR: Carol Maney was twice a victim of forced adoption. Picture: Frances Vinall

Forced adoption: stolen babies, family secrets, unsolved mysteries

Frances Vinall

PASSIVE DESIGN: Done correctly, it can reduce or eliminate the need for auxiliary heating or cooling, which accounts for about 40 per cent (or much more in some climates) of energy use in the average Australian home.

Go passive on design

Bige enough for three - Generation X&Y, Millennials and Boomers have all hit the workforce - with different skills and experiences.

The X-Y breakdown of generations in Australia

Zoe Cartwright