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Gerroa's Sally Fitzgibbons competes in Japan. Photo: Blainey Woodham/Surfing Australi

Fitzgibbons’ Aussies set for big finish in Japan

Six premiers crowned at Collegians Sporting Complex | Photos

Courtney Ward

Carl Middleton.

Kiama Junior Knights launch new summer touch competition

Gerroa's Sally Fitzgibbons competes in Japan. Photo: Blainey Woodham/Surfing Australi

Fitzgibbons’ Aussies set for big finish in Japan

Sally Fitzgibbons on route to victory in round three of the women's draw at the UR ISA World Surfing Games in Japan. Photo: Blainey Woodham/Surfing Australia

Fitzgibbons shines for Aussies on day three of UR ISA World Surfing Games

Group Seven's under 14s side.

Young Bulls give their all at Country Champs

Courtney Ward

Musicians prepare for Spanish fiesta

Bones and trainer Olivia from Wollongong at Kiama on Friday. Picture: Rebecca Fist

2018 Australian Flyball Championships in Kiama

Rebecca Fist

MINOR PREMIERS: Kiama Quarriers' Masters team, including captain Jeremy Bull (bottom, fourth from left) early in the season. Picture: Rebecca Fist

Undefeated Quarriers pumped for ultimate test, grand final day

Rebecca Fist

Musicians prepare for Spanish fiesta

Andrea Hope.

Andrea Hope to give talk on colonial art in the Illawarra

10 things to do and see in Kiama this weekend

FUN: Set aside October 4-7 for four huge days of art displays, hands-on workshops, exhibitions, street art, artist talks, live music performances, art market, children’s art activities and much more in the Milton-Ulladulla region during Escape ARTfest.

South Coast Leisure Times: spring

Dayle Latham

READ ONLINE: Shoalhaven's Amazing Homes magazine. Photo: Phil Winterton

See inside the Shoalhaven’s Amazing Homes

Dayle Latham

FLIP OUT: It's the start of whale watching season on the South Coast. There are whale watching cruises in the area and places you can spot them on shore.

South Coast Leisure Times: winter

Dayle Latham

FUN: Set aside October 4-7 for four huge days of art displays, hands-on workshops, exhibitions, street art, artist talks, live music performances, art market, children’s art activities and much more in the Milton-Ulladulla region during Escape ARTfest.

South Coast Leisure Times: spring

Half the starring cast of Friends, the hit television show that epitomised 1990s style. Photo: Shutterstock

90s style, reborn | Trending

Linley Wilkie

Princess for a day | Trending

Linley Wilkie

Hartland has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a separate garage-studio. Inset: Peter Garrett

Peter Garrett makes $1.2 million return to Southern Highlands

Lucy Macken

Alex Michael in the Silo Tunnel Loungeroom in the Silo Silo. Photo: Supplied

Repurposing a Cold War relic into an incredible underground home

Sue Williams

Australians over 55 also need to consider access to services they might need more as they age such as public transport, hospitals, health clubs or community centres.

Planning for your retirement property

Kate Stanton

Musicians prepare for Spanish fiesta

Year 13 program students at Anglican Church Point Centre Kiama.

High tea raises funds for inspirational youth

Look, feel and learn: Breasts come in all shapes and sizes, so you need to know what's normal for you.

Be aware; know your pair

Musicians prepare for Spanish fiesta

The diary that saves lives

Music festival: The Dead Maggies are among the dozens of acts at this year’s Folk By The Sea folk music festival in Kiama this weekend.

Community Calendar

Jenifer Lewis.

Stars shine on gold carpet at Emmy awards

The rope with red buoy attached which caused the death of a young whale. The humpback washed up on the Far South Coast on Monday, September 17. Pictures: NPWS Field Officer Janaya Chalker.

Dead juvenile whale washes up on South Coast beach

Bones and trainer Olivia from Wollongong at Kiama on Friday. Picture: Rebecca Fist

2018 Australian Flyball Championships in Kiama

St George Illawarra women's coach Daniel Lacey. Photo: DRAGONS MEDIA

Wide Ward of Sports: Daniel Lacey (Rugby League)

Kiama's WLT side. Photo: DAVID HALL

Teams keep season alive at Kevin Walsh Oval | Photos

David Hall

Longreach School. Photo: Kate Bradshaw

Wildlife in the cities or cities in the wildlife? We want to see your photos

Nick and Blake from Brisbane at Birdsville Races 2018.

Birdsville races puts on the style

Derek Barry

PROUD AS PUNCH: Jamberoo beef and pork farmer Alan Smith five days into testing his system designed to drought-proof farms. Picture: Rebecca Fist

Jamberoo farmer builds prototype to drought-proof Australia

Rebecca Fist

PIC OF THE DAY: One of our journalists snapped this before surfing at Bombo Beach. If you have taken a photo around Kiama recently, then send your pic to john.hanscombe@fairfaxmedia.com.au

Letter to the Editor, July 20

DISAPPOINTING: The Newstart increase takes the fortnightly allowance to $595.10 for those aged 60 and over.

Pension rise small, Newstart a “disappointment”

Cheryl Field

TRANSPARENCY A MUST: ASIC deputy chairman Peter Kell.

Reverse mortgages: call for more clarity

STATINS: Don't stop.

Keep taking your statins, doctors urge

Samara Ross

A committee is examining legislation which would see possession of small amounts of drugs decriminalised.

Top End move to decriminalise drugs

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Australia's parliamentary leaders are supporting plans to get more people living in the NT.

Territory passes PM's 'have a go' test

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Protest against Apple store in Fed Square

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NSW NRL player fined for property damage

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Labor in $400m super boost for women

Marnie Banger and Matt Coughlan

Caution urged over Capt Cook's ship find

Woman hoped for lotto win to live: friend

Warren Barnsley

Prime Minister Scott Morrison's boats trophy in his office in Parliament House in Canberra.

Morrison's mate made stopping boats trophy

If you stay at Atura Albury you can take advantage of the complimentary retro bicycles and explore the town on two wheels

All the shades of vibrant Albury

Vanessa Hayden

Holy Duck — an unlikely façade for top-grade Chinese cuisine.

A Chinese banquet that’s fit for an emperor in Chippendale

John Rozentals

Pomonal Flower Show visitors in the Out & About magazine for Spring 2018

The Wimmera and Grampians Out & About spring season is a stunner

Dawn Rasmussen

If it is likely that you will be a recipient of an age pension at some stage, ensure that your will is set up to distribute assets in a way that optimises both tax and Centrelink outcomes.

Ask Noel: How do I plan my estate correctly?

Noel Whittaker

One of the signs: Facial weakness can indicate a stroke. Has the mouth drooped?

What are the signs I’m having a stroke?

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HOME STYLE: This spring, continuing design trends are accompanied by new revivals, to create a variety of looks that are simple to interpret using your existing decor.

Key interior trends to try this season