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Hannah Green was part of a magnificent day for Australian women's sport.

A common theme for Aussie triumphant trio

Steve Larkin

Fitzgibbons wins in Rio to become world number one

Fitzgibbons wins in Rio to become world number one

CHAMPION SIDE: Kiama Downs SLSC were undefeated through the 2019 Sharkskin NSW IRB Premieship, and reclaimed the title from rivals Caves Beach SLSC. Image supplied.

Undefeated in 2019

Hannah Green was part of a magnificent day for Australian women's sport.

A common theme for Aussie triumphant trio

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Kiama Downs hits water for seventh IRB premiership this weekend

Heartfelt thanks: Wollongong Police sergeant Charlie Hutchins thanks golfers from the Police and business community before tee off at the Rob Sasagi Golf Day. Picture: Greg Ellis.

How 18 month old girl inspired 150 golfers

Greg Ellis

OLLIE: Skatefest Kiama will be held from July 12 to 14. Photo: supplied.

Good times ahead at Skatefest Kiama

STAR STUDDED: The Institute of Interesting Ideas will host a series of speakers in Kiama including Melissa Doyle, Professor Alan Duffy, Rosie Waterland, Maggie Dent and Lucy Bloom.

Institute of Interesting Ideas lures Melissa Doyle to Kiama

Desiree Savage

The red sand provided the perfect backdrop for the Big Red Bash Festival in 2017. Photo: file.

Two Kiama residents will trek 22 hours to volunteer at the world's most remote music festival

OLLIE: Skatefest Kiama will be held from July 12 to 14. Photo: supplied.

Good times ahead at Skatefest Kiama

DYNAMIC DUO: Claire Fuller and Rachel Tolosa Paz (pictured) are bringing a queenly pop-up to Kiama this long weekend.

After a taste of the Tudors?

Zoe Cartwright

BOOKS: Darcy Moore will present his latest research on the secret life of George Orwell. Photo: file.

The secret life of George Orwell

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FRIENDLY TOWN: A visit to Narrawallee should be on everyone's list when travelling the South Coast.

South Coast Leisure Times: winter 2019

Dayle Latham

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

LIGHT FANTASTIC: Chase the Northern Lights or the Auroroa Borealis with The Senior and Travelrite on this Nordic cruise in February 2020.

Join us on Northern Lights cruise

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FRIENDLY TOWN: A visit to Narrawallee should be on everyone's list when travelling the South Coast.

South Coast Leisure Times: winter 2019

Ballarat man Lindsay, 69, has been delighted with the service Pennytel has delivered saying, "I won't go with anyone else 'cause I'm happy - you won't get better."

Old-fashioned service brings satisfaction with a smile

SERVICE PLUS: When it comes to telephone companies, 80-year-old Ballarat man Donald cares primarily about two things, an affordable plan and good old fashioned customer service. Advertiser content for Pennytel.

A company that cares

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BEST IN OZ: 'We’ve come close a couple of times before but I think this is the first time we’ve actually won it,' says Stephen O'Ryan of Bellevarde Constructions after winning the HIA-CSR Home of the Year. Picture: Supplied

$5m Gerringong home wins Australian house of the year

Desiree Savage

SOLD: The 100-acre property, 'Ocean Pines' was auctioned on Wednesday night at Crooked River Winery, Gerringong. Pictures: Supplied

Gerringong's 'Ocean Pines' fetches record $11.3m at auction

Brendan Crabb

Kiama among top 12 most expensive Australian cities for housing

Kiama among top 12 most expensive Australian cities for housing

Brendan Crabb

Market Day: The Kiama Farmers' Market is on Wednesday in Coronation Park at Surf Beach from 2pm-5pm.

Kiama Region Community Calendar

Kiama service club news

Kiama service club news

REPUTATION: CSIRO’s Parkes radio telescope has made its mark on space exploration. Picture: CSIRO/A Cherney.

Parkes telescope helped open universe up to the world

Helen Sim

Market Day: The Kiama Farmers' Market is on Wednesday in Coronation Park at Surf Beach from 2pm-5pm.

Kiama Region Community Calendar

NO GOING BACK: Apollo 11 commander Neil Armstrong shortly before the launch on July 16, 1969. Pictures: NASA

Endless preparations herald big event

Helen Sim

Club news

Club news

Fitzgibbons wins in Rio to become world number one

Fitzgibbons wins in Rio to become world number one

True warriors of the bush unveiled in new podcast

True warriors of the bush unveiled in new podcast

Liz Stevenson and Ron Martin with Shiloh the four-month-old Australian mini pig.

Meet the pig that graduated from puppy pre-school

CLOSE ENCOUNTER: A humpback whale breaches spectacularly in front of Dean Sorley's kayak in Fingal Bay last week. Picture: Dean Sorley

Imagine being in this kayak

When is a church not a church? When it is a modern hi-tech software development facility. Picture: Greg Ellis.

IT startup employing 35 people in Jamberoo

Greg Ellis

Australian captain Sam Kerr wrote a letter to her former coach Aaron Holt for saving her football career. Picture: Karleen Minney

Meet the man who saved Sam Kerr's football career

Lucie Bertoldo

Cadaver dog Bryson found Noel Ingham's remains in the bushland at Dulverton.

He was his mate, his carer and ended up ... his murderer

Sandy Powell

New Illawarra surfing therapy program to help veterans suffering from PTSD

New Illawarra surfing therapy program to help veterans suffering from PTSD

Ashleigh Tullis

NO GOING BACK: Apollo 11 commander Neil Armstrong shortly before the launch on July 16, 1969. Pictures: NASA

Endless preparations herald big event

Helen Sim

"Continence Queen" Bev Killick.

When the drip goes beyond a joke

REPUTATION: CSIRO’s Parkes radio telescope has made its mark on space exploration. Picture: CSIRO/A Cherney.

Parkes telescope helped open universe up to the world

Helen Sim

Mountaineer Ruth McCance's body is believed to be among seven climbers retrieved from Nanda Devi.

Mountaineer's husband now has answers

Former West Australian Labor minister John Kobelke has died aged 69.

Former WA Labor minister Kobelke dies

Noleen Hausler filmed abuse of her dementia-affected father at an aged care facility in Adelaide.

Elder abuse by carer caught on camera

Bradley Edwards' lawyers object to prosecution evidence of early "interest" in women's underwear.

Claremont accused 'lied' about area links

A judge has ruled in ex-NT detainee Dylan Voller's favour in the first round of his defamation case.

Media companies 'liable for FB posts'

Margaret Scheikowski

Police allege Tyrone May filmed two women without their knowledge while engaged in sexual acts.

NRL player May denies sex tape charges

Luke Costin

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says tax relief is just one plank of his economic plan.

PM reviews industrial relations, red tape

Katina Curtis and Marnie Banger

Scott Morrison's claim the May poll recorded Labor's lowest primary vote in 100 years is misleading

PM's Labor election claim is misleading

What we can learn from smart Israel's ag challenges

What we can learn from smart Israel's ag challenges

John Maher

Bradley to leave GrainCorp top job with MaltCo split

Andrew Marshall

Fourth-generation dairy farmer, Tahlia McSwain, from Chapman Hill in Western Australia has been announced as the 2019 Holstein Australia Youth UK Exchange winner.

Holstein Australia Youth UK Exchange scholarship to WA's Tahlia McSwain

Salwater crocodile spotting is a major part of the Yellow Waters Cruise.

Wildlife abounds on billabong adventures in Kakadu

Vanessa Hayden

Lying down on the job? Just part of the entertainment at the Cunnamulla Fella Festival.

Inspiration for your next holiday

John Rozentals

Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Holidays with the 'host factor'

Tax crimes: The Shawshank Redemption follows the story of prisoners Andy (Tim Robbins) and Red (Morgan Freeman, pictured) as they help the guards shelter money from tax.

Films to see you through taxing times

Don't spoil this picture: with international roaming data charges. Make the most of wi-fi where you can.

Tech Talk: Make wi-fi your best friend when travelling

Mathew Dickerson

Dream nursery comes to life

Dream nursery comes to life