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Grace Stewart and Kalindi Commerford celebrate a Hockeyroos goal on Saturday. Photo: HOCKEY AUSTRALIA

Duo’s Hockeyroos easily account for Great Britain

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

Grace Stewart and Kalindi Commerford celebrate a Hockeyroos goal on Saturday. Photo: HOCKEY AUSTRALIA

Duo’s Hockeyroos easily account for Great Britain

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

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

Photo by Tim Wilson.

Exhibition celebrates Kiama’s rugby history

Brendan Barr, Therese Horley, John Dawson and Cassie Horley do their bit, helping out on the BBQ at Bonaira Oval, Kiama on Saturday. Picture: Rebecca Fist

Kiama’s young cricketers pretty cool in pink for cancer fundraiser

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

Photo by Tim Wilson.

Exhibition celebrates Kiama’s rugby history

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

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

Market day: Kiama Makers and Growers Markets are on this Saturday, February 23, at Black Beach from 9am-2pm. Picture: Sebastian Macc Photographics

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Kiama service club news

Role models needed for girls, teens at Kiama Girl Guides

Market day: Kiama Makers and Growers Markets are on this Saturday, February 23, at Black Beach from 9am-2pm. Picture: Sebastian Macc Photographics

Kiama Region Community Calendar

Kiama service club news

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

Brendan Barr, Therese Horley, John Dawson and Cassie Horley do their bit, helping out on the BBQ at Bonaira Oval, Kiama on Saturday. Picture: Rebecca Fist

Kiama’s young cricketers pretty cool in pink for cancer fundraiser

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

Courtney Ward

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

‘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

Memorial: Susan Templeman MP (left), Mary Lyons-Buckett and John Leek at the cemetery where Mr Whirlpool is buried in an unmarked grave. Picture: Supplied

An unmarked grave, no headstone and he was our first VC recipient

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Leading Age Services Australia will appear before the aged care royal commission on Tuesday.

Aged-care providers to appear at inquiry

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Australia's border authorities have admitted making mistakes in relation to Hakeem al-Araibi.

Authorities admit mistakes over Hakeem

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Victorian councils are scrambling to prevent recyclable waste being dumped in landfill.

Call to negotiate better waste contracts

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Scientists have found serious problems with the management of the Murray-Darling river system.

NSW fish deaths blamed on water overuse

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Australia's major political parties were hit by a sophisticated cyber attack earlier this month.

Political parties reel from cyber attack

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Senator Jordon Steele-John welcomes a motion in favour of the Disability Abuse Royal Commission.

Pressure continues for disability inquiry

Paul Osborne
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The Fauna and Flora Research Collective is fighting to save old-growth forests in East Gippsland.

Court fight resumes to stop Vic logging

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Tim and John Dougherty on the Clarence River south of Tabulam have already moved to destock in the wake of damaging bushfires that continue to burn.

Fire survivors praise rapid response

Jamie Brown
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Scientists have found serious problems with the management of the Murray-Darling river system.

Excess water use key in NSW fish kills

Dominica Sanda

Merino winners: Matt and Bec Hewitt with their son, Joey, Allamby, Gunning and their Tallawong/Yarrawonga/Stockton-blood November-shorn maiden ewes. Photo: Rachael Webb

Reduced flock numbers led to ewe comp success

Stephen Burns

Four Points: One of last pieces of the jigsaw.

Chippendale shows a more modern side

John Rozentals

Parramasala: A vibrant cross-section of cultures.

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Skip the flowers and hit the road with your Valentine

Tough talk: Corey Duggan said men could find it difficult to speak up and ask for help when they were struggling with their mental health, but "opening up" could just save their life. Picture: Marina Neil

'Us blokes, we need help. There are too many of us killing ourselves'

Anita Beaumont

Tough talk: Corey Duggan said men could find it difficult to speak up and ask for help when they were struggling with their mental health, but "opening up" could just save their life. Picture: Marina Neil

'Us blokes, we need help. There are too many of us killing ourselves'

Anita Beaumont

Woolworths will stop selling its milk for $1-a-litre from Tuesday.

Woolworths axes $1-a-litre milk

Tracey Ferrier