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Harry Kewell is to be inducted into Australia's Sporting Hall of Fame next month.

Super Kewell kicks Hall of Fame goal

Mohen Govender

Gerringong Breakers Ladies football reserve grade team.

Breakers reserve grade taste grand final glory

On debut: Minnamurra's Flynn Parker (right) is preparing to take to the field alongside Steve Smith and Shane Watson. Picture: John Veage.

Kiama’s Flynn Parker prepares for Sydney first-grade debut alongside Steve Smith

Cameron Mee

Harry Kewell is to be inducted into Australia's Sporting Hall of Fame next month.

Super Kewell kicks Hall of Fame goal

Ruan Sims takes a hit-up for the Roosters against the Broncos. Photo: Dan Himbrechts

South Coast products set to clash in NRL women’s premiership

Tariq Sims with ice on his knee during the Dragons match against the Rabbitohs at the weekend. Photo: Dan Himbrechts

Tariq Sims undergoes successful surgery on knee

Jarred McPake from Kiama and Danny Birestley from Albion Park at the Folk by the Sea Festival at the Kiama Pavilion on Saturday. Picture: Rebecca Fist

Kiama Folk by the Sea 2018 | Photos

Rebecca Fist

Viv Jennings and Fran Wood.

In need of school holiday inspiration? Look no further

READY TO PLAY: The 2018 Folk By The Sea festival will feature NSW Celtic band Mad Kelpie Playdate. Photo: Supplied.

Nine things to do and see in Kiama this weekend

Jarred McPake from Kiama and Danny Birestley from Albion Park at the Folk by the Sea Festival at the Kiama Pavilion on Saturday. Picture: Rebecca Fist

Kiama Folk by the Sea 2018 | Photos

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

Man of the moment: Santa reassures the children of the world that they have the power within themselves to stay on the Good List.

Santa believes in you too

Jennifer Birchall

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

Man of the moment: Santa reassures the children of the world that they have the power within themselves to stay on the Good List.

Santa believes in you too

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

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

90s style, reborn | 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

Club news

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RESTORED: AIF soldier William Kearsey in the 1920s. Picture: AWM E03092

Road to Remembrance

HIGHER POWER: 20th Battalion chaplain Captain Robert Crawford, from Toowong, Queensland, conducting a burial service near Péronne on August 31, 1918. Picture: AWM E03092

Road to Remembrance

Michael Grealy

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RELENTLESS: Vera Deakin managed the Australian Red Cross Wounded and Missing Enquiry Bureau, keeping Australian families informed. Picture: AWM P02119.001

Road to Remembrance

Michael Grealy

Musicians prepare for Spanish fiesta

Jarred McPake from Kiama and Danny Birestley from Albion Park at the Folk by the Sea Festival at the Kiama Pavilion on Saturday. Picture: Rebecca Fist

Kiama Folk by the Sea 2018 | Photos

Students make friends on the sports field

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

Rebecca Fist

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

Wide Ward of Sports: Daniel Lacey (Rugby League)

Courtney Ward

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

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

SPOTLIGHT: Failings of the aged care industry will come under scrutiny from a Royal Commission.

Advocacy groups applaud aged care Royal Commission news

Eileen Wood

Simply stunned: Michael Palin said he feels "incredibly lucky" to have had such a diverse career, from Monty Python to travelling the world. Photo: John Swannell

Michael Palin: Always look on the bright side of life

Samara Ross

COMMONPLACE: Close to one million colonoscopies are carried out each year.

Colonoscopy stories wanted

Samara Ross

Environmentalists question Qld shark kills

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Tehan certain NSW will back Catholic deal

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Ricketson en route to Aus after pardon

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PM fears conflict over pay gap disclosure

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NSW government equal with Labor: new poll

Perry Duffin
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The US Federal Reserve, chaired by Jerome Powell, will make a decision on interest rates this week.

Aussie markets to drop, US eyes rate hike

Perry Duffin
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New MRI machines, like this one at Canberra Hospital, are coming to Australia.

$175m boost for new MRI machines

Perry Duffin
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Vic flu victim urges others to get jab

Christine McGinn
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Hamilton Island’s Qualia … a taste of what’s available through A&K.

Six highlights in your travel week | 21 Sept

John Rozentals

Why high fashion and travel make perfect bedfellows

Burma Lane … a place to dazzle your tastebuds.

Undiscovered Melbourne still surprises and delights

John Rozentals

Get gardening: The winner of Australia's Next Top Gardener will become the face of Yates' new kids’ gardening website and their family will travel to the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show.

Gardens help kids grow

The Makers & Technology Festival brings people and ideas together for the workforce of the future. Image Shutterstock.

Skills steaming forward

Strawberry sauternes & mascarpone trifle, by Neil Perry. Photo: William Meppem

Social media lights up with strawberry recipes

Nadine Morton