Bega and south east
Govt sets RLPB merger date
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The rationalisation of south-east Rural Land Protection Boards (RLPB) is a step closer, with the New South Wales Government firming up on an amalgamation date and offering funds for the restructure.
Optimism remains for new Bega hospital
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There is guarded optimism today that the plans for a $100 million regional hospital on the New South Wales far south coast will go ahead, despite a row over State Government funding.
Funds target Snowy River sportsground revamp
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A Snowy River sportsground is getting an upgrade as part of moves to give the region's young people more recreational opportunities.
Irrigators talk at lower lakes
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There has been a passionate exchange of views between irrigators during a tour of SA's lower lakes today.
Cattle Bay tourist development gets nod
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The New South Wales Government has given the go-ahead for an international standard tourist development on the far south coast.
South-east shires share in federal funds
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Councils in south-east New South Wales have been given a funding boost.
Upstream irrigators view lower Murray plight
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Murray-Darling irrigators from NSW, Victoria and Queensland are viewing the lower Murray's plight.
Call to abandon parts of Murray
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A water economist is urging the Federal Govt to consider abandoning parts of the River Murray.
Emergency chopper contract renewed
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The south-east New South Wales emergency helicopter service has been given the green light to operate for at least another four years.
Govt under fire over health review
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The New South Wales Opposition's health spokeswoman, Jillian Skinner, has described the Health Minister as a "bully" for threatening to shelve plans for a regional hospital on the far south coast.
Ceremony to mark opening of bypass Surf Beach section
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Plans have been completed for the opening of one of the Eurobodalla Shire's biggest construction projects.
Nelson rejects lower Murray rescue options
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Breandan Nelson says eight rescue options for the lower Murray are all unattractive.
Health check: Department plugs hospital report
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The New South Wales Government says a new report shows state hospitals are performing better than ever, despite more people attending emergency rooms.
Murray set to meet critical human needs
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Winter Murray-Darling inflows remain low but critical human water needs are set to be met.
Glassing attacks worry police
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Police on the New South Wales far south coast say they are worried by the increasing incidence of beer bottles and glasses being used as weapons.
Police name road crash victim
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Police have released the name of a man from the New South Wales far south coast who died in a road accident near Moruya on Sunday.
Mayor wants to see candidates with financial expertise
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The Eurobodalla Shire's retiring mayor is going out swinging.
Stranded walkers rescued from Snowy Mountains
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Four Sydney snow walkers have been rescued by emergency crews after being caught in wet and windy weather overnight near Charlotte Pass in the Snowy Mountains.
Driver dies in Princes Hwy crash
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There has been yet another fatal road accident on the Princes Highway.
Seahawks score grand final spot
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Batemans Bay have won the right to defend their premiership in this year's Sapphire Coast Aussie Rules competition.
Wong stands firm on Snowy Hydro scheme
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Federal Water Minister Penny Wong has reaffirmed the Government's pre-election position that it does not support the privatisation of the Snowy Hydro scheme.
Wong to hear river concerns
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The state of inland rivers and the iconic Snowy River will be raised at meetings in southern New South Wales with the federal Minister for Water.
Man accused of murdering mother fronts court
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A Jindabyne man has appeared in court charged with murdering his mother.
Woman disappears, man charged with murder
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A man has been charged with murder after the disappearance of an elderly woman at Jindabyne in the NSW Snowy Mountains.
More council candidate meetings planned
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More meetings are being organised to help people in south-east New South Wales decide who should represent them in new shire councils to be elected next month.
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