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'Damaging' quake rocks Christchurch

1:05 PM | A "damaging" aftershock has shaken Christchurch. Geonet rapid is reporting the quake as a magnitude 5.2, at a depth of 10 km and located 20 kilometres east of the city.

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Council phone scam warning

1:05 PM | Wollongong City Council and police are warning residents not to be fooled by a scam in which an unknown person is posing as a council officer.

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Two-car crash on Oxley Highway

1:00 PM | TRAFFIC on the Oxley Highway is delayed as emergency services deal with a two-car accident near Rawdon Island Road.

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Will the Botany Bay commercial fishing ban be lifted?

12:50 PM | A report released today could pave the way for the ban on commercial fishing in Botany Bay to be reviewed.

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Happy snappers think pink

12:48 PM | A PHOTOGRAPH competition always excites those with a passion to get behind the lens of a camera.

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Driving up memberships

12:45 PM | MINISTER for the Arts, Simon Crean, is now a honourary member of the Queanbeyan City Library after launching the Public Library Membership Drive on Monday.

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Crunch and sip a winner for kids

12:41 PM | St Mary's Primary School students in Moruya tucked into the Crunch and Sip program last week with gusto.

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Local astronomers get set for transit

12:37 PM | QUEANBEYAN will be one of the best spots in the world to catch the once-in-a-lifetime Transit of Venus phenomenon on June 6, and local astronomers are dusting off their telescopes in preparation.

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Mum speaks out on 60 Minutes

12:36 PM | Ali Mountfield, a regular face on the South Coast, came to national attention in a recent documentary about the controversial and little-known procedure of “selective reduction”.

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Eyes on Eden-Monaro

12:35 PM | QUEANBEYAN man and Liberal Party adviser Peter Hendy has been preselected to contest the seat of Eden-Monaro against Labor’s Mike Kelly at the next election.

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Barefoot stranger a roadside hero

12:35 PM | He was barefoot and wearing board shorts, but the stranger who helped a stranded Canberra motorist on the Clyde Mountain a few weeks ago is remembered in shinier attire.

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$20 million Blayney rail siding opened

12:34 PM | THE $20 million Blayney SeaLink rail siding was officially opened today by NSW Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner.

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Another savage dog attack at Batehaven

12:31 PM | A fun afternoon amble along the Batehaven waterfront flipped into an ugly and horrifying ordeal for a Catalina woman when her pet greyhound was set upon by two frenzied dogs.

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Gumball boost for Black Dog

12:31 PM | THE 1300 strong crowd that attended the eighth Gumball music and arts festival in April contributed $2351.69 to the Black Dog Institute.

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Students get tips to learn driving skills

12:28 PM | ROTARY Club’s Road Safety Education program for young people returns to the Singleton Show-ground on June 4.

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Neighbourhood Centre opens doors to showcase services

12:27 PM | THE Neighbourhood Centre’s open day earlier this month provided a great insight into the services available for all.

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Church's plan stirs Sunshine Bay residents

12:25 PM | A major development proposal by the Anglican Parish in Batemans Bay to build a $5m community centre and church in a bushland area at Sunshine Bay has caused an uproar from residents.

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Just rewards for service

12:24 PM | John Martin heard words of thanks and support after it was revealed this week he would receive a service award for 42 years in local government. Monday’s council meeting provided opportunity for fellow councillors to comment on his contribution but John was quick to point out his contribution was a team effort with wife Jan along his side for the entire ride.

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Night to remember those we have loved

12:24 PM | A MOVING Ceremony of Remembrance will be held at the end of the month to allow people the opportunity to come together to remember those who have died.

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Bulga Fire Brigade to light the skies

12:22 PM | BULGA Fire Brigade is preparing for its annual family fireworks night and extends an invitation to the community to see a display brigade members claim to be the best around.

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