Ben Smyth

5 days ago | begadistrictnews.com.au | Ben Smyth

Not-for-profit groups will not have to pay council fees for running community events on public land following widespread objections. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBega Valley Shire councillors resolved on Monday, June 23, to adopt their Use of Public Land Policy, but with amendments that came thanks to community consultation.

5 days ago | maitlandmercury.com.au | Ben Smyth

Jacked up power prices spark cost-of-living rantThis week's editor's note comes from ACM's Far South Coast editor Ben Smyth. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperThe mercury might be dropping quickly this week, but I am hot under the collar.

6 days ago | batemansbaypost.com.au | Ben Smyth

The last confirmed sighting of Trevor Saul, 81, in the Moruya district on June 4. Picture via South Coast Police DistrictA man who was reported missing more than 10 days ago has been found dead. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperTrevor Saul, aged 81, was last seen in Moruya on Wednesday, June 4, and was officially reported missing to South Coast Police on June 12.

1 week ago | begadistrictnews.com.au | Ben Smyth

A man who "targeted" a former partner during two days of threatening and intimidating behaviour, breaching court orders in the process, has been jailed. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBilly John Quirk-Burke, 26, of Denhams Beach, faced a sentence hearing in Bega District Court on Friday, June 20.

1 week ago | begadistrictnews.com.au | Ben Smyth

Multiple dog attacks on livestock, causing significant harm, have been reported in the Bega district. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperThe Bega Valley Shire Council urged dog owners in the Coolagolite and Kameruka areas to take immediate action following the distressing incidents.