Denise Dion

Apr 2, 2024 | begadistrictnews.com.au | Denise Dion

There is something rather special about being a local news journalist. or signup to continue readingSee subscription optionsYou are the one who gets the phone call about the Scouts restarting (who then proudly post on social media photographs of their story in the paper). If someone has reached the end of their tether over some issue, you're the one they reach out to for help. Long-time Bega Valley journalist Denise Dion says writing for a local newspaper was a special privilege.

Apr 1, 2024 | thesenior.com.au | Denise Dion

Off one ship and on to another. Cruise ship passengers from the Norwegian Spirit take a trip on the Cat Balou. Picture by Denise DionA war in the northern hemisphere has affected Australia's cruise industry, but there is good news on the horizon. The war in the Red Sea being waged by the Houthis, an Iranian-backed rebel group, has meant a number of cruise ships have bowed out of visiting Australia during the 2024/25 season.

Mar 31, 2024 | begadistrictnews.com.au | Denise Dion

Jazz and blues singer Belinda Holland who will perform with the Feral Horns. Picture suppliedIt's a night not to be missed if you are a jazz/blues lover when Belinda Holland and the Feral Horns come to the Down South Jazz Club at Club Sapphire on April 18. or signup to continue readingSee subscription options Belinda Holland has been singing jazz and blues in Sydney for over two decades. Belinda is an exciting straight-ahead skilled jazz vocalist who really swings and can actually sing the blues.

Mar 31, 2024 | begadistrictnews.com.au | Denise Dion

Nethercote Road sealing to start in June says Bega Valley councilBega Valley Shire Council said work to seal the final section of Nethercote Road will start in June, weather permitting. or signup to continue readingSee subscription options"The design work for the Nethercote Road upgrade is nearly complete," a council spokesperson said. "Pre-construction work such as procurement, vegetation works, and design set-out, will commence in April/May 2024.

Mar 27, 2024 | canberratimes.com.au | Denise Dion

Minister for Transport Jo Haylen, Member for Bega Michael Holland, Port Authority NSW CEO Philip Holliday at Eden. Picture by Denise DionCOVID-19 taught us all how issues in other countries can ultimately affect our own small patch but now a war in the northern hemisphere has affected economy of a small community.