Shoalhaven News

A notice of motion before Shoalhaven City Council this week is seeking support in the fight to secure an additional school in the Southern Shoalhaven. South Coast MP Shelley Hancock is urging Councillors to support the motion. A petition last year garnered more than 8000 signatures following the State Governments purchase of...

A new crossing of the Shoalhaven River is in planning, but before it’s built, essential maintenance work will be carried out on the old Nowra Bridge. Work will involve repairing the bridge deck and joints to ensure the structure is safe for continued use and will take place at night to...

South East Local Land Services is reminding beef and dairy farmers on the South Coast to look out for Three Day Sickness after a case was confirmed on a property in the Shoalhaven, with another suspected case awaiting lab results. Bovine Ephemeral Fever (BEF), more commonly known as Three Day Sickness,...

The Federal Member for Gilmore has stood by comments she made last week on her role instigating the Banking Royal Commission. Ann Sudmalis came under fire following an interview on ABC Illawarra last week where she took credit for playing a primary role. Secretary with the South Coast Labour Council Arthur Rorris...

There's been a 2 vehicle accident involving a car and a motorcycle on the Princes Highway at Willow Vale Road near Gerringong. Diversions are in place via Fern Street and through the Gerringong township. The rider suffered injuries but did not require hospitalisation after swerving to miss a fox. Motorists should avoid the...

Kiama MP Gareth Ward says he will work with Shoalhaven City Council to establish a new athletics track after Shoalhaven City Councils preferred option was quashed with news the Bomaderry 50 metre outdoor pool will be retained. Council was forced to backtrack on the idea after a hostile response from the...

There's a growing push among the local business community and residents to consider the possibility of one-way streets in the Nowra CBD to better manage congestion during peak periods. The idea originally suggested by Bill Hancock has been welcomed by the Chairperson of the Nowra CBD revitalisation Committee Scott Baxter. He says...

Albion Park RSL Sub-Branch ANZAC Sunday - 22 April, 2018, 1:30pm March from Mood Park, Tongarra Road to Albion Park RSL Club ANZAC Day - Wednesday 25 April, 2018 4.30am - Dawn Service, Albion Park RSL Club 5.00am - 6.00am Breakfast, Albion Park RSL Club 7.00am - Bus to the Shellharbour City ANZAC Service Berry 10.30am March,...

A new report suggests many residents across the Coast and Highlands are struggling with their financial wellbeing or they're just ‘getting by’. It also shows nearly a quarter of Australians (23%) aren't confident about their financial situation over the coming year. Michelle Commandeur from ANZ says the report highlights a need to...

A number of industries with a strong presence in Regional Australia are faring well when it comes to new job ads. The latest SEEK Employment Report shows the largest growth is in the Mining, Resources and Energy sector, while there are also positive signs for farming and agriculture. Managing Director of SEEK,...