Shoalhaven News

Two men have been charged after allegedly robbing a teenager at knifepoint in South Nowra. Around 12:30pm yesterday, a 16 year old boy was threatened by two men, at the Shoalhaven Netball Courts. After the 16 year old handed over a small amount of cash and his phone, the offenders fled into...

A number of South Coast and Illawarra towns have been singled out for grants under the Habitat Action Grants Program. Almost 600-thousand dollars has been set aside for 26 unique fish habitat projects. Among those to get a slice of the money will be  recreational angling clubs, community groups, landholders and local...

We're being warned of some damaging winds heading for the Coast and Highlands. The Weather Bureau has issued a Severe Weather Warning for gusts averaging around 90 km/h, but could reach in excess of 120 km/h in areas higher than 1900 metres. BLIZZARDS are likely for alpine areas above 1700 metres from...

Gun owners across the Coast and Highlands could soon be given the go ahead to hunt deer. The state government is  considering giving all gun licence holders the right to cull wild deer populations in a bid to reduce herd numbers. The growing deer population has long been a problem in the...

A woman has now been charged following investigations by Lake Illawarra detectives into the fatal crash at Albion Park Rail earlier this year. The 22-year-old  is alleged to have been linked to those previously charged over the collision that killed a 25-year-old man and left three others with serious injuries when...

The call to help save Minnamurra River from a plan to increase sand mining was heard by hundreds on Sunday. They turned out with placards and banners urging Boral to put aside its scheme to expand its Dunmore Lakes mine. Both Kiama and Shellharbour councils have opposed the proposal, but Boral has...

An emergency helicopter was needed after an accident at Jamberoo on Saturday. Around 2pm a motor cyclist collided with a four-wheel drive at the corner of Jamberoo Mountain Road and Churchhill Street. The 56-year-old rider suffered extensive injuries including two broken legs and was flown on to St George Hospital. Photo source: Power/2st...

Assistant Commissioner Joe Cassar takes up the role this week and is no stranger to the Southern Region. He started his policing in Goulburn and Wollongong in 1987 and working his way up the ranks, also spent time in the Shoalhaven when he was promoted to Superintendent. Assistant Commissioner Cassar says some of...

Volunteers helped NSW Fisheries to remove a dead shark found at the entrance to Lake Conjola. According a Facebook Post by one of those who helped - BECK TAYLOR -  it's a grey nurse and about 2.5 metres long and  was found beached Tuesday night after the high tide.  Eight people were...

Police are investigating a stabbing in Woolamia. Just before 1pm yesterday, a 29 year old man was called to quote on a gardening job at a property on Fairfax Road. When he arrived he was attacked by three masked men armed with metal pipes and bars. The man was hit in the head...