The Latest Breaking News from Batemans Bay

Dangerous flesh-eating bacteria detected in new state

A popular coastal town is the latest area to present cases of a flesh-eating bacterial ulcer, with an elderly man losing one of his fingers to the disease.

AAP · Dec 17, 2024

Mining hubs lead regional property price rise

Affordability and lifestyle choices continue to drive up property prices in regional Australia, but there are signs the heat is coming out of the market.

AAP · Nov 26, 2024

Failed drug-driving test in Batemans Bay leads to discovery of hidden stash

Driver stopped second time, and police say he was still hiding something.

The Canberra Times · Jun 18, 2024

Ten years on from the first Canberra Comedy Festival, comedian Daniel Connell is glad he got his start in the capital

The Batemans Bay-born comedian performed at the very first Canberra Comedy Festival, and said getting to start in the capital gave him more opportunities.

ABC News · Mar 18, 2023

Man dies after Batemans Bay car crash

The 66-year-old Nissan driver was freed from his damaged vehicle by emergency services and taken to Moruya hospital but died a short time later.

The Canberra Times · Aug 16, 2022

South Coast holiday house tipped to double suburb record

The three-level house takes inspiration from cruise ships and airline terminals in an intriguing mix of architectural features.

The Canberra Times · Jun 24, 2022

NSW flood warnings as heavy rain continues

A hazardous surf warning is in place for much of the NSW coast from Byron Bay in the north to Batemans Bay in the south, as widespread rain continues.

AAP · May 23, 2022

Moving from city to regional Australia means dealing with severe gap in affordable health care

For South Coast NSW resident Kim Hawkins, keeping up with medical expenses has been a real struggle since moving from Melbourne.

ABC News · May 15, 2022

The hope and climate catastrophe roadshow: ‘there’s just this thirst for optimistic story’

As Damon Gameau tours the country with his film Regenerating Australia, imagining the world’s problems solved, one audience finds hope in the dark

The Guardian - AU · Apr 2, 2022

How Launceston took out a top travel gong in the eclectic Town of The Year awards

Launceston has been crowned as the best Australian town to visit for 2022, with other eclectic and perhaps unexpected choices rounding out the top 10.

The New Daily · Feb 23, 2022