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A local takes a photo of a road inundated by floodwaters in Camden in South Western Sydney. Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

It's the fourth time in just six months that the lower lying areas in our busy little town in south west Sydney have been inundated with floodwaters.

Community spirit swells as flood waters rise - again

Locals save furniture from a house threatened by floodwaters in Camden in South Western Sydney,. Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas 

Winds and rains impacted the NSW across the weekend.

20 moments that showcase the wild weather across NSW

Formerly of Cedar Grove, AK has journeyed to Ukraine to help the people of the war-torn country. Picture supplied.

A local man has taken it upon himself to help the people of Ukraine.

'Morally bound' to help

Master Chef recruiters Katie Ross and Peter Adamidis were on the lookout for potential talent.

The popular event has not been held since 2019 because of COVID.

Scenic Rim Eat Local Week topped off with party in the paddock

Vincent Lacoste and Benjamin Voisin in Lost Illusions. Picture: Palace Cinema

An irreverent, playful tone is one of this film's many pleasures.

Period piece steeped in modernity

Woody Harrelson and Kevin Hart in The Man From Toronto. Picture: Netflix

Kevin Hart is back after being cancelled by the internet, headlining a big-budget Netflix film.

A harmless way to kill an evening

Adam Sandler and Maria Botto in Hustle. Picture: Netflix

That mumbling patter that Sandler made his comedic schtick is still here, but toned right down and underneath a huge bushy beard.

Adam Sandler shines in rags-to-riches basketball drama Hustle

UNLIKELY LADS: Matt Mason, Tommy O'Dell and Johnny Took, of DMA'S, will release their fourth album later this year.

"It's funny when people go, 'you're changing'."

DMA'S getting back to where they once belonged

A 35-year-old man has been jailed for killing his 24-week-old son.

Qld baby killer 'should get payback spear'

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Rowan Atkinson, confirming he can deliver as brilliantly as he did with Mr Bean. Picture: Netflix

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Atkinson, confirming he can deliver as brilliantly as he did with Mr Bean, and is still at the top of his game.

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Atkinson

Wing general manager Simon Rossi says battery powered drones are a green, faster and more affordable way to make deliveries. Photo: Supplied

Wing isn't in the business of delivering coffee and banh mi, it's in the business of developing drone technology and infrastructure.

Drone delivery is about more than just flying takeout

I even have my own Hellfire Club t-shirt as worn here by characters, Mike and Dustin. Picture: Netflix

If you often find yourself looking back fondly on the shows of your youth, then this one is for you.

There are 'Stranger Things' to be obsessed with

A survey of the nation's leading economists shows a forecast rise in interest rates and inflation. Picture: Shutterstock

The Conversation's 2022-23 forecasting survey predicts an increase in the Reserve Bank's cash rate.

Sky-high mortgages, 7.1% inflation, and a 20% chance of recession. How the Conversation's panel sees the year ahead

WEEK OF DISRUPTIONS: There will be a wave of industrial action this week by train drivers, teachers, nurses and midwives. Picture: AAP

It's been a long week of protests and strikes across the state.

Teachers, nurses, transport workers strike across NSW in week of heavy industrial action

UNIVERSAL: Spacey Jane expanded their reach on their second album Here Comes Everybody. Picture: Sam Hendel

Spacey Jane mine the anxiety of the times on album two

Spacey Jane are writing songs for Everybody

Scenic Rim produce on display at the 2019 Eat Local Week Winter Harvest Festival. Photo by Larraine Sathicq

The popular event was suppered by COVID two years in a row.

Winter Harvest Festival to make a comeback

BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER: Illustration of an influenza virus particle. Picture: Kateryna Kon / Science Photo Library / Getty Images.

The 2022 season has only just begun and already it's tracking toward a five year record. So what makes this year's flu so bad?

Is this year's flu worse than previous years?

Expect more sailing shenanigans in season 7 of Below Deck Mediterranean. Picture: Bravo/Binge

Like fashion or film, organic farming or journalism, the 'yachting industry' is a lot less glamourous than it sounds.

Below Deck is really just the seven sins on the seven seas

New track: Alfie Arcuri has just dropped his latest single, Overtime, about his experiences with anxiety. Picture: Supplied

"Anxiety is something that I've had to deal with for most of my life."

The Voice star Alfie Arcuri shines light on anxiety

BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER: This year's flu season is on track to beating a five-year case record as vaccination numbers remain low. Picture: Shutterstock

This year's season is a stark difference to the 2021 winter sickness period, which saw very few cases recorded nationwide.

Flu season on track to hitting five year record as vaccination remains low

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NSW train fight heads to industrial umpire

Lowering the age limit would help those with chronic medical conditions in their 50s and early 60s.

Calls to lower age limits for fourth doses

A reform of the current hospital system is required to improve Victoria's ramping crisis.

Cutting ambos' targets 'won't fix a thing'

A molecule from funnel web spider venom could prevent cell damage caused by heart attacks.

Funnel web venom could treat heart attacks

WorkSafe Victoria has charged St Basil's Homes For The Aged with nine breaches.

Charges over fatal COVID aged care cluster

Mayor Karen Williams will take unpaid leave until her drink driving charge is dealt with in court. 

Cr Adelia Berridge will move a motion against embattled Mayor Karen Williams at Redland City Council meeting on July 20.

Councillor to move motion of no confidence against embattled Mayor

A/Executive Director Anne Coccetti and Consumer Advisor Warren Stubbs
cut the birthday cake as part of staff celebrations. Picture supplied.

Redland Hospital staff stepped back in time last week to celebrate 35 years of providing health care to the bayside community with an 80s themed dress up day.

Redland Hospital turns 35

Redland Bay band Beddy Rays have continued their meteoric rise, announcing a national tour to support their debut album. Picture supplied.

Later this year, the band will play Brisbane's Princess Theatre and Falls Music and Arts Festival, a major multi-day music festival held annually in Lorne, Byron Bay and Fremantle.
"It honestly doesn't feel real in a way because it sort of feels like it's happened overnight," said lead guitarist Lewis Mckenna.

Redland Bay band's meteoric rise

Thousands have signed petitions calling for Redlands Mayor Karen Williams to be sacked.

Decision should come before court date

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Your Say: Redland readers' letters. Opinions on the mayor's next step and Rail Fail Political hoohah

NEW JOB: Thornlands mum Bianca Stubbs went from teaching to real estate in search of a career change. Picture: supplied.

After teaching primary school students for 18 years, a Thornlands mum looking for a change turned to real estate and has never looked back.

Mum's career switch from classrooms to houses

Donna Cairns is being remembered for her dedicated leadership at Muddies Cricket Club after passing away last month. Photo supplied

Long-serving Muddies Cricket Club president Donna Cairns is being remembered for her dedicated leadership and youth advocacy.

Youth advocate Cairns remembered

English rugby star Courtney Lawes will captain England in the first of three tests against the Wallabies in Australia this month.

Rugby Union fans and junior players will have the chance to get up close and personal with some of England's top rugby players this weekend as they visit the Redlands Rugby Union Club.

Muddies to welcome English rugby stars

Police have alleged Mayor Karen Williams returned a blood alcohol reading of more than three times the legal limit. 

Police say Mayor Karen Williams returned an alleged blood alcohol concentration of 0.177.

Police say Mayor more than three times legal Blood Alcohol Concentration limit in budget day crash

Councillors have spoken out against allegations of a "driking culture" at Redland City Council. 

Redland councillors have broken their silence on the Mayor's crash to rubbish claims of a council "drinking culture".

Councillors speak out against 'hurtful' drinking culture claims

Mater Private Hospital Redland Gastroenterology Specialist Dr Dheeraj Shukla with the endoscopy image processor. Picture supplied.

Mater Private Hospital Redland will get a boost thanks to the huge-hearts of Queenslanders who donated a record $1.5 million for the 2022 Mater Giving Day.

Queensland digs deep for Mater

NEW TEAM: The Eliminators are one of three new teams in the Redlands Darts Association's weekly team fixtures. Picture supplied.

Redland Darts Association has welcomed three new teams and club stars are taking on national competitions as the next season of darts kicks off at Birkdale.

New darts teams make their mark

Jay and Emma Johns have been making audiences smile in Dolly Parton's musical 9 to 5 as Bob and Maria. Picture: Supplied 

For some couples, working together in close proximity day in and day out, and taking their work home with them might be unbearable, but for husband and wife Jay and Emma Johns, it is the dream.

Husband and wife live the musical dream

Michael Wardle will speak about the practice of permaculture at the Redland Organic Growers monthly meeting on Thursday, July 14. Picture supplied.

Redland green thumbs will learn how to build cost efficient and productive growing systems at home at the next Redland Organic Growers' meeting.

Low-cost gardens to create at home

Tyrone Jones, Leanne Jones and David Kindt from Jones Retail Group with Linda, Angie and Paul from The Cage Youth Foundation. Photo supplied

A Jones Retail Group charity golf day has raised more than $40,000 for The Cage Youth Foundation.

Golf day raises $40,000 for The Cage

Gwen and Laurie Philp have lived at Stockland Salford Waters Retirement Estate for 30 years. Picture supplied.

As a Victoria Point retirement village celebrates a milestone anniversary, some of its first residents reflect on 30 years living at the estate on the bay.

Retirement community celebrates 30 years on the bay

Noah Hitchcock scored two goals for Redlands United in a man of the match performance. Photo by Ray Gardner

Noah Hitchcock scored two goals to help Redlands United earn a 3-0 win over Sunshine Coast at Cleveland.

Red Devils bounce back in rescheduled FQPL clash

Redland resident Mae Ryan was ramped at Redland Hospital for more than three hours.

As the state government commits billions in its annual budget to support a health system in crisis, a Redlands family reveals the extent of ramping for bayside patients.

Elderly woman ramped for hours as hospital upgrades stall

A person in a white DNA suit is taken away by police after the mass shooting in Copenhagen.

Denmark in shock as gunman kills three

Six people are dead after a glacier in the Italian Alps broke away and barrelled into hikers.

Six dead after glacier collapses in Italy

Japan's Nikkei 225 index is up slightly after Asian markets start the week in a cautious mood.

Asia shares cautious as US futures slip

The number of pubs in England has dropped and those remaining are struggling to make money.

Number of pubs in England hits record low

Protesters are calling for justice for Jayland Walker after he was fatally shot by Akron police.

Video shows US police killing Black man

Hershel Williams eliminated a series of Japanese machine gun posts during the Battle of Iwo Jima.

Last US WWII Medal of Honor recipient dies

The British Army is investigating after its Twitter and YouTube accounts were hacked.