Your Local News 25-02-2011

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BINGIE FATALITY UPDATE 1 A report is being prepared for the Coroner into the fatal accident which occurred yesterday morning near Bingie. The 47 year old man died after police believe the man left the road and hit a tree, causing fatal injuries. The accident occurred at around 4am yesterday morning, around 300 metres East of the Princes Highway on Bingie Road. Anyone with information is being asked to contact Batemans Bay Police, or Crimestoppers on 1800-333-000. 25/02/2011 05:45

GILLARD CARBON PRICES 1 Home owners on the South Coast are being warned to brace for an increase in the price of power following the government's decision to place a price on carbon from next year. Starting in July 2012 the  proposed carbon price will be fixed three to five years before moving to an emissions trading scheme. 
Ms Gillard says the price of power will rise, but has told the ABC the government will off set the impacts. 25/02/2011 05:45

MARINE RESCUE BAY LAUNCH2 Narooma is the next town along the South Coast on the list to receive a new Marine Rescue vessel, according to the State office. The news comes following the launch of the new vessel, which will make it's way to Batemans Bay in the coming weeks. Ken McManus from Marine Rescue won't put a timeline on the new Narooma vessel, but says they're being considered at the moment. 25/02/2011 05:46

BERMAGUI HEALTH FORUM 1 Koori residents across the South Coast are being invited to a health clinic and fun day tomorrow in Bermagui. The day is being presented by the Southern General Practice Network, with a number of experts providing information. Malindey Farrell from the Network says there will be plenty of activities for the children tomorrow at Dickinson Park. 25/02/2011 05:45

AGED CARE CONFERENCE 1 Former Justice Michael Kirby is calling on the State and Federal Governments to provide more assistance for those in aged care. Justice Kirby says there must be a voice for the aged care category, ahead of a tri-state conference being held in Albury this weekend. Justice Kirby says the issue of aged care is becoming a bigger issue in the community, especially in areas like the South Coast. 25/02/2011 05:45

TUROSS BEACH PARK LEASE 1 Lessees of Tuross Beach Holiday Park and Eurobodalla Shire Council and have been negotiating a new lease for three years, but Tuesday’s Council meeting showed agreement is some way off despite the staff report stating it was a done deal, as Laurelle Pacey reports.  25/02/2011 06:36

BOF NSW CARBON PRICES 1 New South Wales Opposition Leader BARRY O'FARRELL says he's against JULIA GILLARD's Carbon Tax. Today the Federal Government announced it would introduce a tax on carbon, to try to an reduce the country's emissions. Mr O'FARRELL has told STUART BOCKING the tax will be passed onto NEW SOUTH WALES families in the form of higher power bills.  25/02/2011 06:36

AMBULANCE COLLECTION SCAM Yet another scam is going around town - this one bogus collectors are claiming to raise money for the Ambulance Service of NSW. The service has confirmed this is a scam and says it never solicits money or asks for donations - it is funded by the NSW Government. Locals are being warned not to give the scammers any money and if they come in contact with one, to notify the Ambulance Service straight away. 25/02/2011 07:53

HATTON EURO COUNCIL 1 Former South Coast MP and candidate for next month's State Election John Hatton has slammed the actions of the Eurobodalla Shire Council. Mr Hatton has received concerns from local residents, and says the Council needs to act in the best interests of the community.  Mr Hatton also says the Council must make sure the Council isn't the first priority for the staff.  25/02/2011 07:53