Early on 31 December 2019, the Far South Coast community woke to an emergency text message. Fire was an imminent threat.
Michele Bootes – Bega Valley Shire Citizen of the Year
This coming Australia Day, January 26, volunteer surf lifesaver Michele Bootes will be awarded the Bega Valley Shire Citizen of the Year Award for her outstanding contribution to Surf Life Saving and for establishing important inclusivity programs for people living with disability on the NSW Far South Coast.