With that in mind, we have been out and about to hear from our local community as part of the ABC's annual Your Say audience callout. At our outside broadcasts in Bega and Narooma, and at the local markets in Candelo and Batemans Bay, we've been hearing what's on your mind — from big picture concerns like meeting our carbon emission reduction targets, cost of living challenges and planning for an ageing population, to local speed limits, off-leash beaches and hospital staffing.

YourSay is a chance to let us know about stories that aren't being told, the issues that you would like us to cover in more depth and bring our attention to people doing amazing things in our community that we can celebrate. Get in touch with us here!

Lisa Markham

Editor

Pictured: ABC's Josh Becker speaking to Pru Buist from Coordinare at an outside broadcast in Bega. Photo supplied: Dave Rogers

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