One of nature's most dazzling shows was on display this week. Take a look at some of the photos taken across southern Australia.

Four people have been arrested at Bega on the NSW South Coast following the fatal stabbing of a 43-year-old man last month.

The fleet of the 1998 Sydney to Hobart yacht race set sail from the harbour city, unaware they were travelling directly into the path of a huge storm and unrelenting swell that would throw the race into disarray and claim six lives. 

A fire-resistant mesh is being used to protect thousands of wooden power poles from bushfires across the NSW Central Coast and Hunter regions.

New figures show there are 50 per cent more pokies in areas with an Indigenous population of at least 10 per cent. Gambling groups say it is "not surprising". 

Gurmesh Singh's election as the new leader of the NSW Nationals is being hailed as great news for Indian Sikh communities across the state.

Community disappointed by bridge decision: Campaigners for keeping the Cuttagee Bridge as a single lane concrete crossing with a timber pathway say the fight will continue, despite Bega Shire councillors voting for a new double-lane crossing. Save Cuttagee Bridge spokesperson Sheena Boughen (pictured) says the council's decision goes against what the community wants.
 

Photo credit: ABC South East NSW/Floss Adams
 

Woman allegedly steals from murdered man: A woman has faced court accused of stealing thousands of dollars in cash and a motorbike belonging to a man who was allegedly murdered. Court documents reveal Bega woman Eboni Lloyd allegedly broke into a room at the Bega Motel on October 6. Prosecutors say the motel room belonged to Gordon Kessey, who had died just hours before. Police allege that during the break in Ms Lloyd stole $11,500 in cash and a motorbike belonging to Mr Kessey. The 24-year-old woman faced Bega Local Court on November 11 charged with three offences including break and enter. She was granted bail and will face court again in Bega next week.
 

Conservationists push to save endangered glider: Activists are calling for a halt to a logging operation in the Currowan State Forest near Batemans Bay to help save the endangered greater glider population. On Friday 25 environmental activists were moved on by police after they laid in front of logging machines, stopping work for around 90 minutes.
 

Eurobodalla driver jailed over fatal crash: