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THE Monaro Post is bidding a fond farewell to Bombala journalist, Sam Tonks, who finishes up with our local newspaper this week.

Sam has been covering the Bombala and Delegate district for The Monaro Post for almost eight years, and previous to that was the journalist at the Bombala Times.

“I’ve been reporting on Bombala district news for more than 20 years, and in that time it feels like I’ve worked on a story with just about everyone in the local area,” Sam laughs.

From basic cheque presentations and footy games, to the openings of the new hospital and mill upgrade, right through to snow and flood photos, Sam has enjoyed a hugely varied role while working with the papers.

“When I first started at the Times with Meryl Helmers, we had film in our camera and no internet connection, things have changed so much,” Sam said.

“And when the Bombala Times restructured in 2015, I was very lucky to be taken on by The Monaro Post to continue covering our area.

“Whatever has been happening here over the last 20 or so years I’ve been a part of it through the paper, and I’ve been really fortunate to be so entrenched in the community because of that.”

Sam offered her grateful thanks to the Monaro Post, as well as the Bombala district community for all of its support and input over the years.

Sam is moving on to the Bombala Preschool and also hopes to focus more on her own writing in coming years, saying goodbye to the paper this Friday, September 8.

Of course, The Monaro Post will continue its solid coverage of the Bombala and Delegate district and surrounds, with all encouraged to continue to send in their news leads, events information and letters from the area for inclusion in the paper.

You can contact The Monaro Post Group Editor, Nathan Thompson on 6452 0316 or via email at editor@monaropost.com.au

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