Sam has been on maternity leave since giving birth to her daughter, Summer, on Boxing Day, 2013. 

Acting editor Liz Tickner said it has been a privilege to fill in for Sam.

“It’s always a privilege to edit a town’s newspaper, it’s the lifeblood of the communtiy,” Liz said.  

“It’s been great getting to know the Bombala district’s schools, sporting clubs, police officers and other emergency services, council, community groups, businesses and residents.

“I wish the district all the best for the remainder of 2014, Christmas and the years to come,” she said.

Send your news stories, sports results and letters to the editor to sam.tonks@fairfaxmedia.com.au

Sam will be in the Times office on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday each week and will work from home on Thursday.

For all other queries, including advertising, phone Meryl Helmers on 6458 5666 or email her at meryl.helmers@fairfaxmedia.com.au