DEAR News Of The Area, DURING the week my husband, Con, was admitted to Coffs Harbour Hospital with a heart problem. He was treated so well by all staff – cleaners, nurses, doctors, specialists, and so on. We have such praise for the professional and humane treatment he received. Con was able to be discharged […]
The Woolgoolga Seahorses host the Nambucca Roosters this weekend.
THE Macksville Sea Eagles and Woolgoolga Seahorses have been victorious during Round 11 of the Group 2 Rugby League season. The Woolgoolga Seahorses gutted out an 18-14 win against the Grafton Ghosts in Grafton, consolidating second spot on the ladder and snapping a three-game losing streak. The Macksville Sea Eagles continued their winning run with […]
DEAR News Of The Area, AFTER five years of rapidly rising living costs and inflation, many people are struggling and are looking for a Government that will actually improve their living standards rather than making them worse. Labor’s policies are failing miserably. The recent OECD Employment Outlook Report found that while the average member country […]
Broughton Island holds many secrets. Photo: Supplied by John ‘Stinker’ Clarke.
“I HAVE just returned from a fantastic overseas holiday where the weather was perfect and the fishing excellent. Magnificent scenery and a fascinating local history. Travel time by boat around about 40 minutes from the entrance to Port Stephens. “Broughton Island is an absolute wonderland with high peaks rolling down to long golden beaches. The […]
DEAR News Of The Area, THE Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has produced some interesting insights. The most interesting one, to my mind, is to clarify what is meant by antisemitism, and what is the distinction between Judaism, Zionism, and the state of Israel. Judaism is an ethno-religion, comprising a mix of faith, […]
THE Nambucca River Combined Probus Club has celebrated 21 years of friendship, fellowship and connection at its annual June birthday meeting and luncheon. Members gathered at the Nambucca Heads RSL Club’s Downunder Bar, which was decorated in blue and gold for the milestone celebration. The occasion coincided with another significant milestone, with Probus marking 50 […]
Minor singles winner Mike Oldham (left) and runner-up Tracey Armes (right). Photo: Supplied. Major singles winner John “Cocko” Cochrane (left) and runner-up Peter “Nobby” Carlow (right). Photo: Supplied. BOWRAVILLE Bowls Club held their A and B grade singles championship finals at the Bowra Sports Hub on Sunday, 12 July. John “Cocko” Cochrane is the new […]
REACHING 104 years of age is a remarkable achievement, and for U3A Nambucca Valley life member Hazel Bow, it was also a wonderful opportunity to celebrate a lifetime of friendship, learning and community involvement. Hazel recently celebrated her 104th birthday, or as it is said in Italian, “Centoquattresimo Compleanno”. Although she had been unwell around […]
DEAR News Of The Area, WE often drive past places and look but don’t ‘see’. Have you ever noticed the magnificent stand of flooded gums in the small reserve on the edge of Gogley’s Lagoon at the intersection of Camden Head Road and Scarborough Way? This precious reserve is also home to native palms, a […]
