October 25, 2026
Funding needed to expand animal care The Hospital on Wheels is almost operational. Photo: CCWS.
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Funding needed to expand animal care

The Hospital on Wheels is almost operational. Photo: CCWS. CCWS staff tend to an ill bird. Photo: CCWS.  WITH a positive detection of the deadly H5 avian influenza virus confirmed in the area, the Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary (CCWS) has heightened biosecurity and monitoring to protect the animals currently in its care. “Our major concern […]

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Nambucca Country Music Club moves under Macksville Ex-Services Club banner There was a full house for the club’s 30th birthday celebrations earlier this year at Macksville Ex- Services Club. Photo: Facebook.
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Nambucca Country Music Club moves under Macksville Ex-Services Club banner

NAMBUCCA Country Music Club organisers have made the difficult decision to cease operations as a not-for-profit and the organisation has moved under the banner of the Macksville Ex-Services Club (MESC). Outgoing president Kerri Garvie and long-serving club stalwart June Pettiford resigned from their positions and chose not to stand for re-election at the club’s annual […]

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Nambucca Heads Island Golf report
Sport

Nambucca Heads Island Golf report

Peter Moxon was in high spirits after the win at Nambucca Heads on Saturday. Geoff Harris was all smiles too but maybe less so once a handicap revision on the back of 41 and 40-point rounds. Peter Sheridan with the spoils after acing the 13th at The Island. A SMILING assassin and a gunshot president […]

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U3A fishers visit Urunga’s Kalang River
Fishing

U3A fishers visit Urunga’s Kalang River

WE like to try different locations, so this month we headed to Urunga. Mother Nature knew that spring had arrived and presented us with a perfect sunny, warm day and a rising tide. There is a saying that you can’t have everything. What could possibly be missing? You guessed it. Fish, of course. We always […]

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HYPOTHETICAL: The Posthumous Split
Hypothetical

HYPOTHETICAL: The Posthumous Split

HARRY and Wendy each have children from previous relationships. Two years after meeting each other, they commence cohabitation and are married shortly thereafter. After a 25-year marriage, involving various joint financial ventures, most of which failed, their relationship reaches an unfortunate and critical state and police attend their residence. The police take out apprehended violence […]

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Nambucca Heads Town Centre Master Plan survey reveals surprising results Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee with Community Reference Group member, Maryjane Campbell, of Wendy’s Coiffure. Photo: NVC.
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Nambucca Heads Town Centre Master Plan survey reveals surprising results

THE results of the initial survey on Nambucca Heads’ Town Centre Master Plan are in – with some surprising and not-so-surprising results. For the 279 survey respondents, parking was of highest interest, and rather than supermarket or retail shopping being the biggest drawcard to town, it was dining and takeaway food. Nambucca Heads Mayor Gary […]

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PROPERTY: 25 Robert Hughes Road, Gumma is on the market with Belle Property Nambucca Heads
Property

PROPERTY: 25 Robert Hughes Road, Gumma is on the market with Belle Property Nambucca Heads

25 Robert Hughes Road, Gumma4 bed  2 bath  5 car12,100m2$1,795,000 – $1,845,000 SET within a peaceful Gumma landscape and framed by beautifully established gardens, this custom-built residence delivers a lifestyle defined by space, quality and quiet sophistication. Completed in 2021, the home has been thoughtfully designed to balance refined interiors with effortless outdoor living, creating […]

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Deck in place on new Way Way Bridge The Pynx crane lifting two concrete planks onto the new Way Way Bridge abutments. Photo: NVC.
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Deck in place on new Way Way Bridge

MACKSVILLE’S new bridge over Way Way Creek is a step closer to completion following this week’s placement of its concrete deck. Preparation work at Way Way Creek during the past eight weeks has involved demolishing the old timber bridge, preparing the site, and drilling down and installing bridge piles. To fit the deck, two 14-metre-long […]

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R U OK? Back yourself and ask the question Reaching out to someone you're concerned about is becoming part of everyday life. Photo: R U OK?
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R U OK? Back yourself and ask the question

THURSDAY, 10 September is R U OK? Day – our annual reminder of the importance of checking in, reaching out, and talking openly about life’s ups and downs. While research shows that nine out of every 10 Australians are aware of the R U OK? movement, not everyone feels confident to reach out when someone […]

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