September 3, 2026
North Coast 14s and 15s lead the charge
Sport

North Coast 14s and 15s lead the charge

North Coast Under 14s kicked off their season with a 2-1 win over Maitland. Two goals from Raman Dalaf secured an opening win for North Coast Under 15s. NORTH Coast opened their Premier Youth campaign with two wins and three defeats against Maitland FC at Coffs Coast Synthetics on Sunday, but it was a day […]

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Strong turnout kicks off LoggerHeads Malibu Club season Scotts Head’s Ian Stalker carving it up last Sunday at the LoggerHeads Malibu Club’s first Club Point Score meet of the year.
Sport

Strong turnout kicks off LoggerHeads Malibu Club season

THE LoggerHeads Malibu Club has launched its 2026 surfing season in style, with more than 31 surfers turning out for the Nambucca Valley club’s first Club Point Score meet of the year at Scotts Head. Following a pleasing rise in membership throughout last year, the strong attendance confirmed that longboard surfing continues to grow in […]

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Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club Rick Heywood rips one down the first at the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Course on Saturday.
Sport Results

Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club

The rollercoaster form line of Dennis Ashton saw him peak at the right time and place, on Saturday as he sizzled with a 64 nett to claim the Nambucca Heads Div 2 men’s monthly medal. The 20-handicapper had seven pars and needed every one as he snuck home by a shot from John Nebauer (also […]

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Macksville Country Club Golf John Day, Tony Campbell, Harry Andrews and Glen Taylor not aware he had just hit a hole in one.
Sport Results

Macksville Country Club Golf

THE first Saturday of each month is time for the Medal and Spoon Stroke event, sponsored by Sables Metaland. Dane Luffman with the best gross score on the day won the Spoon with Rama Gennat runner up in division 1. The “Silver Fox”, Brian King returned to form with a net six under par to […]

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Legal Hypothetical: Nibling rivalry
Hypothetical

Legal Hypothetical: Nibling rivalry

RUTH never married and never had any children. When Ruth passes away, she leaves an estate worth $1.5 million. This includes a substantial superannuation fund, which was paid to her estate. Ruth’s last will appoints her only surviving sibling, Gary, as her executor, who also receives a 50% share of the estate, after the payment […]

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On the couch with Jasminda
Jasminda's Advice

On the couch with Jasminda

DEAR Jasminda, MY ex-boyfriend is in many significant family photos such as Christmases, weddings, birthdays and other occasions. Now we are no longer together, what on earth do I do with all the pictures? It upsets me to look at them, but I don’t want to forget the occasions. Rachel P. Dear Rachel, This one […]

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Letter to the Editor: Bring back the boat NOTA reader John misses seeing the hanging boat at the entrance to Urunga.
Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Bring back the boat

DEAR News Of The Area, JUST my opinion, but I miss seeing the hanging boat at each entry to Urunga. I believe the boat represented Urunga well – boating, fishing, relaxing and catching up with old friends. I am sure weary drivers and children were happy to finally see the hanging boat as a sign […]

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Letter to the Editor: A glaring contradiction
Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: A glaring contradiction

DEAR News Of The Area, IN the years since the Global Financial Crisis, one contradiction has quietly persisted at the heart of modern economic culture – a contradiction so glaring that it should unsettle anyone who still believes our systems reward contribution and punish harm. We shame the unemployed. We mock them, dismiss them, and […]

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Six inspiring love stories celebrated on Valentine’s Day
Local News

Six inspiring love stories celebrated on Valentine’s Day

Elaine and Mervyn. Elaine and Warwick. Jeanette and Robert. Errol and Jeannette. Ellie and Ray. Bev and Brian. THIS Valentine’s Day, Autumn Lodge in Macksville is celebrating six long‑lasting love stories. Together, these couples share more than 340 years of marriage and partnership – a testament to the strength of their devotion to one another. […]

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