July 22, 2026
Broughton Island wonderland Broughton Island holds many secrets. Photo: Supplied by John ‘Stinker’ Clarke.
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Broughton Island wonderland

“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 […]

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Milestone birthday for Nambucca River Combined Probus Club
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Milestone birthday for Nambucca River Combined Probus Club

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 […]

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Bravo Hazel! U3A life member marks 104th birthday
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Bravo Hazel! U3A life member marks 104th birthday

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 […]

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Changes to Nambucca nbn Fibre to the Premises eligibility A full fibre upgrade replaces the remaining copper - from the curb - with fibre optic cable all the way to the premises. Photo: Supplied by nbn.
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Changes to Nambucca nbn Fibre to the Premises eligibility

PEOPLE in the Nambucca local government area (LGA) can now order full fibre upgrades to their National Broadband Network (nbn) service, regardless of whether or not they are on a high-speed plan. This opens up an opportunity for more than 1050 Nambucca homes and businesses previously in the fibre to the curb (FTTC) footprint to […]

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Veterans welcome funding for cenotaph upgrades Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan MP at the Nambucca Heads Cenotaph recently to discuss the repairs and upgrades, made possible through the Australian Government's Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program, with the Nambucca Heads RSL sub-Branch. Pictured are, from left: Pat Conaghan MP; sub-Branch Treasurer Gayle Keenan; President Denis Lane; Secretary Brad D’Elbuox; and Trustee John Kent OAM.
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Veterans welcome funding for cenotaph upgrades

THE Nambucca Heads Cenotaph is set to undergo much-needed repairs and security upgrades following the successful award of funding through the Australian Government’s Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program. Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan recently joined Nambucca Heads RSL sub-Branch President Denis Lane and Trustee John Kent OAM to celebrate the successful funding application. […]

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Nambucca Heads Youthie mural artwork begins Choosing paints for The Youthie mural artwork.
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Nambucca Heads Youthie mural artwork begins

The Youthie mural artwork begins. Choosing paints for The Youthie mural artwork. KEY Community Group and Becoming U have partnered on a new youth-led mural project at The Youthie in Nambucca Heads, bringing local young people together to transform one of the centre’s walls into a vibrant reflection of their ideas, creativity and connection to […]

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