January 16, 2026
Caz Heise hosts veteran engagement events with Senator Jacqui Lambie Veteran and Senate candidate Glenn Kolomeitz, Independent candidate for Cowper Caz Heise, Senator Jacqui Lambie and author and filmmaker Patrick Lindsay AM. Photo: supplied.
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Caz Heise hosts veteran engagement events with Senator Jacqui Lambie

INDEPENDENT candidate for Cowper Caz Heise welcomed Senator Jacqui Lambie to events in Port Macquarie and Macksville last week for discussions on veterans affairs. Senator Lambie began her visit to the Nambucca Valley by calling into the Frank Partridge VC Military Museum at Bowraville. “Senator Lambie came across as a true powerhouse in support of […]

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Stuarts Point community talks major local issues Sandbagging in preparation for possible flood threats.
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Stuarts Point community talks major local issues

OXLEY MP Michael Kemp was the guest speaker at the first Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation (SPaDCO) meeting of the year on Wednesday, 26 February. Mr Kemp was invited to offer details of what the National Party is doing at the State level, especially for small regional communities, with an emphasis on reducing youth […]

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Garden party raising funds for good cause in Nambucca Heads Creative artist Freya Potion and her owl collection that will go on sale on Saturday 15 March fundraiser. Photo: supplied.
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Garden party raising funds for good cause in Nambucca Heads

NAMBUCCA Heads artist and dedicated community fundraiser Freya Paton is once again opening her home for a special fundraising event, continuing her long-standing tradition of supporting local and international causes. Over the years, Freya and her friends have raised funds for organisations such as Red Cross, Neighbourhood Centres, The Youthie, and schools in Nepal. This […]

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Volunteers descend to clean up Bellwood Park One of the families who took part on Sunday.
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Volunteers descend to clean up Bellwood Park

NAMBUCCA Nambucca Riverwatch volunteers held ‘Australia’s Biggest Ever Clean Up’ along with Radio 2NVR and community members on Sunday, 2 March. The event marked 35 years of Clean Up Australia Days, the nationwide project which has seen thousands of tonnes of rubbish removed from waterways, parks and other public sites. Nambucca Valley Councillors Dr Ljubov […]

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Merv and Elaine Lynch celebrate 70th wedding anniversary Merv and Elaine Lynch on their wedding day in 1955. Photo: supplied.
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Merv and Elaine Lynch celebrate 70th wedding anniversary

MACKSVILLE’S Merv and Elaine Lynch have reached a remarkable milestone, celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary – by any measure a remarkable testament to love, dedication, and a lifetime of shared memories. Born and raised in the Nambucca district, Elaine and Merv grew up in Macksville and Bowraville respectively. Elaine, born on October 16, 1931, was […]

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Uniting Church donates funds for carer respite Jane Grace (Left), representing the Support Group for Our Everlasting Carers, receives a donation of $200 from Uniting Church of Nambucca Heads representatives Helen Allen and Glenys Horne
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Uniting Church donates funds for carer respite

THE Nambucca Heads Uniting Church has pitched in with funds to facilitate respite for local carers. Many in the community support a family member, friend or client who has a disability, mental illness, substance dependency, chronic condition, terminal condition or age related frailty. For many it is a 24 hour, seven days a week role, […]

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Nambucca Valley patchwork group to hold quilt show Members of Nambucca Valley’s Verandah Post Patchworkers group displaying works to be raffled at this month’s quilt show in Macksville.
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Nambucca Valley patchwork group to hold quilt show

THE Verandah Post Patchworkers will host their annual Quilt Show in Macksville on the weekend of 22-23 March at the Macksville Senior Citizens’ Centre. An entry fee of $5 will be collected at the door. It’s a chance for those interested in the art of quilting to learn about the craft with an inspiring and […]

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Community rallies to support Laurieton Fisherman’s co-op after devastating fire The community response has been swift and overwhelming, with more than 40 locals attending the meeting. Photo: Kim Ambrose.
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Community rallies to support Laurieton Fisherman’s co-op after devastating fire

  THE Camden Haven community has come together in a show of support for the Laurieton Fisherman’s Co-op and Laurieton Seafoods after a devastating fire destroyed the building on Wednesday, 15 January. Community members, groups and organisations gathered at the Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC) on Sunday to discuss how best to assist the Co-op […]

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Liberals call for more trainee tradies during Port Stephens site visit Senator Maria Kovacic, Liberal candidate for Paterson Laurence Antcliff and Sussan Ley MP.
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Liberals call for more trainee tradies during Port Stephens site visit

  A HOME under construction in Anna Bay was host to visiting politicians on Wednesday, 15 January. Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party Sussan Ley was joined by NSW Senator Maria Kovacic and the Liberal candidate for Paterson, Laurence Antcliff. It was an opportunity for Mr Antcliff, who has worked in the building industry, to […]

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Storms wreak havoc leaving thousands in the dark Ausgrid staff work to restore power to Port Stephens homes. Photo: supplied.
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Storms wreak havoc leaving thousands in the dark

  RESIDENTS of Port Stephens continue to clear debris and assess damage following major storms that hit multiple parts of NSW from Wednesday 15 January. Persistent, heavy rainfall, strong winds and extraordinary displays of lightning preceded power outages that affected more than 220,000 homes across the state, with more than 70,000 of those located in […]

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