September 22, 2026
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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Legal Hypothetical: elder abuse, a cautionary tale
Hypothetical

Legal Hypothetical: elder abuse, a cautionary tale

KAREN is concerned that her elderly mother, Mary, is lacking the ability to manage her affairs. Karen makes an appointment with a solicitor, with a view to drafting a Power of Attorney and an Appointment of Enduring Guardian for Mary. Karen is present at the appointment with the solicitor and she does most of the […]

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Opinion: Farewell to the Nambucca Silver Screen The cinema team gathered to reminisce as they began the process of packing up. Photo: supplied.
Opinion

Opinion: Farewell to the Nambucca Silver Screen

The cinema team gathered to reminisce as they began the process of packing up. Photo: supplied. Kieren Dell with filmmakers and actors Clayton and Shane Jacobsen at the Brothers Nest premiere. Photo: supplied. The Jacobsen brothers left their mark in the men’s toilets. Photo: supplied. Renowned rock historian Glen A. Baker outside the cinema in […]

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On the couch with Jasminda
Jasminda's Advice

On the couch with Jasminda

Dear Jasminda, Kids on e-bikes are on the rise. How do we share the road safely with them? Hayley S. Dear Hayley, Having recently observed two young girls powering across a T-intersection on their e-bikes without looking left or right, and after conversations with friends who have similar stories, the safety issue you raise is […]

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