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NAMBUCCA VALLEY
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Friday, 22 May 2026
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We offer physiotherapy in the comfort of your home
War Medal Back Home Where It Belongs
Volunteers At The Heart Of Nambucca Valley Life
Getting to appointments isn’t always easy especially when moving is painful or difficult. So, why not let us come to you?
Hometown Premiere For Documentary
Preschool seeks to expand capacity
02 6568 1155 q Macksville Preschool’s Early Childhood Educational Leader Alysia Starr with Centre Director and Nambucca Valley Councillor Tamara McWilliam. Photo: supplied.
By Ned COWIE SINCE suffering financial troubles in 2025, Macksville Preschool and Childcare Centre has undergone significant changes and is now seeking to increase its capacity to cater for the zero-to-two age group. The centre is currently in the process of applying for a Small Scale Grant under the Building Early Education Fund offered by the Australian Government. Last year, Nambucca Valley Council stepped in to assist the centre with its financial governance. This week, Centre Director and Nambucca
CARBON QUESTIONS CONTINUED Page 2
Forestry industry queries koala park rationale
By Andrew VIVIAN
FOREST and Wood Communities Australia Chair Steve Dobbyns says the NSW Government’s justification
Hit the road with Port Bus on a fantastic four-day getaway to Dubbo, celebrating all things classic and mechanical at the Golden Oldies Truck Show. Sit back in comfort as we journey through scenic countryside, enjoying great company and the excitement of what lies ahead. With two full days to explore this much-loved event, plus time to relax, unwind, and share stories along the way, this tour promises a perfect blend of nostalgia, discovery, and fun.
for the Great Koala National Park (GKNP) is increasingly contradicted by its own scientific evidence.
He said it appears to be driven more by carbon credit CONTINUED Page 3
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Hit the road with Port Bus on a fantastic four-day getaway to Dubbo, celebrating all
Friday,thi22 ngs clMay assic and2026 mechanical at the Golden Oldies Truck Show. Sit back in comfort as we journey through scenic countryside, enjoying great company and the excitement of what lies ahead. With two full days to explore this much-loved event, plus time to
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