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20/08/2026

SPONSORSHIP CALL OUT!!

We are looking for anyone who would like to sponsor a page in the upcoming edition of the Montague Beacon.
Want to know more? Email us at [email protected]

19/08/2026

We are pleased to announce that the Narooma Chamber of Commerce has launched its new website:

🌐 www.narooma.org.au

The new platform showcases our members, promotes local businesses, and strengthens the connection between the Chamber and the wider Narooma business community.

Thank you to all our members! Your ongoing support makes projects like this possible and allows us to continue investing in the local business community.

We invite you to visit the website and explore the new features.

Join the Narooma Chamber of Commerce to connect with local businesses, grow your network, access business support, promote your business and help strengthen the South Coast NSW economy.

10/08/2026

💛 COUNCILLOR CATCH UP
📍 Moruya Ice Cream Café, 39 Vulcan Street
🕒 Wednesday 19 August, 10.30am-12pm

Drop-in for a casual chat with your elected representatives. Got a question, idea or concern? Come and chat about whatever's on your mind 😊

👉 See when one's happening near you:
https://www.esc.nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/councillor-catch-ups
Mathew Hatcher - Mayor Eurobodalla Shire

05/07/2026

The second edition of The Montague Beacon is here!
The July/August edition will be distributed throughout the Narooma region over the next couple of days - pick up your copy from Narooma Library, Bodalla General, The Local Dalmeny, Tilba Lolly Shop, Casey’s Cafe & more!
If you would like to display copies in your store, have an edition delivered to you or for all other enquires please send us a message! Happy reading

01/07/2026

14/05/2026

💛 COUNCILLOR CATCH UP
📍 Kattalina on the Marina, 30 Riverside Drive, Narooma
🕓 Wednesday 20 May, 10.30am-12pm
Drop-in for a casual chat with your elected representatives. Got a question, idea or concern? Come and chat about whatever's on your mind 🙂
👉 See when one’s happening near you:
https://www.esc.nsw.gov.au/.../have.../councillor-catch-ups
Mathew Hatcher - Mayor Eurobodalla Shire

14/05/2026

🤔 Were seeking members for two advisory committees - three positions on the shire’s Aboriginal Advisory Committee and eight positions on the newly formed Creative Arts Advisory Committee.

🤓 We appreciate Eurobodalla is full of people with unique skills and expertise and we encourage anyone with relevant background and insight to get onboard, helping us make better decisions and deliver better outcomes.

ℹ️ Applications close Friday 29 May. More info > www.esc.nsw.gov.au/news-and-events/latest-news/2026/council-seeking-more-community-representatives

Wimbie Beach yarning circle. Artwork by Natalie Bateman and photo by Mark Watson.

04/05/2026

DEADLINE EXTENDED!

The Montague Beacon is really starting to take shape - and thanks to the incredible support from our local community, we’ve expanded the first edition to 24 pages of local content!

There are still a few advertising and content spaces available to showcase your business, promote a community or sporting event, highlight a charity, and more.

New deadline: Monday, May 11
Spots are limited, so get in touch today!

Get in touch today via direct message, text, email, or phone to secure your place.

04/05/2026

That’s a wrap on our 19th Narooma Oyster Festival!

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to celebrate the Rock Oyster, our wonderful community, travellers from near and far, the producers, chefs, more than 100 volunteers, and of course, the farmers.

We’ll be sharing more stories and photos soon, but here are a few highlights you might have missed:

🌟🏆🌟 Our new Australian Oyster Shucking Champion is Zoe Jacobson, taking out the title with the best combined score for speed and presentation from an incredibly talented field of 17 competitors. Hailing from Tasmania, where she holds consecutive State titles, Zoe also won the Women’s Championship. Congratulations to Sally McLean (Jim Wild’s Oysters, Shoalhaven) for silver and Sue McIntyre (Broadwater Oysters, Pambula) for bronze.

🏆 After a few years of coming close, Graeme Rush (Burrill Lake) not only made his first final, but took the win. Congratulations Rushy. Greg Carton (Broadwater Oysters), our 2025 champion, placed second, with Dom Boyton (Merimbula Gourmet Oysters) taking bronze.

🦪 The honour of Australia’s Biggest Oyster went to Pride of the Clyde at 2.66kg, now happily back in its briny bed on Bernie and Sharryn Connell’s leases on the Clyde River.

Save the date for the next Festival: May 7–9, 2027!

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