Crystal Brandon: What Draws People to Nowra and Keeps Them Here

What draws people to Nowra and keeps them here? In this episode, Barron Hanson speaks with Crystal Brandon about finding community in a town that wasn't originally home — and the volunteer work, local organisations, and personal connections that make the Shoalhaven such a special place to put down roots. About Crystal Brandon: Crystal Brandon is a District Coordinator for nowra.org.au, a licensed real estate agent, and a deeply engaged community volunteer with strong ties across the Shoalhaven. A graduate of the University of Wollongong Shoalhaven in Nursing, Crystal brings a people-first approach to everything she does. Her involvement spans a wide range of local organisations including Nowra Players, the Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival, Streetside Medics, and the Shoalhaven Business Chamber. Learn more at nowra.org.au

The Iconic Bass Riff That NOBODY Can Play
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The Iconic Bass Riff That NOBODY Can Play

The Frank Zappa Interview That Still Feels Dangerous Today (1984)
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The Frank Zappa Interview That Still Feels Dangerous Today (1984)

Two Brown Men: Blending Cultures One Butter Chicken Burger at a Time
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Two Brown Men: Blending Cultures One Butter Chicken Burger at a Time

Jemma Tribe & Alison Henry: The Uptown Program
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Jemma Tribe & Alison Henry: The Uptown Program

Carole Matthews - Author Interview
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Carole Matthews - Author Interview

Campino on the bitter end of Die Toten Hosen
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Campino on the bitter end of Die Toten Hosen

Avalon Bourne: What Happened When Young Nowra Residents Swapped Smartphones for Flip Phones
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Avalon Bourne: What Happened When Young Nowra Residents Swapped Smartphones for Flip Phones

I Skied Down Mount Everest (world first, no oxygen)
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I Skied Down Mount Everest (world first, no oxygen)

Gary Stevenson says Britain is FINISHED unless we fix this problem
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Gary Stevenson says Britain is FINISHED unless we fix this problem

Liza Butler MP: Free Sunday Lunches and the Sikh Community Partnership
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Liza Butler MP: Free Sunday Lunches and the Sikh Community Partnership

Spine Surgeon Drowns for 30 Minutes —Comes Back With a List
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Spine Surgeon Drowns for 30 Minutes —Comes Back With a List

Watch his reaction when he’s told he’s a GOOD BOY for the first time 🥹
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Watch his reaction when he’s told he’s a GOOD BOY for the first time 🥹

Sasha Pierzo: Building Belonging, The Local Spotlight, and Planting More Flowers
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Sasha Pierzo: Building Belonging, The Local Spotlight, and Planting More Flowers

Ory Purhonen: Backing Nowra with Your Own Money
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Ory Purhonen: Backing Nowra with Your Own Money

Death on the Matterhorn: Why climbers underestimate the danger | DW Documentary
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Death on the Matterhorn: Why climbers underestimate the danger | DW Documentary

Groomed at 15, married at 21. How Sarah exposed her predatory teacher | Australian Story
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Groomed at 15, married at 21. How Sarah exposed her predatory teacher | Australian Story

Chance Hanlon: Three Generations, One Family, and Four Years of Aerobics on Junction Street
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Chance Hanlon: Three Generations, One Family, and Four Years of Aerobics on Junction Street

Is the AfD a threat to Germany? Mehdi Hasan & Maximilian Krah | Head to Head
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Is the AfD a threat to Germany? Mehdi Hasan & Maximilian Krah | Head to Head

Golden Retriever Meets Completely Broken Rescue for the First Time
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Golden Retriever Meets Completely Broken Rescue for the First Time

Legendary reporter Anat Saragusti on censorship & press freedom in Israel - Jung & Naiv: Episode 836
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Legendary reporter Anat Saragusti on censorship & press freedom in Israel - Jung & Naiv: Episode 836