Nabo Blog

A small act of kindness can make a big difference to someone’s day. And when that gesture is a surprise, it can be even more wonderful. Doing something nice for no particular reason is known as a random act of kindness (or an RAK) and it can be a great way to foster a happier, more supportive and...

Maybe they've helped you out in a time of need, or are always there to brighten your day, share a cuppa with or just enjoy a chat. Whether they’re just next door, or a couple of streets away, everyone needs good neighbours.

One of the joys of working at Nabo is seeing all the ways our members interact with one another. Whether sharing crime and saftey alerts, provising vital pieces of local knowledge, or simply enjoying a laugh together, it's great to see Nabo members across Australia...

This March, Nabo is supporting Neighbour Day on Sun 25 March with plenty of activities to connect you with your neighbours. There are prizes to be won so get involved and help connect with a neighbour or two!

Six lucky Nabo members have won a $250 gift card, simply by completing the National Nabo Survey. Are you won of our lucky winners?

A massive thank you to the more than 4,400 Nabo members who helped make Nabo better in our recent Nabo survey. Your answers told us a lot about what you love about your neighbourhood, what you are interested in and what helpful people you are.

We know this opportunity isn't exactly local, but one of our partners is giving away a car and it seemed silly not to encourage a Nabo member to win it!

Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, starts this week, with celebrations lasting up to two weeks. The New Year is based on the lunar calendar and therefore varies each year; this year, the Year of The Dog – the Chinese zodiac features 12 animals, and each year is associated with...

Do you have items that you no longer use that are taking up space in your home? Why not give them away to a neighbour in the “free to a good home” section on Nabo? Declutter your home, help the environment and your health and have the opportunity to meet new neighbours! As one member said...

Our friends at Red Balloon have organised a special offer for Nabo members this Valentine’s Day. Not only can you take advantage of their own Valentine’s Day offers, but Nabo members can also enjoy 15% off the Red Balloon site this February by using NABOLOVE15 at the checkout!

You might think that Valentine’s Day is all about couples, chocolate and roses – but in fact, it can be a great reminder that sharing some love is something we can all do, whether we’re single or partnered. If January is about fresh starts and resolutions, February is a great month for...

After living in the same place for a while you can start to lose the spark that you once held for your neighbourhood. The pretty streets, local waterholes, and eclectic shops that once drew you in, now can't get you out your front door. If this sounds like you - don't worry. Instead, check out...

Nabo is all about helping you connect with the people, events and goings-on right where you live. As Australia’s first private social network, it’s got a lot to offer – and while Facebook is great for keeping up with your friends across Australia or overseas, Nabo is where you can meet and...

If you’re anything like us, you’re a bit confused about your commute on 29 January. With the 24-hour planned train strike looking likely to go ahead this Monday, Nabo members across Sydney are wondering how they’ll plan around the strike. Not to worry, though! We’ve put together a list of our...

There’s nothing like living in a tight-knit community. So this New Year, make it your resolution to create a stronger neighbourhood to last a lifetime. Here are 8 New Year’s resolutions for your neighbourhood to get behind!

Here's just a few of the amazing photos Nabo members have been submitting for our #XmasLights competition! Have you entered your suburb's best Christmas light displays yet? 

A huge thank you to all our members who posted photos of the pets enjoying Christmas time! We saw ecstatic pups and patient kitties, a fessssstive snake and a pensive guinea pig, and all in all we were very pleased to see so many members taking part in the fun.

Have you completed one of our Christmas Surveys? Uploaded a photo of Christmas Lights, or even shown off your Christmas Pet? Then you could be a winner! Take a look to see if you if you've won on the list below.

We asked out pet-obssessed members how they celebrate the holidays with their four-legged BFFs. The data doesn't lie - our pets are truly one of the family...

The results of the Nabo Christmas Survey are in, so without further ado...