October 9, 2026

Nambucca Valley News Of The Area

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Transgrid’s bushfire prevention work complete Transgrid's bushfire prevention helicopter patrols. Photo: Supplied.
Community, Local News, Regional

Transgrid’s bushfire prevention work complete

WITH much of Australia bracing for heightened bushfire danger this summer and authorities calling for early preparations for the season ahead, Transgrid has completed its bushfire prevention throughout NSW. Transgrid’s transmission network spans 12,200km and its prevention work included extensive surveys, inspections and preventative maintenance. About half of Transgrid’s annual maintenance expenditure is directed to […]

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Thunderstorm asthma risk reminder When rain droplets crash into airborne pollen, the pollen grains are broken into tiny particles and can then get further into the lungs. Photo: Magnific.
Editor's Picks

Thunderstorm asthma risk reminder

TEN years ago, 10 Australians lost their lives during the world’s largest and most catastrophic thunderstorm asthma event. Several thousand others, including people who had no past history of asthma, experienced breathing difficulties. With the grass pollen season now under way, the National Asthma Council of Australia is reminding Australians to protect themselves and their […]

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Nambucca Valley Council names six community grant winners
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Nambucca Valley Council names six community grant winners

THREE of Nambucca Valley’s volunteer-run halls will gain high-profile music acts and mentoring for local support artists after Nambucca Valley Council voted to support six applicants to the Community Grants Program 2026-27 Round 1. The successful community grant recipients included: Key Community Group, for the project Rainbow Connect Nambucca – $5000 Arts MNC auspicing Archive […]

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Better mental health, One Foot Forward at a time Movement such as walking can significantly reduce symptoms of depression, as can regular social connection. Photo: Magnific.
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Better mental health, One Foot Forward at a time

OCTOBER marks the start of Mental Health Month, and with spring in full swing, Black Dog Institute is calling on Australians to put One Foot Forward. As the weather warms and the days grow longer, many people find it easier to get outside and get moving, making October an ideal time to build habits that […]

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Maddox Herbert charges to the front during the Good Time Charlie’s Cup Maddox Herbert parred the first hole for a 5-pointer and added four 4-pointers as he shredded with 44 points in the final round of the Good Time Charlie's Cup.
Sport

Maddox Herbert charges to the front during the Good Time Charlie’s Cup

Maddox Herbert parred the first hole for a 5-pointer and added four 4-pointers as he shredded with 44 points in the final round of the Good Time Charlie’s Cup. Nambucca professional Grant Rickwood has been running a coaching clinic for women interested in golf. He is seen here watching Tegan Barends play a chip shot. […]

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LETTER: Hanson courageous in face of ‘woke’ agendas
Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Hanson courageous in face of ‘woke’ agendas

DEAR News Of The Area, I WRITE in response to your article, “Hanson loses appeal over ‘seriously offensive’ tweet”, (NOTA, 29/7/26, Page 2). Senator Pauline Hanson’s so-called “seriously offensive and racist comment” was made in reply to Senator Merheen Faruqi’s extraordinary and disgraceful statement on the day our late Queen died. Ms Faruqi had described […]

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A century on, Nambucca District Band is still making sweet music The new Nambucca District Band committee comprises, from left, Joanne Waller, Jemma Burtonwood, Nash Raymond, Ian Flarrety, Brian Finlayson, Dave Geeson and Doug Smith. Photo: Supplied.
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A century on, Nambucca District Band is still making sweet music

The new Nambucca District Band committee comprises, from left, Joanne Waller, Jemma Burtonwood, Nash Raymond, Ian Flarrety, Brian Finlayson, Dave Geeson and Doug Smith. Photo: Supplied. Nambucca District Band performing at last year’s Back to Bowra celebration. Photo: Supplied. NAMBUCCA District Band is looking towards another busy year of music-making. One of the valley’s longest-standing […]

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Nambucca and Coffs councils back push for action on worker exploitation
Business, Community, Government, Local News, Regional

Nambucca and Coffs councils back push for action on worker exploitation

NAMBUCCA Valley and Coffs City councils have affirmed their commitment – and alignment with community mood – to relieve the inhumane conditions facing temporary farm workers in the region. Last week Council unanimously supported a motion, moved by Councillor Tony Judge, to work with Nambucca Valley Council to submit a motion on addressing modern slavery […]

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First Nations’ girls soccer team is Dubbo-bound Mitjigan's team members with Reflections North Haven park manager Craig Rumbelow, far left, their coach Kayla (centre back) and local Elder, Uncle Bill (far right). Photo: Reflections Holidays.
Sport

First Nations’ girls soccer team is Dubbo-bound

A TEAM of young Mid North Coast girls will be the first local female team to play in the First Nations Football Festival in Dubbo on October 9-10. Meaning ‘Little Girls’ in Gathang, the language of the Birpai Nation, the Mitjigan’s are coached by Birpai woman Kayla Clark and hail from across the region. Many […]

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