THE Urunga Raiders capped their dream season with a nerve-shredding 4-3 victory over Boambee in the Women’s Premier League grand final at C.ex Coffs International Stadium. The premiers looked unstoppable, storming to a 3-0 lead shortly after halftime. But the Eagles refused to fold. Golden Boot winner Kylie McDonald sparked life into Boambee with a […]
Marine Rescue Nambucca assisting in the clean up of waterways following floods earlier this year. Photo: supplied.
WITH boating season just around the corner, Marine Rescue Nambucca is urging all skippers to ensure their vessels, equipment, and safety protocols are in order before hitting the water. A pre-season check-up is essential. Boat owners are advised to inspect their vessel’s engine, battery, fuel system, and all electrical components. All safety equipment must be […]
NSW Premier Chris Minns and Matthew Sparrius of C-Change Adventures.
AFTER announcing the proposed boundary for the Great Koala National Park (GKNP) on Sunday, 7 September, Premier Chris Minns met business leaders in Sawtell to discuss broader economic and social impacts. The park includes 176,000 hectares of state forest and connects existing national parks, creating a 476,000-hectare reserve. The move promises to protect endangered species […]
When a fire breaks out, farmers are often the first to respond. Photo: DPIE.
NSW NATIONALS MPs are calling on the NSW Government to immediately deliver its promised Farm Fire Fighting Vehicle scheme, months after the second of two trial periods ended. In January 2024 Labor committed to provide conditional registrations that would enable farmers to drive unregistered vehicles on public roads in an emergency, but is yet to […]
DEAR News Of The Area, THANK you for publishing the long letter from the Member for Oxley, Michael Kemp, recently. We all now know that he represents the consistent traditions of the Nationals approach to politics. Mr Kemp maintains the practice of using division and negative hyperbole about serious issues, clinging on to discredited traditional […]
Wayne Davies, a Toukley local, lets rip from the 13th tee on the picturesque Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club.
IT WAS another action-packed week of golf at the club, with competitions played across Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The course has been in excellent condition, and players were treated to a mix of challenges depending on the day’s weather and pin placements. Wednesday’s monthly stroke competition saw a healthy field take to the course in […]
DEAR News Of The Area, HERE is a question for the experts. All state forests were developed to be logged. They are all mostly single species plantations, as unnatural as any forest can be for wildlife and the environment, particularly if left to grow unlogged forever. If they were serious about this they would log […]
NAMBUCCA Valley-based bodybuilder Jo Wilbow has taken out three gold medals at the ICN (I Compete Natural) Coffs Harbour Classic held at Opal Cove Resort, continuing her impressive track record in the sport. Competing in three categories – Ms Figure 40+, Ms Classic Figure, and Ms Figure Open/Overall – Jo Wilbow placed first in all […]
The Macksville Sea Eagles reserve grade side celebrate their premiership win. The Nambucca Roosters women celebrate their premiership win. The Macksville Sea Eagles Under 18s celebrate their premiership win. THE Macksville Sea Eagles and Nambucca Roosters have both won premierships with victories in Group 2 Rugby League’s grand finals at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium. […]
