A PARLIAMENTARY committee will review the NSW Reconstruction Authority’s response to May’s record-breaking flood event. After entire townships were left isolated and thousands of homes and businesses were damaged, the NSW Reconstruction Authority has been leading recovery operations, including coordinating clean-up and repair efforts. A NSW Parliament Joint Select Committee has recently commenced an inquiry […]
Nambucca Roosters’ Khan Jarrett is met by Sawtell’s Luke Hetherington.
Last year’s premiers the Nambucca Roosters have gone back-to-back, winning the 2025 Group 2 First Grade Grand Final on Sunday. Sawtell’s Tyke Kemp catches Nambucca’s Damien Carriage during Sunday’s Group 2 Grand Final. The Nambucca Roosters’ Jay Melrose eyes the tryline. Sawtell’s Darcy Collins and Jake Thornton take on the Rooster’ Zac Johnson Nambucca Roosters’ […]
A fashion parade at the historic venue in 2023.
HISTORY and humour will take centre stage this Saturday as Mary Boulton’s Pioneer Cottage and Museum presents a unique Fashion Parade, blending garments, storytelling, and live music in a celebration of the Nambucca Valley’s past. A small selection of textiles from the museum’s collection will be showcased, offering a glimpse into the elegance and creativity […]
Nambucca Valley Meals on Wheels volunteers were given certificates of appreciation.
NATIONAL Meals on Wheels Day was celebrated around the country on 27 August, with Lifetime Connect recognising the local volunteers who make the service possible in the Nambucca Valley. Under this year’s theme, “Aged Care You Can Count On”, Meals on Wheels continues to be a trusted, reliable presence in the lives of older Australians, […]
Nambucca Squash Club players enjoying a night of social doubles.
NAMBUCCA Squash served up a winner with its recent doubles night, drawing in locals and players from further afield for a lively hit-out. Line One clashes produced rapid-fire rallies and plenty of nick-finding brilliance, while the mixed doubles proved just as popular, with players of all ages lapping up the carnival atmosphere. Former national coach […]
Curtis Ellis, Ron McDonald, Neil and Ali Cuneen.
A BIG week of golf culminated with the four person Ambrose (“Clarke Day”) sponsored by Allan Clarke. Over 70 players registered for this teams event. Winners on the day were Dale Brunsdon’s team including Jack Grant, Jake and Allan Clarke. Runners up were the team of Beau Lavender, Jim Wilkes ,Tim Wilkes and Peter Lambert. […]
DEAR News Of The Area, THE recent letter from Michael Kemp MP exemplifies why so many people have lost faith with the major political parties in Australia, particularly the LNP. It seems Mr Kemp is relying on the politics of grievance as his main argument as he seeks to divide our society into us and […]
THE rapid rise in the popularity of country music has new audiences of those in their 20s and 30s lapping it up in their millions. Folk artists like Kentucky’s massively popular Tyler Childers have rolled the dice and taken their sound right back to country’s traditional roots and young audiences can’t get enough. Enter a […]
The Nambucca River Jockey Club is celebrating 50 years since the reopening of the racecourse. Photo: supplied.
THE running of the Bowraville Cup on Saturday, 20 September holds special significance this year as the Nambucca River Jockey Club celebrates two extraordinary milestones. The race day will mark the 50th anniversary of the racecourse’s reopening in 1975 and what may well be the 150th anniversary of its original opening. Racing in Bowraville dates […]
