ART, community and creativity collide at this year’s Scotts Head Art Prize, returning to the local arts calendar with expanded prize offerings. Opening night kicks off at 6pm on Friday 3 October at the Macksville Scotts Head Surf Club. Entry is free. The evening promises to be a lively celebration of artistic talent, with a […]
Guests were all smiles at the 50th anniversary event. Photo: supplied.
VIEW National Vice President Lorraine Thomson with Nambucca River VIEW Club President Cynthia Guyenette. Photo: supplied. Guests were all smiles at the 50th anniversary event. Photo: supplied. ONE-HUNDRED guests celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Nambucca River VIEW Club on Tuesday, 26 August. Seven VIEW clubs from across the region were represented at a glitzy […]
Local musicians Georgia Cortez Rayner and James Allan will perform at the event.
THE Eungai Creek Farmers Market is celebrating its fifth anniversary on Saturday, 13 September. The market was established in 2020 by a small group of locals passionate about providing fresh, local and chemical-free produce to local communities. This includes seasonal fruit and vegetables, nuts, mushrooms and eggs, herbs, teas, honey and honey-based products, lotions and […]
Virginia Joyce, a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Cardiopulmonary Chronic Care from Macksville Hospital delivers the presentation to U3A Nambucca Valley members. Photo: supplied.
THE U3A Nambucca Valley welcomed a packed house for a health presentation on Wednesday 20 August at the Nambucca Arts Centre. U3A members and guests gathered for an engaging and educational session led by Virginia Joyce, a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Cardiopulmonary Chronic Care from Macksville Hospital. Assisted by Shannon Marr, Virginia delivered a comprehensive […]
NAMBUCCA Valley Council has announced the launch of its first Community Grants Program for the 2025-2026 financial year. With a total allocation of $50,000, this newly introduced initiative aims to empower community-led projects across the region, fostering innovation, cohesion, and local impact. The first round of funding, a release of $25,000, is now open and […]
NAMBUCCA Valley Council still has no policy regarding the selling of council-owned land assets after a new draft policy prepared by staff was knocked back by councillors at the 20 August general meeting. Councillor Jane Smith said she could not support the new draft Land Disposal and Acquisition Policy unless it includes specifications that land […]
Phoenix Gallery Administration Assistant Natalie Straney (left) and Manager Fiona Welsh curate art works in preparation for the Phoenix Art Prize exhibition. Photo: Sarah Jae Photographer and Creative.
THE Phoenix Art Prize returns for its second consecutive year, once again bringing colour, creativity and powerful expression to the Mid North Coast arts scene. This year’s exhibition features works from 45 talented artists, all of whom identify as living with disability. The 2025 edition of the Prize has again drawn a diverse array of […]
Nambucca Strikers are the 2025 Women’s Division One Premiers. Photo: supplied.
Nambucca Strikers are the 2025 Women’s Division One Premiers. Photo: supplied. Nambucca Strikers have won a berth in the Grand Final. Photo: supplied. THE Nambucca Strikers have turned a season of grit into glory, being crowned Women’s Division One Premiers before storming straight into the Grand Final at C.ex Coffs International Stadium on Saturday, September […]
