September 7, 2026
Macksville bridge lights up purple for International Overdose Awareness Day Macksville bridge on International Overdose Awareness Day.
Local News

Macksville bridge lights up purple for International Overdose Awareness Day

MACKSVILLE Bridge glowed purple on Sunday 31 August, signalling remembrance and hope on International Overdose Awareness Day. More than 2,000 Australians lose their lives each year to unintentional overdose. This is more than the number of people killed in road accidents each year. Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) Alcohol and Other Drugs Service […]

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Taylors Arm community gathers for mining information session Lock the Nambucca Valley secretary Georgette Allen presents information on landowners’ rights to meeting attendees. Photo: Catherine Jones.
Community, Government

Taylors Arm community gathers for mining information session

Lock the Nambucca Valley secretary Georgette Allen presents information on landowners’ rights to meeting attendees. Photo: Catherine Jones. Community members turned out in numbers to hear about the risks of mining exploration. Photo: Todd Vercoe. AROUND 70 community members gathered in the Taylors Arm Hall on Saturday, 30 August to hear about current attempts for […]

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Jet skis to boost rescue capability on the Mid North Coast Jet skis can save valuable time in ocean rescues.
Local News

Jet skis to boost rescue capability on the Mid North Coast

NEW rescue jet skis will be patrolling beaches across the MId North Coast this summer, following a record investment from the State Government in Surf Life Saving NSW. This boost brings the state’s fleet of jet skis up to 56. They will be delivered ahead of the volunteer patrol season commencing on 27 September. Mid […]

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Changes to government payments and deeming rates
Nambucca Valley

Changes to government payments and deeming rates

A NUMBER of changes to social security payments, rates, and limits will commence from 20 September 2025. People receiving the full single rate of Age Pension, Disability Support Pension or Carer Payment will see a $29.70 boost to their fortnightly payment. People receiving Commonwealth Rent Assistance, JobSeeker, ABSTUDY (aged 22 and over), and Parenting Payment […]

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Nambucca Roosters set sights on back-to-back premierships Nambucca Roosters player Logan Jones is met by Woolgoolga defenders Coen Van Dugteren, Reyce Saddler and Stephen Prince.
Sport

Nambucca Roosters set sights on back-to-back premierships

Nambucca Roosters player Logan Jones is met by Woolgoolga defenders Coen Van Dugteren, Reyce Saddler and Stephen Prince. Nambucca Roosters First Grade player Dean Goodwin is pursued to the tryline by Isaiah Cochrane. Woolgoolga’s Michael Curnow on the attack during Sunday’s qualifying final against the Nambucca Roosters. Nambucca’s Jay Melrose adds to the Roosters’ tally […]

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Nambucca District Volunteer Rescue Association makes big donation to service clubs Nambucca District VRA’s Steve Ryan and Stuart Holmes present Nambucca Heads Lions President Grahame Beatton with the donation. Photo: supplied.
Community

Nambucca District Volunteer Rescue Association makes big donation to service clubs

Nambucca District VRA’s Steve Ryan and Stuart Holmes present Nambucca Heads Lions President Grahame Beatton with the donation. Photo: supplied. Steve Ryan and Stuart Holmes present Rotary Club of the Nambucca Valley President Kerry Dedman with the donation. Photo: supplied. THE Nambucca District Volunteer Rescue Association (VRA) has generously donated $8,000 to the Rotary Club […]

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Consultation to begin on illegal tobacco offences for landlords
Local News

Consultation to begin on illegal tobacco offences for landlords

THE NSW Government has begun consultation on potential offences for landlords who knowingly lease premises to retailers selling illicit tobacco and illegal vapes. The consultation includes engagement with landlord representatives, retailers, health advocates, partner government agencies and other key stakeholders. The outcomes of the consultation will be reviewed by the Government’s cross-agency NSW Illicit Tobacco […]

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Volunteers celebrated on National Meals on Wheels Day Nambucca Valley Meals on Wheels volunteers were given certificates of appreciation.
Community

Volunteers celebrated on National Meals on Wheels Day

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, […]

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Residents offered free after-disaster help following May floods Flood recovery on the Mid North Coast.
Local News

Residents offered free after-disaster help following May floods

THE Kempsey Neighbourhood Centre (KNC) is offering free help with community recovery in the aftermath of the May 2025 floods. Running until October and funded by the NSW Reconstruction Authority, residents in the Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Coffs Harbour, Bellingen, Nambucca, Kempsey and Port Macquarie can phone or drop in to the centre on […]

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Urunga Raiders edge Lionesses in extra time to set up Grand Final showdown Urunga captain Bre Martin scored the winning goal in extra time.
Sport

Urunga Raiders edge Lionesses in extra time to set up Grand Final showdown

IN A thrilling extra-time encounter, the Urunga Raiders triumphed 2-1 over Coffs City United Lionesses to secure a spot in the HIT105.5 Women’s Premier League Grand Final. Despite finishing as Premier, six points clear at the top of the table, Urunga’s victory was far from a foregone conclusion. The Women’s Premier League has seen the […]

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