THE Mid North Coast has had mixed results in the 2025 Street Count, the NSW Government’s sixth annual count of people sleeping rough. Counts of homeless people sleeping rough on a single evening were completed in local government areas across the state between 4 February and 26 February 2025. Half of the counts took place […]
Mr Kemp (second from left) said the Anzac Day Dawn Service at Gallipoli was on his "bucket list”. Photo: Michael Kemp FB.
OXLEY MP Michael Kemp joined thousands of others at Anzac Cove in Turkey to mark the solemn anniversary of Anzac Day. Mr Kemp described attending the 110th Anniversary Anzac Day Dawn Service at Gallipoli as a “bucket list experience” and one of the greatest honours of his life. “Standing at Gallipoli as the sun rose […]
The Stuarts Point and District Garden Club crew.
The Stuarts Point and District Garden Club crew. The ‘trading table’ was loaded with a great variety of plants and produce. Stunning views across to South West Rocks. The restaurant was at near full capacity for the private event. STUARTS Point and District Garden Club members enjoyed a “Friendship Day” with similar groups on the […]
On election day last weekend, Macksville’s main polling station included two low-height booths for wheelchair access.
MAYOR Gary Lee, on behalf of Nambucca Valley Council’s Disability Access and Inclusion Committee, wrote to the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) to raise issues regarding access to polling booths for disabled voters in the days before Saturday’s Federal election. Mayor Lee told NOTA he received a response just two days later, leaving him satisfied that […]
Jacqui Scruby, Alex Greenwich and Michael Regan. Photo: NPA.
THE National Parks Association of NSW (NPA), World Wildlife Fund Australia (WWF) and the Australian Climate Biodiversity Foundation have co-hosted an evening seminar at the Jetty Beach House to highlight local business support for the GKNP. The organisers said the GKNP will offer incredible benefits for businesses, communities, and the important koala populations in the […]
New lights and a disabled lift have been installed at Bowraville Theatre.
UPGRADES to the historic Bowraville Theatre have moved ahead with a new disabled-access lift, lighting console and construction of a disabled access walkway well underway. Last year in December, NOTA reported that the project to upgrade the theatre with the installation of dressing-rooms and disabled access, was in danger of being abandoned by Nambucca Valley […]
Equestrian events are a feature of the Bellingen River Agricultural Show.
Equestrian events are a feature of the Bellingen River Agricultural Show. The Budaabang Bari Aboriginal Dance Group will perform at the official opening. Hay bale challenges; all part of the rural fun. THE Bellinger River Agricultural Society (BRAS) will be officially opened at the earlier time of 9am on Saturday morning, 24 May, in the […]
Nambucca Roosters Reserve Grade player Bryce Pike out-steps defenders with Preston Fuller in support.
Nambucca Roosters First Grade player Zac Johnson burst through the Grafton Ghost’s defensive line during their Round 2 clash in Grafton on Sunday. Nambucca Roosters First Grade player Tyreece Sines pierced the Grafton Ghost’s defensive line, making a 40 metre line break and enabling a Jacob Welsh try. Nambucca Roosters First Grade Player Jay Melrose […]
Volunteers keep the crowds well fed: Jayne Cooper, Katie Atkins with baby Addison, Cathie Jahnke, Eli Stanton, Athol Searle, Gianna Ceccato, Pat Mulquiney, Basia Meder, Hayley Bosshard.
Volunteers keep the crowds well fed: Jayne Cooper, Katie Atkins with baby Addison, Cathie Jahnke, Eli Stanton, Athol Searle, Gianna Ceccato, Pat Mulquiney, Basia Meder, Hayley Bosshard. Jorja Woods and Jarrah Goldrick with food vendor Georgie. Shaun Tholen and Michael Sainsbury from Nambucca Macnuts. Vendor Julian passes over a showbag to a delighted Page Reynolds […]
