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Nambucca Valley youth turn business dreams into reality

NINE aspiring young business owners have been recognised for completing an intensive 12-week entrepreneurship program designed to equip them with the skills, confidence and knowledge needed to transform their ideas into sustainable businesses. The grand finale of the Launch Pad Youth Entrepreneur Program was held on Thursday 4 June at the Slim Dusty Centre in […]

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Printed Edition 12 JUNE 2026

Police

Northern Region policeman faces court

A NORTHERN Region police officer will face court over alleged illegal computer access. The 31-year-old male constable, who is attached to a command in the Northern Region, is alleged to have accessed the police computer system for non-work-related matters. Following extensive inquiries, a Future Court Attendance Notice was served on the officer on 4 June […]

Local News

Antique wedding dress brings love story to life at Pioneer Cottage

A BEAUTIFULLY handcrafted wedding dress worn more than a century ago is one of the latest treasures on display at Mary Boulton’s Pioneer Cottage & Museum. The cottage and museum offer visitors a unique glimpse into the lives of one of the Nambucca Valley’s pioneering families. The elegant gown was worn by Alice Provost when […]

Community, Entertainment

Nambucca Valley Country Music Club supports next generation of lifesavers

THE Nambucca Valley Country Music Club has made a donation to Nambucca Heads Surf Life Saving Club’s nippers program to help ensure young people can continue to learn vital surf safety and lifesaving skills. The music club has built a strong reputation for raising funds and donating them to a wide range of worthy organisations […]

Local News

Cardboard Wings set to carry Snez across the UK

WHAT began as a dream during a creative writing program in Bellingen is about to become reality, with Nambucca Valley singer-songwriter Snez preparing to embark on her first-ever United Kingdom tour to share music from her newly released album Cardboard Wings. In just a few weeks, Snez will head overseas accompanied by her 11-year-old daughter, […]

Government

Essential repairs begin along popular Macksville riverwalk

A SIGNIFICANT infrastructure upgrade is under way at Macksville, with Nambucca Valley Council commencing the replacement of a deteriorating retaining wall beside the Nambucca River near the historic Macksville Wharf precinct. The project, being carried out by Council’s structures team, will see up to 80 metres of retaining wall replaced adjacent to the footpath running […]

Event, Food, Health

Nambucca Valley ‘Our Sustainable Future Expo’

THE Our Sustainable Future Expo will soon offer interested attendees a community-led roadmap to a sustainable and more resilient tomorrow. Born from a unique collaboration between the Nambucca Valley Growers and Producers Association Incorporated (NVGPA) and the Unkya Reserve Committee of Management, the Expo will aim to drive the awareness and adoption of everyday sustainable […]

Community

Failing girders force extension of Tilly Willy Bridge closure

AN unexpected structural issue has been uncovered during refurbishment to Tilly Willy Bridge and essential work will force an extended closure. Nambucca Valley Council now aims to reopen the bridge to traffic by Thursday 18 June. The bridge, which has been undergoing major rehabilitation works since 4 May, has seen significant progress as Council’s structures […]

Community

Historic Bowraville Theatre receives major accessibility improvements

BOWRAVILLE’S historic theatre is moving closer to becoming a more accessible and modern community venue, with a series of upgrades progressing well thanks to joint Australian and NSW Government funding. The improvements include new disabled entry access, a disabled lift providing stage access for people with mobility restrictions, and upgrades to the theatre’s electrical, sound […]