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Major health care boost for Nambucca Valley with new CT scanner

ACCESS to advanced medical imaging has taken a significant step forward in the Nambucca Valley, with a new state-of-the-art CT scanner now installed at Macksville District Hospital. The addition of the new equipment means local patients, particularly those undergoing cancer treatment, can now receive important scans closer to home, avoiding the need to travel to […]

Community

Sunrise broadcast showcases Nambucca Valley to national audience

AN early morning crowd gathered at the Nambucca Heads V-Wall last week as Channel Seven’s Sunrise breakfast program broadcast live from the Valley, shining a national spotlight on the region. Around 70 locals attended the first live cross at 5.45am, with many more joining throughout the morning as the broadcast highlighted the area’s unique attractions, […]

Sport Results

Nambucca Golf Report

MACKSVILLE intruder Michael Ziebell went berserker-mode with 75 off the stick as he lit up the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Course. The 12-marker had nine pars and birdied the 11th and 13th on his merry way to winning Div 1 of the McGrath Real Estate stableford on Saturday. Bridesmaid specialist Chris Knight (10 handicap no […]

Hypothetical

Legal Hypothetical: Banking on Mum – A gift or undue influence?

EVELYN died at the age of 89, leaving an estate valued at approximately $3 million. Her will divides the estate equally between her four adult children. In the final months of her life, however, Evelyn transferred $180,000 to one of her children, Amanda. At the time, Evelyn was frail and relied heavily on Amanda, who […]

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Iran war is illegal under UN Charter

DEAR News of the Area, All wars are tragic, inevitably causing unnecessary death, destruction, chaos and misery, at great financial and social cost. Article 2(4) of the United Nations Charter prohibits war, calling for member states to: “refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political […]

Jasminda's Advice

‘On the couch’ with Jasminda

DEAR Jasminda, MY daughter’s class is holding a fundraiser to raise funds to paint the play equipment. I’ve let the relatives know and now they are getting competitive with their offers. Kylie G. Dear Kylie, Fundraisers used to be done in a clandestine way, much like nanna slipping little Jimmy a cool fifty bucks in […]

Local News

Forestry Corporation fined $450,000 for latest breach

FORESTRY Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) has been convicted and sentenced over the illegal logging of six giant and three hollow-bearing trees in Wild Cattle Creek State Forest near Coffs Harbour in June and July 2020. The organisation responsible for managing timber production in NSW’s state-owned native and plantation forests, FCNSW has been ordered to pay […]

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Community

Generations come together for Seniors Week in the Valley

Wayne French of Autumn Lodge in Macksville prepares to dive into the colour run. Photo: supplied. Seniors and high school students throw coloured powder over each other in a celebration of this year’s Seniors Festival theme, ‘Live Life in Colour’. Photo: supplied. PEOPLE of all ages came together last week to celebrate Seniors Week in […]

Community

Uniting Op Shop rededicated in new location after two decades at Seascape Mall

Some of the op shop team at their new site alongside the Uniting Church on Ridge Street, Nambucca Heads. Pastor Filikesa Kamotu led the dedication in prayer. THE long-standing Uniting Church op shop in Nambucca Heads marked the end of an era on Friday 13 March. Volunteers and community supporters gathered for a special re-dedication […]