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Special police command prepares to go live

Photos of the NSW Police Force’s Armed Response Command in training. Photos: NSW Police Multimedia. Photos of the NSW Police Force’s Armed Response Command in training. Photos: NSW Police Multimedia. IN coming weeks, heavily armed officers, rifles and specialist vehicles may be spotted on the streets as the NSW Police Force’s Armed Response Command (ARC) […]

Local News

Nambucca Valley Shop Local Campaign in full swing

NAMBUCCA Valley small businesses are enjoying this October’s Shop Local campaign as it provides a fun hook to encourage local shopping and it ignites conversations about why it is important to support small businesses. Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee said Council is collaborating with businesses and partners to deliver the Shop Local campaign this October […]

Highlights

Protesters block Bellingen main street

BELLINGEN’S main street was blocked on Wednesday 7 October, by a group of young protesters. The protest coincided with the opening of the 2026 National Forestry Symposium in Canberra, where officials, government bodies and organisations gathered to discuss “social license” and “effective engagement” within the forestry industry. The protesters, self-named forest defenders, stopped traffic on […]

Community, Local News

Nambucca Heads teen chess talent is making all the right moves on the national stage

Matthew Jeffery, Nambucca’s promising young chess talent. Two of the Mid North Coast’s most promising chess players, Nambucca Heads’ Matthew Jeffery and younger brother, Ethan (at rear). NAMBUCCA Heads teenager Matthew Jeffery is making a name for himself on the Australian chess scene following impressive performances in major tournaments this year. In April, the 15-year-old […]

Community, Local News

Nambucca Valley Council clean up vandalism in time for Uniting Supported Playgroup at Gordon Park, Nambucca Heads

VANDALS used a fire extinguisher to graffiti inside the red slide at Gordon Park playground and left broken glass near picnic tables before dawn on Friday, 25 September. A phone call triggered a swift response from Nambucca Valley Council (NVC), which arranged a clean-up just in time for the Uniting Supported Playgroup at 10.30am. Local […]

Community, Local News, Regional

Djarii Markets to celebrate First Nations culture and creativity in Taree

FIRST Nations artists, makers and producers will take centre stage at the inaugural Djarii Markets in Taree on Saturday, 10 October. Presented by Reconciliation Taree and Manning Regional Art Gallery, the event will celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creativity, entrepreneurship and cultural strength. Reconciliation Taree secretary Kate Everingham said the markets were inspired by […]

Entertainment, Event

Django Lingo brings fiery swing of Gypsy Jazz to Nambucca

Django Lingo performers jam it out. Photos: Supplied. Django Lingo performers jam it out. Photos: Supplied. INSPIRED by the romance and energy of 1930s Paris, Django Lingo brings Gypsy Jazz to life. Guitarists Terry Murray and David Ash combine with Slim Pickens on double bass to capture the spirit of legendary guitarist Django Reinhardt, delivering […]

Community, Local News, Regional

Drag-ens 48th week-long annual Valla Hot Rod Run attracts gleaming visitors to Nambucca Valley

Hot Rod lineup in front of Bowraville HealthOne. Photo: Zephyr Colman. Nambucca Valley Mayor, Gary Lee at Bowraville. Photo: Sharon Jane. Wyong’s Jason O’Bryan with his 1924 Graham Brothers truck at Bowraville. Photo: Sharon Jane. Jason O’Bryan’s 1924 Graham Brothers truck at Bowraville. Photo: Jemima Colman. Jo Byrne from Sunshine […]

Community, Local News, Regional

Transgrid’s bushfire prevention work complete

WITH much of Australia bracing for heightened bushfire danger this summer and authorities calling for early preparations for the season ahead, Transgrid has completed its bushfire prevention throughout NSW. Transgrid’s transmission network spans 12,200km and its prevention work included extensive surveys, inspections and preventative maintenance. About half of Transgrid’s annual maintenance expenditure is directed to […]

Thunderstorm asthma risk reminder

TEN years ago, 10 Australians lost their lives during the world’s largest and most catastrophic thunderstorm asthma event. Several thousand others, including people who had no past history of asthma, experienced breathing difficulties. With the grass pollen season now under way, the National Asthma Council of Australia is reminding Australians to protect themselves and their […]