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Birthday Ballots and Brotherhood: Nashos to be remembered in the Nambucca Valley on 14 February

THIS year marks 75 years since Australia first introduced National Service and for many families across the Nambucca Valley, it’s not just a chapter in the history books. It’s personal. It’s the uncle who disappeared off to basic training during the footy season. The apprentice who swapped overalls for khaki. The 20-year-old whose birthday number […]

Community

Bringing the Valley together as Council backs Local Business Networking

LOCAL businesses and tourism operators across the Nambucca Valley are being invited to connect, collaborate and hear the latest industry updates at two free networking events hosted by Nambucca Valley Council this February. The sessions, to be held in Macksville on 12 February and 26 February, aim to strengthen local partnerships, share timely information and […]

Local News

Nambucca Valley locals encouraged to walk to work for mental health campaign

WALK to Work Day will take place on Friday, 26 March, encouraging Australians to build more walking into their daily routines while raising funds for better mental health outcomes nationwide. The annual campaign, led by the Pedestrian Council of Australia, highlights the physical and mental health benefits of walking and this year supports the Black […]

Local News

Australian Bureau of Statistics hiring 2,700 Field Managers for the 2026 Census

THE Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is recruiting more than 2,700 Field Managers to help deliver the 2026 Census, providing job opportunities in Nambucca Valley. The roles form a critical part of the Census workforce, supporting communities across Australia to take part in one of the nation’s most important data collections. Field Managers will work […]

Hypothetical

Legal Hypothetical: exes, estates and entitlement

TRACEY died unexpectedly at 56, leaving no will. Her estate was substantial and was largely made up of investment properties she had acquired over many years. She had no children and her next of kin were her brother, Kieran, and her two sisters. Soon after Tracey’s death, Tina, a 48-year-old woman, asserted that she and […]

Jasminda's Advice

On the couch with Jasminda

Dear Jasminda, I was driving up a long and winding road in my ute on the weekend when I passed a cyclist. She seemed to be doing it very tough and wasn’t making much progress. Should I have offered her [and her bike] a lift to the next town? I’m now regretting that I didn’t […]

Community

Home-grown long weekend entertainment at Fishermans Reach

A relaxed ambiance adopted by visitors. Coastal Dave with Greg Lewis warmed up the audience. The well-prepared location offered rustic seating. Photos: Jen Hetherington. MANY relaxed, smiling folk gathered at a private outdoor venue at Fishermans Reach, a treasured haven just south of Stuarts Point, during Saturday and Sunday of the 2026 Australia Day weekend. […]

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Sport Results

Macksville Country Club Golf

SATURDAYS multiplier pairs event, sponsored by the Zirkler family, tests mate-ships as Stableford points of the two players are multiplied on each hole . An example is, if one player scores say 3 points and his partner has 0 the result is zero, yet if both score 3 points the result is 9 on that […]

Community

Five decades of service honoured as Maurie Lonergan named Citizen of the Year

Long-time volunteer in sports Maurie Lonergan was named 2026 Nambucca Valley Citizen of the Year. Sunday’s 2026 Nambucca Valley Community Awards Event included a moving ceremony where new Australian citizens were formally welcomed. Maurie Lonergan 2026 Nambucca Valley Citizen of the Year is congratulated by family and friends. Mr Dale Brunsdon was named Senior Citizen […]