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Shallow draft and deep impact as a new marine rescue boat arrives in Nambucca Heads

Nambucca Heads Marine Rescue’s Gary Nichols, Liz Ellis, Barry Flynn and Col Cracknell taking possession of the Gray’s Marine GM 68 at Gordon Park Nambucca Heads. The new GM 68 is a game changer for water safety in the Nambucca district. The new GM 68 is fitted with twin 150hp Suzuki vertical-lift outboard motors, specialised […]

Opinion

Honours list: gender balance ‘cause for concern’

CONGRATULATIONS to the 680 Australians recognised in the Order of Australia in the 2026 Australia Day Honours list, which we the Council of the Order of Australia, recommended to the Governor-General. This represents the highest number since Australia Day 2024. The recipients come from all parts of the country and their service, achievements and impact […]

Sport

Macksville-Scotts Head SLSC performs ‘above and beyond’ at Country Championships

Macksville-Scotts Head SLSC was one of 33 competing in the weekend’s Country Championships at South West Rocks. Macksville-Scotts Head competitors at the NSW SLS Country Championships. Photos: MSHSLSC and SLS NSW. Macksville-Scotts Head competitors at the NSW SLS Country Championships. Photos: MSHSLSC and SLS NSW. Macksville-Scotts Head competitors at the NSW SLS Country Championships. Photos: […]

Printed Edition

Printed Edition 30 JANUARY 2026

Local News

Nambucca Valley’s John Ainsworth awarded Order of Australia medal

NAMBUCCA’s John Ainsworth has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for “service worthy of particular recognition”. Mr Ainsworth served on Nambucca Valley Council for 32 years, several times as Deputy Mayor. He was also a member of the Premier’s Regional Communities Consultative Council for eight years and […]

Community

Eungai to host Sustainable Future Expo backed by community grants

A SUSTAINABLE Future Expo to be held at Eungai on Sunday, 28 June, has been announced as one of six successful projects funded through Round Two of Nambucca Valley Council’s Community Grants Program. The Sustainable Future Expo, to be delivered at Unkya Reserve, will showcase local growers, producers and practical waste-minimisation techniques, while also incorporating […]

ADVERTISING FEATURE

ADVERTISING FEATURE: Nambucca apartments ‘halfway’ towards completion

The view from the complex at 3 High Street has been described as world-class. Local companies and tradespeople have been employed on the project. Local companies and tradespeople have been employed on the project. The apartments are scheduled for completion in August this year. The apartments are scheduled for completion in August this year. VISTA […]

Community

Valla Lions Serve Up Australia Day Breakfast by the Sea

LOCALS marked Australia Day in many different ways, with a strong turnout at Valla Beach Reserve, where the Lions Club hosted a relaxed and welcoming cooked breakfast for the community. From early morning, residents and visitors alike were drawn to the picturesque reserve, tempted by the smell of sizzling sausages and the promise of good […]

Sport Results

Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club

SCORES of near 40 seemingly matched the ‘feels-like’ temperature at the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Course on Saturday. Tim Kinnear carded 39 points in the Nambucca News medley stableford on 24 January, but even that wasn’t enough to guarantee a stress-free ride in Div 1. The 13-handicapper Titaniced the 9th with a triple bogey before […]

Regional

Family says current to blame for river deaths of two men near Bellingen

A FUNDRAISER has been launched to repatriate the bodies of the two men who drowned in the Never Never River near Bellingen on Sunday. Launched on GoFundMe by Sunita Kalkal of Melton West in Victoria, the stated aim is to cover the cost of repatriation to India and funeral expenses, and to support family members […]