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Small Business Month offers new opportunities for Nambucca Valley businesses

BUSINESSES across the Nambucca Valley are being encouraged to make the most of a range of workshops, networking opportunities and promotional initiatives being delivered throughout Small Business Month this October. Nambucca Valley Council has partnered with a range of organisations to offer a diverse program designed to help businesses strengthen their marketing, build networks, and […]

Highlights

Community protests against farm workers’ inhumane conditions

AWU National Secretary Paul Farrow explained the tough measures the union is taking to help stop the exploitation. The community was out in force to show support for farm workers. AROUND 200 people packed a forum at Cavanbah Hall recently with a clear message that the people who pick our fruit and vegetables deserve to […]

Highlights

Looks clear? Look again: Jo rider puts motorcycle safety in the spotlight

LOOK AGAIN: Brian Beesley in his distinctive Jo Rider vest,encouraging motorists to actively look for motorcycles. Photo: Sonja Duncan. LOOK AGAIN: Brian Beesley in his distinctive Jo Rider vest,encouraging motorists to actively look for motorcycles. Photo: Sonja Duncan. GLOUCESTER motorcyclist Brian Beesley is asking local drivers to look – and then look again – as […]

Community, Local News, Police

RFS firefighter hit by falling tree at Yarranbella in stable condition at John Hunter Hospital

Rielle Garad watching as the RFS successfully contains the fire at South Arm. Photo: Leith Garad. Firefighters Wayne Pade and Lachlan Pade extinguish a dead tree alight on the edge of a containment line. Photo: Ella Pade. RFS backburning at a South Arm property. Photo: Leith Garad. Looking towards the South Arm fire area from […]

Sport

South West Rocks super fish Tilly Buchholz dreams of Olympic green and gold

Tilly Buchholz prepares for another race. Photo: Buchholz family. For Tilly Buchholz it is all about race times, not medals. Photo: Buchholz family. Tilly Buchholz competing in a butterfly event at the state schools titles. Photo: Buchholz family. A perfect start and another gold at the state schools titles. Photo: Buchholz family. Powering down the […]

Sport

Talented Female Program footballers finish year on a high

Talented Female Program Under 16s with coach Nathan Silvy. Talented Female Program Under 14s with coach Rhys Gilleland. Talented Female Program Under 13s with coach Helen Wells. Talented Female Program coaches and Sponsors. THE North Coast Football Talented Female Program (TFP) has celebrated another successful year with tributes to female football and an awards ceremony. […]

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Stop blaming migrants and start fixing problems

DEAR News Of The Area, A CONVERSATION with an Uber driver on my way to Brisbane Airport got me thinking about where Australia is heading. We talked about youth crime, housing, cost-of-living pressures and immigration. I came away wondering whether our political debate focuses too much on who to blame and not enough on what […]

Community again rallies to support local Legacy fundraising

MID North Coast Legacy has thanked the Nambucca Valley and Kempsey communities for getting behind the recent Legacy Week 2026, with volunteers raising funds and awareness for local veteran families. Legacy Week is the organisation’s annual fundraising campaign, with volunteers selling Legacy badges, pens, keyrings, teddy bears and other merchandise throughout the region. For Mid […]

Property

7 Mann Street, Nambucca Heads is on the market with Belle Property Nambucca Heads

1,100sqm6 bed, 2 bath$800,000 – $850,000 POSITIONED in the heart of Nambucca Heads, this substantial 1,100sqm holding presents a rare opportunity in a tightly held commercial centre location. With an established long-term commercial tenancy upstairs and a freshly renovated lower level, the property combines immediate income with outstanding flexibility. Complemented by rear access, E2 Commercial […]

Artist Margrit Richenbach hosts kite and flag making workshop in Bowraville

WELL-KNOWN local artist Margrit Richenbach will channel the inspiration of her late husband, Claude Teyssier, as she leads a workshop crafting fish kites and flags ahead of the November Back to Bowra Street Festival. Mr Teyssier and Ms Richenbach were renowned for creating huge, light-lantern sculptures that featured at community events such as the Camden […]