DEAR News Of The Area, STATE Member for Coffs Harbour, Gurmesh Singh, has been promoted to the leadership of the NSW National Party. Meanwhile, our National Party Federal MP for Cowper, Mr Conaghan, is getting attention for another reason – being removed from parliament due to interjections. Hansard reports that during question time on 27 […]
A walk against gender-based violence was held recently in Coffs Harbour.
THE community is invited to participate in a walk against gender-based violence in Nambucca Heads on Wednesday, 10 December. Commencing at 10am, the walk begins at the Nambucca Heads Information Centre and concludes at the V-Wall, aimed at taking social and visible action against gender-based violence. The walk falls on the final day of the […]
THE Nambucca Christmas Festival will go ahead as planned on Friday, 5 December from 5pm to 8pm, but at a new venue. Originally scheduled for Coronation Park, the event has been relocated to the EJ Biffin Playing Fields in Nambucca Heads due to unforeseen issues connected with the nearby demolition site of the Nambucca Leagues […]
Matt Hyland will step down from his role as first grade coach after five seasons at the helm, however will stay on as a player. Photo: supplied. Billy Cockbain will coach the under 18s and play for the first grade side during the 2026 season. Photo: supplied. David Lindsay continues as captain/coach of the reserve […]
The Nambucca Valley’s Liddell family came to the rededication service in force. Pictured (from left) is Brian Liddell, Judi Liddell, Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee, Melinda Reid, and Murray Liddell, who came to honour George Nash, a member of the 9th Division who endured the whole siege. Photo: supplied.
The Nambucca Valley’s Liddell family came to the rededication service in force. Pictured (from left) is Brian Liddell, Judi Liddell, Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee, Melinda Reid, and Murray Liddell, who came to honour George Nash, a member of the 9th Division who endured the whole siege. Photo: supplied. Guest speaker Mick Birtles DSC and […]
Macksville Public School’s Year 6 Debating Team in action. Photo: supplied.
Macksville Public School’s Year 6 Debating Team in action. Photo: supplied. The Year 6 Debating Team are the 2025 Premier’s NSW State Champions. Photo: supplied. MACKSVILLE Public School’s Year 6 Debating Team has been named the Premier’s NSW State Champions for 2025, the highest honour in primary school debating in New South Wales. The statewide […]
Ashton Angus receiving his certificates for overall Winner and Public Speaking from judges Phillip Argue and Bernadette Hayes. Photo: supplied.
ASHTON Angus, a Year 11 student at Coffs Harbour Senior College, has been named the winner of the Nambucca Heads Lions Youth of the Year competition. The competition is designed to foster leadership, community contribution, and public speaking skills in high school students. Ashton’s success followed a rigorous judging process, beginning with a formal interview […]
Musical exploration at Camp Creative. Photo: Peter Bliss.
Musical exploration at Camp Creative. Photo: Peter Bliss. Kids are inspired to explore creativity. Photo: Louise Walpole. Art is a major annual feature of the Camp. Photo: Louise Walpole. Musical collaboration at Camp Creative. Photo: Richard Layt. The range and diversity of courses offered sets the Camp apart. Photo: Michelle Stockton. A COMMUNITY-DRIVEN arts and […]
Nambucca Valley councillors (front left) Ljubov Simson and Deputy Mayor (centre) Susan Jenvey with Council staff dressed up in orange for the first day of the 16 Days of Activism, Tuesday 25 November.
THE old Macksville Bridge is glowing orange at night as a bold statement of support for the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, an international campaign running from 25 November to 10 December. The campaign begins on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and ends on Human Rights Day. The […]
