Dan Boermans outside his shop in High Street, Bowraville. The concrete section of guttering that Mr Boermans is convinced needs to be removed. SMALL business owner and resident of High Street, Bowraville, Dan Boermans addressed the public forum of Nambucca Valley Council’s 25 November general meeting to plead for help with ongoing stormwater issues. Mr […]
ON a moonless night, when the world goes quiet and even the gum trees seem to hold their breath, something small is commuting through the darkness. Not a drone. Not a late-night bird. Just a moth, humble, silent, and roughly the size of your thumb flying with the confidence of a seasoned pilot. Inside that […]
An estimated 10 million native animals are killed on Australian roads every year. Photo: Leanda Connor.
KOALA Azaliah and her joey Zali were hit by a car not long after 40 eucalyptus trees in their home were destroyed. Mother and baby recovered after intensive care at Northern Rivers Koala Hospital in Lismore, NSW, and were released back into the wild in October. But another joey, Guinevere, was not so fortunate, dying […]
The winning entry, Bowraville Rainbow, by Rhys Grainger.
The winning entry, Bowraville Rainbow, by Rhys Grainger. Bowraville photographer Rhys Grainger collected his prize money from photo competition organiser Ned Cowie. LOCAL photographer Rhys Grainger has taken out first prize in the Bowraville Tech Centre’s (BTC) “To Bowra With Love” photography competition judged during this month’s Back to Bowra festival. The prize money of […]
THE state government launched the $20 million Aquaculture Industry Development Program on Monday, aiming to strengthen and expand the seafood industry’s economic contribution to NSW. The program is designed to boost productivity and increase sustainability across farming operations for oysters, mussels, kelp, and algae, plus freshwater and marine fish hatcheries and bioproducts. “By investing in […]
David Poverello, representing the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, accepted the donation from LoggerHeads President Barry Jagoe.
David Poverello, representing the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, accepted the donation from LoggerHeads President Barry Jagoe. Irene Rowsell from the Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group Inc accepted the donation from LoggerHeads President Barry Jagoe. THE Loggerheads Malibu Club has donated a combined $3,000 to two local organisations thanks to the outstanding support of the public […]
Liz Stringer. Photo: Archie Chew.
A LONG time advocate for social equity, in particular housing security, singer-songwriter Liz Stringer’s Bowraville show on Saturday will serve as a fundraiser for the Nambucca Youthie. Officially the Nambucca Valley Youth Services Centre, the Youthie has been a vital community hub in Nambucca Heads for more than 20 years. The Youthie is a grassroots […]
Preschool President and Council GM Bede Spannagle reading to the children.
Preschool President and Council GM Bede Spannagle reading to the children. The children painting Mr Spannagle’s hard hat. WORLD Children’s Day was celebrated at the Macksville Preschool and Childcare centre on Thursday, 20 November. The annual day, promoted globally by UNICEF, serves to raise awareness, improve children’s welfare and advocate for their rights. The morning […]
The 2025 exhibition crew.
PREPARATIONS are well in train for the tenth anniversary of the Valla Expressions Art Show to be held at the Valla Community Hall from 3-11 January 2026. To mark the occasion, an opening evening will be held on Sunday, 4 January from 5- 7pm. Organiser Julie Collins told News Of The Area, “All of the […]
The calendar features images donated by Matt Campbell of North Coast Photography and also provides comprehensive boat safety advice. Photo: Matt Campbell.
MARINE Rescue Nambucca has unveiled its 2026 fundraising calendar, an annual project that celebrates the beauty of the region’s waterways while supporting the vital work of the unit’s volunteers. The release comes at an ideal time, with the organisation experiencing a welcome surge in new recruits just ahead of the busy holiday boating season. Each […]
