Council takes stand on domestic and family violence
NAMBUCCA Valley Council will undertake a series of actions to reduce the rate and impact of domestic and family violence (DFV) in the community. The move has been led by councillor Ljubov Simson, a survivor of family violence and gender-based workplace violence. Cr Simson successfully moved a motion at Council’s 15 October meeting, outlining a […]
Christmas magic back at Coronation Park
AFTER the resounding success of last year’s event, the Nambucca Christmas Festival is set to return to Coronation Park for another evening of festive fun for the whole family. Organisers want the Nambucca Valley to save the date for Friday, 5 December from 5pm to 8pm, as Coronation Park’s Number 2 Oval transforms into a […]
Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan joined CWA members at their Morgo Street base for afternoon tea earlier this week to celebrate the funding wins.
Grant wins fund hall improvements at Urunga CWA
Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan joined CWA members at their Morgo Street base for afternoon tea earlier this week to celebrate the funding wins. Cowper MP Pat Conaghan tries one of the CWA’s famous scones. THE Urunga branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) is celebrating two successful grant funding applications. The branch has […]
Artist and Elder collaborate to preserve language and protect wildlife
A UNIQUE collaboration between Nambucca Heads artist and educator Susie Peake and Gumbaynggirr elder Gary Williams, has resulted in an educational children’s book. “Birds and Animals of the Nambucca Valley” is a wildlife awareness activity book created to introduce local children to the region’s animals and their traditional Gumbaynggirr names. It is designed to spark […]
The South West Rock U3A Ukulele Group were in fine voice and floral attire.
Ukuleles and flowers delight at Stuarts Point
Stunning displays ready for judging. The South West Rock U3A Ukulele Group were in fine voice and floral attire. STUARTS Point and District Garden Club members and guests held their final community meeting for 2025 on Wednesday, 5 November at the Stuarts Point Community Hall. Beyond the stunning floral show bench displays, the seasonally abundant […]
The meeting attracted representatives from a range of organisations and industries.
Environment groups talk river health at Valla Beach
The meeting attracted representatives from a range of organisations and industries. The meeting attracted representatives from a range of organisations and industries. LOCK the Nambucca Valley hosted a well-attended meeting at Valla Beach on Sunday, 9 November, bringing together a range of community-based environment groups to discuss issues affecting the health of local river systems. […]
Members of the Coffs Coast Neuroendocrine Cancer Support Group with the lit up landmark.
Blue for the bridge as Macksville marks Neuroendocrine Cancer Day
THE Macksville Bridge and Big Banana were lit in vivid blue on Monday night, 10 November to mark Neuroendocrine Cancer (NEC) Day, a global event that seeks to enhance awareness of this relatively little-known cancer. Representatives from the Coffs Coast NEC support group were thrilled to witness such a spectacle, as it helped to draw […]
Roscoe’s Pool and Spa Service participated in the parade. Photo: Mick Birtles.
Bowraville shines for historic return of beloved festival
Bellamy Cooper and Lailah Wilson ready to head downhill. Photo: Mick Birtles. Dancers from Bowraville Central School dancing to ‘Yellow Submarine’. Photo: Mick Birtles. Adam McDonald, Joe Simon and Fiona McDonald. Photo: Mick Birtles. Local writer Nerida Cowie launched her children’s book, ‘Annebelle the Antechinus’. Photo: Mick Birtles. The Nambucca District Band adding pomp and […]
