OCTOBER is Mental Health Month; a timely reminder that Mid North Coast residents can access free support programs through Healthy Hub Connect. The service, funded by the Healthy North Coast Primary Health Network, provides a range of free, accessible support options from Kew to Tweed Heads. Permanent hubs operate in Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour […]
A packed house for the opening night. Artist David Southgate. Exhibition organisers. THE opening night of the Nambucca Art Gallery’s 2025 Biennial Show welcomed approximately 150 guests on Saturday, 27 September. The show, offering $7,000 prize money, attracted 230 paintings and a collection of craft and 3D items. “All Gallery members who won a prize […]
Freya Patton, Judi Swain, Yvonne Argent and Gaye Newman from Aunt Emily’s Craft Centre.
Aunt Emily Grace is fondly remembered. Freya Patton, Judi Swain, Yvonne Argent and Gaye Newman from Aunt Emily’s Craft Centre. The well preserved and updated store façade. NESTLED in the sprawling main street of Bowraville, the committee and members at Aunt Emily’s Craft Centre will celebrate a remarkable 50 years of trade on Friday, 31 […]
Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee reflects on the first 12 months of the current Council. Photo: supplied.
IT has been just over one year since the new Nambucca Valley Council was sworn in on October 8, 2024, and Mayor Gary Lee has described the past 12 months as both intense and deeply rewarding. Speaking to News Of The Area, Mayor Lee reflected on the journey so far, noting that the first year […]
MORE than one million Australians are expected to be about $15,000 better off by the time they retire after Labor caved to pressure to overhaul controversial changes to tax on superannuation. The federal government has announced a drastic redesign of its super tax policy, which was originally intended to double the tax rate on accounts […]
DEAR News Of The Area, If you have been lucky or unlucky to have visited our wonderful hospital for help, you will know what I mean. I have just recently needed their help with a back issue and the doctors and nurses made my stay as comfortable as possible. I arrived with a dim outlook […]
The Bowraville Arts Council Committee set their sights on the Bowraville Theatre continuing as a significant cultural asset.
THE Bowraville Theatre marked a year of challenges, triumphs and transformation at its Annual General Meeting held on 12 October 2025, as the Bowraville Arts Council reflected on significant progress made over the past twelve months and set its sights firmly on the future. While the long-awaited dressing rooms and back stage area are yet […]
Wild Things Run will pay tribute to James Taylor and Carole King.
TRIBUTE act Wild Things Run will bring to life the songs and stories of music legends Carole King and James Taylor at the Nambucca RSL on Saturday 22 November. The RSL invites guests to a magical night of music celebrating two of the most iconic legends of the ’70s, brought to life by the incredible […]
Artists in Action members Marnie Russell, Jake Durbin, Edward Barns and Tim Pearson.
THE Nambucca Valley Phoenix-based art group, Artists in Action, is preparing for its much-anticipated fifth annual exhibition, “Wonder”, which will be on display at the Phoenix Gallery from 25 October to 21 November. This talented group of NDIS-supported artists has become a standout in the region’s visual arts scene, known for their distinctive, evolving styles […]
