nambuccavalley NOTA, Author at Nambucca Valley News Of The Area

Blind Pretty are on the brink and ready to break through with fresh sound

AFTER a year of writing and soul-searching, rising Nambucca Valley-based indie band Blind Pretty is poised to make a bold return – more refined, more focused, and truer to their roots than ever. The group, whose members met in high school in Coffs Harbour, has been steadily building a name for itself across Australia’s east […]

Local News

‘Art of Nature’ attracts capacity crowd at Valla

Gregory Coates demonstrating his painting techniques. Photo: Judith Kirwood. Ceramist, Lynn Walsh, with some of her work. Photo: Judith Kirwood. THE Valla Beach Community Hall was packed to capacity on Friday, 26 September for the opening night of the “Art of Nature” exhibition. Fairy lights outside created a festival atmosphere as attendees chatted and mingled, […]

Local News

Nambucca Valley welcomes 47th annual Valla Beach Hot Rod Run

Julie Douglas from Sydney is a regular visitor to the Nambucca Valley, coming back each year for the Hot Rod Run. Drag-ens Hot Rod Club Valla Committee Vice-President Leigh Anderson and Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee. Ammaleah Astruc and Ella Cooley from Sydney enjoying the event on Bowra Street, Nambucca Heads. Raymond Keast, Norman Birse […]

Community, Government

Roundabout confirmed for notorious Valla Beach black spot after community campaign

THE NSW Government has confirmed a long-awaited road safety upgrade for the Valla Beach community, announcing that a roundabout will be built at the intersection of Valla Beach Road and Giinagay Way. The announcement follows extensive community advocacy, supported by site visits and detailed safety investigations by Transport for NSW and the Centre for Road […]

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Entertainment

Bowraville Theatre Singers celebrate Australia in song

CELEBRATING the soul of the nation in song, the Bowraville Theatre Singers (BTS) are preparing to bring to life Australia’s diverse history and spirit in their new powerful performance, “We Are Many: Songs of Australia”. The concert will feature a rich program of songs about Australia or written by Australian composers. From a local Gumbaynggirr […]

Local News

Major speeding incidents on the Mid North Coast

THREE lives were lost on New South Wales roads during the October long weekend. NSW Police’s Operation Labour Day 2025 commenced at 12.01am on Friday 3 October and concluded at 11.59pm on Monday 6 October. The high-visibility operation saw police across the state targeting drink and drug driving, fatigue, mobile phone use, speeding and seat […]

Sport

Coffs touch football hosts National Youth Championships

AUSTRALIA’s best young touch footballers have played off for national titles in Coffs Harbour. The city hosted the National Youth Championships for the second straight year, featuring over four big days of representative touch football at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium and surrounding fields. The Coffs Coast hosted Australia’s premier youth touch football event, contested […]

Sport Results

Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club

WHEN the dust (literally) settled at the conclusion of 2025’s most prestigious open event at the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Course, two accomplished left-handers stood supreme. The Good Time Charlie’s Cup was played over 36 holes on the Sunday and Monday of the long weekend and for the first time it was accorded Vardon event […]

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Better planning to increase cyclist and road safety

DEAR News Of The Area, THE sleepy seaside town of Urunga boasts family friendly caravan parks and regional roads extending throughout the Bellingen Shire. Perfect for exploring the local countryside and neighbouring villages, including out to the Great Koala National Park, on a bicycle. Yet, many in the community disagree. Last Friday (26 September) a […]