A SMALL but committed group of local volunteers has united to recreate a well-loved and famous event, the Back to Bowra Festival in the main street of Bowraville. The festival will be held on 15 November 2025. The history of this event goes back to 1975, when the thriving town of Bowraville and its original […]
A grade leaders Mick Manning, Mike Simpson, Beau Lavender (winner) and Brad Fortescue.
PLAYING the final round of the 2025 Championships for the Trevor Latham memorial trophy, sponsored by Raine McDonald memorial the top four in each grade played together. After three rounds only 3 shots separated first to fourth in A grade. In the end Beau Lavender held his nerve to win by two shots, defending his […]
Miimi (Lauren) and Jiinda (Melissa), founder and creators at Miimi & Jiinda fashion house. Miimi & Jiinda will preview its Spring/Summer 2026 collection, ‘Gaagal Wanggaan’, at Paris Fashion Week. THE Nambucca Valley born and female-led First Nations fashion house, Miimi & Jiinda, makes its European debut at Paris Fashion Week from 1-7 October. It is […]
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 […]
THE National Parks Association of NSW (NPA) hosted 100 community and environmental leaders from across the North Coast to celebrate the announcement of the Great Koala National Park (GKNP). Among those gathered in Bongil Bongil National Park south of Coffs Harbour last Saturday, 27 September, were NPA CEO Gary Dunnett, Greens MLC Sue Higginson, councillors […]
Artistic Director Tim Egan conducts the Coffs Harbour City Orchestra.
Artistic Director Tim Egan conducts the Coffs Harbour City Orchestra. The orchestra at the Nambucca Arts and Community Centre. Coffs Harbour City Orchestra at the Jetty Markets. COFFS Harbour City Orchestra will take its audience on a maritime adventure during its concert in Nambucca Arts and Community Centre on Sunday 19 October. The program provides […]
Macksville-Scotts Head SLSC Captain Lynda Scott, Club President Eric Graham and Member for Oxley Michael Kemp with the club’s new side-by-side vehicle.
Surf life savers from the SLSCs of South West Rocks, Kempsey-Crescent Head, Hat Head, Port Macquarie, Tacking Point, Wauchope, Camden Haven and Macksville-Scotts Head raise their flags to herald the beginning of the season. Macksville-Scotts Head SLSC Captain Lynda Scott, Club President Eric Graham and Member for Oxley Michael Kemp with the club’s new side-by-side […]
DEAR News Of The Area, IN response to “Farmers slam government over banana import review”, 26/9. The Australian Banana Growers Council stated that imports of bananas are unnecessary and risky, so what is the real agenda of the Federal Government? Is it to placate foreign business and political stakeholders, to undermine the power of local […]
Nambucca Valley Parkinson’s Support Group provides a safe space for people living with Parkinson's and their carers.
NAMBUCCA Valley Parkinson’s Support Group is calling on anyone impacted by the neurodegenerative disease to reach out or consider attending a meeting. That includes people living with Parkinson’s disease, their families or carers. The group provides a welcoming and supportive environment to share experiences, access information, and connect with others in the local community. The […]
