The 47th annual Valla Rod Run will be held from 28 September to 4 October 2025.
NAMBUCCA Valley Council will sponsor this year’s Drag-ens Hot Rod event in the Valley to the tune of $7000, under a ‘Gold Sponsorship Package’ after councillors voted to allow the funding arrangement. The deal will see Council logos used on event promotional material and memorabilia including social media, flyers, posters and event T-shirts and other […]
Dundurrabin School students after Judith Jackson’s Red Cross Pillowcase presentation.
Red Cross Emergency Services Volunteer Judith Jackson hosted a children’s Red Cross Pillowcase presentation at Corindi RFS/SES Community Day. Dundurrabin School students after Judith Jackson’s Red Cross Pillowcase presentation. AUSTRALIAN Red Cross is leading a national call-to-action during “EmergencyRedi Week”, which runs until 21 September. It is dedicated to encouraging all people living in Australia […]
Nambucca Valley Meals on Wheels volunteers were given certificates of appreciation.
NATIONAL Meals on Wheels Day was celebrated around the country on 27 August, with Lifetime Connect recognising the local volunteers who make the service possible in the Nambucca Valley. Under this year’s theme, “Aged Care You Can Count On”, Meals on Wheels continues to be a trusted, reliable presence in the lives of older Australians, […]
Lions Club of Macksville members Ben Nabaro, Jenny Godfrey, Brian Hemsworth, Maureen Shepherd and Ray Godfrey on a recruitment drive last week in Wallace Street.
THE Lions Club of Macksville held a recruitment drive last week in the Macksville CBD in response to concerns about declining membership. The event aimed to attract new members by raising awareness of the group’s ongoing contributions to the community. A stall selling homemade slices and Lions Christmas Puddings was set up to encourage passers-by […]
‘Flourish’ performance at the Coffs Eisteddfod Gala. Photo: BPW Studios.
‘Flourish’ performance at the Coffs Eisteddfod Gala. Photo: BPW Studios. Everly Baker in the Vocal performance at the Coffs Eisteddfod Gala. Photo CHDES. THE Coffs Harbour and District Eisteddfod Society (CHDES) is calling on community members to join its ranks, to maintain its tradition of providing outstanding performing arts opportunities. The society’s Annual General Meeting […]
Alice Ember, rising indie artist will take the mic at Jetty Beach House in Coffs Harbour. Alice Ember, rising indie artist will take the mic at Jetty Beach House in Coffs Harbour. NAMBUCCA based singer-songwriter Alice Ember returns to live performances with her Out of the Embers free gig on stage at the Jetty Beach […]
The 2NVR Committee of Management is (L-R) John Wilson, Luise Pearson-Bernoth, Celeste Howden, Ron Hawkins, Paul Burns, David Pirani and Beverly Gibbs.
The 2NVR Committee of Management is (L-R) John Wilson, Luise Pearson-Bernoth, Celeste Howden, Ron Hawkins, Paul Burns, David Pirani and Beverly Gibbs. Donna Collins was presented with the Hitching Post Award for Radio Excellence by 2NVR President Luise Pearson-Bernoth. The Golden Peg Award, which honours exceptional volunteer contributions, was presented to Beverly Gibbs by 2NVR […]
Most of the more than 60 attendees at the launch of Nambucca Stories had their copies personally signed by the author Rachel Burns.
Most of the more than 60 attendees at the launch of Nambucca Stories had their copies personally signed by the author Rachel Burns. Nambucca Stories was officially launched by historian and author Trevor Lynch, best known for his work ‘Nambucca Anzacs’. LOCAL history tome “Nambucca Stories” was officially launched at the Nambucca Bowls Club on […]
Julie Ballangarry is one of this year’s 100 Churchill Fellows. Photo: Winston Churchill Trust.
GUMBAYNGGIRR woman Dr Julie Ballangarry has been named a 2025 Churchill Fellow. The Mid North Coast scholar and educator is committed to Reconciliation and said she was inspired by her first role model, Uncle Kevin “Porky” Ballangarry of Bowraville. “[He was] a strong Aboriginal man, proud of who we are and where we come from,” […]
