July 24, 2026
Gurmesh Singh wins NSW Nationals leadership after shock Saunders exit Newly elected NSW Nationals leader Gurmesh Singh addresses the media.
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Gurmesh Singh wins NSW Nationals leadership after shock Saunders exit

Newly elected NSW Nationals leader Gurmesh Singh addresses the media. Mr Singh (centre) is joined by the new Deputy Leader Kevin Anderson and Leader of the Nationals in the Upper House, Sarah Mitchell. COFFS HARBOUR MP Gurmesh Singh has been elected as the new leader of the NSW Nationals, following the shock resignation of Dugald […]

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Remediation works start at Nambucca Heads V-Wall Remediation works are being carried out in two stages.
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Remediation works start at Nambucca Heads V-Wall

REMEDIATION works have started at the Nambucca Heads V-Wall to remove sand build up and minimise riverbank erosion. Nambucca Valley Council General Manager Bede Spannagle said Council was undertaking the works to stabilise this important estuary area, as a contractor to Crown Lands, within the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. “Over several years, sand […]

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Top honours for The Community Transport Company
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Top honours for The Community Transport Company

THE Community Transport Company (TCTC) has taken out top honours in two recognition award programs. TCTC was named Outstanding Community Organisation at this year’s Business NSW Awards, and Large Community Transport Provider of the Year at the Community Transport Organisation (CTO) Conference in Orange. These accolades recognise its vital role across the Coffs Coast and […]

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Businesses embrace disaster preparedness as Small Business Month closes Jung Lunn of Jung Industri, Jimmy Daniels and Cassandra Doyle of Nambucca Surf Co, Alex Sanderson of Dream it Done Home Maintenance and Melissa Cooper of Harmony Bee Creations with facilitator Julie Humphris. Photo: supplied.
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Businesses embrace disaster preparedness as Small Business Month closes

Jung Lunn of Jung Industri, Jimmy Daniels and Cassandra Doyle of Nambucca Surf Co, Alex Sanderson of Dream it Done Home Maintenance and Melissa Cooper of Harmony Bee Creations with facilitator Julie Humphris. Photo: supplied. Workshop facilitator Julie Humphris sharing her personal journey of recovery at her family’s Blue Marble Farm following the Black Summer […]

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Bellwood’s Splash Pad opens just in time for holiday crowds The Bellwood Park Splash Pad has become an instant hit with locals and visitors, prompting Council to consider a similar facility for Bowraville.
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Bellwood’s Splash Pad opens just in time for holiday crowds

A NEW attraction in Nambucca Heads had families flocking to Bellwood Park during the October long weekend. It was the official opening of the “Splash Pad”, a vibrant new play space featuring spraying and splashing water features designed to keep kids cool for hours on end. Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee and a number of […]

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Macksville Pre-school Childcare Centre celebrates its 50th anniversary Chatting with students to celebrate the not-for-profit pre-school’s Golden Anniversary are (from left) Educational Leader Alysia Starr, volunteer Board Director Stacey Munro, Nambucca Valley Council General Manager Bede Spannagle, Nambucca Valley Councillor Tamara McWilliam and Acting Director Amanda Cowan. Photo: supplied.
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Macksville Pre-school Childcare Centre celebrates its 50th anniversary

MACKSVILLE Pre-school Childcare Centre marked its 50th anniversary last Thursday, 2 October, as children, educators, volunteers and guests gathered at the centre to kick off the milestone celebrations. Educational Leader Alysia Starr had the honour of cutting the birthday cake on her own 12th work anniversary at the pre-school, launching a series of events planned […]

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Bingo gets a makeover as Drag Queen Abril Latrine hosts glittering night at the Golden Sands The Golden Sands’ Kiah Miles-Gavin and Ash Downe are looking forward to welcoming Abril Latrine back to town in support of ShoreTrack.
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Bingo gets a makeover as Drag Queen Abril Latrine hosts glittering night at the Golden Sands

The Golden Sands’ Kiah Miles-Gavin and Ash Downe are looking forward to welcoming Abril Latrine back to town in support of ShoreTrack. Brisbane’s leading drag queen, Abril Latrine. THE Golden Sands Tavern is once again set to dazzle the Nambucca Valley, with Brisbane’s leading drag queen, Abril Latrine, returning to host a hilarious and highly […]

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Quad bike standards saving lives as crackdown urged Enforcement of safety standards could lower farming deaths involving quad bikes, research indicates. Photo: Mark Tadic/AAP PHOTOS.
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Quad bike standards saving lives as crackdown urged

FARMERS, their families and workers are returning home safely after a day on the land due to stronger quad bike safety standards, but tougher enforcement could save even more lives. Quad bikes have long been a leading cause of deaths on farms, with 10 fatalities in 2024 and 46 reports of injuries, according to Farmsafe […]

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Grants now available for seniors’ events Michael Kemp MP with Oxley electorate seniors.
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Grants now available for seniors’ events

APPLICATIONS are now open for the $200,000 NSW Seniors Festival Grant Program 2026, with funding of up to $5,000 and $10,000 available for events taking place during next year’s festival taking place from 2-15 March. The festival theme for 2026 is ‘Live life in colour’, to encourage seniors to celebrate new adventures and embrace creativity, […]

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