Lifestyle Archives - Nambucca Valley News Of The Area

Fishing

Funding on offer for ‘Gone Fishing Day events

FISHING clubs and associated organisations are being encouraged to join in the state-wide ‘Gone Fishing Day’ festivities on Sunday 19 October by hosting their own events.  NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) Acting Director Fisheries Management, Bryan Van Der Walt said clubs can apply for a fishing package or grants up to […]

Entertainment

Bowraville students win songwriting award

ST MARY’S Primary School Bowraville students have finished runner-up in a national songwriting contest. The Harmony Day Songwriting Competition was open to school students in all schools across Australia. It was organised by social initiative Moving Forward Together, which has a focus on improving and empowering cultural and racial harmony within Australia. School students were […]

Event

Community to converge in aid of flood recovery

A FAMILY-FRIENDLY benefit concert will be held at the Stuarts Point Tavern on Sunday 15 June, in aid of recovery from recent flooding. The event, organised by the Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation (SPaDCO) and other community groups, will run from 2pm till 5pm. Funds raised – via cash donations, raffles, a book stall […]

Entertainment, Event

Joel Easson’s art lights up Phoenix Gallery in June

Easson’s works move between the abstract and more formal landscape representation. ARTIST Joel Easson will unveil a new body of solo work, titled “Inner Landscapes”, on Saturday, 7 June at the Phoenix Gallery, Bowraville. Having grown up in Kempsey, Easson plays doom metal guitar in his spare time and began painting in 2015 during a […]

Entertainment, Event

Musical versatility at Valla Beach markets

THE musical entertainment at the Valla Beach community market on Saturday, 7 June will be led by Mid North Coast musician Julie Kovendy. Julie began her singing-songwriting journey locally over fifteen years ago, her musical versatility shining through as she effortlessly transitioned from intimate duos to captivating solos and dynamic trios. Her performances are a […]

Entertainment

From the Valley to the world: Local voices shine in new podcast series

Titled ‘Life Worth Listening’, the podcast features heartfelt, insightful, and often surprising conversations with locals who are living with passion, purpose, and a dash of adventure. Nambucca Heads’ Mick Birtles uses his podcast to highlight grassroots people doing extraordinary things. MICK Birtles, a regular reporter for News Of The Area and a familiar voice on […]

Entertainment

Bowraville Theatre Singers set the stage alight with ‘Fire and Rain’

The Bowraville Theatre Singers, under the direction of renowned composer and musician Paul Jarman, performed two sold out performances on the weekend. In addition to conducting, Paul Jarman accompanied the singers on a range of instruments, including Irish whistle, tárogató, saxophone and piano. THE Bowraville Theatre came alive over the weekend as the Bowraville Theatre […]

Entertainment, Event

Sam Neill and Bryan Brown join Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival lineup

HIGH profile Australian actors Sam Neill and Bryan Brown will appear live on stage at the Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival in a conversation style event. The last-minute addition to the program was coordinated by festival patron Brown, who emerged from his appearance last year committed to securing high profile guest speakers. The 2025 Festival, […]

Entertainment, Event

Bellingen’s Nexus Art Gallery unveils silk art exhibition

Stay a While My Lovelies by Robyn Jackson. Robyn Jackson’s Morning Song. Wild Flowers by Robyn Jackson. Robyn Jackson’s Follow the Sun. MID North Coast silk artist Robyn Jackson is exhibiting “A Work of H’art” at Bellingen’s Nexus Art Gallery from 25 May to 19 June. With a Bachelor of Education in Textiles and Design, […]

Event

Macro Muster returns to monitoring waterbugs in local rivers

Macro Muster volunteers look for waterbugs in a sample. Volunteers work in teams with scientist partners to count and identify water bugs. Volunteers can collect a sample from the river during the day of the Macro Muster. BELLINGEN-based environmental charity OzGREEN is back with its eighth Macro Muster, a free citizen science event based at […]