November 24, 2025
Another strong showing for Macksville Show’s art exhibition
Entertainment, Event

Another strong showing for Macksville Show’s art exhibition

THE ART Exhibition at the Macksville Show was once again of a high standard, with visitors commenting on the colour, varied subject matter, quality and presentation of submitted works. Much of the organising of the exhibition was undertaken by the Bowraville Racecourse Art Group (BRAG), and in particular Elwin Butler who donated many hours before, […]

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CWA members join scone frenzy at Royal Easter Show The CWA’s Rayleen Barnette, and CWA Nambucca Valley Evening Branch members Jeanette Bailey, June Rossington, Jenny Boys and Tom Boys at the 2025 Royal Easter Show. Photo: supplied.
Event

CWA members join scone frenzy at Royal Easter Show

THE Nambucca Valley Evening Branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) rolled up their sleeves at the iconic CWA Tea Rooms during this year’s Royal Easter Show, helping serve a jaw-dropping 40,670 scones over the 10-day event. Affectionately dubbed ‘The Fab 5’ by their CWA colleagues, five dedicated volunteers from the local branch travelled to […]

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Macksville Show delights crowds despite rainy weather Volunteers keep the crowds well fed: Jayne Cooper, Katie Atkins with baby Addison, Cathie Jahnke, Eli Stanton, Athol Searle, Gianna Ceccato, Pat Mulquiney, Basia Meder, Hayley Bosshard.
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Macksville Show delights crowds despite rainy weather

Volunteers keep the crowds well fed: Jayne Cooper, Katie Atkins with baby Addison, Cathie Jahnke, Eli Stanton, Athol Searle, Gianna Ceccato, Pat Mulquiney, Basia Meder, Hayley Bosshard. Jorja Woods and Jarrah Goldrick with food vendor Georgie. Shaun Tholen and Michael Sainsbury from Nambucca Macnuts. Vendor Julian passes over a showbag to a delighted Page Reynolds […]

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Festival to celebrate Gumbaynggirr connections with Country
Event, Regional

Festival to celebrate Gumbaynggirr connections with Country

THE fourth annual “Buluunggal” festival led by Gumbaynggirr custodian Uncle Bud Marshall will take place at the V-Wall, Nambucca Heads on Saturday, 10 May from 10.30am to 3.30pm. The festival celebrates the arrival of buluunggal, or mullet, in the Nambucca River. “Everyone is invited to come join us again to celebrate the ongoing significance of […]

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