July 30, 2025
Community to converge in aid of flood recovery Local band ‘Bluesville’ in action last year on the deck at Stuarts Point Tavern.
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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 […]

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Joel Easson’s art lights up Phoenix Gallery in June
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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 […]

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Musical versatility at Valla Beach markets
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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 […]

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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.
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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 […]

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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.
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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 […]

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Macro Muster returns to monitoring waterbugs in local rivers Volunteers work in teams with scientist partners to count and identify water bugs.
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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 […]

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Bogged: Bellingen Show cancelled due to waterlogged ground The waterlogged showgrounds would not have coped with the preparation let alone the footfall of thousands of Bellingen Show visitors.
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Bogged: Bellingen Show cancelled due to waterlogged ground

THE Bellingen Show, scheduled for 24-25 May, has been cancelled due to the condition of the showground. Bellinger River Agricultural Society made the announcement on Thursday 15 May, after prolonged rainfall caused the showground, which is situated in the floodplain of the Bellinger River, to become extremely waterlogged. “This was an incredibly difficult decision that […]

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Another strong showing for Macksville Show’s art exhibition
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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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