THE iconic Bowraville Theatre was again at the Nambucca Valley’s cultural heart over the weekend as the Bowraville Theatre Singers (BTS) delivered two sold-out concerts that brought audiences to their feet calling for more. Under the leadership of renowned composer, musician and conductor Paul Jarman, the choir took concertgoers on a moving and joyful journey […]
The Valla Beach Garage Band getting ready to perform at the Ukulele Camp and Beach Party. Photo: Kate Koch and Sandra Radke. Newcastle’s award-winning Ukestra conducted by Dr Jane Jelbart performing at Valla Beach. Photo: Kate Koch and Sandra Radke. HOT on the heels of the Valla Rod Run, another significant cultural event has brought […]
Cercophonius squama, the Forest Scorpion, seen in Woolgoolga rainforest.
An unknown species of Dragon Springtail (Acanthanura sp) from Dorrigo rainforest. Cercophonius squama, the Forest Scorpion, seen in Woolgoolga rainforest. THE Great Southern BioBlitz (GSB) is in full swing, starting at midnight on Friday 24 October and going through until Monday night, 27 October. The GSB calls the community and scientists to work together to […]
Volunteer water sample collectors for the Macro Muster.
Volunteer water sample collectors for the Macro Muster. Macro Muster is a free hands-on citizen science event collecting data to track the health of three local rivers. Macro Muster is a free hands-on citizen science event collecting data to track the health of three local rivers. Macro Muster is a free […]
The Bowraville Arts Council Committee set their sights on the Bowraville Theatre continuing as a significant cultural asset.
THE Bowraville Theatre marked a year of challenges, triumphs and transformation at its Annual General Meeting held on 12 October 2025, as the Bowraville Arts Council reflected on significant progress made over the past twelve months and set its sights firmly on the future. While the long-awaited dressing rooms and back stage area are yet […]
Wild Things Run will pay tribute to James Taylor and Carole King.
TRIBUTE act Wild Things Run will bring to life the songs and stories of music legends Carole King and James Taylor at the Nambucca RSL on Saturday 22 November. The RSL invites guests to a magical night of music celebrating two of the most iconic legends of the ’70s, brought to life by the incredible […]
Ceri and Rick Wrobel of the Valla Beach Community Association on hand to assist visitors on arrival at the Valla Beach Community Markets.
Ceri and Rick Wrobel of the Valla Beach Community Association on hand to assist visitors on arrival at the Valla Beach Community Markets. Snez and Stewart Peters entertaining the large crowd at last weekend’s markets Hulistic Hoops provided endless healthy fun for all ages. The CWA Nambucca Valley Evening Branch offered baked goods and other […]
Blind Pretty’s Ned Ambrose, Della Baldwin and Jesse Falzon are back after quietly crafting their second EP. Photo: supplied.
AFTER a year of writing and soul-searching, rising Nambucca Valley-based indie band Blind Pretty is poised to make a bold return – more refined, more focused, and truer to their roots than ever. The group, whose members met in high school in Coffs Harbour, has been steadily building a name for itself across Australia’s east […]
Bowraville Theatre Singers Musical Director Paul Jarman will again be at the helm as the group delivers its new performance, ‘We Are Many: Songs of Australia’.
CELEBRATING the soul of the nation in song, the Bowraville Theatre Singers (BTS) are preparing to bring to life Australia’s diverse history and spirit in their new powerful performance, “We Are Many: Songs of Australia”. The concert will feature a rich program of songs about Australia or written by Australian composers. From a local Gumbaynggirr […]
The Government’s Dutton (Ebor) and Gaden (Snowy Mountains) Trout Hatcheries produce millions of trout and salmon each year.
THE 2025-26 trout fishing season officially opened on Saturday 4 October following the annual four-month closure to allow fish to spawn and reproduce. The season remains open to midnight 8 June 2026. Rivers and streams across NSW are in prime condition, with two million Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout and Atlantic Salmon to be […]
