August 26, 2026
Pat Conaghan crosses the floor on gambling Nationals Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan sits with members of the crossbench as he crosses the floor during a division on the Gambling Reform Bill 2026 in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra. Photo: Lukas Coch, AAP Image.
Community, Government, Health, Local News, National

Pat Conaghan crosses the floor on gambling

COWPER MP Pat Conaghan crossed the floor in the Federal House of representatives for the first time in his parliamentary career on Tuesday, 18 August, to vote against watered-down legislation governing gambling advertising. Mr Conaghan said he did not believe the legislation adequately considered the findings of the ‘You win some, you lose more’ parliamentary […]

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Young leaders have their say at NSW Parliament roadshow Participants at the youth forum. Photo: Dave Smith, NSW Parliament.
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Young leaders have their say at NSW Parliament roadshow

Participants at the youth forum. Photo: Dave Smith, NSW Parliament. Winner of the public speaking competition, Sienna McGinty. Photo: Dave Smith, NSW Parliament. Students from across the Mid North Coast had the chance to engage directly with state politicians and government officials at the third annual NSW Parliament Regional Roadshow held recently in Macksville.  The […]

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Founder of READ for Life, Jody Unterrheiner, sets up the Little Free Library in Macksville Jody Unterrheiner with classroom teacher Caroline at Layibi Primary School, Gulu, Uganda. Photo: Supplied by READ for Life.
Community, Local News, School

Founder of READ for Life, Jody Unterrheiner, sets up the Little Free Library in Macksville

The Little Free Library at 69 Wallace Street, Macksville. Photo: Sharon Jane. Educator Jody Unterrheiner at Macksville. Photo: Sharon Jane. Jody Unterrheiner with classroom teacher Caroline at Layibi Primary School, Gulu, Uganda. Photo: Supplied by READ for Life. UNASSUMING primary school teacher Jody Unterrheiner works at St Mary’s Catholic school in Bowraville, runs a Little […]

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Jim goes shopping with his horses and carriage
Community, Local News, Regional

Jim goes shopping with his horses and carriage

Jim, Toby, Harry and Clancy set off from the clearing next to Mary Boulton Cottage. Photos: Jen Hetherington. Collecting supplies at Mitre 10. A novel sight in downtown Macksville. The team stopped to collect a delivery at the Nambucca River Department Store. Food store staff assured safe parking for the final stop. THE weather was […]

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Johns Bridge remediation work completed at Missabotti after flooding landslip. Photo: NVC. The Wormo family of Missabotti: Nelly, Abby, Charlotte and Colin at Johns Bridge, August 2026. Photo: Sharon Jane.
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Johns Bridge remediation work completed at Missabotti after flooding landslip. Photo: NVC.

The Wormo family of Missabotti: Nelly, Abby, Charlotte and Colin at Johns Bridge, August 2026. Photo: Sharon Jane. Missabotti Creek at Johns Bridge, August 2026. Photo: Sharon Jane. Nambucca Valley Council Acting General Manager, David Moloney at Johns Bridge in January, 2026, before work commenced. Photo: Supplied by NVC. MISSABOTTI residents are delighted at the […]

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Gendered abuse is a threat to democracy Women should not have to choose between public office and personal safety. Photo: Magnific.
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Gendered abuse is a threat to democracy

GENDERED abuse and intimidation is discouraging strong female candidates from standing for office or applying for executive roles, a NSW survey has revealed. The Women for Election survey found 89 per cent of respondents, or almost nine out of 10, had experienced online abuse. Three-quarters said it had worsened over the past two years, and […]

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Honour history by nominating a person or place for a Blue Plaque commemoration A Blue Plaque commemorating the historic 1965 Freedom Ride advocating for Aboriginal rights. Photo: Heritage NSW.
Community, Government

Honour history by nominating a person or place for a Blue Plaque commemoration

AN opportunity exists to help preserve and honour history by nominating inspiring people and defining moments that have helped shape the state of New South Wales. The NSW Government is inviting everyone, from individuals to community organisations, to share a story that deserves to be immortalised with a Blue Plaque. There are more than 70 […]

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Remediation of Flame Tree Road landslip nears completion Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee watching the spray-sealing of Flame Tree Road, Valla, on Friday 7 August. This is the last major construction task required to finish the landslip remediation job, funded by the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
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Remediation of Flame Tree Road landslip nears completion

The site of a large, 70-metre landslip, adjacent to Flame Tree Road, Valla. Council’s construction contractor, ACG, has been working there for five weeks and the engineered rock-fill remediation solution and road repair is almost complete. The site of a large, 70-metre landslip, adjacent to Flame Tree Road, Valla. Council’s construction contractor, ACG, has been […]

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Shake Rattle‘n’Roll is set to tour to the Mid North Coast Jonathan Guthrie-Jones and Anthony Petrucci with show dancers.
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Shake Rattle‘n’Roll is set to tour to the Mid North Coast

Jonathan Guthrie-Jones and Anthony Petrucci with show dancers. Shake Dancers. Photos: Supplied. SHAKE Rattle‘n’Roll – the only 50s and 60s rock ‘n’ roll show of its kind – is set to tour to the Mid North Coast with shows in Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie later this month. Currently in Victoria, the company is heading […]

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Local drivers shift into high gear at Bush Khanacross
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Local drivers shift into high gear at Bush Khanacross

Harvey Nicholson, touted as a junior in age only, on his way to an outright win in a Subaru prepared by his father. Zahli Pell, who came second in the ladies category, shared a vehicle with her father, Damien. Jett Drough, behind the wheel of the Club Car in his first-ever event. Coaching from the […]

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