Ian Napier was slugged with five years' worth of land taxes after diversifying his winery business. Photo: Peter Stoop/AAP PHOTOS.
UNDER the shade of a weeping willow on the banks of a sparkling dam, wine lovers can look out across a sprawling national park while sipping chilled Chardonnay. Members of the Wombat Crossing Vineyard, in the heart of the NSW Hunter Valley wine region, can also stay in a cosy lodge with a fireplace, aptly […]
CEO Australian HR Institute Sarah McCann-Bartlett with People Support Manager Wilson Loyo, who accepted the awards.
CEO Australian HR Institute Sarah McCann-Bartlett with People Support Manager Wilson Loyo, who accepted the awards. NVC Group People Support Manager Wilson Loyo, signing up new entrants ready to kick start their career. NVC Group, a local not-for-profit organisation, was honoured at the National Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards held in Melbourne on Friday 5 […]
State Member for Oxley Michael Kemp, Nambucca Valley Council Director Engineering Services David Moloney, and AJ Civil Projects Project Manager Jack Gilchrist.
THE Valla Urban Growth Area (VUGA) is quickly taking shape, with bulk earthworks for Stage One now 90 percent complete. Construction began in May 2025 to transform the site into a new hub for industry, investment and jobs in the Nambucca Valley. Local contractor AJ Civil Projects has moved a staggering 120,000 cubic metres of […]
The new management team at the Golden Sands Tavern, Mark and Michelle McCarthy, hand over a donation of $550 to ShoreTrack representative Geoff Batten. Photo: supplied.
THE Golden Sands Tavern has kicked off its new chapter in the Nambucca Heads community with colour and generosity, raising $550 for youth support organisation ShoreTrack during a sparkling Drag Bingo event. The high-energy evening drew a lively crowd, with Brisbane’s leading drag queen Abril La Trine delivering quick wit, bold style and plenty of […]
Lousi Birks presents AI for Small Business Workshop as part of Smal Business Month.
NAMBUCCA Valley Council is supporting Small Business Month this October, an annual initiative that celebrates, supports, and connects small businesses across the state. This year’s theme focuses on strengthening local business skills, creating networking opportunities, and showcasing the vital role small businesses play in building resilient communities and economies. Council, Nambucca Valley Business Women’s Network, […]
Locals are being urged to be aware of scammers. Photo: supplied.
MID NORTH COAST residents are being urged to stay alert as cyber criminals step up efforts to recruit so-called “money mules” through social media, fake job offers and online scams. NGM Group, the parent company of Greater Bank and Newcastle Permanent, has reported a 20 percent rise in fraudulent online account openings, with criminals attempting […]
Regional businesses continue to suffer. Photo: stock image, Canva.
THE Reserve Bank’s decision to cut interest rates by 0.25 percent on Tuesday 13 August, has been welcomed as a positive step for households across the nation, particularly the three million families managing mortgages. The reduction equates to a saving of $74 per month on a $500,000 mortgage. Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan, who is […]
THE number of businesses declaring their support for a Great Koala National Park (GKNP) has risen to more than 200 in the wake of a recent gathering at the Jetty Beach House. An open letter from 100 of these businesses has been delivered to Parliament by Kevin Doye and Lindy Davis, who were joined by […]
Jacqui Scruby, Alex Greenwich and Michael Regan. Photo: NPA.
THE National Parks Association of NSW (NPA), World Wildlife Fund Australia (WWF) and the Australian Climate Biodiversity Foundation have co-hosted an evening seminar at the Jetty Beach House to highlight local business support for the GKNP. The organisers said the GKNP will offer incredible benefits for businesses, communities, and the important koala populations in the […]
The aftermath of burnout gatherings at North Arm Cove. Photos: supplied.
THE North Arm Cove Community Association (NACCAi) continues to push MidCoast Council for action on an infamous hoon hotspot, with council recently deciding against the installation of CCTV surveillance at the site. The intersection of Gooreengi Road and Somerset Avenue, North Arm Cove has been the site of ongoing anti-social behaviour, illegal burnout gatherings […]
