Musician and citizen scientist John Laidler. Poet and photographer John Bennett. Yurruun.ga’s wetlands. Birdlife on Yurruun.ga’s wetlands. AN exhibition of artworks celebrating the reclaimed wetland at Yuurrun.ga (Urunga) is showing at Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM) between 17 May and 22 June. Created by John Bennett and John Laidley, it is described as a story […]
‘Volunteers make everything we do possible’, says Lifeline North Coast
Lifeline North Coast volunteers. THIS National Volunteer Week, May 19-25, Lifeline North Coast is recognising the individual and collective contributions of all the volunteers who ensure that every Australian has access to hope and connection all day, every day. Lifeline North Coast General Manager Angela Martin, said that demand for services continues to be high, […]
State awards to recognise emergency services volunteers
EMERGENCY services volunteers will be recognised for the first time in the 2025 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. The Centre for Volunteering added this seventh category to its annual celebration, following the announcement in March of the Premier’s Flood Emergency Citation. The citation ensures that the unique and vital contributions of emergency responders and […]
Trains cut for coaches during year-long refurbishments
LOCAL rail travellers are questioning NSW TrainLink’s handling and timing of service cutbacks. For the next 12 months, refurbishment of the state’s existing XPT train fleet means there will be a premium coach service between Grafton and Sydney Central. There will be two services each way daily, providing an express and a selected stops service […]
Community gathers to shape the future of Bowraville
AROUND 30 local residents attended a “Meet the Mayor” event at the Bowraville Sports Hub on Monday, 12 May. Joining the community was Nambucca Valley Council Mayor Gary Lee and councillors Jimmy Angel and Ljubov Simson. The meeting was hosted by the Bowraville Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Lee opened the meeting with a general welcome […]
Stuarts Point and district heads to the polls
SPaDCO got the sausage sizzle underway on time. The queue left some folks at the mercy of the rain. Despite the inclement weather, supporters gathered early. THE Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation (SPaDCO) partook in an age-old tradition on Saturday, 3 May, providing the iconic “democracy sausages” on Federal election day. By 8am the […]
Red Cross host emergency preparedness workshop
STUARTS Point and District Community Organisation (SPaDCO) partnered with the Red Cross to deliver an Emergency Preparedness Workshop on Wednesday evening, 30 April, in lieu of their regularly scheduled community meeting. SPaDCO Chairperson Mary-Lou Lewis welcomed the community and introduced Karen Maloney as the Red Cross host for the workshop. “We are pleased to also […]
Friendship flourishes with local garden clubs
The Stuarts Point and District Garden Club crew. The ‘trading table’ was loaded with a great variety of plants and produce. Stunning views across to South West Rocks. The restaurant was at near full capacity for the private event. STUARTS Point and District Garden Club members enjoyed a “Friendship Day” with similar groups on the […]
Full steam ahead for upgrades to Bowraville Theatre
UPGRADES to the historic Bowraville Theatre have moved ahead with a new disabled-access lift, lighting console and construction of a disabled access walkway well underway. Last year in December, NOTA reported that the project to upgrade the theatre with the installation of dressing-rooms and disabled access, was in danger of being abandoned by Nambucca Valley […]
Opportunity to meet Nambucca Valley councillors in Bowraville
THE Bowraville Chamber of Commerce is hosting an opportunity for residents to meet their Nambucca Valley councillors. The morning tea event will be held on Monday 12 May from 11am at the Bowraville Recreation Club (Sports Hub). “Whilst this event is being called ‘Meet the Mayor’, it is actually an opportunity for members of the […]