Matthew Jeffery, Nambucca’s promising young chess talent. Two of the Mid North Coast’s most promising chess players, Nambucca Heads’ Matthew Jeffery and younger brother, Ethan (at rear). NAMBUCCA Heads teenager Matthew Jeffery is making a name for himself on the Australian chess scene following impressive performances in major tournaments this year. In April, the 15-year-old […]
VANDALS used a fire extinguisher to graffiti inside the red slide at Gordon Park playground and left broken glass near picnic tables before dawn on Friday, 25 September. A phone call triggered a swift response from Nambucca Valley Council (NVC), which arranged a clean-up just in time for the Uniting Supported Playgroup at 10.30am. Local […]
Members of the Djarii Markets Working Group, from left: Alunya Wilkinson, Keri Harris, Rebecca Cant, Kate Everingham, Jane Hosking and Elise Wynyard. Photo: Supplied.
FIRST Nations artists, makers and producers will take centre stage at the inaugural Djarii Markets in Taree on Saturday, 10 October. Presented by Reconciliation Taree and Manning Regional Art Gallery, the event will celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creativity, entrepreneurship and cultural strength. Reconciliation Taree secretary Kate Everingham said the markets were inspired by […]
Hot Rod lineup in front of Bowraville HealthOne. Photo: Zephyr Colman.
Hot Rod lineup in front of Bowraville HealthOne. Photo: Zephyr Colman. Nambucca Valley Mayor, Gary Lee at Bowraville. Photo: Sharon Jane. Wyong’s Jason O’Bryan with his 1924 Graham Brothers truck at Bowraville. Photo: Sharon Jane. Jason O’Bryan’s 1924 Graham Brothers truck at Bowraville. Photo: Jemima Colman. Jo Byrne from Sunshine […]
Transgrid's bushfire prevention helicopter patrols. Photo: Supplied.
WITH much of Australia bracing for heightened bushfire danger this summer and authorities calling for early preparations for the season ahead, Transgrid has completed its bushfire prevention throughout NSW. Transgrid’s transmission network spans 12,200km and its prevention work included extensive surveys, inspections and preventative maintenance. About half of Transgrid’s annual maintenance expenditure is directed to […]
NAMBUCCA Valley and Coffs City councils have affirmed their commitment – and alignment with community mood – to relieve the inhumane conditions facing temporary farm workers in the region. Last week Council unanimously supported a motion, moved by Councillor Tony Judge, to work with Nambucca Valley Council to submit a motion on addressing modern slavery […]
A MAN has been charged over multiple alleged break and enters in the Nambucca Heads area earlier this year. In September 2026, officers attached to Mid North Coast Police District established Strike Force Mentix to investigate multiple break, enter and steal offences targeting holiday accommodation premises within the Nambucca Heads area between May and September […]
Nambucca Valley Council Deputy Mayor Susan Jenvey discussing with Ben Walters the potential locations being considered for a splash pad in Bowraville. Photo: NVC. Residents received updates on key council projects at a community drop-in session last Saturday. Photo: NVC. Nambucca Valley Council Deputy Mayor Susan Jenvey discussed potential locations for a splash pad in […]
Miyachi’s Sushi owner, Miyachi, speaking with Nambucca Valley Council Economic Development and Tourism manager, Jan Rooney and News Of The Area Advertising Manager, Johnny Wilson about October’s Shop Local campaign.
BUSINESSES across the Nambucca Valley are being encouraged to make the most of a range of workshops, networking opportunities and promotional initiatives being delivered throughout Small Business Month this October. Nambucca Valley Council has partnered with a range of organisations to offer a diverse program designed to help businesses strengthen their marketing, build networks, and […]
Rielle Garad watching as the RFS successfully contains the fire at South Arm. Photo: Leith Garad. Firefighters Wayne Pade and Lachlan Pade extinguish a dead tree alight on the edge of a containment line. Photo: Ella Pade. RFS backburning at a South Arm property. Photo: Leith Garad. Looking towards the South Arm fire area from […]
