COMMUNITIES across NSW are being asked which towns and specific locations should be commemorated with a blue plaque to create a Freedom Ride Blue Plaque Trail, honouring a significant chapter in Australia’s civil rights movement. The 1965 Freedom Ride brought national attention to racial injustice and discrimination against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Taking […]

Ann Poynten, Leanne Boatfield, Lisa Daley, Raelene Squires, Maria Miles, Maria Summerville, Donna Cassin and teacher Gloria Gavenlock. Guests enjoy the Physical Culture Nambucca Valley reunion. Guests enjoy the Physical Culture Nambucca Valley reunion. Reminiscing were Norma Johnson, Gloria Gavenlock, Brenda Henderson, Judy Blair and Carolyn Laverty. THE St John’s Physical Culture (Physie) reunion attracted […]

NEW laws will be proposed by the Greens in the NSW Parliament in October that would make people responsible for keeping their cat safely at home and give councils the discretion to regulate and enforce cat containment measures in priority areas. Greens MP and spokesperson for the environment Sue Higginson said, “The failure of the […]

THE Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation (SPaDCO) has received a Valerie Taylor Ocean Prize for “inspiring sea change”. Run by conservation organisation Blue World, the awards aim to “make a direct impact on ocean protection and restoration” and activate communities to protect and care for waterways. This protection extends to NSW marine and harbour […]

The 2NVR Committee of Management is (L-R) John Wilson, Luise Pearson-Bernoth, Celeste Howden, Ron Hawkins, Paul Burns, David Pirani and Beverly Gibbs. Donna Collins was presented with the Hitching Post Award for Radio Excellence by 2NVR President Luise Pearson-Bernoth. The Golden Peg Award, which honours exceptional volunteer contributions, was presented to Beverly Gibbs by 2NVR […]

Most of the more than 60 attendees at the launch of Nambucca Stories had their copies personally signed by the author Rachel Burns. Nambucca Stories was officially launched by historian and author Trevor Lynch, best known for his work ‘Nambucca Anzacs’. LOCAL history tome “Nambucca Stories” was officially launched at the Nambucca Bowls Club on […]

The newly commissioned Pastor Filikesa Kamotu with his predecessor Rev. Joanne Smalbil. Photo: supplied. Visiting members of Sydney’s Fijian community led the singing at the commissioning of Pastor Filikesa. Photo: supplied. A SPIRIT of celebration filled the Nambucca Heads Uniting Church on Sunday 31 August, as more than 50 people gathered for the official commissioning […]

LET’S Dance Nambucca will host four days of rock and roll events at Nambucca Heads RSL Club from 18-21 September. Free events include a social meet and greet dance night on Thursday, 18 September. “Come along and join us at 6pm to socialise, followed by music and a little teaching from Let’s Dance Rock and […]

NATIONAL Meals on Wheels Day was celebrated around the country on 27 August, with Lifetime Connect recognising the local volunteers who make the service possible in the Nambucca Valley. Under this year’s theme, “Aged Care You Can Count On”, Meals on Wheels continues to be a trusted, reliable presence in the lives of older Australians, […]