April 11, 2026
New mower for Nambucca Valley Phoenix crew The mowing crew at Nambucca Valley Phoenix: Supervisor Jordan Holder and supported employees Luke McElroy, Daniel Seckold and Jake Durbin.
Community

New mower for Nambucca Valley Phoenix crew

THE Nambucca Heads Lions Club has provided funding to purchase a brand new mower for Nambucca Valley Phoenix’s mowing crew, which was officially handed over in a ceremony last month. The Phoenix’s Supported Employment program mows more than 40 properties around Bowraville, employing four staff including three participants with disability. These properties include the homes […]

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Afternoon tea delight at Stuarts Point during Seniors Week Locals and visitors enjoyed table service and great conversations.
Community

Afternoon tea delight at Stuarts Point during Seniors Week

THE Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation (SPaDCO) hosted an elegant afternoon tea designed to celebrate the diverse elder community on Friday, 13 March, during NSW Seniors Week. The volunteer caterers and a team of helpers produced a fine fare of delights, impressing dignitaries such as Kempsey Shire Mayor Kinne Ring. Entertainment was provided by […]

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Pet care day set to support Nambucca Valley pet owners Midcoast Vets veterinarian Patrick O’Donoghue. Photo: supplied.
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Pet care day set to support Nambucca Valley pet owners

KEEPING on top of a pet’s health and legal requirements can be overwhelming for many owners, but a new community initiative aims to make it easier. Nambucca Valley Council has partnered with Midcoast Vets to deliver a Pet Care Day in Macksville on Wednesday 1 April, offering discounted vaccinations, health checks and helpful information for […]

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Mid North Coast waterways under EPA testing for pesticide presence An EPA scientist tests for pesticides. Photo: supplied.
Community

Mid North Coast waterways under EPA testing for pesticide presence

THE NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has ramped up water quality monitoring across the Mid North Coast to better understand pesticide levels in local waterways. The program focused on key catchments in the Nambucca Valley and Coffs Harbour, combining scientific testing with on-ground compliance activity to address community concerns. NSW EPA Director Operations John Forcier […]

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New sewer technology trialled in Nambucca Valley
Community, Government

New sewer technology trialled in Nambucca Valley

Before: The heavily corroded sewer manhole located at Valla Beach. Photo: supplied. After: The refurbished sewer manhole after the new technology, the cured in place manhole reliner, was installed on Monday 23 March. Photo: supplied. INNOVATIVE technology has been trialled in the Nambucca Valley’s sewer network, with a new cured-in-place manhole reliner used to rehabilitate […]

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Nambucca Valley effort turns bottles and cans into support for koala habitat
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Nambucca Valley effort turns bottles and cans into support for koala habitat

A GRASSROOTS recycling initiative has turned everyday waste into meaningful support for koala habitat restoration, with $1500 raised and donated to Bangalow Koalas. Valla Beach man Darren Squibb recently presented the funds to Linda Sparrow of Bangalow Koalas in Bangalow, the result of his community-driven ‘Cans for Koalas, Bottles for Boobooks’ campaign. The funds were […]

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Major health care boost for Nambucca Valley with new CT scanner Radiographer Cameron Hinshaw, Acting Macksville District Hospital Executive Officer Anna Pascoe, Dr Karly Field and Acting GM Regional and Rural Hospitals Lisa Slater with the new CT scanner. Photo: supplied.
Community, Health

Major health care boost for Nambucca Valley with new CT scanner

ACCESS to advanced medical imaging has taken a significant step forward in the Nambucca Valley, with a new state-of-the-art CT scanner now installed at Macksville District Hospital. The addition of the new equipment means local patients, particularly those undergoing cancer treatment, can now receive important scans closer to home, avoiding the need to travel to […]

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Sunrise broadcast showcases Nambucca Valley to national audience
Community

Sunrise broadcast showcases Nambucca Valley to national audience

AN early morning crowd gathered at the Nambucca Heads V-Wall last week as Channel Seven’s Sunrise breakfast program broadcast live from the Valley, shining a national spotlight on the region. Around 70 locals attended the first live cross at 5.45am, with many more joining throughout the morning as the broadcast highlighted the area’s unique attractions, […]

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Generations come together for Seniors Week in the Valley Seniors and high school students throw coloured powder over each other in a celebration of this year’s Seniors Festival theme, ‘Live Life in Colour’. Photo: supplied.
Community

Generations come together for Seniors Week in the Valley

Wayne French of Autumn Lodge in Macksville prepares to dive into the colour run. Photo: supplied. Seniors and high school students throw coloured powder over each other in a celebration of this year’s Seniors Festival theme, ‘Live Life in Colour’. Photo: supplied. PEOPLE of all ages came together last week to celebrate Seniors Week in […]

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