Community Archives - Nambucca Valley News Of The Area

Nominations open for 2026 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards

NOMINATIONS for the 2026 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards are now open, with family, friends and work mates urged to help celebrate the enormous positive impact of volunteers across the state. The awards are in their 20th year and are run by The Centre for Volunteering to recognise the outstanding work of volunteers in […]

Community

Nashos honoured at moving commemorative service in Nambucca Heads

The moving commemorative service was led by Nambucca Heads RSL sub-Branch President Denis Lane. Among the large number of attendees at the service of commemoration on National Servicemen’s Day were these proud former National Servicemen who answered when their nation called. A COMMEMORATIVE service honouring Australia’s National Servicemen was held on Saturday 14 February, led […]

Community, School

Royal Life Saving runs schools training program across the Coffs Coast

First Aid training in Bellingen. Learning CPR. Practising pool rescues. FOR 2,000 teachers and education staff across Northern NSW, including in the Coffs Harbour, Bellingen and Nambucca Valley Local Government Areas (LGAs), the school year began with critical professional development. Eleven trainers from Royal Life Saving’s Northern Regional Office covered over 7,200 kilometres to deliver […]

Community, Government

Nambucca Valley takes next step toward stronger tourism identity

Nambucca Valley Council Manager Economic Development and Tourism Janice Rooney and Destination North Coast General Manager Michael Thurston. Photo: supplied. Tourism businesses and accommodation providers at the destination branding workshop and networking event. Photo: supplied. TOURISM operators from across the Nambucca Valley gathered last week for a networking event and workshop aimed at shaping the […]

Community

Rock and Roll Weekend strikes the right chord in Nambucca Heads

Brian Dwyer, Robert Nicholls and Sue Copeland with an amazing 1965 Galaxie Convertible. Rusty the Dog takes pride of place on his dad Peter Armytage’s 1935 Hudson Terraplane. Dancers rocking out to the sounds of Buddy Love and The Tremors. THE Nambucca Heads RSL Club auditorium took a leap back in time from 12–15 February […]

Community

New Launch Pad program fuels youth entrepreneurship in the Nambucca Valley

YOUNG people with a business idea or entrepreneurial ambition are invited to apply for a new support program, with applications open until 28 February 2026. The Launch Pad Youth Entrepreneur program is a free, 12-week business support initiative designed for people aged 18 to 30 who have a business idea or are already running an […]

Community

Welcome event helps new residents connect at Open Streets Festival

PEOPLE who are new to the Nambucca Valley, including families and recent arrivals, are being encouraged to take a relaxed first step into community life at a dedicated Welcome to the Valley event. The informal meet-and-connect opportunity will be held during the popular Open Streets Festival on Saturday 14 February from 2pm, giving newcomers a […]

Community

High-pressure cleaning marks first stage of Valla Beach Reservoir upgrade

LAST week News Of The Area reported that significant works had begun at Valla Beach with the intent of increasing the lifespan of the Valla Beach Reservoir. Council has advised NOTA that work is progressing well on the refurbishment of the reservoir, with specialist contractors Alfab Services making a strong start on the complex internal […]

Community, Health

Community invited to third Care and Connection day in Nambucca Heads

FOLLOWING the strong turnout and positive response to the Care and Connection Day held late last year, another community-focused event is set to take place in Nambucca Heads later this month. The third Care and Connection Day will be held on Wednesday 18 February from 11am to 2pm at 54 Mumbler Street, Nambucca Heads, bringing […]

Community

The life of Gumbaynggirr Man Colin Jarrett is told in a new book by Tamara McWilliam

LOCAL author Tamara McWilliam officially launched her latest novel, The Final Sunset, in Macksville last week at the Elk on 38 Cafe, with the story of identity, culture and resilience taking centre stage. Based on the true-life journey of respected Gumbaynggirr man Colin Jarrett, the novel explores a life shaped by both Sioux (Native American) […]