THE Nambucca Valley’s online tourism profile is set to receive a significant boost after around 10 local businesses volunteered to participate in a professional photography shoot and workshop organised by Council. The initiative forms part of Nambucca Valley Council’s ongoing work to strengthen the local government area’s presence on the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW), […]

THOUSANDS of volunteers across the Nambucca Valley are being recognised and thanked this week as part of National Volunteer Week. The annual event highlights the vital role volunteers play in supporting public facilities, services and charitable organisations throughout the community. Mayor Gary Lee said volunteers are involved in almost every aspect of life in the […]

THE Nambucca Heads RSL sub-Branch will celebrate a significant milestone this year, marking 80 years of service to veterans and the wider community. An RSL (Returned and Services League) sub-Branch is a local community organisation that supports serving and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and their families. These volunteer-led branches represent the grassroots of […]

The Langsford Way site’s tree canopy at sunset. Photo: Dr John Bennett. A large tree with habitat hollows on the site. Photo: Georgette Allen. The site is home to a host of large trees. Photo: Georgette Allen. VALLA Beach community members say they are heartbroken by the sale of a heavily-wooded block of land on […]

A solo exhibition by 2025 Phoenix Art Prize Winner Suse Wilson has begun at Nambucca Valley Phoenix in Bowraville and will run until 4 June. Photo: supplied. A sample of the works on display in the ‘Despite Appearances’ exhibition. Photo: supplied. AN evocative new exhibition at Nambucca Valley Phoenix in Bowraville is inviting visitors to […]

NAMBUCCA Valley Council is rolling out significant upgrades to its bulk water filling stations, aiming to better support rural communities and improve access for registered water carters across the region. A new bulk water filling station at South Macksville is now about one month away from opening, with construction nearing completion at the top of […]

Valla preschool educators at the rally on Wednesday, 6 May. Photo: Lani Greenhalg. The rally gathers outside Gurmesh Singh’s office in Coffs Harbour. Photo: Lani Greenhalgh. AROUND 100 community preschool educators braved the rain in Coffs Harbour on Wednesday 6 May to join the statewide “Start Strong Pay Fair” Day of Action. Dressed in a […]

A DELEGATION of regional business leaders have toured the Nambucca Valley, gaining a firsthand look at the area’s expanding industrial capability, strong manufacturing sector and growing tourism appeal. The visit, held on Friday 8 May, was coordinated by Business NSW Mid North Coast as part of its Regional Leaders Program, with the group touring the […]

With a slight delay and many umbrellas, the march was underway. Photo: Jen Hetherington. WITH menacing clouds looming, a large crowd assembled in Stuarts Point to witness the 2026 Anzac Day march, before gathering at the village’s cenotaph for a well-attended 11am memorial service. Stuarts Point RSL sub-Branch president Wayne Mason welcomed attendees to the […]

A SIGNIFICANT program of road repairs and resurfacing is set to begin across the Nambucca Valley, with crews moving in to address potholes and ageing sealed road surfaces. Nambucca Valley Council will commence the works next week, focusing on improving road conditions across several towns in the local government area. “From next week, community members […]