May 17, 2025
Citizen science arts exhibition celebrates the reclaimed wetlands of Yuurrun.ga Yurruun.ga’s wetlands.
Community, Entertainment

Citizen science arts exhibition celebrates the reclaimed wetlands of Yuurrun.ga

Musician and citizen scientist John Laidler. Poet and photographer John Bennett. Yurruun.ga’s wetlands. Birdlife on Yurruun.ga’s wetlands. AN exhibition of artworks celebrating the reclaimed wetland at Yuurrun.ga (Urunga) is showing at Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM) between 17 May and 22 June. Created by John Bennett and John Laidley, it is described as a story […]

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State awards to recognise emergency services volunteers
Community, Government, Regional

State awards to recognise emergency services volunteers

EMERGENCY services volunteers will be recognised for the first time in the 2025 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. The Centre for Volunteering added this seventh category to its annual celebration, following the announcement in March of the Premier’s Flood Emergency Citation. The citation ensures that the unique and vital contributions of emergency responders and […]

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Trains cut for coaches during year-long refurbishments Coaches are replacing some trains between Coffs and Sydney Central while refurbishments continue.
Community, Regional

Trains cut for coaches during year-long refurbishments

LOCAL rail travellers are questioning NSW TrainLink’s handling and timing of service cutbacks. For the next 12 months, refurbishment of the state’s existing XPT train fleet means there will be a premium coach service between Grafton and Sydney Central. There will be two services each way daily, providing an express and a selected stops service […]

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Community gathers to shape the future of Bowraville Around 30 locals attended the community meeting.
Community, Local News

Community gathers to shape the future of Bowraville

AROUND 30 local residents attended a “Meet the Mayor” event at the Bowraville Sports Hub on Monday, 12 May. Joining the community was Nambucca Valley Council Mayor Gary Lee and councillors Jimmy Angel and Ljubov Simson. The meeting was hosted by the Bowraville Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Lee opened the meeting with a general welcome […]

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Stuarts Point and district heads to the polls The queue left some folks at the mercy of the rain.
Community

Stuarts Point and district heads to the polls

SPaDCO got the sausage sizzle underway on time. The queue left some folks at the mercy of the rain. Despite the inclement weather, supporters gathered early. THE Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation (SPaDCO) partook in an age-old tradition on Saturday, 3 May, providing the iconic “democracy sausages” on Federal election day. By 8am the […]

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Red Cross host emergency preparedness workshop A full house for the Emergency Preparedness Workshop.
Community

Red Cross host emergency preparedness workshop

STUARTS Point and District Community Organisation (SPaDCO) partnered with the Red Cross to deliver an Emergency Preparedness Workshop on Wednesday evening, 30 April, in lieu of their regularly scheduled community meeting. SPaDCO Chairperson Mary-Lou Lewis welcomed the community and introduced Karen Maloney as the Red Cross host for the workshop. “We are pleased to also […]

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Friendship flourishes with local garden clubs The Stuarts Point and District Garden Club crew.
Community

Friendship flourishes with local garden clubs

The Stuarts Point and District Garden Club crew. The ‘trading table’ was loaded with a great variety of plants and produce. Stunning views across to South West Rocks. The restaurant was at near full capacity for the private event. STUARTS Point and District Garden Club members enjoyed a “Friendship Day” with similar groups on the […]

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Full steam ahead for upgrades to Bowraville Theatre New lights and a disabled lift have been installed at Bowraville Theatre.
Community

Full steam ahead for upgrades to Bowraville Theatre

UPGRADES to the historic Bowraville Theatre have moved ahead with a new disabled-access lift, lighting console and construction of a disabled access walkway well underway. Last year in December, NOTA reported that the project to upgrade the theatre with the installation of dressing-rooms and disabled access, was in danger of being abandoned by Nambucca Valley […]

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Opportunity to meet Nambucca Valley councillors in Bowraville The Bowraville Rec Club has offered its facilities for a ‘Meet the Mayor’ event on Monday, 12 May.
Community

Opportunity to meet Nambucca Valley councillors in Bowraville

THE Bowraville Chamber of Commerce is hosting an opportunity for residents to meet their Nambucca Valley councillors. The morning tea event will be held on Monday 12 May from 11am at the Bowraville Recreation Club (Sports Hub). “Whilst this event is being called ‘Meet the Mayor’, it is actually an opportunity for members of the […]

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