THE Nambucca Christmas Festival will go ahead as planned on Friday, 5 December from 5pm to 8pm, but at a new venue. Originally scheduled for Coronation Park, the event has been relocated to the EJ Biffin Playing Fields in Nambucca Heads due to unforeseen issues connected with the nearby demolition site of the Nambucca Leagues […]
The Nambucca Valley’s Liddell family came to the rededication service in force. Pictured (from left) is Brian Liddell, Judi Liddell, Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee, Melinda Reid, and Murray Liddell, who came to honour George Nash, a member of the 9th Division who endured the whole siege. Photo: supplied.
The Nambucca Valley’s Liddell family came to the rededication service in force. Pictured (from left) is Brian Liddell, Judi Liddell, Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee, Melinda Reid, and Murray Liddell, who came to honour George Nash, a member of the 9th Division who endured the whole siege. Photo: supplied. Guest speaker Mick Birtles DSC and […]
Ashton Angus receiving his certificates for overall Winner and Public Speaking from judges Phillip Argue and Bernadette Hayes. Photo: supplied.
ASHTON Angus, a Year 11 student at Coffs Harbour Senior College, has been named the winner of the Nambucca Heads Lions Youth of the Year competition. The competition is designed to foster leadership, community contribution, and public speaking skills in high school students. Ashton’s success followed a rigorous judging process, beginning with a formal interview […]
Nambucca Valley councillors (front left) Ljubov Simson and Deputy Mayor (centre) Susan Jenvey with Council staff dressed up in orange for the first day of the 16 Days of Activism, Tuesday 25 November.
THE old Macksville Bridge is glowing orange at night as a bold statement of support for the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, an international campaign running from 25 November to 10 December. The campaign begins on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and ends on Human Rights Day. The […]
BUSINESS owners, residents and visitors to Bowraville can now have their say on proposed accessible parking options for High Street. Nambucca Valley Council Acting General Manager Kristian Enevoldson, said disability access to inside the Bowraville Theatre has been improved, however now a connection to accessible street parking was needed. “In 2021-22 Council was successful in […]
State Member for Oxley Michael Kemp, Nambucca Valley Council Director Engineering Services David Moloney, and AJ Civil Projects Project Manager Jack Gilchrist.
THE Valla Urban Growth Area (VUGA) is quickly taking shape, with bulk earthworks for Stage One now 90 percent complete. Construction began in May 2025 to transform the site into a new hub for industry, investment and jobs in the Nambucca Valley. Local contractor AJ Civil Projects has moved a staggering 120,000 cubic metres of […]
The community is encouraged to give the gift of happiness.
DONATIONS for the annual Salvation Army Christmas Toy Drive Appeal are now being accepted at Newcastle Permanent and Greater Bank branches until 12 December. The joint appeal has supported local families for nearly 40 years. Last year the community donated a record 7500 gifts through the branches. Salvation Army Auxiliary Lieutenant Bernie Muendel said the […]
Dan Boermans outside his shop in High Street, Bowraville. The concrete section of guttering that Mr Boermans is convinced needs to be removed. SMALL business owner and resident of High Street, Bowraville, Dan Boermans addressed the public forum of Nambucca Valley Council’s 25 November general meeting to plead for help with ongoing stormwater issues. Mr […]
David Poverello, representing the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, accepted the donation from LoggerHeads President Barry Jagoe.
David Poverello, representing the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, accepted the donation from LoggerHeads President Barry Jagoe. Irene Rowsell from the Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group Inc accepted the donation from LoggerHeads President Barry Jagoe. THE Loggerheads Malibu Club has donated a combined $3,000 to two local organisations thanks to the outstanding support of the public […]
The 2025 exhibition crew.
PREPARATIONS are well in train for the tenth anniversary of the Valla Expressions Art Show to be held at the Valla Community Hall from 3-11 January 2026. To mark the occasion, an opening evening will be held on Sunday, 4 January from 5- 7pm. Organiser Julie Collins told News Of The Area, “All of the […]
