AUTHENTIC to a lasting convention, the Stuarts Point Men’s Shed celebrated their 2025 initiatives and projects with a festive season luncheon on Saturday, 6 December. Members and guests dined at a well-appointed long table in the Shed, enjoying an abundance of fresh prawns, salads, roast chickens, leg ham and an impressive collection of desserts including […]
The Nambucca Valley Country Music Club made a $500 donation to volunteer-operated community radio station 2NVR Nambucca Valley Radio at their final event for 2025. Photo: supplied.
Nambucca Valley Country Music Club wraps up 2025 with music and meaningful donations
The Nambucca Valley Country Music Club made a $500 donation to volunteer-operated community radio station 2NVR Nambucca Valley Radio at their final event for 2025. Photo: supplied. The Nambucca Valley Country Music Club made a $500 donation to the Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group Inc. Photo: supplied. THE Nambucca Valley Country Music Club closed out […]
Shelley Tait receives a donation of $200 from Denis Lane on behalf of the Nambucca Heads RSL sub-Branch towards the Christmas lunch at Gordon Park.
Community gets behind free Christmas lunch at Gordon Park
SHELLEY Tait and Justin Oakes began hosting a free Christmas lunch at Gordon Park, Nambucca Heads two years ago. The married couple, who moved to the area several years ago from Orange, firmly believe that “no one should be alone on Christmas Day”. “Christmas can be especially difficult for people who are homeless, living alone, […]
Nambucca Valley Council's Bede Spannagle, Keegan Noble, Mayor Gary Lee, Reflections Holiday’s Jackie Middleton, local resident Moira Ryan and the Scotts Head Community Group’s Tony Crimmins inspecting the new ramp at Scotts Head.
Scotts Head beach gets accessibility upgrade ahead of summer
Nambucca Valley Council’s Bede Spannagle, Keegan Noble, Mayor Gary Lee, Reflections Holiday’s Jackie Middleton, local resident Moira Ryan and the Scotts Head Community Group’s Tony Crimmins inspecting the new ramp at Scotts Head. Paul West from Newcastle utilises the brand-new ramp designed to open up the beach to people of all abilities. FORSTER Beach at […]
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Matt Keogh (second from left) with MNCLHD Chief Executive Jill Wong (holding certificate) and Sarah Nixon and Mark Tyler from Macksville District Hospital. Photo: supplied.
National spotlight on Macksville Hospital’s leadership in veteran employment
MACKSVILLE District Hospital has proudly earned national recognition for its trailblazing work in supporting veteran employment, being named a finalist in the prestigious Prime Minister’s National Veteran Employment Awards. Nominated in the category of Best Regional Veteran Employment Initiative, Macksville District is the first hospital in Australia to be acknowledged in this way. While the […]
Parish picnic and open air service at Stuarts Point
The Anglican Parish of Nambucca Valley combined service in the park. The Anglican Parish of Nambucca Valley combined service in the park. THE Anglican Parish of the Nambucca Valley assembled for a combined service on Sunday, 30 November at the foreshore park in Stuarts Point. Grateful for an available picnic table shelter, the congregation gathered, […]
Coffs Harbour nurses pay tribute to their Bondi colleagues
IN a statement from the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA), members have expressed their deepest sorrow to the entire Jewish community, following the horrific mass shooting at Bondi Beach on Sunday 14 December. Extending heartfelt condolences to the families and friends who have lost loved ones, and the dozens of victims who remain in […]
Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee and Miimi Aboriginal Corporation’s HIPPY Program Coordinator Sophie Ellis with the delighted graduates.
HIPPY graduates celebrated at Nambucca Valley ceremony
GRADUATES of the 2025 HIPPY (Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters) program were celebrated with a ceremony at the Nambucca Heads cinema on Sunday, 7 December. Held in the Nambucca Valley and delivered by Miimi Aboriginal Corporation in partnership with the Brotherhood of St. Laurence, HIPPY is a two-year in-home learning program for families […]
Representatives from Healthy Hub, Gamble Aware/Lifeline and the Nambucca Soup Kitchen at a previous Community Services Day held at the SDA grounds. Photo: supplied.
Community services to be showcased in Nambucca Heads
NAMBUCCA Valley locals are invited to come together for a day of connection and community support at the upcoming Community Services Day. The event will be held at the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) grounds on the corner of Willunga Avenue and Giinagay Way, Nambucca Heads, on Tuesday, 17 December from 10:00am to 1:00pm. The event […]
Macksville Lions Club Youth of the Year Chair Brian Hemsworth with the five contestants (L-R) Dee-Jae, Caitlyn, Grace, Emily and Amelia. Photo: supplied.
Grace shines at Macksville Lions Youth of the Year
FOLLOWING a masterful demonstration of leadership and communication, Macksville High School student Grace was named the winner of the 2025 Macksville Lions Club Youth of the Year competition. Held on Tuesday, 2 December at the Macksville Ex-Services Club, the event drew a crowd of proud family members, school staff, and Lions Club members who gathered […]
