THE Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group and CanDo Cancer Trust have joined forces to provide extra support to cancer patients living in the Nambucca Valley. The collaboration between the two not-for-profit organisations will help ease the cost of everyday essentials such as travel, groceries and other necessities, allowing patients to focus on their health and […]
Volunteers Sally Gibbs, Darrel Ewart, Nicole Cisterne, Chris Waller, Joanne Waller Andy Perri, Michele Gerard, Lew Louden, Deidre Bear and Rae Condon, Mary Ball, Lesley Smith, Helen Mower. Absent were Adele McCollom, Kathy Redman, Helen Bruce, Jenny Allen and Patricia Greenwood.
Nambucca Valley volunteers thanked after flood support
THE NAMBUCCA Valley Red Cross Emergency Services Team has completed more than 600 volunteer hours at evacuation and recovery centres since May’s extreme weather event. Volunteers have offered support to the community at centres in Nambucca Heads, Macksville, Bowraville, Kempsey, Port Macquarie and Gladstone. “We have also assisted with a Recovery Assistance Point (RAP) at […]
Students from Frank Partridge VC Public School have taken part in a Junior Public Speaking Program introduced by the Lions Club of Nambucca Heads. Photo: supplied.
Students shine at Nambucca Lions public speaking event
THE Lions Club of Nambucca Heads has introduced a Junior Public Speaking Program, giving local students the opportunity to build confidence and develop valuable communication skills. On 22 July, students from Frank Partridge VC Public School presented their speeches at a Lions Club meeting, in front of an audience that included Lions members, parents, and […]
Committee members Heather Kind, Chris Kaczan and Yvonne Chegwidden were kept busy on the registration table.
SPaDCO trials refreshed community format
THE Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation (SPaDCO) hosted their regular community meeting, usually held every two months on a Wednesday evening, at the Stuarts Point Community Hall on Sunday, 27 July. Straying from tradition, local residents were invited to attend a free brunch combined with a thought-provoking Q&A session discussing issues such as water […]
End of an era at the Nambucca Community and Arts Centre
AFTER many years of service to the community, the long-standing members of the Nambucca Community and Arts Centre (NCAC) Committee of Management have passed the torch to new leadership, marking the end of an era at one of the Valley’s most cherished community spaces. Diane Gulson, who served the Committee for 12 years, resigned from […]
Celebrating 65 years of VIEW
THE 65th Anniversary of VIEW Clubs of Australia was celebrated in Laurieton on Saturday, 26 July. VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) is a national women’s organisation bringing women together in local communities to enjoy social activities, develop skills, make connections and participate in networking events while supporting and advocating for the education of […]
Partial re-opening date announced for pool
NAMBUCCA Valley Council has announced a projected partial reopening of the Macksville Memorial Aquatic and Fitness Centre, with facilities expected to be available for public use from 1 September. Last week, user groups were given a tour of the Centre to view the extent of the damage and discuss the ongoing repair works. Following this, […]
‘Spirit of the Bush’ competition returns to celebrate life on the land
RURAL Aid has launched the sixth annual Spirit of the Bush Photo Competition, inviting Upper Hunter residents to share striking images that capture the strength, resilience, and beauty of life on the land. Running from 14 July to 31 August 2025, the much-loved competition provides a powerful platform for rural and regional Australians to tell […]
Muriel Fuller celebrates a century of life, love and service
NAMBUCCA Valley resident Muriel Milton Fuller marked her 100th birthday last week, surrounded by family and friends at a special celebration held at the Nambucca Heads RSL Club. The milestone celebration was not only a tribute to Muriel’s longevity, but also a reflection of a life filled with love, faith and generosity. Muriel was born […]
‘Free For All’ for the flood affected in Macksville
Clothing, furniture, kitchen equipment, toys, DVDs and books were all on offer. Photo: supplied. The community came together to help donate, set up, and pack down the Free For All event at the Macksville Senior Citizens Centre. Photo: supplied. MACKSVILLE Senior Citizens Centre has played host to a community-led effort to support those in need […]
