Some of the organisers and sponsors behind the 2nd Annual Valla Gift. Local children participated in sack races around the 2nd Annual Valla Gift. Bodi O’Brien and Lewis Dyer enjoyed some friendly competition at the 2nd Annual Valla Gift. Lincoln and Abby Walker on their marks for a friendly race at the 2nd Annual Valla […]
Members of the community take part in the Nambucca River Church (NRC) Salvos Walk for the Hood fundraiser. THE Nambucca River Church (NRC) Salvos hosted “Walk for the Hood,” on Sunday 24 May, as part of the National 2026 Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal. More than just a walk, the event was an opportunity for […]
Historian, author and veteran Trevor Lynch, pictured with Sub-Branch President Denis Lane, officiated at the launch of ‘We've Got Your Back’.
Commander David Myers RAN was the special guest at the recent dinner marking the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Nambucca Heads RSL Sub-Branch. The evening also served as the official launch of the book ‘We’ve Got Your Back’, written by local author Carrolline Rhodes, chronicling the first 80 years of the Sub-Branch. Historian, […]
Rachel Burns takes centre stage during Alex Caminer’s local author showcase at Alternatives Bookshop during the Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival. Photo:supplied
THE rich history of the Nambucca Valley was shared with a new audience when author Rachel Burns was selected to present her work at an opening event at the Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival. The festival commenced with a local author showcase at Alternatives Bookshop in Bellingen, bringing together writers from across the region to […]
Nambucca Nippers receive a donation from the Nambucca Valley Country Music Club. Pictured are Daren Alder from the Nambucca Heads SLSC, June Pettiford and Kerri Garvie from the Nambucca Valley Country Music Club, Isabella Alder, Max Becker and Lily Alder from the Nambucca Heads SLSC. Photo: supplied
THE Nambucca Valley Country Music Club has made a donation to Nambucca Heads Surf Life Saving Club’s nippers program to help ensure young people can continue to learn vital surf safety and lifesaving skills. The music club has built a strong reputation for raising funds and donating them to a wide range of worthy organisations […]
Nambucca Valley Council manager of infrastructure services, Matt Leibrandt, has been overseeing refurbishment works on Tilly Willy Bridge. Photo: supplied
AN unexpected structural issue has been uncovered during refurbishment to Tilly Willy Bridge and essential work will force an extended closure. Nambucca Valley Council now aims to reopen the bridge to traffic by Thursday 18 June. The bridge, which has been undergoing major rehabilitation works since 4 May, has seen significant progress as Council’s structures […]
BOWRAVILLE’S historic theatre is moving closer to becoming a more accessible and modern community venue, with a series of upgrades progressing well thanks to joint Australian and NSW Government funding. The improvements include new disabled entry access, a disabled lift providing stage access for people with mobility restrictions, and upgrades to the theatre’s electrical, sound […]
Town Team Movement Ltd received an FRRR grant funded by the Future Drought Fund to build community resilience to drought in WA’s Wheatbelt Central region.
MORE than $3,000,000 in grants is now available to empower eligible agriculture-dependent communities to prepare for drought by building and maintaining their social resilience. This is the second round of funding to be delivered by the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) through the Future Drought Fund’s (FDF) Communities Program, which is funded by […]
Number 15 Simon Belfield rides hard during round two of the NSW State Series, held at the Coffs Coast BMX track in May this year. Photo: courtesy Charlotte Donald.
BMX rider Simon Belfield is preparing for the UCI 2026 BMX World Championships in Brisbane in July. Number 15 Simon Belfield rides hard during round two of the NSW State Series, held at the Coffs Coast BMX track in May this year. Photo: courtesy Charlotte Donald. VALLA’S Simon Belfield is on his way to the […]
Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee thanks the large group of volunteers at the community lunch on 22 May.
Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee thanks the large group of volunteers at the community lunch on 22 May. Volunteers from the Nambucca Headland Museum enjoy the special community lunch hosted by Nambucca Valley Council. VOLUNTEERS from across the Nambucca Valley gathered at the Nambucca Heads RSL Club on Friday 22 May for a special community […]
