Wendy Campbell has reached the remarkable milestone of 50 years in business. Photo: Zeny’s Photo Centre.
WENDY Campbell, owner of Wendy’s Coiffure in Nambucca Heads, has reached the remarkable milestone of 50 years in business. Established on 4 December 1975, Wendy’s Coiffure has been a constant presence in the town for half a century. Wendy opened her salon at just 21 years of age, a young country girl from Bowraville, a […]
The indefatigable Op Shop crew, Chrissy Duff, Chris Park and Natalia Etcheberry. Photo: Chrissy Duff
STUART Point Holiday Markets were held after Christmas on Sunday 28 December and enjoyed by a steady stream of locals and visiting holidaymakers. The markets will also be held on Sunday 11 January from 10am to 2pm to support the local Community Op Shop. Market organisers told News Of The Area, “We have an awesome […]
Children of Nambucca loving their choices. Photo: supplied
MACKSVILLE’S youngest residents were the stars of the show at the official opening of the refurbished Partridge Street Playground. The playground was shaped in large part by the ideas and imagination of local preschool children. Design consultants, councillors and community members gathered to celebrate the completion of the upgrade, with students from Macksville Pre-School seeing […]
Avis “June” Lynch celebrates 100 years. Photo: Zeny's Photo Centre.
FAMILY and friends gathered at Macksville RSL last weekend to celebrate the 100th birthday of Avis June Lynch (née Byrnes), known affectionately to all as June. Born on 1 January 1926 at Bowraville Hospital, June is the daughter of Elisha St Clair Byrnes, known as “Dite”, and Avis Evelyn May Byrnes (née Mackay). She was […]
THE Valla Expressions tenth annual Art Show opened at the Valla Beach Community Hall on Saturday 3 January and will run until Sunday 11 January from 10am to 5pm everyday. The team of artist organisers were well prepared for a busy opening day and welcomed a crowd of approximately 100 to an evening wine and […]
Advocates and support staff at the new Coffs Coast Veterans Wellbeing Centre. Advocates and support staff at the new Coffs Coast Veterans Wellbeing Centre. Members of C.ex Coffs join with members of the new Coffs Coast Veterans Wellbeing Centre in CODA. Member for Oxley Michael Kemp, NSW Minister of Veterans David Harris MP, Member for […]
‘1919’ steams into a new era.
A milestone for the Tallowood Mountain Rail Trail project. ‘1919’ steams into a new era. The ‘1919’ steam engine at Glenreagh. THE Tallowood Mountain Rail Trail restoration project has reached a significant milestone, with the boiler of the 148-year-old steam engine ‘1919’ officially inspected and certified for operation. Over the past year, a dedicated volunteer […]
Everyone was in great spirits for the festive event.
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 latest round of Coleman-Smith Foundation funding has been awarded to emerging athletes Lilly Darlington and Wolfe Hudson. The Foundation aims to provide modest funds to young people in the Stuarts Point and Eungai areas who have exceptional sporting ability. Foundation Chairperson Nicky Smith attended the Stuarts Point Workers Recreation and Bowls Club on Friday, […]
CEO Australian HR Institute Sarah McCann-Bartlett with People Support Manager Wilson Loyo, who accepted the awards.
CEO Australian HR Institute Sarah McCann-Bartlett with People Support Manager Wilson Loyo, who accepted the awards. NVC Group People Support Manager Wilson Loyo, signing up new entrants ready to kick start their career. NVC Group, a local not-for-profit organisation, was honoured at the National Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards held in Melbourne on Friday 5 […]
