Locals and visitors enjoyed table service and great conversations.
THE Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation (SPaDCO) hosted an elegant afternoon tea designed to celebrate the diverse elder community on Friday, 13 March, during NSW Seniors Week. The volunteer caterers and a team of helpers produced a fine fare of delights, impressing dignitaries such as Kempsey Shire Mayor Kinne Ring. Entertainment was provided by […]
Midcoast Vets veterinarian Patrick O’Donoghue. Photo: supplied.
KEEPING on top of a pet’s health and legal requirements can be overwhelming for many owners, but a new community initiative aims to make it easier. Nambucca Valley Council has partnered with Midcoast Vets to deliver a Pet Care Day in Macksville on Wednesday 1 April, offering discounted vaccinations, health checks and helpful information for […]
An EPA scientist tests for pesticides. Photo: supplied.
THE NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has ramped up water quality monitoring across the Mid North Coast to better understand pesticide levels in local waterways. The program focused on key catchments in the Nambucca Valley and Coffs Harbour, combining scientific testing with on-ground compliance activity to address community concerns. NSW EPA Director Operations John Forcier […]
Before: The heavily corroded sewer manhole located at Valla Beach. Photo: supplied. After: The refurbished sewer manhole after the new technology, the cured in place manhole reliner, was installed on Monday 23 March. Photo: supplied. INNOVATIVE technology has been trialled in the Nambucca Valley’s sewer network, with a new cured-in-place manhole reliner used to rehabilitate […]
A GRASSROOTS recycling initiative has turned everyday waste into meaningful support for koala habitat restoration, with $1500 raised and donated to Bangalow Koalas. Valla Beach man Darren Squibb recently presented the funds to Linda Sparrow of Bangalow Koalas in Bangalow, the result of his community-driven ‘Cans for Koalas, Bottles for Boobooks’ campaign. The funds were […]
Radiographer Cameron Hinshaw, Acting Macksville District Hospital Executive Officer Anna Pascoe, Dr Karly Field and Acting GM Regional and Rural Hospitals Lisa Slater with the new CT scanner. Photo: supplied.
ACCESS to advanced medical imaging has taken a significant step forward in the Nambucca Valley, with a new state-of-the-art CT scanner now installed at Macksville District Hospital. The addition of the new equipment means local patients, particularly those undergoing cancer treatment, can now receive important scans closer to home, avoiding the need to travel to […]
AN early morning crowd gathered at the Nambucca Heads V-Wall last week as Channel Seven’s Sunrise breakfast program broadcast live from the Valley, shining a national spotlight on the region. Around 70 locals attended the first live cross at 5.45am, with many more joining throughout the morning as the broadcast highlighted the area’s unique attractions, […]
Seniors and high school students throw coloured powder over each other in a celebration of this year’s Seniors Festival theme, ‘Live Life in Colour’. Photo: supplied.
Wayne French of Autumn Lodge in Macksville prepares to dive into the colour run. Photo: supplied. Seniors and high school students throw coloured powder over each other in a celebration of this year’s Seniors Festival theme, ‘Live Life in Colour’. Photo: supplied. PEOPLE of all ages came together last week to celebrate Seniors Week in […]
Some of the op shop team at their new site alongside the Uniting Church on Ridge Street, Nambucca Heads.
Some of the op shop team at their new site alongside the Uniting Church on Ridge Street, Nambucca Heads. Pastor Filikesa Kamotu led the dedication in prayer. THE long-standing Uniting Church op shop in Nambucca Heads marked the end of an era on Friday 13 March. Volunteers and community supporters gathered for a special re-dedication […]
Lions Youth of the Year Competition Area 2 finalists Ashton Angus, Violette Hyland and Dee-Jae McLeod. Photo: supplied.
THREE of the Nambucca Valley’s brightest young future leaders took centre stage on Saturday 14 March when the Lions Clubs of Macksville and Nambucca Heads hosted the 2025/26 Lions Youth of the Year Competition Area 2 Final. Held at the Nambucca Heads RSL Club, the event showcased the public speaking talents, achievements and leadership potential […]
