Rachel Burns. Photo: file. Nambucca Stories by Rachel Burns. THE Nambucca District Historical Society is preparing to launch ‘Nambucca Stories’ by local historian and researcher Rachel Burns. The book is a compilation of 68 stories written during Rachel’s ten years as a volunteer at the Nambucca Headland Museum. The stories, dating from European settlement, include […]
Charlie Nalder, Director at North Coast Hotel Group, at the bar of the Corindi Beach Hotel.
THE Tooheys NSW Flood Relief Initiative has donated $60k to the recovery effort being carried out across flood-affected areas of the state, including the Mid North Coast. In partnership with North Coast Hotel Group (NCHG), C.ex Group and the Australian Hotels Association of New South Wales (AHA NSW), the initiative ran from 12 June to […]
Artist Zane Michalis studying the submitted works.
Artist Zane Michalis studying the submitted works. SPaDCO Committee member Lex Stewart enjoying the exhibits. SPaDCO’s Kathleen Chalmers with the People’s Choice winner, ‘The Trout Exerciser’ by Chris Robinson. AN EXHIBITION showcasing talented local art and craft practitioners brought life and colour to the Stuarts Point Community Hall from 16-17 August. The artistic showcase coincided […]
Clowns Fizzy and Fuzzy.
NSW Fire and Rescue staff at the Fun Day at the Stuarts Point Foreshore Reserve. Clowns Fizzy and Fuzzy. DEFYING imminent weather threats, the Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation (SPaDCO) was blessed with sunshine for its annual Fun Day event on Sunday, 17 August. Designed to build community connections and increase the district’s resilience, […]
Guy Crosley with his artwork ‘Fish and Chips’ which he is currently restoring.
ICONIC local artwork ‘Fish and Chips’ by artist Guy Crosley has been treated to some tender loving care in the past few weeks. Supported by Nambucca Valley Council, Guy has been busy cleaning and restoring the work which was originally completed in the year 2000 and has become a beloved part of the landscape of […]
Nambucca Valley Council acting Mayor James Angel and Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan turning the first sod on enabling infrastructure works for Stage One of the Valla Urban Growth Area precinct.
THE first sod has been turned to mark the start of water and sewerage infrastructure works for the Valla Employment Lands Redevelopment project, which forms Stage One of the Valla Urban Growth Area (VUGA) precinct. The Australian and NSW Governments have invested a total of $11.2 million while Nambucca Valley Council will throw in $17 […]
Executive Committee Members of the Surf Life Saving Mid North Coast Branch.
SURF Lifesavers on the Mid North Coast are celebrating after being recognised for their contribution to the surf lifesaving movement, winning five state awards. Almost 600 volunteer lifesavers, sponsors and special guests attended the annual Surf Life Saving New South Wales Awards of Excellence held at the Hyatt Regency, Sydney on Saturday night. This season […]
A SERVICE of Commemoration to mark Vietnam Veterans Day will be held on Monday, 18 August. The service will be held at the Macksville War Memorial in River Street, beginning at 11:00am. Macksville RSL sub-Branch President Garry McKay will MC the service, with Stuarts Point’s Wayne Mason OAM serving as guest speaker. Both are veterans […]
A GROUP of Year 10 students from Macksville High School have completed a week-long Educational Pathways Program (EPP) with NVC Group, gaining hands-on training and valuable insight into careers in the aged care sector. The experience was part of a growing state-wide program now running in 183 government high schools across NSW, including Macksville High, […]
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 […]
