July 24, 2026
Nambucca Valley community comes together for National Sorry Day Nambucca Valley Council’s roads crew and Indigenous team members Zac Stadhams (L) and Dwayne Donovan (R), with Works Engineer Tim Morrison. Photo: NVC.
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Nambucca Valley community comes together for National Sorry Day

Nambucca Valley Council’s roads crew and Indigenous team members Zac Stadhams (L) and Dwayne Donovan (R), with Works Engineer Tim Morrison. Photo: NVC. Gathering for National Sorry Day were Gumbaynggirr Elders, councillors, Council staff and community members. Photo: NVC. Aunty Sandra Buchanan and Gary Williams of Muurrbay Aboriginal Language and Culture Cooperative. Photo: NVC. Nambucca […]

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Pelican rescue highlights urgent need for more WIRES volunteers A pelican freed from fishing tackle is returned to the Nambucca River after being rescued by WIRES volunteers and treated by Midcoast Vets.
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Pelican rescue highlights urgent need for more WIRES volunteers

THE MID North Coast is relying more than ever on everyday locals willing to step up and help injured, sick and orphaned native animals. The importance of local wildlife rescuers was highlighted recently when WIRES volunteers responded to a distressed pelican on the Nambucca River. Members of the public walking along the river noticed the […]

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Tourism push raises Nambucca Valley’s online profile Nambucca Valley Council Tourism Coordinator Nicole Bodle. Photo: supplied.
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Tourism push raises Nambucca Valley’s online profile

THE Nambucca Valley’s online tourism profile is set to receive a significant boost after around 10 local businesses volunteered to participate in a professional photography shoot and workshop organised by Council. The initiative forms part of Nambucca Valley Council’s ongoing work to strengthen the local government area’s presence on the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW), […]

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Volunteers at the heart of Nambucca Valley life Nambucca Valley Council Community Development Coordinator Jocelyn Box with volunteer and Coronation Park Section 355 Committee member Peter Lewis. Photo: supplied.
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Volunteers at the heart of Nambucca Valley life

THOUSANDS of volunteers across the Nambucca Valley are being recognised and thanked this week as part of National Volunteer Week. The annual event highlights the vital role volunteers play in supporting public facilities, services and charitable organisations throughout the community. Mayor Gary Lee said volunteers are involved in almost every aspect of life in the […]

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Nambucca Heads RSL sub-Branch marks 80 years of service and community
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Nambucca Heads RSL sub-Branch marks 80 years of service and community

THE Nambucca Heads RSL sub-Branch will celebrate a significant milestone this year, marking 80 years of service to veterans and the wider community. An RSL (Returned and Services League) sub-Branch is a local community organisation that supports serving and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and their families. These volunteer-led branches represent the grassroots of […]

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Community members ‘heartbroken’ by Valla Beach land sale The Langsford Way site’s tree canopy at sunset. Photo: Dr John Bennett.
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Community members ‘heartbroken’ by Valla Beach land sale

The Langsford Way site’s tree canopy at sunset. Photo: Dr John Bennett. A large tree with habitat hollows on the site. Photo: Georgette Allen. The site is home to a host of large trees. Photo: Georgette Allen. VALLA Beach community members say they are heartbroken by the sale of a heavily-wooded block of land on […]

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Artist Suse Wilson shares deeply personal works in Phoenix showcase
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Artist Suse Wilson shares deeply personal works in Phoenix showcase

A solo exhibition by 2025 Phoenix Art Prize Winner Suse Wilson has begun at Nambucca Valley Phoenix in Bowraville and will run until 4 June. Photo: supplied. A sample of the works on display in the ‘Despite Appearances’ exhibition. Photo: supplied. AN evocative new exhibition at Nambucca Valley Phoenix in Bowraville is inviting visitors to […]

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Coffs Coast preschool educators rally for equal pay Valla preschool educators at the rally on Wednesday, 6 May. Photo: Lani Greenhalg.
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Coffs Coast preschool educators rally for equal pay

Valla preschool educators at the rally on Wednesday, 6 May. Photo: Lani Greenhalg. The rally gathers outside Gurmesh Singh’s office in Coffs Harbour. Photo: Lani Greenhalgh. AROUND 100 community preschool educators braved the rain in Coffs Harbour on Wednesday 6 May to join the statewide “Start Strong Pay Fair” Day of Action. Dressed in a […]

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Business leaders explore industry, innovation and opportunity in the Nambucca Valley Council Manager Economic Development and Tourism Jan Rooney outlining the upcoming opportunities for industries at Valla Urban Growth Area Stage One, during the Regional Leaders bus tour of the Valley last Friday. Photo: supplied.
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Business leaders explore industry, innovation and opportunity in the Nambucca Valley

A DELEGATION of regional business leaders have toured the Nambucca Valley, gaining a firsthand look at the area’s expanding industrial capability, strong manufacturing sector and growing tourism appeal. The visit, held on Friday 8 May, was coordinated by Business NSW Mid North Coast as part of its Regional Leaders Program, with the group touring the […]

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