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Awards recognise excellence, innovation and leadership

Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer Reg Craig with Aboriginal Health Practitioner Laurie Clay accepting the Excellence in Aboriginal Healthcare award for the Hastings Aboriginal Diabetes Education Service. Acting Hastings Macleay Clinical Network Coordinator Jo Campbell presents the Nurse/Midwife of the Year Award to Clinical Nurse Educator Julie Claridge from Coffs Harbour. MNCLHD Acting Director Integrated Mental […]

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Landmark year for Nambucca River VIEW Club

PLANS are well underway for Nambucca River VIEW Club’s 50th birthday celebrations in August. VIEW is a national women’s organisation and support network bringing women together in local communities to enjoy social activities, develop skills, make connections and participate in networking events while supporting and advocating for the education of young Australians in need. The […]

Community, Health

Cheaper complementary health treatments are on the way

WHEN Peter Hill walked into his first pilates class, he had to warm-up for the warm-up. With a feeble lower back and taut hamstrings, the then 63-year-old was hoping the therapy could aid his pain. Six years later, he can dart and dash with little-to-no trouble. “Occasionally I might have a bit of a twinge […]

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Zumba classes dance for a good cause

ZUMBA Gold Classes in the Nambucca Valley have held a number of successful fundraisers for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea in recent weeks. Instructor Kerri Mergan held fundraisers at her classes in Valla and Nambucca Heads and Cheryl Summerville held two events in Macksville. “The total amount that we have raised for the Cancer Council is […]

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Waste reduction in action at Bowra’s Pioneer hall

Clothes and other items were donated, sorted and taken home for free. BOWRAVILLE’S Pioneer Community Centre became a shining example of waste reduction and the circular economy on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 May. Due to ongoing wet weather the quarterly Macksville Car Boot Sale had to be cancelled, so the regular free distribution stall […]

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Nambucca radio volunteer recognised by broadcasting association

2NVR NAMBUCCA Valley Radio’s Ceri Wrobel has been named a runner-up in the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia’s (CBAA) Most Valuable Volunteer Award 2025. The CBAA does not routinely award runners-up, however made an exception in Ceri’s case. “Ceri was such a strong contender they wanted to recognise her in some way,” said Josh Cole […]

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‘Adopt a Street’ to connect businesses with flood-affected neighbourhoods

Founder Dr Jake Little donating items and helping out with the clean-up, which sparked his idea for Adopt a Street. Photo: supplied. ‘Adopt a Street – Flood relief’ – by locals, for locals. Image: supplied. A NEW community-driven initiative is bringing together local businesses and residents from flood-impacted streets, in a demonstration […]

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Salvos step out for Red Shield Appeal

Nerida Suokallio from Coffs Eye Surgery. The Two Wolf Crossfit team. Local Salvos Major Grant Sandercock-Brown, Daniel and Jody Unterrheiner, with Madelyn Spencer. Ashlee Wood, Cheree and Wesley Chapman, with Nambucca Valley Christian School student Piper Wood. Walk for the Hood participants Maureen Hanson and Judith Herivel. THE Salvation […]

Community, Regional

Congarinni man to tackle Australia’s toughest desert race

AT 61-years-old, most people might be slowing down. But for Congarinni man Martin Russel, life is still moving full throttle, literally. This June, Martin will take on Australia’s most gruelling motor endurance event, the Tatts Finke Desert Race. Held annually on the King’s Birthday long weekend, the Finke is a world renowned off-road, multi-terrain race […]

Community, Health

Eligible residents can now apply for disaster recovery payments

DISASTER assistance payments are now available to people whose home or livelihood has been affected by recent flooding. There are two payment streams: Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) provides one-off financial assistance to eligible Australians adversely affected by the NSW East Coast Severe Weather (from 18 May 2025). […]