THE NAMBUCCA Valley Red Cross Emergency Services Team has completed more than 600 volunteer hours at evacuation and recovery centres since May’s extreme weather event. Volunteers have offered support to the community at centres in Nambucca Heads, Macksville, Bowraville, Kempsey, Port Macquarie and Gladstone. “We have also assisted with a Recovery Assistance Point (RAP) at […]

THE Lions Club of Nambucca Heads has introduced a Junior Public Speaking Program, giving local students the opportunity to build confidence and develop valuable communication skills. On 22 July, students from Frank Partridge VC Public School presented their speeches at a Lions Club meeting, in front of an audience that included Lions members, parents, and […]

THE Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation (SPaDCO) hosted their regular community meeting, usually held every two months on a Wednesday evening, at the Stuarts Point Community Hall on Sunday, 27 July. Straying from tradition, local residents were invited to attend a free brunch combined with a thought-provoking Q&A session discussing issues such as water […]

AFTER many years of service to the community, the long-standing members of the Nambucca Community and Arts Centre (NCAC) Committee of Management have passed the torch to new leadership, marking the end of an era at one of the Valley’s most cherished community spaces. Diane Gulson, who served the Committee for 12 years, resigned from […]

THE 65th Anniversary of VIEW Clubs of Australia was celebrated in Laurieton on Saturday, 26 July. VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) is a national women’s organisation 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 […]

NAMBUCCA Valley Council has announced a projected partial reopening of the Macksville Memorial Aquatic and Fitness Centre, with facilities expected to be available for public use from 1 September. Last week, user groups were given a tour of the Centre to view the extent of the damage and discuss the ongoing repair works. Following this, […]

RURAL Aid has launched the sixth annual Spirit of the Bush Photo Competition, inviting Upper Hunter residents to share striking images that capture the strength, resilience, and beauty of life on the land. Running from 14 July to 31 August 2025, the much-loved competition provides a powerful platform for rural and regional Australians to tell […]

NAMBUCCA Valley resident Muriel Milton Fuller marked her 100th birthday last week, surrounded by family and friends at a special celebration held at the Nambucca Heads RSL Club. The milestone celebration was not only a tribute to Muriel’s longevity, but also a reflection of a life filled with love, faith and generosity. Muriel was born […]

Edith Parsons, Nancy Welsh, Norma Johnson, Jeanette Welsh, Audrey Blood, Judy Connell, Joan Lane, Gloria Gavenlock, Verlie Lee, Judy Summerville, Dolly Rowe and Jan Welsh. Raelene Stig, Keli Emerson, Leah Dugdale, Carol Locke, Alisa Noble, Lorena Christen and Alysse Chapman. Norma Johnson, Brenda Henderson, Judy Blair, Yvonne Graham, Audrey Blood, Judy Summerville and Robyn Walsh. […]