FOR more than seven decades, local theatre enthusiasts have been entertaining audiences and fostering creativity in the Nambucca Valley, and that proud tradition is continuing as the Valley Players prepare to present their latest home-grown production, ‘A Pirate’s Fortune’. The group traces its origins back to the 1950s when it was established as the Macksville […]
RABBITS, guinea pigs, rats and mice who were formerly used in research are now up for adoption and looking for their forever homes as pets and competitions. The Liberty Adoption Centre, at Wyong, on the Central Coast, is now home to Australia’s first adoption centre for small animals transitioning out of research facilities into the […]
Community members can now have their say on the draft Rural Residential Land Release Strategy, which recommends that an 651.45 hectares of land with the potential to yield 518 lots for rural residential purposes be released. Photo: Supplied.
AN additional 650 hectares of Nambucca Valley land has been earmarked for potential rezoning for rural residential purposes. Nambucca Valley Council has released its draft reviewed Rural Residential Land Release Strategy for public exhibition, with community feedback invited until 3 August 2026. Residents are being encouraged to have their say on the key planning document, […]
Dachshunds will descend for their day in the sun.
A SIZZLE of sausage dogs will descend upon Club Scotts on Sunday, 21 June, to celebrate World Dachshund Day with the annual Dachshund Festival. The dog friendly event will feature competitions for the longest, shortest and best-dressed dachshunds, pet store displays and a free photo booth. The event is timed with the winter solstice in […]
Some of the organisers and sponsors behind the 2nd Annual Valla Gift. Local children participated in sack races around the 2nd Annual Valla Gift. Bodi O’Brien and Lewis Dyer enjoyed some friendly competition at the 2nd Annual Valla Gift. Lincoln and Abby Walker on their marks for a friendly race at the 2nd Annual Valla […]
Members of the community take part in the Nambucca River Church (NRC) Salvos Walk for the Hood fundraiser. THE Nambucca River Church (NRC) Salvos hosted “Walk for the Hood,” on Sunday 24 May, as part of the National 2026 Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal. More than just a walk, the event was an opportunity for […]
Historian, author and veteran Trevor Lynch, pictured with Sub-Branch President Denis Lane, officiated at the launch of ‘We've Got Your Back’.
Commander David Myers RAN was the special guest at the recent dinner marking the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Nambucca Heads RSL Sub-Branch. The evening also served as the official launch of the book ‘We’ve Got Your Back’, written by local author Carrolline Rhodes, chronicling the first 80 years of the Sub-Branch. Historian, […]
Rachel Burns takes centre stage during Alex Caminer’s local author showcase at Alternatives Bookshop during the Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival. Photo:supplied
THE rich history of the Nambucca Valley was shared with a new audience when author Rachel Burns was selected to present her work at an opening event at the Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival. The festival commenced with a local author showcase at Alternatives Bookshop in Bellingen, bringing together writers from across the region to […]
Nambucca Nippers receive a donation from the Nambucca Valley Country Music Club. Pictured are Daren Alder from the Nambucca Heads SLSC, June Pettiford and Kerri Garvie from the Nambucca Valley Country Music Club, Isabella Alder, Max Becker and Lily Alder from the Nambucca Heads SLSC. Photo: supplied
THE Nambucca Valley Country Music Club has made a donation to Nambucca Heads Surf Life Saving Club’s nippers program to help ensure young people can continue to learn vital surf safety and lifesaving skills. The music club has built a strong reputation for raising funds and donating them to a wide range of worthy organisations […]
Nambucca Valley Council manager of infrastructure services, Matt Leibrandt, has been overseeing refurbishment works on Tilly Willy Bridge. Photo: supplied
AN unexpected structural issue has been uncovered during refurbishment to Tilly Willy Bridge and essential work will force an extended closure. Nambucca Valley Council now aims to reopen the bridge to traffic by Thursday 18 June. The bridge, which has been undergoing major rehabilitation works since 4 May, has seen significant progress as Council’s structures […]
