October 6, 2025
‘We won’t be forgotten’: Kempsey rally calls out flood recovery delays The Mid North Coast community rallies for category D funding at Kempsey. Photo: supplied
Community, Government

‘We won’t be forgotten’: Kempsey rally calls out flood recovery delays

FLOOD-AFFECTED communities of the Mid North Coast came together to rally for Category D disaster funding at Kempsey Racecourse on Sunday 29 June. Residents, farmers and business owners united in a call for urgent recovery support, including increased flood relief payments for primary producers from $25,000 to the maximum $75,000. A free community BBQ, provided […]

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Council donates desktop computers to community groups ShoreTrack collects their computers: Jocelyn Box, Bede Spannagle, Paul ‘Fatty’ Ireland (ShoreTrack), Joel Barrera and Mason Jenner.
Community

Council donates desktop computers to community groups

NAMBUCCA Valley Council has gifted over 40 desktop computers to local community groups and organisations this month. Councils, as government entities, are required to replace computers every five years, even if they are in perfect working order. “Most councils dispose of them or you need to send them away for scrap, which was going to […]

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New doctors for Macksville Macksville Medical Centre is welcoming two additional GPs. Photo: supplied.
Community, Health

New doctors for Macksville

THE Nambucca Valley, like many rural areas across Australia, is facing a critical shortage of general practitioners (GPs). Macksville Medical Centre has responded by welcoming two new doctors to the region, aiming to improve access to local healthcare and reduce the strain on residents forced to travel long distances for appointments. Australia is currently short […]

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Parading op shop fashion in the fight against cancer
Community

Parading op shop fashion in the fight against cancer

FASHION with flair meets fashion with heart on Wednesday 10 July when the Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group invites the community to come together for their Annual Op Shop Fashion Parade and Fundraiser at the Macksville Ex-Services Club from 10:00am. Guests will enjoy morning tea and a morning full of style and inspiration, as local […]

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Lions Club of Nambucca Heads celebrate a year of service The Lions Club Committee for 2025/26, officially installed by Nora Brooks of Australian Lionsonoz, is President Grahame Beatton, 3rd Vice President Bernard Campbell, 2nd Vice President John McCollom, 1st Vice President Rod Snart, Secretary Debbie Matthews, Treasurer Susan Campbell, Membership Chairman John Palmer, Lion Tamer Alan Mills, and Tail Twister Peter O’Neil.
Community

Lions Club of Nambucca Heads celebrate a year of service

President Grahame Beatton highlighted the extraordinary outcomes of the Lions Club of Nambucca Heads over the past year. Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee was highly complimentary of what the Lions had done for the community, particularly in times of disaster such as the recent floods. The Lions Club Committee for 2025/26, officially installed by Nora […]

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Morning tea serves up a taste of lifelong learning with U3A
Community

Morning tea serves up a taste of lifelong learning with U3A

THE diverse and dynamic world of the University of the Third Age (U3A) was on display at the Nambucca Valley RSL Club on Tuesday, 24 June. Hosted by U3A Nambucca Valley, the free morning tea event welcomed current members and curious newcomers alike, serving up a generous spread alongside insights into one of the region’s […]

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Phase one of the Bowraville Theatre upgrade completed Ricardo Gonsalves, Peter Connie, Dale Hawkins, Ron Hawkins and Andres Saez of the Bowraville Arts Council, with Project Manager Kev Donnan of Basec Engineering and Mickey Richardson and Jacq Driscoll of Moonrise Productions.
Community

Phase one of the Bowraville Theatre upgrade completed

THE performing arts scene in the Nambucca Valley has taken a massive leap forward thanks to Phase One of a significant upgrade to the Bowraville Theatre. Funded by both state and federal governments through the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Package, sourced by Nambucca Valley Council, this phase of the upgrade featured a major overhaul of […]

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Girralong Defib Project sparks lifesaving change A previous Curry Muster event. Photo: Argents Hill Hall.
Community

Girralong Defib Project sparks lifesaving change

IN the quiet hinterland community of Girralong, about 30 minutes from Bowraville, a grassroots health initiative is making a powerful difference. The Girralong Defib Project was born out of urgency following two heart attacks suffered by a much-loved local resident. In both instances, emergency services took up to 90 minutes to reach Girralong; a delay […]

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Council celebrates its volunteers Council has over 220 volunteers, who were honoured at a celebratory lunch.
Community

Council celebrates its volunteers

  Council has over 220 volunteers, who were honoured at a celebratory lunch.     NAMBUCCA Valley Council was finally able to hold its Volunteer Celebration Lunch, delayed by the recent floods, to thank the many volunteers who help deliver its services to the community. Council has over 220 volunteers who help keep libraries and […]

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