Most of the more than 60 attendees at the launch of Nambucca Stories had their copies personally signed by the author Rachel Burns. Nambucca Stories was officially launched by historian and author Trevor Lynch, best known for his work ‘Nambucca Anzacs’. LOCAL history tome “Nambucca Stories” was officially launched at the Nambucca Bowls Club on […]

The newly commissioned Pastor Filikesa Kamotu with his predecessor Rev. Joanne Smalbil. Photo: supplied. Visiting members of Sydney’s Fijian community led the singing at the commissioning of Pastor Filikesa. Photo: supplied. A SPIRIT of celebration filled the Nambucca Heads Uniting Church on Sunday 31 August, as more than 50 people gathered for the official commissioning […]

LET’S Dance Nambucca will host four days of rock and roll events at Nambucca Heads RSL Club from 18-21 September. Free events include a social meet and greet dance night on Thursday, 18 September. “Come along and join us at 6pm to socialise, followed by music and a little teaching from Let’s Dance Rock and […]

NATIONAL Meals on Wheels Day was celebrated around the country on 27 August, with Lifetime Connect recognising the local volunteers who make the service possible in the Nambucca Valley. Under this year’s theme, “Aged Care You Can Count On”, Meals on Wheels continues to be a trusted, reliable presence in the lives of older Australians, […]

THE running of the Bowraville Cup on Saturday, 20 September holds special significance this year as the Nambucca River Jockey Club celebrates two extraordinary milestones. The race day will mark the 50th anniversary of the racecourse’s reopening in 1975 and what may well be the 150th anniversary of its original opening. Racing in Bowraville dates […]

A TRANSFORMATIVE new education option is coming to Macksville in 2026, with the official endorsement of Gumma Place School – Australia’s first trades-based Special Assistance School. The school will offer a full Year 9 and 10 curriculum designed specifically for young people who have not thrived in mainstream educational environments. In its first year, Gumma […]

ART, community and creativity collide at this year’s Scotts Head Art Prize, returning to the local arts calendar with expanded prize offerings. Opening night kicks off at 6pm on Friday 3 October at the Macksville Scotts Head Surf Club. Entry is free. The evening promises to be a lively celebration of artistic talent, with a […]

VIEW National Vice President Lorraine Thomson with Nambucca River VIEW Club President Cynthia Guyenette. Photo: supplied. Guests were all smiles at the 50th anniversary event. Photo: supplied. ONE-HUNDRED guests celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Nambucca River VIEW Club on Tuesday, 26 August. Seven VIEW clubs from across the region were represented at a glitzy […]

THE U3A Nambucca Valley welcomed a packed house for a health presentation on Wednesday 20 August at the Nambucca Arts Centre. U3A members and guests gathered for an engaging and educational session led by Virginia Joyce, a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Cardiopulmonary Chronic Care from Macksville Hospital. Assisted by Shannon Marr, Virginia delivered a comprehensive […]