LIFELINE North Coast Crisis Support Manager and Trainer, Sunjii Doohan, shares her lived experience in a way that beautifully illustrates the importance of asking for help. Her story also provides valuable insight into Lifeline’s Crisis Support volunteer training. “Have you ever faced a crisis and felt you had no one to turn to?,” Sunjii poses. […]
Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan joined CWA members at their Morgo Street base for afternoon tea earlier this week to celebrate the funding wins.
Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan joined CWA members at their Morgo Street base for afternoon tea earlier this week to celebrate the funding wins. Cowper MP Pat Conaghan tries one of the CWA’s famous scones. THE Urunga branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) is celebrating two successful grant funding applications. The branch has […]
Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee and Miimi Aboriginal Corporation’s HIPPY Program Coordinator Sophie Ellis with the delighted graduates.
GRADUATES of the 2025 HIPPY (Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters) program were celebrated with a ceremony at the Nambucca Heads cinema on Sunday, 7 December. Held in the Nambucca Valley and delivered by Miimi Aboriginal Corporation in partnership with the Brotherhood of St. Laurence, HIPPY is a two-year in-home learning program for families […]
Grant Squires, Raelene Squires, Professor Michelle Haber and Ray Stig.
REPRESENTATIVES of the Stig Family Charity Golf Day attended the prestigious Children’s Cancer Institute (CCI) Benefactors Awards night on Monday, 1 December at the Art Gallery of NSW in Sydney. The Nambucca Valley’s Ray Stig and Raelene and Grant Squires joined other longstanding supporters of the CCI at the event, alongside advocates, researchers and sector […]
The soggy weather did not detract from the fun and excitement of Santa’s visit. Photos: Mary-Lou Lewis.
The soggy weather did not detract from the fun and excitement of Santa’s visit. Photos: Mary-Lou Lewis. The soggy weather did not detract from the fun and excitement of Santa’s visit. Photos: Mary-Lou Lewis. The soggy weather did not detract from the fun and excitement of Santa’s visit. Photos: Mary-Lou Lewis. The soggy weather did […]
Over 100 Hampers ready to go.
The Action Church and Lions of Macksville and Nambucca Heads ensuring that over 100 hampers provide Christmas cheer to those less fortunate Over 100 Hampers ready to go. THE Lions Clubs of Macksville and Nambucca Heads have joined forces with Action Church to deliver more than 100 Christmas food hampers to residents from South West […]
Jaanyunili Bawrrungga’s Penny Stadhams (left) and Mila Mila Rokodakunivosa (right) with Nambucca Valley Council Deputy Mayor Sue Jenvey (centre) following last week's march.
Jaanyunili Bawrrungga’s Penny Stadhams (left) and Mila Mila Rokodakunivosa (right) with Nambucca Valley Council Deputy Mayor Sue Jenvey (centre) following last week’s march. Marchers and attendees to the free BBQ at the V-Wall were treated to some beautiful music. Uniting Aboriginal Families Together team members Maddi Johnson and Shakiah Stacey talk with Danielle Jenkins following […]
Everyone was in great spirits for the festive event.
AUTHENTIC to a lasting convention, the Stuarts Point Men’s Shed celebrated their 2025 initiatives and projects with a festive season luncheon on Saturday, 6 December. Members and guests dined at a well-appointed long table in the Shed, enjoying an abundance of fresh prawns, salads, roast chickens, leg ham and an impressive collection of desserts including […]
The Nambucca Valley Country Music Club made a $500 donation to volunteer-operated community radio station 2NVR Nambucca Valley Radio at their final event for 2025. Photo: supplied.
The Nambucca Valley Country Music Club made a $500 donation to volunteer-operated community radio station 2NVR Nambucca Valley Radio at their final event for 2025. Photo: supplied. The Nambucca Valley Country Music Club made a $500 donation to the Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group Inc. Photo: supplied. THE Nambucca Valley Country Music Club closed out […]
Shelley Tait receives a donation of $200 from Denis Lane on behalf of the Nambucca Heads RSL sub-Branch towards the Christmas lunch at Gordon Park.
SHELLEY Tait and Justin Oakes began hosting a free Christmas lunch at Gordon Park, Nambucca Heads two years ago. The married couple, who moved to the area several years ago from Orange, firmly believe that “no one should be alone on Christmas Day”. “Christmas can be especially difficult for people who are homeless, living alone, […]
