June 4, 2026
Shallow draft and deep impact as a new marine rescue boat arrives in Nambucca Heads Nambucca Heads Marine Rescue’s Gary Nichols, Liz Ellis, Barry Flynn and Col Cracknell taking possession of the Gray’s Marine GM 68 at Gordon Park Nambucca Heads.
Community

Shallow draft and deep impact as a new marine rescue boat arrives in Nambucca Heads

Nambucca Heads Marine Rescue’s Gary Nichols, Liz Ellis, Barry Flynn and Col Cracknell taking possession of the Gray’s Marine GM 68 at Gordon Park Nambucca Heads. The new GM 68 is a game changer for water safety in the Nambucca district. The new GM 68 is fitted with twin 150hp Suzuki vertical-lift outboard motors, specialised […]

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Eungai to host Sustainable Future Expo backed by community grants Announcing the successful recipients of the Community Grants Program in Eungai are Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee, Unkya Reserve Committee representative, Lisa Hall and Nambucca Valley Growers & Producers Chairperson, Ainslie Ashton. Photo: supplied.
Community

Eungai to host Sustainable Future Expo backed by community grants

A SUSTAINABLE Future Expo to be held at Eungai on Sunday, 28 June, has been announced as one of six successful projects funded through Round Two of Nambucca Valley Council’s Community Grants Program. The Sustainable Future Expo, to be delivered at Unkya Reserve, will showcase local growers, producers and practical waste-minimisation techniques, while also incorporating […]

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Valla Lions Serve Up Australia Day Breakfast by the Sea
Community

Valla Lions Serve Up Australia Day Breakfast by the Sea

LOCALS marked Australia Day in many different ways, with a strong turnout at Valla Beach Reserve, where the Lions Club hosted a relaxed and welcoming cooked breakfast for the community. From early morning, residents and visitors alike were drawn to the picturesque reserve, tempted by the smell of sizzling sausages and the promise of good […]

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Celebrating 100 remarkable years of Clare Mainey Enjoying the special birthday celebration at Blue Gum Café Restaurant on Wednesday 14 January are (from left) Sharon Cooper, Clare Mainey, Richard Mainey and Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee. Photo: supplied.
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Celebrating 100 remarkable years of Clare Mainey

AUTUM Lodge resident Clare Mainey has officially joined an extraordinary group of Australians, celebrating her 100th birthday and becoming the Nambucca Valley’s latest centenarian. Mrs Mainey, affectionately known as Marie, marked the milestone with a joyful celebration surrounded by family and friends at the Blue Gum Café Restaurant on Wednesday, 14 January. The occasion featured […]

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A celebration of curiosity at Nambucca Valley U3A Open Day The Nambucca Valley U3A Committee (L-R) Barry Cooksley, Cathy Peck, Anne Gillies, Anne Norman, Lesley Atkinson, Lyn Haynes and Mark Bagster.
Community

A celebration of curiosity at Nambucca Valley U3A Open Day

Karen Parkill and Lizzie Wait invite U3A members to consider getting involved in ceramics. Tom Hodgson has little problem enticing members to try the always popular ukulele with a beginner’s course to start in March. Freya Payton is awarded U3A Life Membership by Nambucca Valley U3A President Mark Bagster. The Nambucca Valley U3A Committee (L-R) […]

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Nambucca Valley to honour local achievers at Community Awards
Community

Nambucca Valley to honour local achievers at Community Awards

THE Nambucca Valley community is warmly invited to come together this Sunday 25 January, for an afternoon of celebration and local pride at the Nambucca Valley Community Awards. The free community event will be held at the Macksville Ex-Services Club, where residents will gather to welcome the Valley’s newest Australian citizens and celebrate those who […]

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Design tender awarded for Urunga town centre upgrade Bowra Street, an identified priority area, is to be included in the design stages.
Community

Design tender awarded for Urunga town centre upgrade

BELLINGEN Shire Council has awarded the design tender for the Urunga CBD Upgrade to RPS AAP Consulting. The project is designed to deliver significant improvements to the town’s central business district, creating a more vibrant and welcoming space for residents, businesses, and visitors. It will also ensure the CBD is easier to navigate for wheelchair […]

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Public invited to comment on significant tree permit proposal A strangler fig tree behind Macksville TAFE on West Street is an example of the type of tree that could receive stronger protection. Photo: supplied).
Community

Public invited to comment on significant tree permit proposal

RESIDENTS across the Nambucca Valley are being encouraged to have their say on a proposed amendment that could strengthen protections for significant trees on private land in non-rural areas. Nambucca Valley Council is seeking community feedback on changes to the Nambucca Development Control Plan 2010, which would introduce a permit requirement for the removal of […]

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Drilling success marks major step for VUGA Pipeline drillers, a subcontractor of Ledonne Constructions, successfully underbored the sewer gravity main for VUGA Stage One. Photo: supplied.
Community, Government

Drilling success marks major step for VUGA

CRITICAL infrastructure works connecting the Valla Urban Growth Area (VUGA) to Nambucca Valley Council’s existing water and sewer networks have reached a major milestone, with a key package of horizontal directional drilling works successfully completed. The final component of the works was finished last week when a 450mm sewer gravity main, made from high-density polyethylene […]

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Extreme weather increasing health risks in rural and remote Australia ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin. Photo: @ACRRM4ruralhealth
Community, Health

Extreme weather increasing health risks in rural and remote Australia

THE Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) says extreme weather across Australia is increasing health risks for rural, remote and First Nations communities and placing growing pressure on local health services. ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin says prolonged and severe weather events are affecting the health of rural communities and will continue to […]

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