PROGRESS continues at pace in the Valla Urban Growth Area (VUGA), with bulk earthworks for Stage One now past the halfway point. Mid North Coast contractor AJ Civil Projects has moved over 75,000 cubic metres of earth in under six months. Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee considers this milestone a major step forward for the […]
The Rainbow Lorikeet, Noisy Miner, and Australian Magpie topped the charts in 2024.
THE 2025 Aussie Bird Count, one of Australia’s largest citizen science events, began on Monday. This national celebration of our unique and diverse birdlife will run to Sunday, 26 October 2025. BirdLife Australia invites people of all ages to take just 20 minutes out of their day to spot, identify, and count the birds around […]
Foster carers are in high demand on the Mid North Coast.
MID NORTH COAST residents are being urged to consider becoming foster carers due to a significant demand for children needing the love and support of a safe and stable home. Life Without Barriers’ NSW regional director for NSW Family Base Care North services, Benn Anderson, said many children are unable to live with their families […]
The pristine Forster Beach (South) area of Scotts Head containing Crown land and community reserves being managed by Reflections Holidays.
CONCERNS about the management of Crown land at Scotts Head were brought to the attention of News Of The Area (NOTA) earlier this year, prompting broader community discussion and warranting a closer look at efforts underway to protect and preserve this much-loved stretch of coastline. NOTA reached out to Reflections Holidays, the Crown Land Manager […]
LIFELINE North Coast has made this week about fun, bargains, and community spirit – leading up to World Op Shop Day on Saturday, 18 October. The charity’s op shops have been featuring special deals all week. “Our amazing op shops are rolling out daily specials and unique deals at each location,” Lifeline North Coast General […]
Rachel Burns entertained the gardeners with anecdotes from her book.
Rachel Burns entertained the gardeners with anecdotes from her book. Reuben Wallis prepares to attack his birthday cake, supported by Rachael White. THE monthly meeting of the Nambucca Valley Garden Club (NVGC), held on Saturday, 11 October at the Macksville Salvation Army Hall, welcomed guest speaker Rachel Burns, author of the recently released “Nambucca Stories” […]
Freya Patton, Judi Swain, Yvonne Argent and Gaye Newman from Aunt Emily’s Craft Centre.
Aunt Emily Grace is fondly remembered. Freya Patton, Judi Swain, Yvonne Argent and Gaye Newman from Aunt Emily’s Craft Centre. The well preserved and updated store façade. NESTLED in the sprawling main street of Bowraville, the committee and members at Aunt Emily’s Craft Centre will celebrate a remarkable 50 years of trade on Friday, 31 […]
Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee reflects on the first 12 months of the current Council. Photo: supplied.
IT has been just over one year since the new Nambucca Valley Council was sworn in on October 8, 2024, and Mayor Gary Lee has described the past 12 months as both intense and deeply rewarding. Speaking to News Of The Area, Mayor Lee reflected on the journey so far, noting that the first year […]
Artists in Action members Marnie Russell, Jake Durbin, Edward Barns and Tim Pearson.
THE Nambucca Valley Phoenix-based art group, Artists in Action, is preparing for its much-anticipated fifth annual exhibition, “Wonder”, which will be on display at the Phoenix Gallery from 25 October to 21 November. This talented group of NDIS-supported artists has become a standout in the region’s visual arts scene, known for their distinctive, evolving styles […]
Land in the vicinity of Langsford Way and Anderson Park, Valla Beach has been identified by the State Government as a site to deliver more than 160 new homes.
A SITE in the village of Valla Beach has been earmarked by the NSW Government as having the potential to deliver more than 160 new homes, as part of its ongoing Building Homes for NSW initiative. The announcement follows the latest phase of a statewide government property audit which identified seven surplus land parcels capable […]
