January 10, 2026

Nambucca Valley News Of The Area

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Weather Bureau updates unpopular $96.5m website The rain radar and weather map were at the top of the Bureau’s list of fixes. Photo: Sue Stephenson.
Government, National

Weather Bureau updates unpopular $96.5m website

THE Bureau of Meteorology has implemented the first round of changes to its heavily-criticised $96.5m website. Since launching, the site has attracted 400,000 “items of feedback”. As a result, the rain radar and weather map have been improved and there is more information about daily temperature highs and lows on state, territory and district pages. […]

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Valla Urban Growth Area stage one earthworks near completion State Member for Oxley Michael Kemp, Nambucca Valley Council Director Engineering Services David Moloney, and AJ Civil Projects Project Manager Jack Gilchrist.
Business, Community, Government

Valla Urban Growth Area stage one earthworks near completion

THE Valla Urban Growth Area (VUGA) is quickly taking shape, with bulk earthworks for Stage One now 90 percent complete. Construction began in May 2025 to transform the site into a new hub for industry, investment and jobs in the Nambucca Valley. Local contractor AJ Civil Projects has moved a staggering 120,000 cubic metres of […]

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Nationals ditch net zero as Liberals ponder policy The Nationals make their net zero announcement at Parliament House. Photo: supplied.
Government

Nationals ditch net zero as Liberals ponder policy

THE Nationals have set up a possible showdown with their political ally the Liberals after unanimously agreeing to scrap their commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. The regional party argues Australia is doing more than its fair share to reduce carbon pollution, and emissions reductions should instead be tied to an average of similar […]

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Leaders urged not to mess with criminal responsibility Changing a long-standing youth conviction principle would only lead to future criminal offending, advocates say, following the release of a review. Photo: NSW Police.
Government, Police

Leaders urged not to mess with criminal responsibility

LEGAL  advocates have welcomed a report’s recommendations into a presumption that children under 14 are “incapable of evil”, urging a state not to tinker with the long-standing principle, despite a drop in youth convictions. A NSW review of doli incapax was released on Saturday after it was launched by the state Labor government in May […]

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Council and state services explored at Nambucca Valley business breakfast Small business owners and residents from across the Nambucca Valley region heard the latest on Council’s projects and strategies, as well as opportunities available through TAFE NSW and the Service NSW Business Concierge program. Photo: supplied.
Community, Government

Council and state services explored at Nambucca Valley business breakfast

BUSINESS owners and community members gathered in Nambucca Heads this week for the Valley Business Leaders Breakfast, a Small Business Month event designed to share the latest updates, opportunities, and support services available to local enterprises. Held at the TAFE Connect Campus, the breakfast featured presentations from TAFE NSW Associate Director of Engagement Partnership & […]

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Plaque unveiled in honour of veterans’ champion Bob Crisp
Community, Government

Plaque unveiled in honour of veterans’ champion Bob Crisp

Denis Lane, President of the Nambucca Heads RSL sub-Branch, leads the dedication of a plaque to commemorate the service of the late Robert ‘Bob’ Crisp. Bob Crisp’s brother Les Crisp, wife Margret, daughter Jennifer and granddaughter Armani were on hand to witness the unveiling of the plaque commemorating the service of the late Bob Crisp. […]

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Mayor marks one year leading Nambucca Valley Council Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee reflects on the first 12 months of the current Council. Photo: supplied.
Community, Government

Mayor marks one year leading Nambucca Valley Council

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 […]

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Valla Beach site part of statewide plan to deliver 600 new homes 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.
Community, Government

Valla Beach site part of statewide plan to deliver 600 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 […]

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Roundabout confirmed for notorious Valla Beach black spot after community campaign Member for Oxley Michael Kemp, NSW Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison and Inspector Anthony Smith from Coffs Mid Coast District Highway Patrol at the intersection of Valla Beach Road and Giinagay Way last week.
Community, Government

Roundabout confirmed for notorious Valla Beach black spot after community campaign

THE NSW Government has confirmed a long-awaited road safety upgrade for the Valla Beach community, announcing that a roundabout will be built at the intersection of Valla Beach Road and Giinagay Way. The announcement follows extensive community advocacy, supported by site visits and detailed safety investigations by Transport for NSW and the Centre for Road […]

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