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Pat Conaghan crosses the floor on gambling

COWPER MP Pat Conaghan crossed the floor in the Federal House of representatives for the first time in his parliamentary career on Tuesday, 18 August, to vote against watered-down legislation governing gambling advertising. Mr Conaghan said he did not believe the legislation adequately considered the findings of the ‘You win some, you lose more’ parliamentary […]

Community, Government, Local News, Regional, School

Young leaders have their say at NSW Parliament roadshow

Participants at the youth forum. Photo: Dave Smith, NSW Parliament. Winner of the public speaking competition, Sienna McGinty. Photo: Dave Smith, NSW Parliament. Students from across the Mid North Coast had the chance to engage directly with state politicians and government officials at the third annual NSW Parliament Regional Roadshow held recently in Macksville. The […]

Community, Government, Local News, National, Regional

Gendered abuse is a threat to democracy

GENDERED abuse and intimidation is discouraging strong female candidates from standing for office or applying for executive roles, a NSW survey has revealed. The Women for Election survey found 89 per cent of respondents, or almost nine out of 10, had experienced online abuse. Three-quarters said it had worsened over the past two years, and […]

Community, Government

Honour history by nominating a person or place for a Blue Plaque commemoration

AN opportunity exists to help preserve and honour history by nominating inspiring people and defining moments that have helped shape the state of New South Wales. The NSW Government is inviting everyone, from individuals to community organisations, to share a story that deserves to be immortalised with a Blue Plaque. There are more than 70 […]

Community, Government

Grassy Head Road road closure

NAMBUCCA Valley Council will close a section of Grassy Head Road from Monday 17 August for approximately two weeks to complete structural repairs. The works will take place along a 250-metre section at the northern end of the road, extending from near the Scotts Head Road intersection south to 865 Grassy Head Road. Council advises […]

Government, Regional

Second round of consultation opens for Scotts Head Master Plan

PLANNING for the future of Scotts Head has reached a significant milestone, with the next stage of the Scotts Head Master Plan now open and residents invited to help refine the vision for the village’s foreshore and public spaces. Nambucca Valley Council acting general manager David Moloney said the draft master plan elements had been […]

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Further funding to unlock key housing infrastructure

ANOTHER round of the NSW Government’s Low-Cost Loans initiative has been opened, unlocking $12 million to support regional councils to accelerate housing delivery. The program, which is now open to all 95 regional councils across NSW, will provide financial support for infrastructure projects such as roads, intersections, water and sewer upgrades. Under the competitive grants […]

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Essential repairs begin along popular Macksville riverwalk

A SIGNIFICANT infrastructure upgrade is under way at Macksville, with Nambucca Valley Council commencing the replacement of a deteriorating retaining wall beside the Nambucca River near the historic Macksville Wharf precinct. The project, being carried out by Council’s structures team, will see up to 80 metres of retaining wall replaced adjacent to the footpath running […]

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Council seeks community voices for Rural Lands Committee

PEOPLE living and working in the Nambucca Valley’s rural areas are invited to play a direct role in shaping the future of agriculture, land management and environmental outcomes across the region, with Nambucca Valley Council seeking community representatives for a new Rural Lands Consultative Committee. Expressions of interest are now open for up to four […]

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Fuel transparency differing between regions

THE NSW Government’s ongoing FuelCheck inspection program has revealed which regions across the state have the best and worst compliance rates for price transparency. While approximately half of all inspections have taken place outside of Sydney, around 70 percent of all fines have been issued in regional NSW. The Central Coast comes out on top […]