April 12, 2026
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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Businesses under pressure to inspect awning safety
Government

Businesses under pressure to inspect awning safety

“AN accident waiting to happen” was how the NSW Coroner described the awning collapse which killed a man in Balgowlah in 2007, prompting councils all over the state to remind businesses with awnings overhanging council footpaths to have these certified by a structural engineer. In a letter dated 2 April of this year, several Bowraville […]

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Drag-ens Hot Rod Club to receive sponsorship deal The 47th annual Valla Rod Run will be held from 28 September to 4 October 2025.
Government

Drag-ens Hot Rod Club to receive sponsorship deal

NAMBUCCA Valley Council will sponsor this year’s Drag-ens Hot Rod event in the Valley to the tune of $7000, under a ‘Gold Sponsorship Package’ after councillors voted to allow the funding arrangement. The deal will see Council logos used on event promotional material and memorabilia including social media, flyers, posters and event T-shirts and other […]

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Nationals call for firefighting scheme to be made permanent When a fire breaks out, farmers are often the first to respond. Photo: DPIE.
Government

Nationals call for firefighting scheme to be made permanent

NSW NATIONALS MPs are calling on the NSW Government to immediately deliver its promised Farm Fire Fighting Vehicle scheme, months after the second of two trial periods ended. In January 2024 Labor committed to provide conditional registrations that would enable farmers to drive unregistered vehicles on public roads in an emergency, but is yet to […]

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Australians warned to pay attention to superannuation paperwork Who will inherit your superannuation nest-egg… and are you sure?
Community, Government, National

Australians warned to pay attention to superannuation paperwork

MILLIONS of Australians are putting their superannuation at risk by not following-through with proper, and legally binding, beneficiary paperwork, according to a nation-wide survey. Research conducted by Super Consumers Australia, an advocate for people on low and middle incomes in Australia’s superannuation system, shows that more than one in three Australians with super say they […]

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State Government to convene regional advisory group
Government

State Government to convene regional advisory group

THE Premier and Minister for Regional NSW will convene an advisory group to address the challenges faced by people living and working in regional, rural and remote areas of the state. Announced at the 2025 Bush Summit, the NSW Premier’s “Rural, Remote & Regional Advisory Council” (PRRRAC) will meet twice annually with Premier Chris Minns […]

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