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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
“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 […]
The 47th annual Valla Rod Run will be held from 28 September to 4 October 2025.
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 […]
When a fire breaks out, farmers are often the first to respond. Photo: DPIE.
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 […]
Who will inherit your superannuation nest-egg… and are you sure?
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 […]
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 […]
Lock the Nambucca Valley secretary Georgette Allen presents information on landowners’ rights to meeting attendees. Photo: Catherine Jones.
Lock the Nambucca Valley secretary Georgette Allen presents information on landowners’ rights to meeting attendees. Photo: Catherine Jones. Community members turned out in numbers to hear about the risks of mining exploration. Photo: Todd Vercoe. AROUND 70 community members gathered in the Taylors Arm Hall on Saturday, 30 August to hear about current attempts for […]
RFS Scotts Head volunteers Grant Ferguson and Adam Cooper with Member for Oxley Michael Kemp.
NAMBUCCA Valley projects have secured $109,325 through the NSW Government’s 2025 Community Building Partnership Program (CBP). Member for Oxley Michael Kemp last week announced that a total of 20 grassroots projects across the electorate will share in $450,000 of funding to create more welcoming public spaces, and strengthen social inclusion. “It’s fantastic to see community […]
