THE Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) says extreme weather across Australia is increasing health risks for rural, remote and First Nations communities and placing growing pressure on local health services. ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin says prolonged and severe weather events are affecting the health of rural communities and will continue to […]

Jaanyunili Bawrrungga’s Penny Stadhams (left) and Mila Mila Rokodakunivosa (right) with Nambucca Valley Council Deputy Mayor Sue Jenvey (centre) following last week’s march. Marchers and attendees to the free BBQ at the V-Wall were treated to some beautiful music. Uniting Aboriginal Families Together team members Maddi Johnson and Shakiah Stacey talk with Danielle Jenkins following […]

MACKSVILLE District Hospital has proudly earned national recognition for its trailblazing work in supporting veteran employment, being named a finalist in the prestigious Prime Minister’s National Veteran Employment Awards. Nominated in the category of Best Regional Veteran Employment Initiative, Macksville District is the first hospital in Australia to be acknowledged in this way. While the […]

IN a statement from the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA), members have expressed their deepest sorrow to the entire Jewish community, following the horrific mass shooting at Bondi Beach on Sunday 14 December. Extending heartfelt condolences to the families and friends who have lost loved ones, and the dozens of victims who remain in […]

NAMBUCCA Valley locals are invited to come together for a day of connection and community support at the upcoming Community Services Day. The event will be held at the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) grounds on the corner of Willunga Avenue and Giinagay Way, Nambucca Heads, on Tuesday, 17 December from 10:00am to 1:00pm. The event […]

WORLD Neuroendocrine Cancer Day on 10 November will see the Big Banana and Macksville Bridge lit up blue to provide a global voice for patients with neuroendocrine cancer and hereditary neuroendocrine tumours (NETs). Held annually, the awareness campaign draws global attention to this little known, often misunderstood cancer. It is designed to spark conversations among […]

COMMUNITY members will gather at Main Beach, Nambucca Heads on Saturday, 1 November for a walk in memory of those lost to suicide and a show of support for mental health awareness. This marks the second year of the Walk to Remember, with organisers Time2Talk Nambucca Valley hopeful it will become an annual event. “The […]