Inspired coordinator Maureen Courtenay at Macksville. Photo: Sharon Jane. Everything free at the community stall at Macksville Showgrounds on 22 August. Photo: Sharon Jane. Val Bailey, who found a walker for her husband. Photo: Sharon Jane. Physiotherapist Aimee Redman helping Jeff Bailey walk after two years. Photo: Val Bailey. Rebecca White and daughter Bonita look […]

Jonathan Guthrie-Jones and Anthony Petrucci with show dancers. Shake Dancers. Photos: Supplied. SHAKE Rattle‘n’Roll – the only 50s and 60s rock ‘n’ roll show of its kind – is set to tour to the Mid North Coast with shows in Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie later this month. Currently in Victoria, the company is heading […]

Harvey Nicholson, touted as a junior in age only, on his way to an outright win in a Subaru prepared by his father. Zahli Pell, who came second in the ladies category, shared a vehicle with her father, Damien. Jett Drough, behind the wheel of the Club Car in his first-ever event. Coaching from the […]

SIX members of the Nambucca Valley Red Cross emergency services team have received NSW Premier’s Flood Emergency citation awards for their contributions and service during the 2025 NSW Floods emergency response throughout the Mid North Coast and Northern Rivers. In the aftermath, the chief executive of Natural Hazards Research Australia, Andrew Gissing, said that the […]

COFFS Harbour Breast Cancer Buddies (CHBCB) are supporting the local screening of a documentary, Conquering Breast Cancer, showing at Coffs BCC Cinema on Sunday 16 August. A feature-length documentary, Conquering Breast Cancer shares the inspiring stories of breast cancer patients, survivors, families and researchers, while exploring the realities of diagnosis, treatment and the lasting impact […]

“I HAVE just returned from a fantastic overseas holiday where the weather was perfect and the fishing excellent. Magnificent scenery and a fascinating local history. Travel time by boat around about 40 minutes from the entrance to Port Stephens.  “Broughton Island is an absolute wonderland with high peaks rolling down to long golden beaches. The […]

THE Nambucca River Combined Probus Club has celebrated 21 years of friendship, fellowship and connection at its annual June birthday meeting and luncheon. Members gathered at the Nambucca Heads RSL Club’s Downunder Bar, which was decorated in blue and gold for the milestone celebration. The occasion coincided with another significant milestone, with Probus marking 50 […]

REACHING 104 years of age is a remarkable achievement, and for U3A Nambucca Valley life member Hazel Bow, it was also a wonderful opportunity to celebrate a lifetime of friendship, learning and community involvement. Hazel recently celebrated her 104th birthday, or as it is said in Italian, “Centoquattresimo Compleanno”. Although she had been unwell around […]

PEOPLE in the Nambucca local government area (LGA) can now order full fibre upgrades to their National Broadband Network (nbn) service, regardless of whether or not they are on a high-speed plan. This opens up an opportunity for more than 1050 Nambucca homes and businesses previously in the fibre to the curb (FTTC) footprint to […]

THE Nambucca Heads Cenotaph is set to undergo much-needed repairs and security upgrades following the successful award of funding through the Australian Government’s Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program. Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan recently joined Nambucca Heads RSL sub-Branch President Denis Lane and Trustee John Kent OAM to celebrate the successful funding application. […]