September 10, 2026
Deck in place on new Way Way Bridge The Pynx crane lifting two concrete planks onto the new Way Way Bridge abutments. Photo: NVC.
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Deck in place on new Way Way Bridge

MACKSVILLE’S new bridge over Way Way Creek is a step closer to completion following this week’s placement of its concrete deck. Preparation work at Way Way Creek during the past eight weeks has involved demolishing the old timber bridge, preparing the site, and drilling down and installing bridge piles. To fit the deck, two 14-metre-long […]

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Grassy Head Road works complete; road open Nambucca Valley Council’s work crew team members Jack Edwards and Tim Morison at the Grassy Head Road site. Photo: NVC.
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Grassy Head Road works complete; road open

Nambucca Valley Council’s work crew team members Jack Edwards and Tim Morison at the Grassy Head Road site. Photo: NVC. Bitumen spray-sealing on Grassy Head Road. Photo: NVC. GRASSY Head Road rehabilitation works are complete and the road is open. Nambucca Valley Council Acting General Manager David Moloney said the road was bitumen spray sealed […]

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Roaming stall in Nambucca Valley provides free goods after fires and floods Rebecca White and daughter Bonita look over the giveaways. Photo: Sharon Jane.
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Roaming stall in Nambucca Valley provides free goods after fires and floods

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 […]

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Shake Rattle‘n’Roll is set to tour to the Mid North Coast Jonathan Guthrie-Jones and Anthony Petrucci with show dancers.
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Shake Rattle‘n’Roll is set to tour to the Mid North Coast

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 […]

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Local drivers shift into high gear at Bush Khanacross
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Local drivers shift into high gear at Bush Khanacross

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 […]

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Breast Cancer documentary screening
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Breast Cancer documentary screening

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 […]

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Broughton Island wonderland Broughton Island holds many secrets. Photo: Supplied by John ‘Stinker’ Clarke.
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Broughton Island wonderland

“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 […]

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Milestone birthday for Nambucca River Combined Probus Club
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Milestone birthday for Nambucca River Combined Probus Club

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 […]

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Bravo Hazel! U3A life member marks 104th birthday
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Bravo Hazel! U3A life member marks 104th birthday

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 […]

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