Matthew Jeffery, Nambucca’s promising young chess talent. Two of the Mid North Coast’s most promising chess players, Nambucca Heads’ Matthew Jeffery and younger brother, Ethan (at rear). NAMBUCCA Heads teenager Matthew Jeffery is making a name for himself on the Australian chess scene following impressive performances in major tournaments this year. In April, the 15-year-old […]
Nambucca Valley Council clean up vandalism in time for Uniting Supported Playgroup at Gordon Park, Nambucca Heads
VANDALS used a fire extinguisher to graffiti inside the red slide at Gordon Park playground and left broken glass near picnic tables before dawn on Friday, 25 September. A phone call triggered a swift response from Nambucca Valley Council (NVC), which arranged a clean-up just in time for the Uniting Supported Playgroup at 10.30am. Local […]
Members of the Djarii Markets Working Group, from left: Alunya Wilkinson, Keri Harris, Rebecca Cant, Kate Everingham, Jane Hosking and Elise Wynyard. Photo: Supplied.
Djarii Markets to celebrate First Nations culture and creativity in Taree
FIRST Nations artists, makers and producers will take centre stage at the inaugural Djarii Markets in Taree on Saturday, 10 October. Presented by Reconciliation Taree and Manning Regional Art Gallery, the event will celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creativity, entrepreneurship and cultural strength. Reconciliation Taree secretary Kate Everingham said the markets were inspired by […]
Drag-ens 48th week-long annual Valla Hot Rod Run attracts gleaming visitors to Nambucca Valley
Hot Rod lineup in front of Bowraville HealthOne. Photo: Zephyr Colman. Nambucca Valley Mayor, Gary Lee at Bowraville. Photo: Sharon Jane. Wyong’s Jason O’Bryan with his 1924 Graham Brothers truck at Bowraville. Photo: Sharon Jane. Jason O’Bryan’s 1924 Graham Brothers truck at Bowraville. Photo: Jemima Colman. Jo Byrne from Sunshine […]
Transgrid’s bushfire prevention work complete
WITH much of Australia bracing for heightened bushfire danger this summer and authorities calling for early preparations for the season ahead, Transgrid has completed its bushfire prevention throughout NSW. Transgrid’s transmission network spans 12,200km and its prevention work included extensive surveys, inspections and preventative maintenance. About half of Transgrid’s annual maintenance expenditure is directed to […]
Nambucca and Coffs councils back push for action on worker exploitation
NAMBUCCA Valley and Coffs City councils have affirmed their commitment – and alignment with community mood – to relieve the inhumane conditions facing temporary farm workers in the region. Last week Council unanimously supported a motion, moved by Councillor Tony Judge, to work with Nambucca Valley Council to submit a motion on addressing modern slavery […]
Alleged Nambucca Heads serial thief arrested
A MAN has been charged over multiple alleged break and enters in the Nambucca Heads area earlier this year. In September 2026, officers attached to Mid North Coast Police District established Strike Force Mentix to investigate multiple break, enter and steal offences targeting holiday accommodation premises within the Nambucca Heads area between May and September […]
Residents hears council plans for better security, splash pad sites in Bowraville
Nambucca Valley Council Deputy Mayor Susan Jenvey discussing with Ben Walters the potential locations being considered for a splash pad in Bowraville. Photo: NVC. Residents received updates on key council projects at a community drop-in session last Saturday. Photo: NVC. Nambucca Valley Council Deputy Mayor Susan Jenvey discussed potential locations for a splash pad in […]
Nambucca Valley councillors call for more details on proposed tip extension into national park
A CONTROVERSIAL motion by Nambucca Valley Council to extend its waste management facility into land earmarked for the Great Koala National Park has been deferred. At its September 23 ordinary meeting, Nambucca Valley Council voted 5-1 to defer a motion that would have reaffirmed the council’s intention to acquire 23 hectares of the Nambucca State […]
Nambucca Valley councillors call for more details on proposed tip extension into national park
A CONTROVERSIAL motion by Nambucca Valley Council to extend its waste management facility into land earmarked for the Great Koala National Park has been deferred. At its September 23 ordinary meeting, Nambucca Valley Council voted 5-1 to defer a motion that would have reaffirmed the council’s intention to acquire 23 hectares of the Nambucca State […]
