THE National Parks Association of NSW (NPA) hosted 100 community and environmental leaders from across the North Coast to celebrate the announcement of the Great Koala National Park (GKNP). Among those gathered in Bongil Bongil National Park south of Coffs Harbour last Saturday, 27 September, were NPA CEO Gary Dunnett, Greens MLC Sue Higginson, councillors […]
Nambucca Valley Parkinson’s Support Group provides a safe space for people living with Parkinson's and their carers.
NAMBUCCA Valley Parkinson’s Support Group is calling on anyone impacted by the neurodegenerative disease to reach out or consider attending a meeting. That includes people living with Parkinson’s disease, their families or carers. The group provides a welcoming and supportive environment to share experiences, access information, and connect with others in the local community. The […]
FIRE and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is encouraging the community to spring clean responsibly to help reduce the risk of fire on their properties. “When it comes to spring cleaning, keep yourself and your family safe from fire by decluttering inside and out,” Fire and Rescue NSW Coffs Harbour Station Commander Tim George said. “For example, […]
NSW Farmers has slammed a review into banana imports the peak body says could “devastate the industry and put the nation’s biosecurity at risk”. Last week the Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) announced a review of quarantine arrangements for bananas imported from the Philippines into Australia. “We are conducting an assessment of […]
Environment Minister Penny Sharpe with Coffs Councillor Tony Judge.
FORMER State Labor candidate and Coffs Harbour Councillor Tony Judge, says local National Party leaders are putting the environmental and economic future of the region at risk by their negativity towards the Great Koala National Park (GKNP). “The announcement confirming that NSW Labor will proceed with the full implementation of the GKNP was an exciting […]
INSTEAD of surveying forests for threatened species, environmental group Forest Ecology Alliance (FEA) is looking forward to relaxing with like-minded others by hosting three days of art, music and events to celebrate the beauty of nature at Valla Beach Community Hall. The event, “Art of Nature”, will feature paintings by Mary Forbes, poetry and audiovisual […]
SMARTARTS is collaborating with young people in the Nambucca Valley and Kempsey Shire on Amplify, a creative youth project that will provide an interactive program of singing, songwriting, music production and event management workshops. Young people of the region will also be supported to co-design and co-produce ongoing youth music and performance events. The project […]
Dundurrabin School students after Judith Jackson’s Red Cross Pillowcase presentation.
Red Cross Emergency Services Volunteer Judith Jackson hosted a children’s Red Cross Pillowcase presentation at Corindi RFS/SES Community Day. Dundurrabin School students after Judith Jackson’s Red Cross Pillowcase presentation. AUSTRALIAN Red Cross is leading a national call-to-action during “EmergencyRedi Week”, which runs until 21 September. It is dedicated to encouraging all people living in Australia […]
Nambucca Valley Meals on Wheels volunteers were given certificates of appreciation.
NATIONAL Meals on Wheels Day was celebrated around the country on 27 August, with Lifetime Connect recognising the local volunteers who make the service possible in the Nambucca Valley. Under this year’s theme, “Aged Care You Can Count On”, Meals on Wheels continues to be a trusted, reliable presence in the lives of older Australians, […]
Lions Club of Macksville members Ben Nabaro, Jenny Godfrey, Brian Hemsworth, Maureen Shepherd and Ray Godfrey on a recruitment drive last week in Wallace Street.
THE Lions Club of Macksville held a recruitment drive last week in the Macksville CBD in response to concerns about declining membership. The event aimed to attract new members by raising awareness of the group’s ongoing contributions to the community. A stall selling homemade slices and Lions Christmas Puddings was set up to encourage passers-by […]
