A RANGE of healthcare industry bodies have welcomed a Medical Board of Australia decision not to proceed with mandatory health checks for doctors aged over 70. In 2024, the Board consulted on options to keep late career doctors in safe practice, including through mandatory health checks. A total of 201 submissions were received. Australian Health […]
THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has called for a renewed focus on a sustainable agricultural workforce, urging policymakers to ensure the needs of regional communities are properly addressed. In a submission to the Value of Skilled Migration to Australia inquiry, the NFF said while skilled migrants play an important supporting role in the agricultural workforce, […]
THE NSW Ageing and Disability Commission (ADC), in partnership with the University of NSW Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC), has released a report highlighting the pervasive and complex issue of neglect affecting older people and adults with disability across NSW. Funding was provided by the NSW Department of Communities and Justice. The ADC is responsible […]
MUSICNSW has released a new report detailing how to strengthen regional and remote music, setting a map for action for government, industry and communities across NSW. The report gathers insights from 80-plus representatives from across the NSW music sector. The contributors participated in a NSW Roundtable held at the 2025 Regional and Remote Music Summit […]
The iconic Shelley Beach at Nambucca Heads. Photo: supplied.
NAMBUCCA Valley Council residents, visitors and local businesses are being invited to help tell the story of what makes the Nambucca Valley special through the council’s community survey ending on Monday 19 January. Council is seeking input to identify the unique qualities, experiences and sense of place that define the valley, with the aim of […]
Sawtell Real Estate agent Matt France.
McGrath Nambucca Valley principal Troy Pinder. Sawtell Real Estate agent Matt France. Unrealestate managing director Chris Hines. NAMBUCCA Valley’s property values have surged by 72.7 percent since the start of the pandemic, and local agents say the rise reflects both long-term cycles and the region’s growing appeal for families and retirees. McGrath Nambucca Valley principal […]
THE Nambucca Valley has recorded one of the strongest property growth results on the Mid North Coast, with dwelling values soaring by 72.7 percent since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. New figures from Cotality show the LGA’s growth has outpaced both the national average (50.4 percent) and Greater Sydney (38.9 percent) over the same […]
Jeremy Sheehan, a visual artist and Lead Mentor in the program.
ARTS Mid North Coast has launched “Shared Practice”, an 18-month regional artist development program designed to support emerging and mid-career visual artists. The program connects local artists with experienced mentors to foster professional growth, artistic exploration, and community engagement. Through mentoring, group sessions, and creative development, participants will have the opportunity to gain fresh perspectives, […]
The Valla RFS Brigade and sponsors at the station before heading out. The brigade loaded up with water balloons, knowing the Valla farm kids would give as good as they got. And they did return serve. It was a solid ambush in the making when Valla’s Cat 1 and 7 trucks arrived at this address. […]
SURF Life Saving drones will be in the air earlier and for longer this summer as the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) steps up shark surveillance. The NSW Government has allocated an extra $2.5m for shark management following the recent deaths of a female tourist near Crowdy Bay and a local surfer on Sydney’s Northern […]
