FOR 13 years, the aromas of authentic Thai cuisine and the warmth of genuine hospitality have welcomed locals and visitors alike through the doors of Lom Talay Thai Restaurant in Nambucca Heads. Now, one of the town’s most cherished dining institutions has quietly served its final meal, not because of financial pressures or a sale, […]
Greeting former London firefighter Stephen Aslin (centre) in Macksville this week were Macksville Fire Fighters Matt Haworth, Nathan Keen and Brett Brigger.
AN extraordinary journey of remembrance and human kindness rolled into Macksville on Monday afternoon when former London firefighter Stephen Aslin stopped at Macksville to be treated to some Nambucca Valley hospitality. Aslin pulled up at the Macksville Fire Station during his remarkable 48,280 kilometre charity cycling expedition around the world. The former firefighter is undertaking […]
Nambucca Valley Council’s grading crew is continuing with the maintenance of the Valley’s extensive network of unsealed roads. Photo: Supplied.
WITH work recently completed along Missabotti Road to Jack Gorleys Bridge, Nambucca Valley Council’s grading crew is continuing its program of maintaining the Valley’s extensive network of unsealed roads. The team is now set to move into the Yarranbella and Whip Mountain areas as part of its ongoing maintenance schedule. Nambucca Valley Council acting general […]
Nambucca Valley Council provides location of the remediation works on Riverside drive. Photo: @Nambucca Valley Council
MOTORISTS who use Riverside Drive at Nambucca Heads can expect minor delays from 29 June while works are completed on landslip remediation. Travellers should expect traffic control measures in place throughout the construction period and allow extra time for their journeys. Nambucca Valley Council announced the upcoming project through its social media channels, advising residents […]
Kate Dunn has been appointed Local Connector for the MidCoast under The Welcome Experience program. Photo: communityconnector.com.au.
REGIONAL Development Australia Mid North Coast (RDAMNC) has appointed Kate Dunn as the new Local Connector for the MidCoast local government area, with the role commencing on 1 July. The appointment follows the NSW Government’s decision to expand The Welcome Experience into the MidCoast Local Government Area, with RDAMNC delivering the program across MidCoast, Port […]
Judge Jenny Johnson faced a difficult task. Photo: Jen Hetherington
The winning photo, ‘Weevil Garden Visitors’. Photo: supplied Judge Jenny Johnson faced a difficult task. Photo: Jen Hetherington People’s Choice judging. (Photo Jen H) AS a point of difference and to add local interest to the club, Stuarts Point and District Garden Club held a photo competition for their members. The competition attracted 46 entries […]
A BEAUTIFULLY handcrafted wedding dress worn more than a century ago is one of the latest treasures on display at Mary Boulton’s Pioneer Cottage & Museum. The cottage and museum offer visitors a unique glimpse into the lives of one of the Nambucca Valley’s pioneering families. The elegant gown was worn by Alice Provost when […]
WHAT began as a dream during a creative writing program in Bellingen is about to become reality, with Nambucca Valley singer-songwriter Snez preparing to embark on her first-ever United Kingdom tour to share music from her newly released album Cardboard Wings. In just a few weeks, Snez will head overseas accompanied by her 11-year-old daughter, […]
FIFTEEN-YEAR-OLD Nambucca Heads resident Matthew Jeffery is making a name for himself on the Australian chess scene following a string of impressive performances in major tournaments held in Sydney and Brisbane. In April Matthew travelled to Sydney to compete in the Burwood ACF Tournament Classical (April). The two-day event attracted strong competition, with Matthew finishing […]
Members of Nambucca Working Families - Charlie, Georgia, Holly, Monica, Tracey and Kate.
Childcare was at the top of the agenda at this week’s Nambucca Valley Council meeting. Councillors resolved to allocate $100,000 for a childcare reserve and to contribute $80,000 towards the expansion of Macksville Preschool. After Cr Jane MacSmith’s previous childcare motions were deferred then narrowly defeated, Cr Susan Jenvey brought a similar motion to the […]
