Jim, Toby, Harry and Clancy set off from the clearing next to Mary Boulton Cottage. Photos: Jen Hetherington. Collecting supplies at Mitre 10. A novel sight in downtown Macksville. The team stopped to collect a delivery at the Nambucca River Department Store. Food store staff assured safe parking for the final stop. THE weather was […]
The Wormo family of Missabotti: Nelly, Abby, Charlotte and Colin at Johns Bridge, August 2026. Photo: Sharon Jane.
The Wormo family of Missabotti: Nelly, Abby, Charlotte and Colin at Johns Bridge, August 2026. Photo: Sharon Jane. Missabotti Creek at Johns Bridge, August 2026. Photo: Sharon Jane. Nambucca Valley Council Acting General Manager, David Moloney at Johns Bridge in January, 2026, before work commenced. Photo: Supplied by NVC. MISSABOTTI residents are delighted at the […]
Women should not have to choose between public office and personal safety. Photo: Magnific.
GENDERED abuse and intimidation is discouraging strong female candidates from standing for office or applying for executive roles, a NSW survey has revealed. The Women for Election survey found 89 per cent of respondents, or almost nine out of 10, had experienced online abuse. Three-quarters said it had worsened over the past two years, and […]
MEMBER for Oxley Michael Kemp has launched a new community petition calling on the NSW Government to expand its PolAir-Remote Drone program and bring remotely operated police drones to the Mid North Coast. Mr Kemp says the technology could give local police another tool to respond to crime across a large and often difficult-to-access area. […]
BELLINGEN Shire Council has recorded a 69 per cent reduction in fuel and electricity emissions for 2025/26 compared to its baseline year of 2009/10. Bellingen Shire Council General Manager, Mark Griffioen, commended the achievement, acknowledging the years of consistent effort behind the results. “This further reduction in emissions comes off the back of last year […]
NVC’s grading fleet and team members (background), preparing for the day before leaving Macksville Works Depot. Photo: Supplied by NVC.
THREE gravel roads in Valla are in the sights of a grading team, with work on the roads scheduled for completion between mid-August and September. Residents and travellers near Boggy Creek, Valla and Mitchells roads can expect some minor delays during the next fortnight as work is completed. The five-person crew tasked with maintenance of […]
Facebook ads can be the first step to exploitation. Photo: Facebook.
Facebook ads can be the first step to exploitation. Photo: Facebook. Catching up to discuss delivery of council’s Signage and Wayfinding Strategy are Anna Fisher, of Fisher Design & Architecture, and NVC’s Jan Rooney. Supplied by NVC. Photo: Supplied by NVC. A DRIVE around the Nambucca Valley can feel like a trip […]
BERRY farming is a huge contributor to the Mid North Coast economy but it is under scrutiny over several areas. One of those areas is modern slavery, and the NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner, Dr James Cockayne, has written a submission to the NSW Government detailing systemic labour exploitation in the berry industry in and around Coffs […]
EVERY 10 days, Australia loses a farmer to suicide. Behind that number are families, communities and generations forever impacted. As many farming families continue recovering from drought, floods, bushfires and other natural disasters while navigating increasing financial pressures, the need for support has never been greater. This August, Australians are being urged to register, donate […]
THE Nambucca Valley community is mourning the passing of much-loved Scottish Country Dance teacher Marjorie “Marj” Trotter, whose passion for dance, friendship and lifelong learning enriched the lives of countless local people. Marj passed away recently at the age of 91, leaving behind a remarkable legacy that continues through the Scottish Country Dance class she […]
