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Environment groups talk river health at Valla Beach

The meeting attracted representatives from a range of organisations and industries. The meeting attracted representatives from a range of organisations and industries. LOCK the Nambucca Valley hosted a well-attended meeting at Valla Beach on Sunday, 9 November, bringing together a range of community-based environment groups to discuss issues affecting the health of local river systems. […]

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Blue for the bridge as Macksville marks Neuroendocrine Cancer Day

THE Macksville Bridge and Big Banana were lit in vivid blue on Monday night, 10 November to mark Neuroendocrine Cancer (NEC) Day, a global event that seeks to enhance awareness of this relatively little-known cancer. Representatives from the Coffs Coast NEC support group were thrilled to witness such a spectacle, as it helped to draw […]

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Bowraville shines for historic return of beloved festival

Bellamy Cooper and Lailah Wilson ready to head downhill. Photo: Mick Birtles. Dancers from Bowraville Central School dancing to ‘Yellow Submarine’. Photo: Mick Birtles. Adam McDonald, Joe Simon and Fiona McDonald. Photo: Mick Birtles. Local writer Nerida Cowie launched her children’s book, ‘Annebelle the Antechinus’. Photo: Mick Birtles. The Nambucca District Band adding pomp and […]

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Local wildlife in crisis as WIRES callouts surge

WILDLIFE rescue calls across the Mid North Coast have surged in recent years, with more animals becoming injured, orphaned, or displaced due to habitat loss, severe weather, and human impact. But while the number of animals needing help continues to rise, the number of trained volunteers has not. WIRES Mid North Coast is now urgently […]

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The ecological disaster threatening Australian seabirds

BILL Fulton recalls counting 1162 dead birds during a four-and-a-half kilometre morning beach walk. That’s a rough average of one every four metres. But when he tells people about the work and its confronting reality, they’re curiously inclined to dismiss it as kind of normal. “We want people to know that this is different,” Mr […]

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Last chance to nominate for Australia Day awards

BOWRAVILLE local Warren Fuller was among five people to receive one of our valley’s very first Australia Day Awards in 1983, taking out the junior sports award. Nambucca Valley Council has been unearthing the first stories of our community’s top citizens, ahead of the Nambucca Valley Community Awards being held on 25 January 2026. Nominations […]

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North Macksville RFS spreads Christmas cheer

THE North Macksville Rural Fire Service (RFS) is gearing up for one of its most popular annual traditions, the Santa Run. This year, the event will see a colourful convoy of two RFS trucks, a support vehicle, and the Macksville Fire and Rescue 371 appliance all decked out in Christmas decorations. The aim is to […]

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Community members restart a committee for Talarm Hall

AN interim Section 355 Committee has been formed for Talarm Hall following strong attendance at a pop-in session at the historic community venue on Wednesday 12 November. Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee attended the session and he congratulated locals for coming together to support their local hall. “I am pleased 19 people turned up to […]

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Rats of Tobruk Walk to be rededicated in Nambucca Heads

THE Nambucca Heads RSL sub-Branch, in partnership with Nambucca Valley Council, will rededicate the memorial Rats of Tobruk Walk next week. The path, which winds from Gordon Park up to Fraser Street opposite Woolworths in Nambucca Heads, will officially retain its meaningful name, “Rats of Tobruk Walk”, following significant commitment by Council, community consultation and […]

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NSW residents encouraged to be alert to signs of avian influenza in poultry

THE NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is encouraging everyone to be alert to signs of avian influenza in commercial and domestic poultry, and wildlife. Australia remains free from the H5N1 strain that is causing concern globally, however there is a risk the disease may be introduced by wild birds that migrate […]