Outgoing Committee of NCAC: Carol McKee, Diane Gulson and Deborah Mann.
AFTER many years of service to the community, the long-standing members of the Nambucca Community and Arts Centre (NCAC) Committee of Management have passed the torch to new leadership, marking the end of an era at one of the Valley’s most cherished community spaces. Diane Gulson, who served the Committee for 12 years, resigned from […]
THE 65th Anniversary of VIEW Clubs of Australia was celebrated in Laurieton on Saturday, 26 July. VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) is a national women’s organisation bringing women together in local communities to enjoy social activities, develop skills, make connections and participate in networking events while supporting and advocating for the education of […]
Residents an apply to create gardens to enhance the aesthetic of their street.
A NEW Bellingen Shire Council policy allows urban residents to apply to “garden on the verge”. The verge is the area between a private property boundary and the edge of a road, and is traditionally covered with grass. Council’s new Verge Gardening Guidelines provide a framework for urban residents to start gardening on the verge. […]
A Discovery Pass offers travellers unlimited travel to destinations on the NSW TrainLink Regional train and coach network.
THREE and six month NSW TrainLink Discovery passes have been reinstated, after being “paused” for a review of their suitability. A Discovery Pass offers travellers unlimited travel to destinations on the NSW TrainLink Regional train and coach network, with 14-day, one-month, three-month and six-month passes available. The six-month pass costs $420. The passes have not […]
NAMBUCCA Valley Council has announced a projected partial reopening of the Macksville Memorial Aquatic and Fitness Centre, with facilities expected to be available for public use from 1 September. Last week, user groups were given a tour of the Centre to view the extent of the damage and discuss the ongoing repair works. Following this, […]
A full program of expert speakers will cover a diverse range of topics.
HELPING everyone live their best lives by offering information and access to essential services will be the focus of the Coffs Harbour Living Well Expo on Wednesday, 6 August. Held at the Coffs Harbour Showgrounds from 10am to 3pm, the expo aims to promote health, recreational, educational and social supports available to the public within […]
THE family of Tinonee resident Scott Hayden is pleading for the public’s help to help locate the missing 46-year-old. Scott was last seen on the evening of 30 May in his car on Thunderbolts Way, Tibbuc. The vehicle was found abandoned the following day, parked on the side of the road near Tibbuc Road. The […]
ALARM bells are ringing after the release of statewide Landcover and Tree Study (SLATS) data. It shows that 66,498 hectares of native vegetation, including 32,847ha of forest and woodland, was cleared across NSW in 2023, compared to the clearing of 47,388ha of native vegetation and 21,137ha of forest and woodland in 2022. This represents a […]
The report found more than 80 percent of respondents used at least one form of sun protection.
ALMOST one million adults across the state were sunburnt at least once over a four-week period, according to a new report from the Cancer Institute NSW. The “Sun Protection Behaviours Report”, released last week, shows 15 percent of people surveyed reported being sunburnt, up from 12 percent in the previous report. The research analyses data […]
RURAL Aid has launched the sixth annual Spirit of the Bush Photo Competition, inviting Upper Hunter residents to share striking images that capture the strength, resilience, and beauty of life on the land. Running from 14 July to 31 August 2025, the much-loved competition provides a powerful platform for rural and regional Australians to tell […]
