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Recovery continues at Macksville Memorial Aquatic and Fitness Centre

RECOVERY work continues at the Macksville Memorial Aquatic and Fitness Centre, which sustained significant damage in the recent floods. The Centre has been closed for the safety of the community while assessments take place. Council’s insurer conducted an assessment on the centre on Tuesday 3 June. Initial electrical safety work is now underway, with a […]

Community

Community donations support evacuation centre

THE Nambucca Evacuation Centre opened at the Nambucca RSL Club late on Wednesday evening 21 May 2025. “As we all know the rain kept coming during this week and forced many residents to seek shelter,” said Adele McCollom, Red Cross Emergency Services. A reflection of the strength of the community in the Nambucca Valley, a […]

Local News

Mary Gibson’s remarkable recovery – part one

MARY Gibson has lived on a hilltop property in Talarm for more than 40 years. A dedicated gardener, conservationist and active member of the community, Mary also has a remarkable tale of recovery to share. Her pleasant and fruitful daily existence took a shocking turn on the morning of December 9, 2022, when she took […]

Regional

Animal advocates shoot down bill for enabling ‘yahoos’

ENVIRONMENTALISTS have opened fire on a bill which could pay recreational hunters for killing invasive pests, describing the plan as enabling a “fringe minority of men” to let loose. A bill before NSW parliament aims to establish a Conservation Hunting Authority, with debate in the upper house taking place on Wednesday. It would better enable […]

Community, Health

Awards recognise excellence, innovation and leadership

Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer Reg Craig with Aboriginal Health Practitioner Laurie Clay accepting the Excellence in Aboriginal Healthcare award for the Hastings Aboriginal Diabetes Education Service. Acting Hastings Macleay Clinical Network Coordinator Jo Campbell presents the Nurse/Midwife of the Year Award to Clinical Nurse Educator Julie Claridge from Coffs Harbour. MNCLHD Acting Director Integrated Mental […]

Community

Landmark year for Nambucca River VIEW Club

PLANS are well underway for Nambucca River VIEW Club’s 50th birthday celebrations in August. VIEW is a national women’s organisation and support network 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 young Australians in need. The […]

Community, Health

Cheaper complementary health treatments are on the way

WHEN Peter Hill walked into his first pilates class, he had to warm-up for the warm-up. With a feeble lower back and taut hamstrings, the then 63-year-old was hoping the therapy could aid his pain. Six years later, he can dart and dash with little-to-no trouble. “Occasionally I might have a bit of a twinge […]

Government, National

Ex-PM lauded over honours gong but not everyone’s happy

FORMER prime minister Scott Morrison has been congratulated after receiving Australia’s highest civilian honour, but there is at least one call for him to decline the gong. Mr Morrison is one of 14 people named as a Companion of the Order of Australia in the annual King’s Birthday Honours List, alongside filmmaker Baz Luhrmann and […]

Community

Zumba classes dance for a good cause

ZUMBA Gold Classes in the Nambucca Valley have held a number of successful fundraisers for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea in recent weeks. Instructor Kerri Mergan held fundraisers at her classes in Valla and Nambucca Heads and Cheryl Summerville held two events in Macksville. “The total amount that we have raised for the Cancer Council is […]

Government

Construction imminent on Urunga boardwalk upgrade

Upgrades to the boardwalk are expected to be completed next year. CONSTRUCTION on the long-anticipated Urunga Boardwalk upgrade is set to officially commence on Monday 16 June. All tenders for the Boardwalk project have been locked in, and the first stage will involve establishing a site compound to support construction works. The boardwalk will be […]