REACHING 104 years of age is a remarkable achievement, and for U3A Nambucca Valley life member Hazel Bow, it was also a wonderful opportunity to celebrate a lifetime of friendship, learning and community involvement. Hazel recently celebrated her 104th birthday, or as it is said in Italian, “Centoquattresimo Compleanno”. Although she had been unwell around […]
FOR the first time in more than 50 years, the Nambucca Valley was left without a cinema following the closure of the Majestic Cinema in February this year. Now, the historic Bowraville Theatre is helping to fill that void by bringing family friendly movie screenings back to the community. During the school holidays, the theatre […]
AFTER a stream of car thefts on the Mid North Coast, the Nambucca community is rallying around recent victim Petra Campbell as she attempts to recover stolen goods from her South Arm property near Bowraville. Petra and her adult children have been proactive on social media with posts calling for eyewitnesses to the theft of […]
Eve with a few of her favourite things - eight different mastheads of News Of The Area. Photo: Angus Cheetham.
Eve with a few of her favourite things – eight different mastheads of News Of The Area. Photo: Angus Cheetham. Freckles, the sick little bird who grew up and identified as a homing pigeon, with his rescuer. Photo: Angus Cheetham. News Of The Area media group owner Michael Wright. EVE Nesmith has been named Editor […]
A full fibre upgrade replaces the remaining copper - from the curb - with fibre optic cable all the way to the premises. Photo: Supplied by nbn.
PEOPLE in the Nambucca local government area (LGA) can now order full fibre upgrades to their National Broadband Network (nbn) service, regardless of whether or not they are on a high-speed plan. This opens up an opportunity for more than 1050 Nambucca homes and businesses previously in the fibre to the curb (FTTC) footprint to […]
Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan MP at the Nambucca Heads Cenotaph recently to discuss the repairs and upgrades, made possible through the Australian Government's Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program, with the Nambucca Heads RSL sub-Branch. Pictured are, from left: Pat Conaghan MP; sub-Branch Treasurer Gayle Keenan; President Denis Lane; Secretary Brad D’Elbuox; and Trustee John Kent OAM.
THE Nambucca Heads Cenotaph is set to undergo much-needed repairs and security upgrades following the successful award of funding through the Australian Government’s Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program. Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan recently joined Nambucca Heads RSL sub-Branch President Denis Lane and Trustee John Kent OAM to celebrate the successful funding application. […]
A TEENAGE boy has been charged following an alleged pursuit from Frederickton to Coffs Harbour in the state’s north. Shortly after 8am on Wednesday 8 July 2026, officers from Mid North Coast Police District were patrolling the Pacific Highway, Frederickton when they saw a Kia SUV, which had been reported stolen from a Bronte address […]
Rita Ballangarry and her daughter enjoying coffee at Bowra Creek Farm. Photo: Sharon Jane.
Rita Ballangarry and her daughter enjoying coffee at Bowra Creek Farm. Photo: Sharon Jane. Allan, Clare and Trudie McKibbin serving at Bowra Creek Farm, Bowraville. Photo: Sharon Jane. Produce for sale at Bowra Creek Farm, Rodeo Drive, Bowraville. Photo: Sharon Jane. Inquisitive alpacas at Bowra Creek Farm roadside stall. Photo: Sharon Jane. Scones attracting interest […]
Choosing paints for The Youthie mural artwork.
The Youthie mural artwork begins. Choosing paints for The Youthie mural artwork. KEY Community Group and Becoming U have partnered on a new youth-led mural project at The Youthie in Nambucca Heads, bringing local young people together to transform one of the centre’s walls into a vibrant reflection of their ideas, creativity and connection to […]
Year 9 and 10 students from Macksville High School and Bowraville Central School recently attended NV College and achieved nationally recognised competencies in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Provide First Aid. Pictured here with the students are (left) NV College’s business development officer, Amanda Davis, and (right) Dionne Court, Head Teacher educational pathways program, NSW Department of Education.
A GROUP of Year 9 and 10 students from Macksville High School and Bowraville Central School have taken an important step towards a future in healthcare after completing specialised training through NV College’s Introduction to Health Educational Pathways Program. Delivered at NV College’s Macksville Campus, the program provided students with practical experience while introducing them […]
