WEDNESDAY July 1 was day one of retirement for Coffs Coast real estate identity Peter Auld (71). After three decades in property sales the man, born and raised in Bourke, looks back with a warm heart for the regions he served with passion: Nambucca Valley, Coffs Coast, Clarence Valley and Grafton. “I am forever […]
Coffs Coast Rhythm’s Latin dancer. Photo: Robert Watkins.
THE Sawtell Chilli Festival has celebrated one of its most successful events in years, with almost 6,000 people enjoying the spice of life: food, culture, music, and community. Attendees on Saturday, 4 July enjoyed a packed program of live music, cultural performances, chilli competitions and culinary experiences. Festival organisers said stallholders reported strong support from […]
FOR more than a century, the Nambucca District Band has been entertaining local audiences, and the 106-year-old community institution is now inviting more people to discover the enjoyment of brass band music – whether as listeners or future members. The band was once again in fine form on Saturday 27 June, providing live entertainment at […]
A MAJOR expansion of shark-spotting drones across the NSW coastline has been welcomed by local surf organisations, with the State Government announcing a $120 million investment aimed at improving safety for swimmers, surfers and other beach users. The government will invest an additional $34 million to significantly increase drone surveillance, making it the largest expansion […]
Council joins with local Aboriginal organisations and community groups to celebrate NAIDOC Week from 5 July to 12 July. Pictured are members of council’s Duguula Bindarray-Garri Aboriginal Advisory Committee. Photo: Supplied.
A WEEK of culture, connection and community celebration is set to take place across the Nambucca Valley as Nambucca Valley Council (NVC) joins with local Aboriginal organisations and community groups to celebrate NAIDOC Week from 5 to 12 July. NVC is partnering with a wide range of organisations to deliver a diverse program of events […]
AJ Civil Projects senior project engineer, Ian Slapp (left) and Nambucca Valley Council water and sewer project engineer David Banwell looking over the plans for the new sewage pump station soon to be built at the site near old Boggy Creek Road, Nambucca Heads. Photo: Supplied.
CONSTRUCTION of the final major piece of infrastructure needed to unlock stage one of the Valla Urban Growth Area (VUGA) is set to begin, with contractors preparing to move onto the new sewage pump station site from early next week. Nambucca Valley Council’s construction contractor, AJ Civil Projects, is expected to mobilise to the site […]
Raleigh Repton CWA members.
Raleigh Repton CWA members. CWA Raleigh Repton meets at Mylestom Hall. THE Raleigh Repton Country Women’s Association (CWA) branch has reached the milestone of 89 years and is now focusing on how to celebrate its 90th birthday in 2027. Established in 1937 Raleigh Repton CWA has been an important part of the local community for […]
Judith Webster from Coffs Beekeeping Supplies. Photo: Lyss Photography.
Judith Webster from Coffs Beekeeping Supplies. Photo: Lyss Photography. European Honey Bee. Photo: Judith Webster. European Honey Bee. Photo: Rich Morris. European Honey Bee. Photo: Judith Webster. THE free pollination Australian growers have relied on for generations is disappearing, and horticulture bodies are urging farmers to plan for a future where managed bee pollination is […]
Happy punters Michael Broome, Brett Groundwater, Drew Mitchell and Jake Jeffries. Photo: Jen Hetherington.
Happy punters Michael Broome, Brett Groundwater, Drew Mitchell and Jake Jeffries. Photo: Jen Hetherington. Anyone for golf? Photo: Jen Hetherington. The crew ready for the auction. Photo: Jen Hetherington. Though most of the muddy racers were destined for the pot, it was rumoured that a few made it home to the river. Photo: Jen Hetherington. […]
FOR more than seven decades, local theatre enthusiasts have been entertaining audiences and fostering creativity in the Nambucca Valley, and that proud tradition is continuing as the Valley Players prepare to present their latest home-grown production, ‘A Pirate’s Fortune’. The group traces its origins back to the 1950s when it was established as the Macksville […]
