October 7, 2025
Calling past members for Physie reunion Norma Johnson, Brenda Henderson, Judy Blair, Yvonne Graham, Audrey Blood, Judy Summerville and Robyn Walsh.
Community

Calling past members for Physie reunion

Edith Parsons, Nancy Welsh, Norma Johnson, Jeanette Welsh, Audrey Blood, Judy Connell, Joan Lane, Gloria Gavenlock, Verlie Lee, Judy Summerville, Dolly Rowe and Jan Welsh. Raelene Stig, Keli Emerson, Leah Dugdale, Carol Locke, Alisa Noble, Lorena Christen and Alysse Chapman. Norma Johnson, Brenda Henderson, Judy Blair, Yvonne Graham, Audrey Blood, Judy Summerville and Robyn Walsh. […]

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KoaLaMan hits the road to find a home
Local News

KoaLaMan hits the road to find a home

DO not be alarmed if you encounter a large koala with a blue head trudging along the road to Sydney – it is simply “KoaLaMan looking for a home”. The 550km, 30-day walk from the “Happy Frog” in Coffs Harbour to Parliament House in Sydney, is the latest in Peter Elzer’s efforts to halt logging […]

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New grants to help bush connectivity
Local News

New grants to help bush connectivity

THE Regional Tech Hub has announced a new grants program, offering up to $3000 to community groups across rural, regional and remote Australia. The Connect Grants are open to grassroots projects that help people navigate the complex world of phone and internet connectivity. Regional Tech Hub General Manager, Jennifer Medway, said the program is about […]

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Work starts on Macksville Bridge renewal Work is underway to upgrade the Macksville Bridge.
Community

Work starts on Macksville Bridge renewal

A LARGE program of works to bring the Macksville Bridge back to its best got underway this week. The historic steel truss bridge has provided a vital link between the communities on the two sides of the Nambucca River for 95 years. On Monday, Transport for NSW (TfNSW) began a three-and-a-half-year program of work to […]

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Rotary Chocolate Wheel raises funds and community spirit at Bowra Sports Hub Fiona Nielsen from WIRES MNC and Rotary Club of Nambucca Valley president Kerry Dedman with the popular Rotary Chocolate Wheel at Bowra Sports Hub.
Local News

Rotary Chocolate Wheel raises funds and community spirit at Bowra Sports Hub

THE Rotary Club of Nambucca Valley is bringing fun and fundraising together every Tuesday night at the Bowra Sports Hub. The popular Rotary Chocolate Wheel has been drawing strong community support and delivering real benefits to local groups. The simple format has proven a hit with charity groups and other not-for-profit organisations. Each Tuesday evening […]

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Bright spots in agriculture amid market volatility Demand for Aussie beef looks set to remain strong, with reason for "cautious optimism" across agriculture after months of extreme weather and trade uncertainty.
Regional

Bright spots in agriculture amid market volatility

WITH droughts on one side of the country, floods on the other, and political volatility overseas, Australia’s agriculture industry has been right in the thick of it. But there is reason for “cautious optimism” in the $90.7 billion sector as uncertain conditions create both threats and opportunities for the nation’s producers, according to Bendigo Bank’s […]

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Streets paved with gold in alleged roadworks corruption
Police

Streets paved with gold in alleged roadworks corruption

CASH, cryptocurrency and even gold nuggets are among the alleged spoils of a long-running scheme to rig and inflate contracts for roadworks. A former department officer is believed to be in hiding, after a failed attempt to leave Australia on a US passport. The alleged rigging and inflation of contracts by Transport for NSW procurement […]

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Rachel Burns completes historical deep-dive with Nambucca Stories The Bowraville to Macksville Mail Coach. Photo: Nambucca Headland Museum.
Community

Rachel Burns completes historical deep-dive with Nambucca Stories

Rachel Burns. The Bowraville to Macksville Mail Coach. Photo: Nambucca Headland Museum. RACHEL Burns has been fascinated by the past for most of her life. She has been a volunteer at Nambucca’s Headland Museum for many years and in December 2023 was the driving force behind the centenary celebrations for the Nambucca Heads railway station. […]

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Annual farm census underway across NSW The Annual Land and Stock Return helps paint a picture of agricultural land use and livestock across NSW. Photo: Leanda Connor.
Regional

Annual farm census underway across NSW

NSW LANDHOLDERS are being asked to report their livestock numbers and land use information as part of Local Land Services’ annual farm census. The Annual Land and Stock Return collects information that helps shape the delivery of animal health and biosecurity services and prepare for emergencies such as bushfires and biosecurity outbreaks. Landholders must lodge […]

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