A 73-year-old man has been charged with negligent driving occasioning death following a fatal motorcycle crash at South West Rocks earlier this year. About 5pm on Sunday 5 April 2026, emergency services were called to Gregory Street, near Spencers Creek Road, South West Rocks, following reports of a crash. Officers attached to Mid North Coast […]
Dachshunds will descend for their day in the sun.
A SIZZLE of sausage dogs will descend upon Club Scotts on Sunday, 21 June, to celebrate World Dachshund Day with the annual Dachshund Festival. The dog friendly event will feature competitions for the longest, shortest and best-dressed dachshunds, pet store displays and a free photo booth. The event is timed with the winter solstice in […]
Some of the organisers and sponsors behind the 2nd Annual Valla Gift. Local children participated in sack races around the 2nd Annual Valla Gift. Bodi O’Brien and Lewis Dyer enjoyed some friendly competition at the 2nd Annual Valla Gift. Lincoln and Abby Walker on their marks for a friendly race at the 2nd Annual Valla […]
Judge Jenny Johnson faced a difficult task. Photo: Jen Hetherington
The winning photo, ‘Weevil Garden Visitors’. Photo: supplied Judge Jenny Johnson faced a difficult task. Photo: Jen Hetherington People’s Choice judging. (Photo Jen H) AS a point of difference and to add local interest to the club, Stuarts Point and District Garden Club held a photo competition for their members. The competition attracted 46 entries […]
Members of the community take part in the Nambucca River Church (NRC) Salvos Walk for the Hood fundraiser. THE Nambucca River Church (NRC) Salvos hosted “Walk for the Hood,” on Sunday 24 May, as part of the National 2026 Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal. More than just a walk, the event was an opportunity for […]
Historian, author and veteran Trevor Lynch, pictured with Sub-Branch President Denis Lane, officiated at the launch of ‘We've Got Your Back’.
Commander David Myers RAN was the special guest at the recent dinner marking the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Nambucca Heads RSL Sub-Branch. The evening also served as the official launch of the book ‘We’ve Got Your Back’, written by local author Carrolline Rhodes, chronicling the first 80 years of the Sub-Branch. Historian, […]
Rachel Burns takes centre stage during Alex Caminer’s local author showcase at Alternatives Bookshop during the Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival. Photo:supplied
THE rich history of the Nambucca Valley was shared with a new audience when author Rachel Burns was selected to present her work at an opening event at the Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival. The festival commenced with a local author showcase at Alternatives Bookshop in Bellingen, bringing together writers from across the region to […]
ANOTHER round of the NSW Government’s Low-Cost Loans initiative has been opened, unlocking $12 million to support regional councils to accelerate housing delivery. The program, which is now open to all 95 regional councils across NSW, will provide financial support for infrastructure projects such as roads, intersections, water and sewer upgrades. Under the competitive grants […]
Catching up at the Launch Pad Youth Entrepreneur program finale held last Thursday are, from left, Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee and youth entrepreneurs Lily Crease, Lee Collier and Sha-Lohm Jamieson. Photo: supplied
NINE aspiring young business owners have been recognised for completing an intensive 12-week entrepreneurship program designed to equip them with the skills, confidence and knowledge needed to transform their ideas into sustainable businesses. The grand finale of the Launch Pad Youth Entrepreneur Program was held on Thursday 4 June at the Slim Dusty Centre in […]
A NORTHERN Region police officer will face court over alleged illegal computer access. The 31-year-old male constable, who is attached to a command in the Northern Region, is alleged to have accessed the police computer system for non-work-related matters. Following extensive inquiries, a Future Court Attendance Notice was served on the officer on 4 June […]
