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Phase one of the Bowraville Theatre upgrade completed

THE performing arts scene in the Nambucca Valley has taken a massive leap forward thanks to Phase One of a significant upgrade to the Bowraville Theatre. Funded by both state and federal governments through the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Package, sourced by Nambucca Valley Council, this phase of the upgrade featured a major overhaul of […]

Community

Girralong Defib Project sparks lifesaving change

IN the quiet hinterland community of Girralong, about 30 minutes from Bowraville, a grassroots health initiative is making a powerful difference. The Girralong Defib Project was born out of urgency following two heart attacks suffered by a much-loved local resident. In both instances, emergency services took up to 90 minutes to reach Girralong; a delay […]

Local News

NSW residents urged to purchase firewood collection authorisations this winter

FORESTRY Corporation is reminding residents to purchase firewood authorisations before collecting wood from State forests. Recent updates have been made to Forestry Corporation’s online firewood permit page. The conditions for firewood collection have also been updated and should be understood prior to entering State forests. The system now distinguishes some locations between pine and native […]

Regional

Veterans given free vehicle access to National Parks

THE Minns Government is extending free vehicle access to National Parks to all Commonwealth Veteran Card holders. Park entry fees for motor vehicles apply at 45 of NSW’s 895 national parks and reserves. A 2025-26 budget measure will enable veterans from around Australia to apply for a pass to enter for free. The pass is […]

Community

Council celebrates its volunteers

Council has over 220 volunteers, who were honoured at a celebratory lunch. NAMBUCCA Valley Council was finally able to hold its Volunteer Celebration Lunch, delayed by the recent floods, to thank the many volunteers who help deliver its services to the community. Council has over 220 volunteers who help keep libraries and […]

Government

Leadership competition invites young leaders to life-changing Power Trip in Canberra

YOUNG rural women and non-binary students in Years 10 to 12 from across Australia will have the opportunity to win a once-in-a-lifetime ‘Power Trip’ to the nation’s capital. Country to Canberra’s (C2C) prestigious Leadership Competition launched on Monday, opening the door for young rural leaders to embark on a four-day leadership experience designed to help […]

Regional

Locals demand urgent action at Valla Beach intersection after string of crashes

Member for Oxley Michael Kemp MP criticised Transport for NSW for dismissing repeated crashes as driver error, despite what he described as consistent concerns raised by locals and frontline responders. Michael Kemp MP engages with the more than 70 concerned locals at the intersection of Valla Beach Road and Giinagay Way last week. THE frustration […]

Government

E-petition launched to secure additional flood support

AN E-PETITION is now available on the NSW Parliament website calling for upgraded support to assist Hunter and Mid North Coast communities devastated by the May flood. It has now been more than a month since parts of the Mid North Coast were impacted by severe weather which saw more than 5,000 properties inundated and […]

Police

Increase in domestic violence, sexual assaults and retail theft, data shows

NEW data reveals rates of domestic violence, sexual assault and retail theft have increased in NSW over the last two years. The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) has released its latest report on 13 major criminal offences. Stealing from a motor vehicle was the only major offence to show a significant decline […]

Community, Government

Pleas to fix Valla Beach intersection fall on ‘deaf ears’

“THE community has seen 20 accidents in 20 months. It’s dangerous and it needs fixing.” The argument to upgrade the Valla Beach intersection is simple, and it is one Oxley MP Michael Kemp has taken to the Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison and Transport for NSW (TfNSW) for the past 14 months. Yet Tuesday’s State […]