Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee thanks the large group of volunteers at the community lunch on 22 May.
Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee thanks the large group of volunteers at the community lunch on 22 May. Volunteers from the Nambucca Headland Museum enjoy the special community lunch hosted by Nambucca Valley Council. VOLUNTEERS from across the Nambucca Valley gathered at the Nambucca Heads RSL Club on Friday 22 May for a special community […]
A NEW trial is rolling out in regional NSW to test expanding community transport eligibility to help transport disadvantaged people access education, training and employment. Currently, community transport is a service available to transport disadvantaged people such as eligible seniors, pensioners, those with accessibility needs or those who have limited access to public transport. Under […]
Corey Tutt OAM and artist Ben Williams at the Australian Book Industry Awards in Sydney. Photo: supplied.
Corey Tutt OAM and artist Ben Williams at the Australian Book Industry Awards in Sydney. Photo: supplied. Promoting Come Home, Bigibila in Melbourne. Photo: Corey Tutt. COREY Tutt OAM has been in a whirl of media interviews, school visits and book store appearances since he and Aboriginal artist Ben Williams won Book […]
Nambucca Valley Council’s roads crew and Indigenous team members Zac Stadhams (L) and Dwayne Donovan (R), with Works Engineer Tim Morrison. Photo: NVC.
Nambucca Valley Council’s roads crew and Indigenous team members Zac Stadhams (L) and Dwayne Donovan (R), with Works Engineer Tim Morrison. Photo: NVC. Gathering for National Sorry Day were Gumbaynggirr Elders, councillors, Council staff and community members. Photo: NVC. Aunty Sandra Buchanan and Gary Williams of Muurrbay Aboriginal Language and Culture Cooperative. Photo: NVC. Nambucca […]
North Coast Local Land Services Officer Allira Jackman and Nambucca Valley Council Environmental Project Officer Keegan Noble looking for water bugs found in the Nambucca River at Goldie’s Park, Bowraville. Photo: NVC.
North Coast Local Land Services Officer Allira Jackman and Nambucca Valley Council Environmental Project Officer Keegan Noble looking for water bugs found in the Nambucca River at Goldie’s Park, Bowraville. Photo: NVC. Children help scientists and volunteers sort through the macroinvertebrates found during Macro Muster 10 at Bellingen Showground. Photo: NVC. FOR the third year […]
Magpies are Australia’s most-seen bird according to the latest national count. Photo: Kim Duggan.
THE results of the 12th national bird count are in, with the Australian Magpie taking out top spot. The Aussie Bird Count was held last October and saw a record breaking five million birds counted over one week. Organiser, Birdlife Australia, said 64,000 citizen scientists took part in the event. Half of all surveys included […]
Southern Cross University staff monitoring the latest bioreactor design developed by North Coast Local Land Services. Photo: supplied.
HORTICULTURAL producers on the North Coast are urged to strengthen nutrient management practices, as new research shows woodchip bioreactors reduce fertiliser pollution. Field trials led by Southern Cross University (SCU) in partnership with North Coast Local Land Services and City of Coffs Harbour, show the latest bioreactor designs can cut nitrate runoff into waterways by […]
A pelican freed from fishing tackle is returned to the Nambucca River after being rescued by WIRES volunteers and treated by Midcoast Vets.
THE MID North Coast is relying more than ever on everyday locals willing to step up and help injured, sick and orphaned native animals. The importance of local wildlife rescuers was highlighted recently when WIRES volunteers responded to a distressed pelican on the Nambucca River. Members of the public walking along the river noticed the […]
NSW Fair Trading’s compliance inspections have taken place across the state. Photo: NSW Government.
THE NSW Government’s ongoing FuelCheck inspection program has revealed which regions across the state have the best and worst compliance rates for price transparency. While approximately half of all inspections have taken place outside of Sydney, around 70 percent of all fines have been issued in regional NSW. The Central Coast comes out on top […]
Cowper MP Pat Conaghan says any benefits of the budget won’t be seen for years. Photo: Pat Conaghan MP FB.
NATIONALS Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan reckons the Labor Government’s Federal Budget fails “the pub test”. In his response to Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ far-reaching measures, delivered on 12 May, Mr Conaghan said benefits would not be realised for several years. “The signature cost-of-living piece in Jim’s budget announcement is an ongoing $250 tax offset for […]
