TUESDAY 1 July saw the annual Dry July fundraiser kick-off with individuals and teams committing to going alcohol-free for the month to raise funds for people affected by cancer. The funds provide services for cancer patients, their families and carers, whether it’s a lift to a life-saving appointment, guidance from a specialist nurse, connection to […]

Back-to-back koala rescues highlight urgent need for wildlife protection
This wayward koala was taken to WIRES Mid North Coast and relocated away from the busy road. A koala rescue at Bonville involved WIRES Mid North Coast, Ecolinx Land Regeneration, NPWS and Coffs Coast Tree Services (L-R) Bryn Booker, Justin Couper, Tina Birtles, Sam Tumminello, Martin Smith, Dean Pullen and Sebastian Banister. WIRES Mid North […]

RFS facilities officially opened after upgrades
Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee, Valla Captain Wayne Pade and Lower North Coast District Manager Superintendent Liz Ferris AFSM. Photo: supplied. Valla firefighter Darryl Aldridge kept the youngsters entertained. Photo: supplied. Valla Brigade members. Photo: supplied. Firefighters celebrate the upgraded facilities at Newee Creek. Firefighters celebrate the upgraded facilities at Newee Creek. UPGRADED Rural Fire […]
Road safety camera for notorious Valla Beach intersection
TRANSPORT for NSW (TfNSW) is installing a Road Safety Incident Investigation Camera (ROSIICAM) this week at the intersection of Giinagay Way and Valla Beach Road, Valla Beach. ROSIICAM uses artificial intelligence to automatically detect near-misses and crashes, capturing short video footage of each incident. It also collects data on vehicle speeds, traffic volumes, and types […]
‘We won’t be forgotten’: Kempsey rally calls out flood recovery delays
FLOOD-AFFECTED communities of the Mid North Coast came together to rally for Category D disaster funding at Kempsey Racecourse on Sunday 29 June. Residents, farmers and business owners united in a call for urgent recovery support, including increased flood relief payments for primary producers from $25,000 to the maximum $75,000. A free community BBQ, provided […]

Council donates desktop computers to community groups
NAMBUCCA Valley Council has gifted over 40 desktop computers to local community groups and organisations this month. Councils, as government entities, are required to replace computers every five years, even if they are in perfect working order. “Most councils dispose of them or you need to send them away for scrap, which was going to […]
New doctors for Macksville
THE Nambucca Valley, like many rural areas across Australia, is facing a critical shortage of general practitioners (GPs). Macksville Medical Centre has responded by welcoming two new doctors to the region, aiming to improve access to local healthcare and reduce the strain on residents forced to travel long distances for appointments. Australia is currently short […]
Parading op shop fashion in the fight against cancer
FASHION with flair meets fashion with heart on Wednesday 10 July when the Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group invites the community to come together for their Annual Op Shop Fashion Parade and Fundraiser at the Macksville Ex-Services Club from 10:00am. Guests will enjoy morning tea and a morning full of style and inspiration, as local […]
Good vibes and great voices: Valla Beach a capella group hits the right note
A JOYFUL new sound is rising in the Nambucca Valley, and it’s coming from a group of locals who are singing for the pure love of it. Meet the Valla Beach A capella Goodvibes Singing Group, a fresh and uplifting community initiative created by well-known local musician Heather Rose. But don’t call it a choir. […]

Lions Club of Nambucca Heads celebrate a year of service
President Grahame Beatton highlighted the extraordinary outcomes of the Lions Club of Nambucca Heads over the past year. Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee was highly complimentary of what the Lions had done for the community, particularly in times of disaster such as the recent floods. The Lions Club Committee for 2025/26, officially installed by Nora […]