NAMBUCCA Valley Council has announced a projected partial reopening of the Macksville Memorial Aquatic and Fitness Centre, with facilities expected to be available for public use from 1 September. Last week, user groups were given a tour of the Centre to view the extent of the damage and discuss the ongoing repair works. Following this, […]
A full program of expert speakers will cover a diverse range of topics.
HELPING everyone live their best lives by offering information and access to essential services will be the focus of the Coffs Harbour Living Well Expo on Wednesday, 6 August. Held at the Coffs Harbour Showgrounds from 10am to 3pm, the expo aims to promote health, recreational, educational and social supports available to the public within […]
THE family of Tinonee resident Scott Hayden is pleading for the public’s help to help locate the missing 46-year-old. Scott was last seen on the evening of 30 May in his car on Thunderbolts Way, Tibbuc. The vehicle was found abandoned the following day, parked on the side of the road near Tibbuc Road. The […]
ALARM bells are ringing after the release of statewide Landcover and Tree Study (SLATS) data. It shows that 66,498 hectares of native vegetation, including 32,847ha of forest and woodland, was cleared across NSW in 2023, compared to the clearing of 47,388ha of native vegetation and 21,137ha of forest and woodland in 2022. This represents a […]
The report found more than 80 percent of respondents used at least one form of sun protection.
ALMOST one million adults across the state were sunburnt at least once over a four-week period, according to a new report from the Cancer Institute NSW. The “Sun Protection Behaviours Report”, released last week, shows 15 percent of people surveyed reported being sunburnt, up from 12 percent in the previous report. The research analyses data […]
RURAL Aid has launched the sixth annual Spirit of the Bush Photo Competition, inviting Upper Hunter residents to share striking images that capture the strength, resilience, and beauty of life on the land. Running from 14 July to 31 August 2025, the much-loved competition provides a powerful platform for rural and regional Australians to tell […]
Kavasil Pty Ltd Chief Executive Andrew Kavasilas and lead investigator Professor Tobias Kretzschmar. Photo: SCU.
A NEW Southern Cross University (SCU) research project is aiming to increase the seed yields of hemp plants by up to 50 percent. The university describes the research as a potential “game-changer for the industry’s productivity and profitability”. The project, looking at naturally occurring variations in the sex determination of hemp plants, has the backing […]
NAMBUCCA Valley resident Muriel Milton Fuller marked her 100th birthday last week, surrounded by family and friends at a special celebration held at the Nambucca Heads RSL Club. The milestone celebration was not only a tribute to Muriel’s longevity, but also a reflection of a life filled with love, faith and generosity. Muriel was born […]
Clothing, furniture, kitchen equipment, toys, DVDs and books were all on offer. Photo: supplied. The community came together to help donate, set up, and pack down the Free For All event at the Macksville Senior Citizens Centre. Photo: supplied. MACKSVILLE Senior Citizens Centre has played host to a community-led effort to support those in need […]
An Eastern Blue Groper posing. Photo: Malcolm Nobbs.
THE eastern blue groper (Achoerodus viridis) is endemic and one of the most iconic fish species found in New South Wales coastal waters. Recognised for its striking cobalt blue colouration and curious nature, this fish holds ecological, cultural, and conservation significance. Its visibility and frequent non-aggressive interactions with snorkelers and divers have made it an […]
