MORE than half of respondents to a recent Council-run survey believe the ‘overall business climate’ of the Nambucca Valley to be below average. The survey was released as part of consultation to create one of Nambucca Valley Council’s key guiding documents, the Economic Development and Tourism Plan. Research for the document’s creation also found that […]
A Council-led Community Strategic Planning workshop held at Macksville Ex-Services Club in November 2024 was attended by more than 60 people.
A DRAFT of Nambucca Valley Council’s latest Community Strategic Plan (CSP) is now available online for viewing and public submissions until Friday 16 May, 2025. The final iteration of this key document is expected to be adopted by June 2025. Developed after extensive community feedback and consultation, the CSP represents implementation at a local level […]
Commemorative wreaths were laid during the service.
Community members of all ages joined the march. Commemorative wreaths were laid during the service. John Duff delivered one of the many wreaths. THOUGH ominous clouds loomed, a large gathering assembled in Stuarts Point to witness the annual Anzac Day march and attend a memorial service at the village’s cenotaph on Friday, 25 April. Stuarts […]
A NEWLY-CREATED Aboriginal advisory committee will meet monthly at Nambucca Valley Council chambers. At its first meetings, held on 18 March and 8 April 2025, the group chose to call itself “Duguula Bindarray-Garri”, which means “Together river-with”. The term symbolises the coming together of Southern Gumbaynggirr people from across the Nambucca Valley to connect and […]
Macksville RSL sub-Branch President Gary Mackay leads the Anzac Day March at Macksville. Photo: supplied.
DESPITE threatening skies and cool morning air, the spirit of remembrance was stronger than ever across the Nambucca Valley on Anzac Day 2025, with impressive turnouts at services in Nambucca Heads, Bowraville, Taylors Arm and Macksville. At Nambucca Heads, locals braved the early morning drizzle, with around 250 people gathering for the dawn service, and […]
Carers Bev Reedy, Glenys Horne, Helen Allen, Mary Hicks, Luby Simson, Gail De Gabriela, Donna Collins, mental health professional Kim-Maree Doolan, Shirley Hanford, Rachel White and Jane Grace with Mary Boulton volunteers Geoff Minett OAM, Pat Kerr and Debbie Kent.
CARERS from across the Nambucca Valley were recently treated to a much-needed morning of respite, connection, and support during a special event organised by the Support Group for Our Everlasting Carers. Thanks to a generous donation from the Uniting Church in Nambucca Heads, the group was able to host a respite morning tea at the […]
John Kent OAM (left) is presented the certificate of Life Membership of RSL NSW by Nambucca Heads RSL sub-Branch President Denis Lane.
ANZAC Day 2025 was a day of double significance for Navy veteran John Kent OAM, who was awarded Life Membership of the NSW Returned and Services League (RSL). Mr Kent received the accolade at an Anzac Day luncheon held by the Nambucca Heads RSL sub-Branch. Previously recognised with an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for […]
THE NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) has released a new report examining the proportion of recorded crimes that result in an offender being charged by NSW Police. The study, “Trends in police legal action rates 2009-2023”, examines the rate of legal action taken by police across 11 categories of offences over 15 […]
THE NSW Government has promised action to address the growing number of cases of illegal tree clearing in NSW. An Explanation of Intended Effect (EIE) has been released, offering stakeholders the opportunity to consult on reforms to the urban tree clearing framework. A new resource to help planners, developers and builders tackle urban heat has […]
Erosion on the right side of the footpath at the Nambucca Heads V-Wall. Photo: Council.
Erosion at the V-Wall is a result of sand movements and high tides. Erosion on the right side of the footpath at the Nambucca Heads V-Wall. Photo: Council. NAMBUCCA Valley councillors have received a report into erosion issues at the Nambucca Heads V-Wall. The report follows an on-site meeting between representatives for […]
