LET’S Dance Nambucca will host four days of rock and roll events at Nambucca Heads RSL Club from 18-21 September. Free events include a social meet and greet dance night on Thursday, 18 September. “Come along and join us at 6pm to socialise, followed by music and a little teaching from Let’s Dance Rock and […]
Parliamentary committee to review NSW Reconstruction Authority’s response to May floods
A PARLIAMENTARY committee will review the NSW Reconstruction Authority’s response to May’s record-breaking flood event. After entire townships were left isolated and thousands of homes and businesses were damaged, the NSW Reconstruction Authority has been leading recovery operations, including coordinating clean-up and repair efforts. A NSW Parliament Joint Select Committee has recently commenced an inquiry […]
Volunteers celebrated on National Meals on Wheels Day
NATIONAL Meals on Wheels Day was celebrated around the country on 27 August, with Lifetime Connect recognising the local volunteers who make the service possible in the Nambucca Valley. Under this year’s theme, “Aged Care You Can Count On”, Meals on Wheels continues to be a trusted, reliable presence in the lives of older Australians, […]
The Nambucca River Jockey Club is celebrating 50 years since the reopening of the racecourse. Photo: supplied.
Racecourse to celebrate 50 years since reopening
THE running of the Bowraville Cup on Saturday, 20 September holds special significance this year as the Nambucca River Jockey Club celebrates two extraordinary milestones. The race day will mark the 50th anniversary of the racecourse’s reopening in 1975 and what may well be the 150th anniversary of its original opening. Racing in Bowraville dates […]
Gumma Place School will provide highly targeted support for students, and practical trade-based learning in a real-world environment (Photo Supplied)
New trades-based school to re-engage Nambucca Valley youth in hands-on learning
A TRANSFORMATIVE new education option is coming to Macksville in 2026, with the official endorsement of Gumma Place School – Australia’s first trades-based Special Assistance School. The school will offer a full Year 9 and 10 curriculum designed specifically for young people who have not thrived in mainstream educational environments. In its first year, Gumma […]
The EPA says logging near waterways has not disturbed arsenic deposits but locals are not convinced. Photo: De Marko.
EPA says waterways are safe but locals remained concerned
THE NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) says its testing has found that forestry operations in Little Newry State Forest near Valla have not impacted the water quality in nearby rivers and creeks. The EPA said it undertook three rounds of testing at six locations within the forest and in nearby Oyster and Dalhousie Creeks. It […]
Premier Chris Minns at Sunday’s announcement with Minister for the North Coast Janelle Saffin (left) and Environment Minister Penny Sharpe.
Long wait over as Great Koala National Park boundaries are announced
Premier Chris Minns at Sunday’s announcement with Minister for the North Coast Janelle Saffin (left) and Environment Minister Penny Sharpe. The proposed boundary of the Great Koala National Park. Conservationists welcome the long-awaited announcement. Photo: Penny Sharpe, FB. Members of the Timber, Furnishing & Textiles Union hold up signs saying ‘Don’t burn timber jobs. Talk […]
Trivia triumph supports Macksville Hospital
The U3A Nambucca Valley team took out first place in the hotly contested UHA Trivia Night at the Island Golf Club on Saturday night. The CWA Nambucca Valley Evening Branch team. The We’re Here – In the Nambucca Valley team. The World Peace team. THE Nambucca Valley community turned out in force to support the […]
State Government to convene regional advisory group
THE Premier and Minister for Regional NSW will convene an advisory group to address the challenges faced by people living and working in regional, rural and remote areas of the state. Announced at the 2025 Bush Summit, the NSW Premier’s “Rural, Remote & Regional Advisory Council” (PRRRAC) will meet twice annually with Premier Chris Minns […]
Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig has released a new Model Code of Meeting Practice for local councils.
New Code of Meeting Practice for local councils
A NEW Model Code of Meeting Practice for local councils has been released and will come into effect in local councils from 1 January 2026. All councils will need to adopt a code of meeting practice that contains the mandatory provisions of the updated Model Meeting Code by 31 December 2025. Key changes to the […]
