November 25, 2025
Rotary Chocolate Wheel raises funds and community spirit at Bowra Sports Hub Fiona Nielsen from WIRES MNC and Rotary Club of Nambucca Valley president Kerry Dedman with the popular Rotary Chocolate Wheel at Bowra Sports Hub.
Local News

Rotary Chocolate Wheel raises funds and community spirit at Bowra Sports Hub

THE Rotary Club of Nambucca Valley is bringing fun and fundraising together every Tuesday night at the Bowra Sports Hub. The popular Rotary Chocolate Wheel has been drawing strong community support and delivering real benefits to local groups. The simple format has proven a hit with charity groups and other not-for-profit organisations. Each Tuesday evening […]

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Bright spots in agriculture amid market volatility Demand for Aussie beef looks set to remain strong, with reason for "cautious optimism" across agriculture after months of extreme weather and trade uncertainty.
Regional

Bright spots in agriculture amid market volatility

WITH droughts on one side of the country, floods on the other, and political volatility overseas, Australia’s agriculture industry has been right in the thick of it. But there is reason for “cautious optimism” in the $90.7 billion sector as uncertain conditions create both threats and opportunities for the nation’s producers, according to Bendigo Bank’s […]

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Streets paved with gold in alleged roadworks corruption
Police

Streets paved with gold in alleged roadworks corruption

CASH, cryptocurrency and even gold nuggets are among the alleged spoils of a long-running scheme to rig and inflate contracts for roadworks. A former department officer is believed to be in hiding, after a failed attempt to leave Australia on a US passport. The alleged rigging and inflation of contracts by Transport for NSW procurement […]

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Rachel Burns completes historical deep-dive with Nambucca Stories The Bowraville to Macksville Mail Coach. Photo: Nambucca Headland Museum.
Community

Rachel Burns completes historical deep-dive with Nambucca Stories

Rachel Burns. The Bowraville to Macksville Mail Coach. Photo: Nambucca Headland Museum. RACHEL Burns has been fascinated by the past for most of her life. She has been a volunteer at Nambucca’s Headland Museum for many years and in December 2023 was the driving force behind the centenary celebrations for the Nambucca Heads railway station. […]

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Annual farm census underway across NSW The Annual Land and Stock Return helps paint a picture of agricultural land use and livestock across NSW. Photo: Leanda Connor.
Regional

Annual farm census underway across NSW

NSW LANDHOLDERS are being asked to report their livestock numbers and land use information as part of Local Land Services’ annual farm census. The Annual Land and Stock Return collects information that helps shape the delivery of animal health and biosecurity services and prepare for emergencies such as bushfires and biosecurity outbreaks. Landholders must lodge […]

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Bowraville Central ag team shines across regional shows The Bowraville Central School Agriculture Show Team.
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Bowraville Central ag team shines across regional shows

The Bowraville Central School Agriculture Show Team. The Bowraville Central School Agriculture Show Team. The Bowraville Central School Agriculture Show Team. The Bowraville Central School Agriculture Show Team. THE Bowraville Central School Agriculture Show Team competed in a series of regional shows throughout the term, earning recognition in both livestock and poultry events. The season […]

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Seeds of Renewal program opens grants for local projects Grant recipient Bellingen based OzGREEN, developed Rethink Waste Coffs Harbour in 2023.
Local News

Seeds of Renewal program opens grants for local projects

Grant recipient Bellingen based OzGREEN, developed Rethink Waste Coffs Harbour in 2023. Grant recipient Bellingen based OzGREEN, developed Rethink Waste Coffs Harbour in 2023. THE SEEDS of Renewal program is now open for grant applications from community groups. Over the past 23 years, the program has provided more than $6 million to support around 870 […]

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Inquiry launched into conservation hunting bill
Nambucca Valley

Inquiry launched into conservation hunting bill

AN Upper House inquiry has been established to examine the Game and Feral Animal Legislation Amendment (Conservation Hunting) Bill 2025, a private members’ bill introduced by Robert Borsak MLC of the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers party. The bill proposes a number of amendments to the Game and Feral Animal Control Act 2002, including to abolish […]

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Motorcyclist dies after Valla Beach crash
Police

Motorcyclist dies after Valla Beach crash

A MOTORCYCLIST has died following a two-vehicle crash last month at the infamous intersection of Giinagay Way and Valla Beach Road, Valla Beach. About 2:15pm on Tuesday 17 June 2025, emergency services were called to Giinagay Way, following reports a car and motorcycle had collided. “The rider – a 71-year-old man – was treated at […]

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