April 19, 2026
Santa drops in to Stuarts Point Hall The soggy weather did not detract from the fun and excitement of Santa’s visit. Photos: Mary-Lou Lewis.
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Santa drops in to Stuarts Point Hall

The soggy weather did not detract from the fun and excitement of Santa’s visit. Photos: Mary-Lou Lewis. The soggy weather did not detract from the fun and excitement of Santa’s visit. Photos: Mary-Lou Lewis. The soggy weather did not detract from the fun and excitement of Santa’s visit. Photos: Mary-Lou Lewis. The soggy weather did […]

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Heartfelt hampers help locals doing it tough this festive season Over 100 Hampers ready to go.
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Heartfelt hampers help locals doing it tough this festive season

The Action Church and Lions of Macksville and Nambucca Heads ensuring that over 100 hampers provide Christmas cheer to those less fortunate Over 100 Hampers ready to go. THE Lions Clubs of Macksville and Nambucca Heads have joined forces with Action Church to deliver more than 100 Christmas food hampers to residents from South West […]

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Nambucca Valley march sends powerful message on gender-based violence Jaanyunili Bawrrungga’s Penny Stadhams (left) and Mila Mila Rokodakunivosa (right) with Nambucca Valley Council Deputy Mayor Sue Jenvey (centre) following last week's march.
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Nambucca Valley march sends powerful message on gender-based violence

Jaanyunili Bawrrungga’s Penny Stadhams (left) and Mila Mila Rokodakunivosa (right) with Nambucca Valley Council Deputy Mayor Sue Jenvey (centre) following last week’s march. Marchers and attendees to the free BBQ at the V-Wall were treated to some beautiful music. Uniting Aboriginal Families Together team members Maddi Johnson and Shakiah Stacey talk with Danielle Jenkins following […]

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Stuarts Point Men’s Shed celebrates 2025 with Christmas lunch Everyone was in great spirits for the festive event.
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Stuarts Point Men’s Shed celebrates 2025 with Christmas lunch

AUTHENTIC to a lasting convention, the Stuarts Point Men’s Shed celebrated their 2025 initiatives and projects with a festive season luncheon on Saturday, 6 December. Members and guests dined at a well-appointed long table in the Shed, enjoying an abundance of fresh prawns, salads, roast chickens, leg ham and an impressive collection of desserts including […]

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Nambucca Valley Country Music Club wraps up 2025 with music and meaningful donations The Nambucca Valley Country Music Club made a $500 donation to volunteer-operated community radio station 2NVR Nambucca Valley Radio at their final event for 2025. Photo: supplied.
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Nambucca Valley Country Music Club wraps up 2025 with music and meaningful donations

The Nambucca Valley Country Music Club made a $500 donation to volunteer-operated community radio station 2NVR Nambucca Valley Radio at their final event for 2025. Photo: supplied. The Nambucca Valley Country Music Club made a $500 donation to the Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group Inc. Photo: supplied. THE Nambucca Valley Country Music Club closed out […]

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Community gets behind free Christmas lunch at Gordon Park Shelley Tait receives a donation of $200 from Denis Lane on behalf of the Nambucca Heads RSL sub-Branch towards the Christmas lunch at Gordon Park.
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Community gets behind free Christmas lunch at Gordon Park

SHELLEY Tait and Justin Oakes began hosting a free Christmas lunch at Gordon Park, Nambucca Heads two years ago. The married couple, who moved to the area several years ago from Orange, firmly believe that “no one should be alone on Christmas Day”. “Christmas can be especially difficult for people who are homeless, living alone, […]

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Scotts Head beach gets accessibility upgrade ahead of summer Nambucca Valley Council's Bede Spannagle, Keegan Noble, Mayor Gary Lee, Reflections Holiday’s Jackie Middleton, local resident Moira Ryan and the Scotts Head Community Group’s Tony Crimmins inspecting the new ramp at Scotts Head.
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Scotts Head beach gets accessibility upgrade ahead of summer

Nambucca Valley Council’s Bede Spannagle, Keegan Noble, Mayor Gary Lee, Reflections Holiday’s Jackie Middleton, local resident Moira Ryan and the Scotts Head Community Group’s Tony Crimmins inspecting the new ramp at Scotts Head. Paul West from Newcastle utilises the brand-new ramp designed to open up the beach to people of all abilities. FORSTER Beach at […]

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National spotlight on Macksville Hospital’s leadership in veteran employment Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Matt Keogh (second from left) with MNCLHD Chief Executive Jill Wong (holding certificate) and Sarah Nixon and Mark Tyler from Macksville District Hospital. Photo: supplied.
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National spotlight on Macksville Hospital’s leadership in veteran employment

MACKSVILLE District Hospital has proudly earned national recognition for its trailblazing work in supporting veteran employment, being named a finalist in the prestigious Prime Minister’s National Veteran Employment Awards. Nominated in the category of Best Regional Veteran Employment Initiative, Macksville District is the first hospital in Australia to be acknowledged in this way. While the […]

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Parish picnic and open air service at Stuarts Point The Anglican Parish of Nambucca Valley combined service in the park.
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Parish picnic and open air service at Stuarts Point

The Anglican Parish of Nambucca Valley combined service in the park. The Anglican Parish of Nambucca Valley combined service in the park. THE Anglican Parish of the Nambucca Valley assembled for a combined service on Sunday, 30 November at the foreshore park in Stuarts Point. Grateful for an available picnic table shelter, the congregation gathered, […]

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Earlier start to shark surveillance on NSW beaches
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Earlier start to shark surveillance on NSW beaches

SURF Life Saving drones will be in the air earlier and for longer this summer as the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) steps up shark surveillance. The NSW Government has allocated an extra $2.5m for shark management following the recent deaths of a female tourist near Crowdy Bay and a local surfer on Sydney’s Northern […]

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