October 13, 2026

Nambucca Valley News Of The Area

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Community and business sector unites at ShoreTrack Open Shed event About 100 community members came together for ShoreTrack’s Open Shed breakfast event on Thursday 16 April, creating the biggest morning circle its walls had ever seen. Photo: supplied.
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Community and business sector unites at ShoreTrack Open Shed event

ABOUT 100 people gathered at ShoreTrack on Thursday 16 April for the organisation’s Open Shed event, making it one of the largest gatherings held at the skills centre to date. The event brought together local businesses, industry representatives, community members and young people to experience ShoreTrack’s morning circle and learn more about the programs on […]

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Taskforce launched to accelerate hazard reduction in NSW The centralised body will support existing local arrangements by coordinating resources and using technology to plan and deliver hazard reduction more efficiently across the state. Photo: NSW Government.
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Taskforce launched to accelerate hazard reduction in NSW

A NEW multi-agency taskforce has been launched to accelerate hazard reduction and better protect communities across NSW. Launched by the NSW Government, Taskforce Fire Guard will bring together fire agencies and land managers to strengthen coordination and prioritise high risk areas over the coming months. Operating from the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) State Operations […]

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AI cameras spotted more than 1000 bushfires over summer The technology is assisting firefighting forces to monitor more areas and predict the spread of more bushfires. Photo: NSW Rural Fire Service.
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AI cameras spotted more than 1000 bushfires over summer

ARTIFICIALLY intelligent cameras detected more than 1100 bushfires in Australia over summer, including some that would have been missed by humans until they posed a greater risk. One fire outbreak caused by lighting strikes, for example, could have damaged a pine forest if cameras had not alerted firefighters. Pano AI revealed the findings on Tuesday […]

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Mission Australia opens 25th Youth Survey to NSW young people
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Mission Australia opens 25th Youth Survey to NSW young people

MISSION Australia’s annual Youth Survey is open now and the national charity is urging NSW young people aged 14-19 to share their views in the largest survey of its kind in the country. Celebrating its 25th year in 2026, the Youth Survey gives young people the chance to express themselves and share their opinions on […]

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Stargazing: April showers set to thrill
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Stargazing: April showers set to thrill

EVER stood under a quiet night sky and caught a sudden flash, like the heavens just struck a match? That fleeting streak we casually call a “shooting star” is anything but ordinary. And over the coming week, the sky is set to put on a show that rewards patience, curiosity, and a willingness to lose […]

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Statewide approach to community consultation welcomed by building body
Nambucca Valley

Statewide approach to community consultation welcomed by building body

THE NSW Government is attempting to introduce a statewide approach for how communities have their say on planning proposals. A draft statewide Community Participation Plan is now on public exhibition. Currently there are more than 100 different Community Participation Plans across the state, each with its own approach, timeframes and thresholds for consultation on planning […]

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Medical outreach clinic established at Stuarts Point Dr Muhammad Azam. Photo: Jen Hetherington.
Community, Health

Medical outreach clinic established at Stuarts Point

Dr Muhammad Azam. Photo: Jen Hetherington. Community members learn about the outreach clinic at Stuarts Point Hall. Photo: Jen Hetherington. AFTER many years of lobbying, a new medical outreach clinic has launched in Stuarts Point.  Run by Macksville Medical Centre, “Point Care” will be open every Tuesday from 9am to 12pm at the Stuarts Point […]

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Nominations open for the 2026 Mid North Coast Volunteer of the Year awards Mid North Coast Adult Volunteer of the Year Tania Hrbacek was represented at the 2025 award ceremony by Ulong Public School Principal Surinder Kaler (centre). Cowper MP Pat Conaghan and Port Macquarie MP Robert Dwyer presented the award.
Community

Nominations open for the 2026 Mid North Coast Volunteer of the Year awards

IT’S time for people across the Mid North Coast to nominate family, friends or work mates for the 2026 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards, to help celebrate the enormous positive impact of volunteers across the state. The awards are in their 20th year and are run by The Centre for Volunteering to recognise the […]

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Maras Creek Road fire trail upgraded in boost for emergency services Member for Oxley Michael Kemp visited the site last week alongside Utungun RFS Captain Paul Sheadel and Lower North Coast RFS District Manager Chris Wilson to inspect the upgraded trail.
Community

Maras Creek Road fire trail upgraded in boost for emergency services

Member for Oxley Michael Kemp visited the site last week alongside Utungun RFS Captain Paul Sheadel and Lower North Coast RFS District Manager Chris Wilson to inspect the upgraded trail. The Utungun RFS truck will now have an easier time navigating the track. A KEY emergency route in Utungun is now back in top shape, […]

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Valla Beach rallies for Langsford Way as auction date approaches A crowd of local residents gather to protest the NSW Government’s decision to sell land on Langsford Way, Valla Beach. Photo: Chris Hewgill
Community

Valla Beach rallies for Langsford Way as auction date approaches

MORE than 100 local residents gathered for a picnic at Anderson Park, Valla Beach, on Sunday, 12 April, in a show of opposition to the pending development of adjacent land at Lot 1 Langsford Way. Valla Beach resident Georgette Allen said the community will continue the fight to protect the Langsford Way site, which goes […]

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